News and Notices

Apply for grants and funding before September 30

Township of Severn offers various grants and funding to community groups, not-for-profits, and charitable organizations that aim to improve the well-being and quality of life for residents of our community. The available grants are based on approved funding by Council during annual budget deliberations. The deadline to submit applications for consideration by Council this year is September 30. 
Grant streams Capital improvement and beautification grant Eligible groups can apply for a capital...

Notice of herbicide use for Giant hogweed and Poison ivy control

Details of control measures Giant hogweed Township of Severn has contracted Weed Man to undertake the application of herbicide to occurrences of Giant hogweed located along the Uhthoff Trail, primarily in the areas of Division Road and Carlyon Line, and Uhthoff Line and Foxmead Road. Poison ivy Herbicide will also be applied to Poison Ivy along the roadsides of Agnew Road and the walking trail at Ian Chrichton Memorial Park (2055 Birkeshire Woods Lane).

Signage will be placed in the areas that have been...

Severn welcomes new Director of Recreation, Parks, and Facilities

Severn, Ontario: Township of Severn has announced Craig Belfry as the new Director of Recreation, Parks, and Facilities. Craig assumed the role on August 21, and replaces Pat Harwood, the main contact for recreation services who retired earlier this year. Craig is taking on this newly created and expanded role to refine and focus the vision for recreation in Severn.

“I am pleased to welcome Craig to the Township of Severn and to our senior management team. Craig brings with him many years of...

Notice of blue green algae bloom affecting Maclean Lake

Severn received notice on November 24 that based on test results from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks (MECP), the algae bloom initially identified on August 14, 2023, in MacLean Lake, Township of Severn has dissipated. Please contact the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit with any questions. Blue-green algae bloom confirmed at Maclean Lake dock and boat launch

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is informing residents and visitors to the Township of Severn...

Road closure for Laughlin Falls Road on August 2

Notice of road closure

Laughlin Falls Road (Lovering Line to Taylor Line) will be closed on Wednesday, August 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 200 p.m. for cross culvert replacement. 

Local traffic is permitted but there will be no through access at Lovering Line. Access is available via Taylor Line. 

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

Staff contact

Wendy Dewey
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 705-325-2315 x241
Email Wendy