Town News
Update regarding Water Break on Waverly Street - Sept 21, 2021
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- Published: September 21, 2021
UPDATE - 3:20 pm - Public Works crew is finishing up for today will be turning the water services back on for all those that are off due to the repair here shortly.
There is more work to be done and Public Works will be starting at the site on Waverly Street around 8 am and we expect them turning the water services off for Waverly Street and also from Waverly Street to Pleasant Street tomorrow beginning around 8:30 am.
Expect more updates as they develop, we are sorry for the inconvenience and are working hard to get this repaired quickly.
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UPDATE - 2:50 pm, September 21, 2021 regarding the Water Break on Waverly Street.
Public Works is able to turn water services back on for James Street and Duke Street - and surrounding streets to those.
Public Works remains working on the Water Break and continues to have Waverly and Upper Water Streets off for the moment.
We are sorry for the inconvenience and will be updating again here shortly.
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UPDATE - 1:45 pm September 21, 2021 regarding the Water Break on Waverly Street.
Public Works Team ran into complications as they were repairing the water break on Waverly Street.
They had to shut off water to James Street, Duke Street and Upper Water Street. Streets surrounding those areas may be affected as well.
As of now, we are unable to estimate the time we can reconnect the water services.
We will update this post as this develops.
Water Break on Waverly Street - September 21, 2021
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- Published: September 20, 2021
Notice to Oxford Residents.
There is a water break on Waverly Street that Public Works have scheduled to work on tomorrow morning (September 21) at 8:30 am.
The water interruptions is expected to begin around 8:30 am and affecting those that live on and close to Waverly Street.
If all goes as planned, the water interruptions will be for a few hours.
Please share this message with those you know that may be affected.
Thank you
Seniors Celebration Day and Expo - 2021 Join in on the fun!
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- Published: September 17, 2021
Celebrating Seniors! Join in on the fun at the 2021 Seniors Celebration Day and Expo in Springhill, NS.
Phase 5 Delayed until October 4
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- Published: September 17, 2021
https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20210914004
Phase 5 of Reopening Delayed, please see link for more details. Stay safe everyone!
Nova Scotia moves to Stage 5
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- Published: September 9, 2021
https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20210908004
Oxford Walk In COVID Vaccination Clinic - Friday September 10
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- Published: September 8, 2021
Water Interruptions September 8, 2021
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- Published: September 8, 2021
Water Break on the South Side of Oxford. Starting from Pugwash Road, Upper Water Street, Handel Street and surrounding streets.
Public Works will need to start turning off water around 9:15 am September 8 and the water will need to be turned off and on throughout the morning.
We anticipate this inconvenience for a few hours and are working very hard to get this fixed quickly.
Please share!!
Town Office is Closed Monday September 6
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- Published: September 3, 2021
Please note the Town Office in Oxford will be closed on Monday, September 6 and re-open on Tuesday, September 7.
Pfizer Vaccine Clinics (ages 12 +) on tour
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- Published: August 31, 2021
Pfizer
Town Alarm Test - August 12 at 1 pm
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- Published: August 11, 2021
Town Alarm TEST, Oxford NS
Thursday, August 12 at 1 pm, Oxford Frozen Foods will be testing the alarm for approximately one minute.
This will actually be a TEST, not an actual emergency.
Please share this message.
Water Break on Pugwash Road - July 30, 2021
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- Published: July 29, 2021
A NEW Water break for tomorrow (July 30, 2021) beginning roughly around 8 am.
The water break is on the Pugwash Road and needs to be repaired.
Public Works plans to shut off water service in that area beginning around 8 am.
This is expected to affect those homes and businesses on Pugwash Road, Dufferin Street, Horton Street, Handle Street and streets surrounding that area.
We apologize for the inconvenience and plan to have this repaired as quick as possible.
Water is now back on! - July 29
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- Published: July 29, 2021
UPDATE on Water Main project on Water Street: July 29, 2021 - 12:50 pm.
Water should be back on now! If it is not, please call the Town Office at 902-447-2170.
Thank you for your understanding with all of this.
The Public Works team is working very hard to get this project finished quickly.
Special Council Meeting - August 3 at 6 pm
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- Published: July 28, 2021
Notice to the Public
A Special Town Council meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 3 at 6 pm.
This meeting will be streamed live to FaceBook on our Town of Oxford NS: Official Site.
