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The municipal-wide Fire Ban remains in effect until further notice due to extremely dry conditions and the Extreme Fire Danger. No burning of any kind is permitted. 

Coldwater Road (Mill Street to Sturgeon Bay Road) and Mill Street (Eplett Street to Coldwater Road) will be closed on August 15, 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for The Magical World of Faeries event, and on August 16, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for The Magical World of Witchcraft and Wizardry event.

The County of Simcoe is inviting residents to share their input on the future of the Matchedash Waste Transfer Station, located at 4546 Upper Big Chute Rd, Coldwater, located in the Township of Severn. The public consultation will be open August 8 through September 7, 2025. To view more details about the three different options and to submit feedback, please visit simcoe.ca/wastesitereview. 

Based on beach water testing results taken on August 6, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has lifted the swimming advisory for Washago Centennial Park beach as E. Coli levels no longer exceed the recreational guidelines. 

The fire danger rating in Severn has been set to EXTREME. A municipal-wide Fire Ban is now in effect.

Township of Severn continues work on the major culvert replacement on Wainman Line approximately 650 metres north of Division Road West (between Riverwood Lane and Carriage Court). This culvert replacement has required a long-term road closure that began in September 2024. The project is anticipated to be completed by Fall 2025. 

Earl Haid Avenue (Upper Big Chute Road to the Severn Falls dock) will be closed from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 2 for the Severn River Association of Property Owners (SRAPO) 46th annual Regatta.

Final tax bills were mailed on June 20 and taxes are due in two instalments, August 8 and October 8. Please remember, even during mail disruptions, all penalties, interest, or fines remain in effect. We are unable to make exceptions for late payments. You can easily view, pay, and print your tax bill online through our eServices portal. For information on creating your online account, visit our eServices page.

Our Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane, Severn) and facilities will be closed on Monday, August 4, for the Civic holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, August 5, at 8:30 a.m.

Many species of blue-green algae (also called cyanobacteria) have the potential to produce toxins that are harmful to the health of humans and animals when exposed in large amounts. Learn more about what to look out for, and how to report a suspected bloom.