Town News
Special Council Meeting Monday August 8, 2022
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- Published: August 5, 2022
Oxford Town Council will be hosting a Special Council Meeting on Monday August 8, 2022, at 6 pm.
All Council meetings are open to the public. Please note that tonight's meeting is to discuss one item.
Click the attached link to review the Council Package for tonight (August 8).
This will be streamed live on Facebook. Attached is a copy of the agenda.
2022-08-08 Special Council Meeting Agenda
Special Council Meeting at Oxford Arena beginning 6 pm August 2
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- Published: August 2, 2022
Special Council Meeting tonight at the Arena beginning at 6:15 pm.
Due to the location, we are unable to stream live this meeting but this and all Council meetings are open to the public. Please note that tonight's meeting is to discuss one item.
Click the attached link to review the Council Package for tonight (August 2).
pdf 2022 08 02 Special Council Meeting Agenda (112 KB)
Town Hall and Public Works is closed August 1
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- Published: July 29, 2022
Please note that the Town Hall and Public Works garage will be closed on Monday, August 1, 2022 in recognition of the Civic Holiday.
Regular hours resume Tuesday, August 2.
For 24 hour emergency assistance, please call 902-216-1227
Seniors Care Grant 2022
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- Published: July 28, 2022
The government is taking action to help older Nova Scotians with increasing energy prices and other rising costs so that more seniors are able to live well at home.
Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Barbara Adams announced on July 28, 2022, that the Seniors Care Grant will be expanded to include more services and provide a one-time $250 emergency heating grant to eligible seniors.
This means that seniors applying for the Seniors Care Grant will be eligible for up to a maximum of $750 this fiscal year. Applications will open on September 1.
The heating grant will be available to all eligible Nova Scotians 65 and older, including people who have already received the Seniors Care Grant and the Heating Assistance Rebate Program in the past year.
The grant is available for the cost of oil, wood, electricity and other energy sources.The Seniors Care Grant has also expanded the eligible list of services covered to help seniors stay in their homes longer. This includes the cost of telephone or Internet services, eye exams, dental work, mental health supports, physical therapy, occupational therapy, massage and foot care.
Please click below for further information including links to the Rebate program:
Summer Day Camps Aug 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2022
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- Published: July 27, 2022
If you have any questions, please get in touch with Connor Patriquin at the Oxford Town Hall or message Connor on Facebook.
Weekly Yoga July 29, Aug 5 and Aug 12
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- Published: July 26, 2022
Wellness Funds Applications are now OPEN!
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- Published: July 26, 2022
Do you have a project to get started for the community and would welcome financial help?
The Community Health Board's Wellness Funds are now available for applications till October 14.
Click on the attached link for more details.
Our area is covered by the S.O.A.R. Community Health Board, the contact information is in the picture attached to this article.
Wellness Funds — Community Health boards
Main line water repair July 26, 2022
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- Published: July 25, 2022
Public Works will be back at the area of the main entrance of Oxford Frozen foods tomorrow, July 26, 2022 at 7:30am with traffic control in place to repair the main water supply line. Traffic will be reduced to 1 lane in this area. Please exercise caution when in this area. Public Works will have to shut off water around 8am which will affect the immediate area of Meadow Lane from 4968-5054 Main Street. Thank you for your patience.
Water hook-up Main Street Thursday July 21, 2022
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- Published: July 20, 2022
On Thursday July 21, 2022, starting roughly at 7:30am, Public Works will be working on the main
water supply line on Main Street in the Meadow Lane area. Traffic Control will be in place and traffic will be reduced to 1 lane.
Please exercise caution when in this area. Public Works does not anticipate any disruption to water services.
Thank you for your patience.
Transfer Station extended hours reminder
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- Published: July 19, 2022
Town of Oxford Transfer Station Schedule
** NEW HOURS REMINDER **
A friendly reminder that the Town of Oxford Transfer Station will be open on Thursday from
11 am to 7 pm each week until September 1, 2022, when it will return to normal hours on Thursdays.
Hours will remain the same for Friday’s 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday’s 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Please note: Should the following holidays fall on any of the above days, the Transfer Station will be CLOSED on that day:
New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, Labour Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, or Boxing Day.
WHAT’S ACCEPTED: Recyclables, Scrap Metal, Organics Leaf & Yard Waste Residual Waste.
WHAT’S NOT ACCEPTED: Construction and Demolition Debris - wood, shingles, insulation, building materials, etc. Household Hazardous Waste.
