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Update: Monday, August 31

Due to weather conditions, the culvert replacement and related road closure originally scheduled for Monday, August 31 has been delayed to Tuesday, September 1.

Town Line will be closed south of Warminster Road on Monday, August 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a culvert replacement. Warminster Sideroad will also be closed west of Town Line.

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has lifted the swimming advisory for Washago Centennial Park beach.

Work continues on the reconstruction of Bayou Road from Highway 11 to Hedgemere Landing. The project includes road reconstruction, sidewalks, drainage improvements, streetlighting, and new pavement markings.

Following the close of nominations on August 21, 2026, the Clerk has reviewed and certified nominations in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. Residents can now view the Official List of Candidates running for Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Ward Councillor, and School Board Trustee.

Township of Severn is pleased to announce a new date for Severn Connects at Timberline Park. The event originally scheduled for July 9 has been rescheduled to Tuesday, September 15.

Coldwater Road (Mill Street to Sturgeon Bay Road) and Mill Street (Eplett Street to Coldwater Road) will be closed on Saturday, August 29, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the Coldwater Steampunk and Oddity Days event.

Based on recent testing, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has advised the Township of Severn that laboratory analysis of a water sample collected from the eastern shore of Gloucester Pool was not indicative of a blue-green algae bloom.

Registration opens on Friday, August 21 for the Township of Severn’s Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 recreation programs, with residents able to explore programs and register through the Township’s UniverusRec online registration portal.

Township of Severn announces the upcoming retirement of Chief Administrative Officer Laurie Kennard, following an accomplished 36-year career that includes more than seven years of dedicated service as Severn’s CAO. Kennard will begin her well-earned retirement in December 2026.

Our internet, phone and payment services have now been restored. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we worked through the technical issues earlier today. We apologize for any inconvenience the disruption may have caused.