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Water and wastewater (sewer) bills were issued to customers in March with a payment due date of April 30. This first bill of the year reflects the 2026 water and wastewater user rates. 

Street sweeping will start on April 27 and continue through the months of April and May, weather permitting. If the weather changes and causes sweeping delays, crews will return to any areas that may not have been serviced.

Township of Severn Council has approved a new Fire Master Plan that will help guide the future of Severn Fire and Emergency Services over the next 10 years.

The County of Simcoe will commence collection for leaf and yard waste across the region in April. Residents will receive four weeks of collection throughout April and May, occurring bi-weekly, always coinciding with garbage collection weeks.

The Ministry of Natural Resources Aurora Midhurst Owen Sound District has issued a Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety for residents in the Townships of Severn, Ramara, Tiny, and Tay and the area of the Severn and Black Rivers, Sparrow Lake, and Lake St. John. 

The Ministry of Natural Resources Aurora Midhurst Owen Sound District has issued a Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook for residents in the Townships of Severn, Ramara, Tiny, and Tay and the area of the Severn and Black Rivers, Sparrow Lake, and Lake St. John. 

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Township of Severn deemed application Z-26-01 complete under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13 on March 18, 2026. Severn will hold a hybrid Public Meeting on April 15, 2026, during the Council meeting scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. 

Severn is inviting residents to take part in Pitch In, a community cleanup initiative running April 20 to 26, 2026. This annual volunteer program helps keep Severn clean by encouraging residents to care for parks, trails, and green spaces. Families, individuals, sports teams, and community groups are encouraged to pitch in by cleaning up a neighbourhood, park, or trail they enjoy.

Residents interested in serving their community as a member of Council are invited to attend the Township of Severn’s Candidate Information Session on Thursday, April 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Township Administration Office, 1024 Hurlwood Lane. Virtual attendance will also be available.

Township of Severn is inviting residents to attend a public meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to share feedback on potential licencing and enforcement options for short-term rentals.