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Snowbank removal is carried out on a priority basis and will take time to complete across the Township. Removal is scheduled to start in Coldwater on Thursday, January 8, at 3:00 a.m. Our Roads team will undertake this work as weather permits. 

Township of Severn has lifted the Significant Weather Event declaration that was in effect as of Sunday, December 28. Our Roads teams are continuing to manage drifting snow caused by strong winds and are working to maintain safe road conditions.

Due to current and forecasted weather conditions that may pose a risk to public safety, the Township of Severn has declared a Significant Weather Event under Regulation 239/02 of the Municipal Act. Township staff will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates on our website and social media channels as needed.

The County of Simcoe is reminding residents of the options for overflow waste and Christmas tree removal during the holiday season. Also, a reminder that the County will no longer be responsible for recycling collection as of January 1, 2026, due to the provincially mandated recycling change.

In late 2025, the County of Simcoe asked residents for input on the Matchedash Waste Transfer Station in the Township of Severn. Options included relocating, expanding, or limiting accepted materials.

Of 825 survey respondents, 57% favoured keeping and improving the current site, citing convenience and reliability.

Based on these results, County Council voted to maintain the existing facility and introduce volume-based rate increases to reduce commercial use.

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Township of Severn deemed application Z-25-20 complete under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13 on December 5, 2025. Severn will hold a hybrid Public Meeting on January 21, 2026, during the Council meeting scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. 

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Township of Severn deemed application Z-25-15 complete under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13 on December 12, 2025. Severn will hold a hybrid Public Meeting on January 21, 2026, during the Council meeting scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. 

Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and organizations, free public skating is available at the Coldwater Community Centre (11 Michael Anne Drive) over the holiday season.

Our Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane, Severn) will close at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, for the holiday season. The office will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.

The City of Orillia will hold a hybrid public open house on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Orillia City Centre (50 Andrew Street South, Orillia), in Council Chambers, regarding the Settlement Area Boundary Expansion planning process.