Town News
Outreach Walk-In Clinic for COVID-19 Vaccine Dec 14, 2022
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- Published: December 5, 2022
Hurricane Fiona Spoiled Food Program Closing Soon
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- Published: December 5, 2022
The Hurricane Fiona Food Cost Reimbursement Program is closing. The last day to apply to the program will be Friday, December 16. The program provides $100 to households that lost power for at least 48 hours to help cover the cost of spoiled food. Applications for other Fiona-related programs are still being accepted.
Hurricane Fiona Spoiled Food Program Closing - Government of Nova Scotia Canada
Town of Oxford Offices Opening at 10:00AM
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- Published: December 5, 2022
The Oxford Municipal Office will be open this morning at 10:00AM this morning.
Nominations are now open - Become a candidate for a Councillor
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- Published: December 2, 2022
Nominations are now open, are you or someone you know is interested in becoming a Councillor for the Town of Oxford?
Call 902-447-3110 (Stan McDougall Returning Officer) - to set up an appointment.
Maybe you are interested in shaping the local environment, supporting the local community, represent people's views, raise concerns about particular issues - this is a good time to make a change.
Town Hall closing at noon - December 2, 2022
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- Published: December 2, 2022
The Town Hall boiler is broke, we have a new one ordered and are hopeful they will be installing this next week.
Due to there being no heat, the Town Hall will be closed at noon today (December 2) and plans to re-open on Monday. The old boiler is beyond repair at this point. We apologize for the inconvenience and accessing this each day till we get the new boiler installed.
Welcoming Neighbours December 7, 2022
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- Published: November 30, 2022
Business Online Accessibility Survey
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- Published: November 30, 2022
Business Online Accessibility for Nova Scotians with Disabilities survey has been developed by Access Changes Everything Inc. through support of the Province of Nova Scotia in partnership with the Department of Communities, Culture Tourism and Heritage.
The survey charts Nova Scotia business online accessibility. The results will tell us what is being done well, and what needs improvement.
The survey is for Nova Scotians with disabilities, and organizations or individuals who support them, to share their experiences with digital and online interactions with businesses located in Nova Scotia.
Lisa Snider at Access Changes Everything Inc. will use the results to write a public report that will be available early 2023. The results will also help form a free digital accessibility resource for local businesses.
They are looking to reach as many Nova Scotians as possible, so please feel free to share.
There is a draw for a limited supply of $10 gift cards. The survey deadline is December 20th, 2022.
If you need a different survey format or have questions, you can reach out to Lisa Snider at web@accesschangeseverything.com, or call (800) 208-1936.
The Business Online Accessibility for Nova Scotians with Disabilities Survey is located at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Business_Online_Accessibility_For_Nova_Scotians_With_Disabilities
For more information please visit the Access Changes Everything Inc. website at: https://www.accesschangeseverything.com/business-online-accessibility-for-nova-scotians-with-disabilities-survey/
Cold Patching on Main Street Thursday December 1, 2022
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- Published: November 30, 2022
Town of Oxford public works team will be cold patching on Main Street on Thursday December 1, 2022.
Residents are asked to please slow down and be mindful of the workers.
Public works thanks you for your cooperation.
Public Works - Little River Road Water Breaks
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- Published: November 29, 2022
The public works team will be repairing water lines on Little River Road Wednesday November 30, 2022, starting around 9:00 am.
Residents are asked to use caution in the area and obey all posted traffic signs.
Public Works - Information regarding plugged sewer lines
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- Published: November 29, 2022
The Town of Oxford is not responsible for plugged sewer lines from the residential property to the town-owned sewer main and does not perform “sewer rodding” services for the homeowner.
However, the Town of Oxford, will make available their sewer rods, by appointment through public works, for residents to borrow for the purposes of “rodding” their own sewer line.
Please call 902-397-3002, Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, to request the use of the town sewer rods.
Opportunity for Aspiring Entrepreneurs in Oxford
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- Published: November 28, 2022
Oxford Welcomes New Neighbours Dec 7, 2022 - 6pm-8pm.
