Notices

Township of Severn's two active Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras will remain operational in Community Safety Zones, and the Township will announce an end date for the program once provincial legislation is passed. 

As part of a province-wide shift in how recycling services are delivered, residential recycling collection in Simcoe County (including in the Township of Severn) will transition to the management of Circular Materials beginning January 1, 2026.

Due to strike action by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), a reminder that mail services will likely be disrupted. To view or pay your bills online, register for your eServices account. Learn more on our eServices page.

Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA) has been selected to receive $200,000 in funding through Intact Financial Corporation’s 2025 Municipal Climate Resiliency Grants program to implement a flood resilience project tailored to the needs of all eight SSEA member municipalities, including the Township of Severn. 

Township of Severn is hiring a Deputy Clerk. Visit our Job Postings page for details and to apply online.

Gray Street (John Street to Coldwater Road) and Coldwater Road (Gray Street to Robinson Street) will be closed on Friday, September 26 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the Coldwater Fall Fair parade. Join the Coldwater and District Agricultural Society, local schools, Township of Severn Council, community members, and neighbours in celebration of the opening of the 132nd Coldwater Fall Fair. All are welcome to attend.

To ensure the highest quality of water possible for our community, the Township of Severn will be completing a watermain swabbing program in Coldwater starting Monday, September 29, through to Friday, October 3, 2025.

Township of Severn is continuing with the phased implementation of its Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program by activating a second camera in the Coldwater Road Community Safety Zone.

Tax bill and utility (water and sewer) bill account numbers were changed in 2024 as we upgraded to a new financial system. If you have not yet updated your account numbers, please do so before your next payment(s). Any bill payments made with the old account numbers will be subject to a $10 administrative fee.

Are you interested in teaching a new program or course in Severn that helps people get active, be creative, meet new friends, or learn something new? We want to hear from you. Complete the online form, and our staff will contact you to discuss your proposal.