Town News
BOIL ORDER in EFFECT! - May 16, 17 & 18
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- Published: May 16, 2022
Update - 12:30 pm - May 18
Samples of the water have been sent away for testing and there are techs at the water reserve identifying and resolving the issues.
As the events happen, we will continue to post the updates.
The Boil Order is still in effect!
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Update - 3 pm - May 17
Public Works are currently flushing lines and working to get our residuals back to a normal reading for samples. We are working very hard to get this Boil Order resolved.
For now, the Boil Order is still in effect and we don't anticipate any updates on this until tomorrow morning.
Due to water quality concerns and the possibility of unsafe water, consumers are advised to boil all water for at least 1 minute, after it reaches a rolling boil, before drinking, preparing infant formulas, preparing juices and ice cubes, washing fruits and vegetables, cooking, dental hygiene or any other activity requiring human consumption. This must be done until further notice.
We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to have this resolved soon.
This message is posted on our FaceBook site, Website, local radio stations and media outlets. Please share with your friends, neighbours and family.
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Update 10:50 am
The Boil Order remains in effect!
A service tech has been called in to look at the Town's Chlorine System.
Due to water quality concerns and the possibility of unsafe water, consumers are advised to boil all water for at least 1 minute, after it reaches a rolling boil, before drinking, preparing infant formulas, preparing juices and ice cubes, washing fruits and vegetables, cooking, dental hygiene or any other activity requiring human consumption. This must be done until further notice.
Updates will be posted as events happen, these updates are also on the town website and given to our local radio stations and media outlets.
Please share this message.
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Update - 8 pm - May 16
Public Works has been working very hard on the water qualities and they have had some success with the chlorine injectors.
The plan is to let the treatment run through the water tonight and then tomorrow morning to take water samples and submit that into the Department of Environment to see if we can lift the Boil Order that is in place.
We apologize for the inconvenience and will update on the progress as the events happen.
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Update - 2:21 pm May 16
Due to water quality concerns and the possibility of unsafe water, consumers are advised to boil all water for at least 1 minute, after it reaches a rolling boil, before drinking, preparing infant formulas, preparing juices and ice cubes, washing fruits and vegetables, cooking, dental hygiene or any other activity requiring human consumption. This must be done until further notice.The Town of Oxford can not remove the boil advisory unless under the direction of Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change.
In order for the boil order to be lifted the deficiencies which lead to the boil water advisory must be corrected and any required confirmatory sampling is completed.
Please share this information with your friends, neighbours and family that are on the Town of Oxford water system.
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Update - 11:50 am May 16 regarding the Town of Oxford Boil Order
We don't anticipate the boil order to be longer than a day. This is for precautionary measures as the residuals were low and a part had to be fixed.
For precautionary measures, please boil your water and as soon as it is safe to lift the Boil Order we will advise on the website.
Thank you.
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Accessibility Expo - June 2 at 6 pm - Oxford Legion
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- Published: May 6, 2022
pdf Accessibility Expo Flyer June 2 2022PDF (541 KB)
The Town of Oxford and the Oxford Accessibility Advisory Committee inviteds you to the "Accessibility Expo"
June 2, 2022
6 pm
Oxford Legion - 74 Jackson Street
Together we can remove barriers and improve accessibility. We need your help!
If you can, wear RED in support of Accessibilty. Above is a link to the flyer with details of the event.
COW and Special Council Meeting May 2 at 6 pm
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- Published: April 29, 2022
Come join Council on FaceBook Live as they conduct the Committee of the Whole meeting at 6 pm on Monday, May 2.
Following that meeting there will be a Special Council Meeting.
The links below are the Council Packages for that night.
History Comes Alive! #1792Project - Proclamation
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- Published: April 26, 2022
Whereas, January 15, 2022 is the 230th anniversary of 15 ships departing the harbour of Halifax in 1792, and that the conditions and causes that led to the exodus of 1,196 self liberated Black Loyalist were conditions of abject institutionalized racism and that this departure took place at the height of the transatlantic chattel slave trade one of the cruelest chapters in the history of humanity.