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- Published: November 28, 2022
Town Hall Closing at Noon Friday November 25, 2022
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- Published: November 25, 2022
Due to a no heat issue, the Town of Oxford Town Hall will be closing at 12:00 noon on November 25, 2022
We appologize for any inconvenience.
Policing Service Review Survey Deadline is TODAY!
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- Published: November 23, 2022
Hello Oxford Residents,
Have you had a chance to fill out the Policing Services Review Community Feedback Survey 2022?
The deadline to participate in the survey is today, November 23, 2022.
Please be sure to have your opinions heard by filling out the survey today!
Nominations and Electors - Special Election 2023
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- Published: November 23, 2022
Winter Parking Restrictions for the Town of Oxford 2022
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- Published: November 22, 2022
Municipal Awareness Week November 21 - 27, 2022
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- Published: November 22, 2022
Nova Scotians are invited to celebrate their communities and the people who lead them during Municipal Awareness Week from Nov. 16 to Nov. 22, 2022.
Did you know that Nova Scotia has 51 municipalities with nearly 400 elected officials?
Municipal Awareness Week promotes the importance of municipal government in people's daily lives. It celebrates the dedicated mayors, wardens, councillors and public servants who are essential to the effective governance of municipalities. It also encourages public participation in council meetings, hearings, committees and elections.
In recognition of Municipal Awareness Week (November 21-27, 2022), please watch a video message from the Honourable John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Notice of Public Hearing December 7, 2022
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- Published: November 16, 2022
Public Works Fire Hydrant Repair - Foundry St. Nov 15, 2022
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- Published: November 14, 2022
* Notice from Public Works *
On Tuesday morning, the Oxford Public Works team will be repairing a fire hydrant on Foundry Street.
Residents are asked to please use caution in the area.
It it not anticipated that water will be affected.
Thank you for your patience.
Pugwash Firehall Covid-19 Clinic Tuesday Nov 15 2022, 11-2pm
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- Published: November 10, 2022
Remembrance Day 2022
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- Published: November 10, 2022
The Town of Oxford services will be closed on Friday November 11, 2022, for Remembrance Day.
The Transfer Station will be open on Saturday November 12, 2022, from 8:30 to 4:30pm and Town Hall will be open Monday November 14, 2022, 9am to 4pm .
Council and Staff would like to thank those who served our Country and thank those that continue to serve.
~ They gave their tomorrows so we could have our today... Lest we forget ~ author unknown
Pavement Patching Nov 10 & temporary closure of Waverly.
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- Published: November 9, 2022
**Update - Waverly Street is now opened to traffic as of 1:30pm Thursday November 10, 2022. Thank you!
Notice of partial closure of Waverly Street today November 9, 2022 and Pavement Patching Thursday November 10, 2022.
Town of Oxford Public Works will be closing off Waverly St. today starting around 2pm from the Firehall corner to Water St. to facilitate the cleaning out of the area to be patched with pavement. It will be opened when pavement patching has been completed.
Pavement patching will begin tomorrow, November 10, 2022 starting around 8:30am and will start on Waverly Street then will move to Main Street and end up on Ellis Street.
We ask for residents to be cautious around these pavement patching areas and be mindful of the workers and equipment. Public works and the Town of Oxford thank you all for your patience in advance.
Transfer Station closed November 11, 2022
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- Published: November 8, 2022
The Oxford transfer station will be closed on Friday November 11, 2022 for Remembrance Day with normal operating hours for Thursday November 10 and Saturday November 12. Please plan accordingly.
If you haven't been able to get into the office to get your transfer station card and need one, you can email info@oxfordns.ca with your name (also list anyone else that may use your card living in the household), civic address, PO. box and phone number and we will gladly make one up and mail it to you.
Little River Rd. Water Repair Monday Nov 7, 2022, at 8:30am
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- Published: November 4, 2022
Town of Oxford Public Works will be repairing a water break on Little River Road between the address 6655 and 6685 on Monday November 7, 2022, starting at 8:30am.
Public Works does not have an ETA for the repair but asks the public travelling through the area to travel slowly and be mindful of machinery and workers and thanks everyone for their patience and understanding.
Water Valve Test Sunset Avenue Nov 3, 2022
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- Published: November 2, 2022