Watermain Break Repairs Wednesday July 20, 2022
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- Published: July 19, 2022
**Update - as of 10:35am July 20, 2022, the Water break has been repaired and
Public works will be turning the water services back on shortly
Public Works will be conducting repairs to a watermain break
on Foundry St. Wednesday July 20, 2022 starting at 8am.
Affected areas will be Foundry Street only.
Please use caution in this area.
Thank you.
Outdoor Yoga at Tennis Courts July 22, 2022
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- Published: July 18, 2022
Movie Night July 20th 9:15pm Black River Park
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- Published: July 15, 2022
The Town of Oxford mourns the loss of former long-time Mayor
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- Published: July 14, 2022
Mayor, Council and Staff of the Town of Oxford would like to give this statement in regards to the recent passing of our former Mayor Lloyd Jenkins.
"The Town of Oxford is mourning the loss of former long-time Mayor Lloyd Jenkins. Lloyd Jenkins, a former Mayor and educator at the Oxford Regional High School, had an incredible impact on our Town. As a Mayor, Mr. Jenkins was a community champion who took great pride in our Town. His passion for serving others will not be forgotten. Mr. Jenkins was first elected to the Oxford Town Council November 13, 1980 and served our community as Mayor starting November 14, 2000 for 12 years. Our deepest condolences go to Lloyd Jenkins’s family and all those he touched throughout his life.”
Municipal Physical Activity Leader Position Available
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- Published: July 14, 2022
We are HIRING!
Are you passionate about Physical Activity and you would like to share that with your community?
Come join our team!
Check out the job advertisement for a Municipal Physical Activity Leader.
Salary range is $32,760 - $36,400 annually, depending on experience and education
This job starts in September, don't wait, apply NOW!
pdf Municipal Physical Activity Leader Ad July 2022 (139 KB)
pdf Municipal Physical Activity Leader Job Description (208 KB)
Teddy Bear Picnic Postponed
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- Published: July 14, 2022
This is today from 1-3pm
Wilson Allen Fundraising BBQs
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- Published: July 14, 2022
Water Repair - New Hansford Road
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- Published: July 12, 2022
Water break update: repairs have been made with out shutting the water off, crew will be back filling hole
Tomorrow morning, Wednesday July 13, 2022 starting around 8:30am
Public works will be fixing a water break on New Hansford Road.
Affected areas will be Horton street, New Hansford Road and Pugwash Road.
We do not have an estimated time of repair at this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Watermain Repair Water St. Tuesday July 12th at 7:30am
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- Published: July 11, 2022
**UPDATE ** The water is back on! Public Works is also credited with saving a cat from the storm drain.
Public works will be doing a watermain repair on Water Street
Tuesday July 12th starting at 7:30am.
Unfortunately Traffic control will not be available.
Water Street will have to be shut down from the GDJE Enterprise Store to Waverly Street.
A Detour has been setup around this area. Please use caution in this area.
At this time there is no ETA on how long the water will be shut off.
Effected areas are Waverly Street and Water Street.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Special Council Meeting - July 11, 2022
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- Published: July 8, 2022
Oxford Town Council will be hosting a Special Council Meeting on Monday July 11 at 6 pm to discuss Town Business.
A few topics of discussion will include approval of the Water and 5 year Capital Budgets, Water Review Study, Second Reading of the Deed Transfer Tax and introduction of the Policing Review Committee Members.
This will be streamed live on Facebook. Attached is a copy of the agenda and the Water Rate Study presentation
pdf 2022 07 11 Special Council Agenda (4.09 MB)
pdf 2022 07 11 Oxford Water Rate Study Presentation (440 KB)
Ball Hockey starting July 11, 2022!
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- Published: July 8, 2022
Starting Monday July 11, 2022! Come on out for a great time!
Teddy Bear Picnic July 15, 2022
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- Published: July 7, 2022
Town of Oxford Movement Club 2022
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- Published: July 5, 2022
FREE for all ages! Starting Monday July 11, 2022! Come on out and get your movement on!
Transfer Station Summer Hours 2022
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- Published: July 4, 2022
The Town of Oxford would like to remind everyone that the Transfer Station will be open Thursdays starting July 7th until September 1st, 2022, from 11am to 7pm!
Little River Road Watermain repairs July 5, 2022
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- Published: July 4, 2022
**Update at 12:55pm - Both water breaks are fixed on Little River Road. Thank you everyone for your patience! **
Please be advised that on Tuesday July 5, 2022, starting at 7:30am, Town of Oxford Public Works will be commencing the repair of two watermains on Little River Road. This will affect Sunset Avenue and Crescent Avenue.
Water will be run after these repairs to help flush the system. Traffic Control will be in place for these repairs.
Please plan for short delays. Thank you in advance for your patience.