A copy of the Council Package can be found on this link.
pdf
2021 08 03 Special Council Agenda Package
(1.88 MB)
Smoke Free Outdoor Spaces
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- Published: July 28, 2021
Just a reminder to the public to respect the health, well-being, safety and protection of people and activities in all public places.
November 18, 2013 the Town of Oxford passed the Smoke Free Outdoor Spaces Bylaw.
To review the By-law, click on this document pdf Smoke Free Bylaw (146 KB)
Water Interruptions for Oxford - July 28
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- Published: July 27, 2021
Notice Oxford Residents:UPDATE: 12:00 pm July 27.
There has been more unforeseen set backs and Public Works will need to continue working on the Water Main project again tomorrow on Water Street.
Wednesday, July 28 - WATER INTERRUPTIONS - is expected to start around 8 am and back on around 4 pm, if all goes well.
The streets that may be affected for water interruptions are: Pugwash Road, Birchwood Road, Foundry Street, Thompson Road, Stanley Street, Pleasant Street and all surrounding streets to those.
There will be a detour set up on Water Street and the traffic will be directed to Pleasant Street around to Thompson Road.
We apologize for the inconvenience and Public Works are working really hard to get the water service back on as soon as it is possible.
Water Interruptions - July 26 and 27
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- Published: July 26, 2021
Notice Oxford Residents:
10 am - July 26, 2021
Public Works continues to repair the water line on Water Street across from Pleasant Street.
Due to unforeseen events and weather this project has taken longer than anticipated.
We are sorry for the inconvenience and are working very hard to get this fixed.
WATER INTERRUPTIONS for Monday, July 26 is expected to start around 11 am and back on around 4 pm, if all goes well.
WATER INTERRUPTIONS for Tuesday, July 27 is expected to start around 8 am and back on around 4 pm, if all goes well.
The streets that may be affected for water interruptions are: Pugwash Road, Birchwood Road, Foundry Street, Thompson Road, Stanley Street, Pleasant Street and all surrounding streets to those.
There will be a detour set up on Water Street and the traffic will be directed to Pleasant Street around to Thompson Road.
RFP - Tender 2021-07 Arena Louvers and BAS Project
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- Published: July 20, 2021
The Town of Oxford has sent out for Request for Proposals for Arena Louvers and BAS Project 2021.
If you or you know any company that may be interested, direct them to this pdf website (586 KB) :
This Request for Proposal closes Thursday, August 19, 2021.
UPDATE July 21 - Please READ
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- Published: July 19, 2021
Notice Oxford Residents:
2pm - July 21
UPDATE: There has been a set back with this Water line Repair Project and the water service for this area will be interrupted again on Thursday, July 22 starting around 8 am and back on at 4 pm - if all goes well.
We apologize for the inconvenience, and will get this fixed as soon as possible.
The Public Works staff is working very hard to get this done quickly.
Public Works is repairing water line on Water Street across from Pleasant Street.
It anticipated to be a 3-day project and will affect our water service until this is repaired.
There will be a detour set up on Water Street and the traffic will be directed to Pleasant Street around to Thompson Road.
The streets that may be affected for water interruptions are: Pugwash Road, Birchwood Road, Foundry Street, Thompson Road, Stanley Street, Pleasant Street and all surrounding streets to those.
Monday, July 19 - expect water shut off around 11 am and back on at 4 pm - if all goes well.
Tuesday, July 20, - expect water shut off around 8 am and back on at 4 pm - if all goes well.
Wednesday, July 21 - expect water shut off around 8 am and back on at 4 pm - if all goes well.
Water Interruption today - July 7
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- Published: July 7, 2021
Water Interruptions today in Oxford (July 7)
We have an unexpected water break this morning on Water Street.
Public Works is working on fixing this now and we expect the water service to be interrupted around 9:30 am.
We anticipate that this may affect the James, Main, Water, Rideau and Jackson Streets. Surrounding streets to those may be affected also.
For now, we do not know how long the interruption will be, as it depends on the break.
As this work order develops, we will keep updating this post and also the Town of Oxford Website.
Public Works is working hard to have this fixed promptly.
Cumberland County Exhibition hosting a Yard Sale - July 18, 2021
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- Published: July 5, 2021
On July 18th from 8-2 the Cumberland County Exhibition will be hosting a yard sale.
Lots of different items will be available.
If you would like a table you can sign up by filling out this link or contacting the exhibition office by email at cumberlandcountyex@hotmail.com.
https://forms.gle/gh4CVJFMPR3P7UZXA
Water Interruptions starting July 12.
