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State of Emergency declared on April 2
Township of Severn has declared a State of Emergency as of Wednesday, April 2 at 4:30 p.m. under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act as a result of the severe impacts of the ice storm and forecasted weather. View the declaration.
Notice of Boil Water Advisory for Westshore
Due to a generator failure at the Westshore Wastewater and Water Treatment Plant, the Township of Severn has issued a boil water advisory notice for customers in the area of Westshore on April 1 at 9:30 p.m.
Residents and properties in the affected area are required to boil water before consumption until at least Saturday, April 5. This notice will be updated when the advisory is lifted.
Road closure update
Severn's Roads Team has been working 24/7 to remove debris and downed trees from local roadways. Roadways that remain closed are those that have downed powerlines and are awaiting Hydro One clearance. View the full list of road closures.
Potable water stations
Potable water stations are available for residents who may continue to have no power and those who rely on wells.
Potable water can be accessed at:
Warming Centres now open in Washago and Coldwater
Warming Centres are now open at the Washago Community Centre (4361 Hamilton Street) and the Coldwater Community Centre (11 Michael Anne Drive). Both Warming Centres will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily until further notice. Individuals and families looking for a warm space to charge their devices, access restrooms, or get a warm drink can drop by as needed.
Township of Severn has declared a State of Emergency as of Wednesday, April 2 at 4:30 p.m. under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act as a result of the severe impacts of the ice storm and forecasted weather. View the declaration.
Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and organizations, free public skating at the Coldwater Community Centre (11 Michael Anne Drive) is being offered during March Break.
In celebration of Earth Month, the Township of Severn is again participating in Pitch-In Week in April, Canada's largest environmental improvement campaign. Pitch-In Week is a great opportunity for residents, students, or community groups to get together and clean up our community. Register at: severn.ca/pitchin.
Township of Severn is developing a Master Plan for the Coldwater Fairgrounds. Members of the public are invited to attend a second drop-in public open house on March 24 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Coldwater Community Centre.
Confederation Drive (Pine Avenue to Wainman Line) will be closed on Thursday, March 6 starting at 9:00 a.m. for installation of a streetlight. The work is expected to be complete by 5:00 p.m.
Severn proclaims March as #ITSTARTS Month in Severn and joins the County of Simcoe campaign to promote and support diversity, inclusion, and equity in our communities.
Effective March 8, 2025 seasonal load restrictions will be in place throughout the Township of Severn. The Seasonal Load Restrictions By-law restricts loads on most Township roads to a maximum of five tonnes per axle.
The March 8 tax installment due date falls on a weekend. As a result, ratepayers will have until March 10 to pay their taxes without incurring a penalty.
Township of Severn will be holding a hybrid Public Meeting on March 19, 2025, during the Planning and Development Committee meeting scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers at Severn's Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane) to consider the following Zoning By-law Amendment application under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.
Township of Severn will be holding a hybrid Public Meeting on March 19, 2025, during the Planning and Development Committee meeting scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers at Severn's Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane) to consider a Housekeeping Zoning By-law amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.
TAKE NOTICE THAT the Township of Severn deemed application Z-24-14 complete under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13 on February 12, 2025.
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