News | Township of Severn

Update: Status of road closures as of April 3

Roadways that remain closed as of April 3 at 3:00 p.m. are those that have downed powerlines and are awaiting Hydro One clearance. Once Hydro One has cleared any powerlines and declared the area safe, Township staff will move in to clear the debris.

Partnership with Georgian Bay offers Severn residents free parking pass for Port Severn Park

Through a partnership agreement with the Township of Georgian Bay, a limited number of free parking passes for Port Severn Park and Beach (17 Port Severn Road North) will be available for Severn residents. The Port Severn community is shared between Severn and Georgian Bay, and for many Severn residents, Port Severn Park and Beach is the closest park for leisure activities and for children to play.

Ward Boundary Review: Public open houses CANCELLED

First meeting of the new Economic Development Advisory Committee scheduled for March 20

Township of Severn's first Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 20 at 8:00 a.m. Attend in-person, watch the live stream, or subscribe to receive committee updates.

Free public skating during March Break

Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and organizations, free public skating at the Coldwater Community Centre (11 Michael Anne Drive) is being offered during March Break.

Help keep Severn green and growing

In celebration of Earth Month, the Township of Severn is again participating in Pitch-In Week in April, Canada's largest environmental improvement campaign. Pitch-In Week is a great opportunity for residents, students, or community groups to get together and clean up our community. Register at: severn.ca/pitchin.

Coldwater Fairgrounds Master Plan Open House #2 scheduled for March 24

Township of Severn is developing a Master Plan for the Coldwater Fairgrounds. Members of the public are invited to attend a second drop-in public open house on March 24 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Coldwater Community Centre.

Reminder: March tax due date extended to March 10

The March 8 tax installment due date falls on a weekend. As a result, ratepayers will have until March 10 to pay their taxes without incurring a penalty.

Water meter readings start February 24

Water meter readings are starting the week of February 24 and are expected to be complete by March 14.

Please make sure there is a clear path to the remote reading device for your water meter. Keeping a path clear of snow, ice, and other obstacles ensures that our meter reader can get to your reading device to get consistent water readings.