News and Notices

Severn celebrates the contribution of our volunteers for NVW 2023

Volunteers connect and strengthen our community

National Volunteer Week (NVW) is April 16 to 22, 2023. This week is an important opportunity to recognize and thank volunteers in Severn and around the country for their contributions that benefit and support our communities. 

The NVW theme for 2023 is Volunteering Weaves us Together. This campaign highlights how volunteers are vital to the strength and vibrancy of our communities, and how the actions we take through volunteerism connect us to one...

Notice: Fairgrounds Road closure rescheduled for April 13

Notice of road closure

Fairgrounds Road (Warminster Side Road to Thorburn Road) will be closed on April 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for cross culvert replacement. There will be no through traffic at 3168 Fairgrounds Road.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Public Works. 

Staff contact

Wendy DeweyAdministrative AssistantPhone: 705-325-2315 x241Email Wendy

Sand bags available for residents

Stations set-up in Washago and Lauderdale Crescent

In response to high water levels, the Township has made self-serve sand bag stations. Sand and burlap bags are provided, but please bring your own shovel to fill them up and take them away. Delivery is not available.

The stations will remain open until the water has receded and is no longer a threat to properties.

Stations

• Washago Centennial Park (3376 Quetton Street)
• Lauderdale Point Crescent area (Penninsula Point Road and Bennett Avenue)

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Road closure lifted for Lovering Line

Notice lifted The temporary road closure on Lovering Line has been lifted as of 7:30 a.m., April 6, 2023. Notice of road closure on April 5

Lovering Line (Upper Big Chute Road to Laughlin Falls Road) is closed until further notice due to flooding. There is no through access at 1531 Lovering Line. 

Township staff are patrolling this and other areas across Severn to assess concerns and ensure melting snow is draining when required. It is normal for water to pool in ditches and around catch basins in...

Proclamation to designate April 2023 as Earth Month

Proclamation to designate April 2023 as Earth Month

WHEREAS, Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970, to inspire an appreciation of the natural world through conservation and protection; and

WHEREAS, the annual recognition of this day is an opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to the principles of that first Earth Day; and

WHEREAS, Earth Day marks a renewed commitment to environmental stewardship and to the implementation of efforts to improve, protect and enhance the environment;...