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- Published: July 5, 2021
Notice to Oxford Residents!
Public Works plan to commence replacing some of the waterline on Water Street next week. (July 12 - 16).
In order to replace the waterline, it is anticipated that water interruptions will begin on Monday, July 12 and anticipate further water interruptions on July 13 and 14.
This may affect the residents and businesses in the Downtown area.
As the work commences, we will be giving updates to keep the public notified of interrupted services.
Our Public Works team will be working very hard to have this project replaced quickly and with as little interruptions as possible.
Please share this with your family, neighbours and friends.
Cumberland Central Landfill Sale Transaction Approved
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- Published: June 30, 2021
Cumberland Central Landfill Sale Transaction Approved
Amherst, Oxford and the Municipality of Cumberland each held meetings June 29, 2021 to approve the sale of the Cumberland Central Landfill to GFL Environmental Inc., for $3 million. The sale transaction includes the landfill site and the septage treatment facility. Subject to the transaction conditions being met, the sale transaction will close on September 1, 2021.
“On behalf of Mayor Scott and Mayor Henley, I can tell you this transaction holds exciting prospects for the region. We will see the positive impact for taxpayers for years to come, rather than continue to be faced with unknown costs,” said Mayor David Kogon, Town of Amherst.
The three municipal councils decided in early 2020 to explore divesting themselves of the landfill due to increasing waste management costs and environmental risks. Solid waste management and disposal is an industry dependant on volume for profit. Demographics in the Cumberland region and increasing regulations suggest that the per unit costs for waste disposal would rise significantly without intervention. GFL is one of the largest environmental services companies in North America allowing for the necessary volume to allow citizens and businesses of the Cumberland region access to better long-term per unit costs.
One of the guiding principles of the divesture process was continued employment for Cumberland Joint Services Management Authority (CJSMA) staff at the site.
“It is important we retain employment opportunities here in the region. From the very beginning we all recognized the significance of maintaining the current CJSMA workforce,” said Mayor Murray Scott, Municipality of Cumberland.
Terms of the sale include a five per cent royalty to the three municipal units on waste received from other jurisdictions for the next 25 years. Tipping fees will be regulated over the 25-year agreement as well. Increases in tipping fees are limited to the consumer price index for Nova Scotia. This also applies to liquid waste septage receiving.
“We have set in place solid planning for a generation. Twenty-five years of royalties and the potential for future employment is a good thing for our region,” said Mayor Greg Henley, Town of Oxford.
GFL, is the fourth largest diversified environmental services company in North America, providing a comprehensive line of non-hazardous solid waste management, infrastructure & soil remediation, and liquid waste management services through its platform of facilities throughout Canada and in 27 states in the United States. Across its organization, GFL has a workforce of more than 15,000.
RFP - Tender 2021-06 - Capital Paving of Town Streets 2021
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- Published: June 30, 2021
Request for Proposals
The Town of Oxford is seeking proposals for
Tender 2021-06
Capital Paving of Town Streets 2021
For more details, click on link provided.
https://town.oxford.ns.ca/1157-2021-06too/file.html
Notice of Joint Council Meeting - June 29, 2021
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- Published: June 25, 2021
Notice of a Joint Council Meeting
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 5:30 pm
via Zoom streamed live to FaceBook on the Municipality of the County of Cumberland FaceBook page
Attached is a link of the agenda.
Swimming Pools require a permit
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- Published: June 22, 2021
Did you know that installation of a Swimming Pool requires a Development Permit?
Before you start your project, call the office at 902-447-2170 and apply for a permit.
Below is information from the Town of Oxford Land Use Bylaw.
5.17 Swimming Pool Performance Standards
a) In all residential and mixed-use zones, a development permit for an outdoor swimming pool shall be issued, provided that the swimming pool:
i. Be located in the rear or side yards only;
ii. Be located at least 2m from the closest property line;
iii. Not be located in any required yard that abuts a street;
iv. Is not connected to the central sanitary sewer system; and,
v. Is fenced.
b) All fences enclosing an outdoor swimming pool shall:
i. Completely enclose the entire swimming pool;
ii. Have at least one gate for access, which shall be self-closing with a self-latching device; be a minimum of 1.2m high from ground to the top of the fence, gate or structure; and
iii. Have no opening greater than 10cm in any part of the fencing, gates or structures that enclose the swimming pool.