Whereas the Town of Oxford recognizes that people of African descent have been a part of Canadian society since the early 1600s and that their enslavement occurred on this land for centuries and that the Black Loyalists departure is linked to the failure of institutional, political, and societal will to fulfill the promises that were made to the communities that left for Sierra Leone.
Whereas the Town of Oxford is committed to promote histories such as the 15 Ships to Sierra Leone that often have been left in a vacuum of erasure. The resources provided for well known monumentation have historically been funded at the expense of those erasures.
Whereas the Town of Oxford continues to recognize the ongoing significance of the UN Decade of African Descent and the importance of recognizing the history of Black Loyalists in Nova Scotia and how all communities in Nova Scotia continue to be affected by the historic rift of the Black community.
Whereas we recognize that secure housing and land was promised to these early settlers and very few received what was owed. Despite petitions (by Thomas Peters) the promised land and supplies were not provided . For many Black Loyalists, shared Mi'kmaq knowledge was key to survival in the first winters. Reparations for injustice is the path forward.
Thereby be it resolved that I, Mayor Gregory Henley declare January 15, 2022 the Day of Black Loyalist Exodus: 15 Ships to Sierra Leone #1792Project and that we mark this year as the 230th anniversary of the 15 Ships to Sierra Leone #1792Project.
Dated at Oxford, Nova ScotiaThis 19th day of April 2022
Gregory Henley Mayor, Town of Oxford
Community Clean Up Challenge April 22, 2022
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- Published: April 21, 2022
Tenders available
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- Published: April 20, 2022
For those interested, two tenders are posted on the Town of Oxford Website - click on the links below.
Tender 2022-05 is for the Oxford Red Bridge Paint Project which is organized by the Oxford and Area Trails Association.
Tender 2022-04 is for the West Wallace River Road Trail Culvert Replacement Project which is organized by the Cumberland Trails Association
pdf Tender2022 05 Oxford Red Bridge Paint Project (442 KB)
pdf Tender2022 04 West Wallace River Road Trail Culvert Replacement Project (443 KB)
Council Meeting on Tues. April 19 at 6 pm- join us online
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- Published: April 15, 2022
Tuesday, April 19 at 6 pm the Oxford Town Council will be holding their Regular Meeting and streaming it live to the Town of Oxford Facebook page.
We welcome everyone to join us online.
Please see attached link to review the Council Package.
Oxford's 5th Annual Poetry Festival - April 23 at Theatre
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- Published: April 15, 2022
Poetry at Large: Oxford's 5th Annual Poetry Festival
April is Poetry Month and the Oxford Poetry Festival Committee is excited to remind you of the FREE in-person events being held in Oxford at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday, April 23.
For more details please see attached pdf document (664 KB) .
Oxford Transfer Site is closed Friday, April 15
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- Published: April 13, 2022
Town of Oxford Residents, please note that the Transfer Site will be closed on Friday, April 15.
The hours this weekend are as follows:
Thursday, April 14 - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday, April 15 - CLOSED
Saturday, April 16 - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
We want to thank everyone that has been sorting their garbage and recyclables, there has been noticeable improvement in this past week!! THANK YOU
If you have any solid waste questions, please call 902-667-5141.
Town Hall closed April 15 and April 18
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- Published: April 13, 2022
Oxford Town Residents and Customers, please note that the Town Hall will be closed Friday, April 15 and Monday, April 18.
Wishing everyone a safe long weekend.
Town of Oxford is hiring - Public Works Supervisor position
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- Published: April 5, 2022
We are hiring!
The Town of Oxford is seeking for someone to join the Public Works team as a Public Works Supervisor.
If interested, or know someone that may be interested, please review/share the Job Advertisement and Job Description attached.
Keep Children from playing close to the road - Snow Removal in process
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- Published: April 4, 2022
A friendly reminder to parents/child care providers to not let children play close to the road.
The snow banks may be tempting for little ones to play in, but as our Snow Removal Team is out plowing snow, there is risk of potential harm.
Oxford and Area Food Bank Annual Meeting - April 27
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- Published: April 4, 2022
Oxford and Area Food Bank
Annual Meeting
Wednesday, April 27
United Church, 6;30 pm
Public is welcome.
