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TAKE NOTICE THAT the Township of Severn will be holding a hybrid Statutory Public Meeting on May 6, 2026, in the Council Chambers at the Township’s Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane) to consider the following Township-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment under Sections 22 and 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Township of Severn deemed application Z-25-18 complete under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13 on March 10, 2026. Severn will hold a hybrid Public Meeting on May 6, 2026, during the Council meeting scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. 

Township of Severn is hiring a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer and Roads Operator (two positions). Visit our Job Postings page for details and apply online.

The Ministry of Natural Resources Aurora Midhurst Owen Sound District has issued a Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Warning for residents in north Simcoe County, being the Townships of Severn, Ramara, Tiny, and Tay and including, the area of the Severn and Black Rivers around Washago, as well as Sparrow Lake and Lake St. John.

The road closure was lifted on April 20: Burnside Line between Maple Valley Road and Jermey Road is closed due to flooding, effective immediately until further notice.

Information Orillia is offering low-cost income tax preparation services in Severn in March and April for low-income individuals and households, as well as community members who may face barriers or require additional support. 

Update April 20, 2026: The road closure issued on April 14 has been lifted. Hampshire Mills Line between Cambrian Road and Maple Valley Road has been closed due to flooding. This closure is effective immediately until further notice. The detour is via Telford Line or Carlyon Line.

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. 

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

As required under Certificate of Approval No. 3-1081-83-006, dated November 18, 1983, the Township of Severn is providing notice that the Washago Waste Stabilization Pond will be partially discharged starting April 11, 2026.