Notices

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Township of Severn deemed the following applications complete under Sections 22 (6.1) and 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13 on the 15th day of December, 2025, for which Notice was previously provided. TAKE NOTICE THAT the Township of Severn will be holding a hybrid Non-Statutory Public Information Meeting on June 17, 2026, during the Council meeting scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Township’s Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane). 

Township of Severn invites residents to Severn Connects, a family-friendly event bringing municipal services, programs, and resources together in one place.

Final tax bills will be mailed mid-June, and taxes are due in two instalments, on August 8 and October 8. Please allow 10 business days for delivery. If you have activated your eServices account, you would have received an email notification that your tax bill is ready to view. For information on creating your online account, visit our eServices page.

Rolling closures will be in place in Coldwater on Sunday, June 7, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. for the Coldwater Legion District ‘E’ Drumhead Service.

Southorn Road will be closed from Dunns Line to Town Line on Wednesday, June 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a culvert replacement. There will be no through traffic at the work area during the closure. Local access will be maintained on either side of the closure, but vehicles will not be able to travel through the culvert replacement site.

The Fire Danger Rating in Severn has been set to HIGH. At the high rating, burning is allowed but please use extra caution and never leave a fire unattended. Severn Fire and Emergency Services recommends no burning.

The fire danger rating in Severn has been set to MODERATE. Please burn with caution, as conditions can change quickly, even with the recent rain and forecasted cooler temperatures. Never leave a fire unattended.

Water meter readings are underway and will continue until June 12. The next water and sewer bill will be issued on June 30 with a payment deadline of July 31. To help conserve water and reduce costs, our Lawn Watering By-law is in effect from May 15 to November 1.

The Ministry of Natural Resources Aurora Midhurst Owen Sound District Flood Watch has expired for residents in the Townships of Severn and Ramara, including the Severn River area around Washago, Sparrow Lake, and Lake St. John.

Coldwater Road (Mill Street to Sturgeon Bay Road) will be closed from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and a rolling closure of Gray Street to Coldwater Road to Michael Anne Drive (parade route) will be in place from 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the annual Coldwater Duck Race.