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Effective October 24, 2025, Bridge B28 Hampshire Mills Line, located approximately 1.8 kilometres (km) north of Cambrian Road, will be subject to a load limit of five tonnes (11,000 pounds) as a result of recommendations from a structural inspection.

County of Simcoe is preparing for Battery Collection Week, starting Monday, November 3, 2025. This initiative plays a vital role in promoting the safe and environmentally responsible disposal of household batteries, and we encourage all residents to take part in protecting our environment.

Local Government Week is taking place from October 19 to 25, 2025, to increase public and youth awareness and understanding of the amazing opportunities within the sector, the importance of local government, and how to get involved.

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Township of Severn deemed application Z-25-09 complete under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13 on October 14, 2025. Severn will hold a hybrid Public Meeting on November 5, 2025, during the Council meeting scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. 

Coldwater Road (Mill Street to Sturgeon Bay Road) and Mill Street (Eplett Street to Coldwater Road) will be closed on Saturday, October 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the Coldwater BIA Trick or Treat Main Street event.

A road closure will be in place on Torpitt Road on Wednesday, October 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for culvert replacement. There will be no through traffic north of 1461 Torpitt Road for the duration of the work.

Coldwater Road (Mill Street to Sturgeon Bay Road) and Mill Street (Eplett Street to Coldwater Road) will be closed on Friday, October 17, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for the Coldwater BIA Witches Walk event.

Township of Severn is now accepting applications for Road Operators for our Winter Control Operations for the upcoming 2025 to 2026 season. These roles are essential to keeping our community safe and accessible during the winter months. The deadline to apply is October 15.

Our Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane, Severn) and facilities will be closed on Monday, October 13 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 14 at 8:30 a.m.

Fire Prevention Week 2025 is October 5-11, and the theme is: “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” This theme aims to educate people about the safe use of lithium-ion batteries, emphasizing the importance of purchasing, charging, and recycling these batteries safely.