Town Hall is closed April 4
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- Published: April 4, 2022
Town Hall will be closed today (April 4) due to the weather and furnace issues.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Committee of the Whole and a Special Council Meeting - April 4
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- Published: April 1, 2022
Notice to the public that the Committee of the Whole Meeting is scheduled for 6 pm on Monday, April 4. Immediately following the meeting the Council has scheduled a Special Council Meeting.
Below are links to the Council Packages.
Council Meeting March 21 at 6 pm - streamed live to Facebook
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- Published: March 19, 2022
Oxford Town Council meeting will be held on Monday, March 21 at 6 pm.
This meeting will be hosted on zoom and streamed live to Facebook.
Attached is a direct link to the pdf Council Package (452 KB)
Town Hall closing at 11:30 am on March 18
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- Published: March 17, 2022
Please note that the Town Office will be open tomorrow (March 18) from 8:30 am to 11:30 am.
It will be closed for the remainder of the day.
We apologize for any inconvenience and will be back to regular hours on Monday, March 21 10 am - 3:30 pm.
Drop-in Pfizer Vaccine Clinic - March 22
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- Published: March 17, 2022
Special Council Meeting - March 17 at 6 pm
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- Published: March 14, 2022
Oxford Town Council has scheduled a Special Council Meeting on Thursday, March 17 at 6 pm.
This meeting will open and then go in-camera to discuss personnel.
The regular Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 21, 2022 at 6 pm with a full agenda.
Poetry at Large: Oxford's 5th Annual Poetry Festival
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- Published: March 14, 2022
Poetry at Large: Oxford's 5th Annual Poetry Festival
Hosting TWO FREE events
Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Oxford Capitol Theatre
"Free Poetry Workshop"10 am - 12:30 pm
Workshop led by published poet and local favorite, Richard Dittami
Register by email: oxfordpoetryfestival@gmail.com by April 8, 2022
"Free Entertainment"1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
An afternoon of Folk Music and Poetry with local musicians and poets.
Check out the attached flyer for more details.
Committee of the Whole and a Special Council Meeting - March 7
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- Published: March 4, 2022
Join Oxford Town Council on Monday, March 7 for a Committee of the Whole Meeting and immediately following that will be a Special Council Meeting.
Attached is the link for both of the Council Packages - March 7.
Looking for a member or Chairperson - Community Liaison Committee
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- Published: March 3, 2022
The GFL (Green for Life Environmental) is recruiting people from the Cumberland Region who are interested in becoming a member or Chairperson for its Community Liaison Committee, application deadline is March 29, 2022.
If you have interest, please review the attached document.
2022 Scholarship and Bursary Program - NS Power
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- Published: March 2, 2022
Nova Scotia Power are pleased to announce that the 2022 Scholarship and Bursary Program is now accepting applications.
The program focuses on leadership, diversity, inclusion and innovation—to help empower students to follow their dreams and invest in their bright future.
For more information and to view scholarship applications, visit www.nspower.ca/scholarships.
Vaccination Clinic closing at Noon today (Feb 25)
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- Published: February 25, 2022
Good Morning Everyone!
This Clinic is happening today at the Fire Hall, but will be CLOSING at Noon, due to the pending weather.
Water Break - Pugwash Road - Feb 25 - 8:30 am
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- Published: February 24, 2022
3:16 pm - Feb 25 - Water Break Update
All water should be back on now.
If for any reason, you do not have water service or your pressure is low, please contact us at the Town Office 902-447-2170.
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9:30 am - Feb 25 - Water Break Update
The Public Works Department has the water turned off at the site.
As they are working, just a reminder to motorists and pedestrians to be careful.
If you can avoid driving to Pugwash Road, we recommend to do that to keep our staff and citizens safe.
Be sure to SLOW down! Thank you.
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Notice to Businesses / Residents close to Pugwash Road in Oxford, NS
The Public Works Department will be working on a water break on Pugwash Road beginning around 8:30 am on Friday, February 25.
This will cause water interruptions on Pugwash Road and those streets close to that area.
As the event happens we will update this post.
The Town apologizes for this inconvenience and will have this fixed as soon that it is possible.