Town News
Patching DELAYED one week
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- Published: October 31, 2022
The asphalt patching the Town had planned for this week will be delayed a week due to equipment failure.
Please note that this is one of our top priorities and we will get back to this as soon that it is possible.
Thank you for your patience.
Nova Scotia Housing Needs Assessment until Dec 4, 2022
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- Published: October 27, 2022
As you all may know, housing availability, and affordability of housing, is a major issue in Nova Scotia. To get a sense for the various housing needs across the province, the province is collecting data through a province-wide survey. Town of Oxford is looking to share its input with the province by encouraging residents to provide their valuable feedback into the Provincial Housing Needs Assessment survey which will be open to input until December 4, 2022. The Housing Needs Assessment will provide data and information on current and projected housing needs for each of the 49 municipalities in Nova Scotia.
This information will be invaluable to all levels of government, private sector, and community housing partners as they work to collectively improve the housing situation in Nova Scotia in both the short and long-term. The results will not only inform the number of housing units that each community needs, but also the type of housing that needs to be built.
The data and information collected will also be used to inform the development of two new Housing Strategies: The Provincial Housing Strategy, as well as the Student Housing Strategy, which is focused on housing for post-secondary students studying in Nova Scotia.
To get more information about the survey, please see the news release Survey on Housing Needs Now Open from Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Volunteers Needed
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- Published: October 27, 2022
Town of Oxford Business Directory
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- Published: October 26, 2022
Do you have a small business (home-based or store front) and would like to have the business listed in the Town of Oxford Business Directory on our webpage? Or have you moved, changed phone numbers, or have added a website or Facebook page and need it updated? Please reach out to the town office and we will add or update this information for you. You can reach out by emailing info@oxfordns.ca or by calling (902) 447-2170. To see the current list of businesses, addresses, phone numbers and links to website or Facebook pages, please check the Directory of Oxford & Area Businesses and Services for more information.
Policing Services Review Consultation Meeting Thank You
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- Published: October 25, 2022
The Town of Oxford Council would like to thank everyone who worked together to coordinate, present and those who attended the Policing Services Review Community Consultation Meeting on October 19, 2022 at the Capitol Theatre. For residents of the Town of Oxford that were unable to attend, we still need your important feedback and encourage everyone to complete our Community Feedback survey. Copies of the survey are still available in paper form at the Town Hall and Library and you can complete the Policing Services Review Community Feedback Survey online. To view the presentation: Policing Services Review Community Consultation Meeting Presentation.
Foundry Street Water Valve repair Friday October 21, 2022
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- Published: October 20, 2022
Water system update on Foundry St. will be completed tomorrow, Friday October 21, 2022 commencing at 8:30am. Oxford Public Works will be completing the installation of the release valve on Foundry Street.
The water may need to be shut off to complete this task on Foundry Street. Thank you for your patience!
Policing Community Consultation Meeting - Capitol Theatre
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- Published: October 19, 2022
A reminder to all interested Oxford residents that there is a Policing Services Review Community Consultation meeting tonight, October 19, 2022 at 6:30pm at the Capitol Theatre.
We will also be live streaming the consultation meeting to Town of Oxford Facebook page Please join us in discussing current policing services in the Town of Oxford.
Pot hole patching October 20, 2022
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- Published: October 19, 2022
On Thursday morning, October 20, 2022, Oxford Public Works will be working on pothole patching. The crew will be starting on Foundry Street then working their way to Pugwash Road and then to Lower Main Street as supply allows. Another day will be planned to to finish up some spots in Oxford in the future.
Please give the crew lots of space when travelling through these areas and they thank you in advance for your patience.
Wednesday October 18, 2022 Valve Test Black River Park
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- Published: October 18, 2022
**Update as of 1:00pm - the valve test is completed**
Tomorrow, Wednesday October 19, 2022, starting at 10am, Oxford Public Works will be conducting a test on a water valve that Is located at Black River Park. Public Works is asking homeowners in the area to report if they have no water during their testing. Thank you everyone for your assistance!
Black River Road Watermain hookup October 18, 2022
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- Published: October 17, 2022
Town of Oxford Public Works will be working on Black River Road tomorrow morning, (Tuesday October 18, 2022), starting around 8am to complete a watermain hookup.
Water will be shut off at this time to complete the hookup and will affect homes between 1719 and 1900 Black River Road.
Public Works will advise when the repair has been completed. Thank you for your cooperation and patience
Oct 20, 2022, Manufacturing Job Fair
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- Published: October 13, 2022
Policing Services Review Community Meeting Oct 19, 2022
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- Published: October 12, 2022
This is a Reminder to all Oxford Residents that we have a Policing Services Review Community Consultation Meeting scheduled for next Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 6:30 pm at the Capitol Theatre Oxford. Please join us in discussing current policing services in the Town of Oxford.
Prior to the meeting, we are encouraging all residents of the Town of Oxford to complete the Policing Services Review Community Feedback Questionnaire. Copies of the questionnaire will be available in print form at the meeting for those without access to the survey via the Internet.
Your information is valuable to the committee for the review process and is strictly confidential.
We would like to thank you all for taking the time to complete the survey and we look forward to seeing you at the Capitol Theatre next Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 6:30 pm!
Town of Oxford Crosswalk Temporary Paint completed
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- Published: October 11, 2022
Considering recent material shortages, the town of Oxford hired Pat Rushton to paint our crosswalks, which was done over the weekend at the main intersection. The town would like to thank Pat for the quick response and great job in making our crosswalk more visible to walking and the driving public. We are asking everyone driving to keep an eye out for people using the cross walks, crossing guard guiding kids across, and come to a complete stop at all segments of the Intersection.
Temporary Water Disruption Birchwood Rd. Monday Oct 11 at 11 am
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- Published: October 11, 2022
Oxford Public Works will have to shut off water on Birchwood Road at about 11am this morning to install a stand pipe.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Water system update on Foundry St. Wed., Oct. 12, 2022
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- Published: October 11, 2022
On Wednesday October 12, starting at 8am, Oxford Public Works will be installing a valve on Foundry Street to release some of the air in the line.
The water will need to be shut off to complete this task on Foundry Street.
Water will be shut off roughly around 8am.
Birchwood Road and Surrounding areas - water interruption
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- Published: October 7, 2022
Oxford Residents that reside on Birchwood Road and surrounding areas.
The water service may be interrupted as the Public Works Department works on replacing a water valve.
As long that everything goes well, we don't anticipate the interruption to last long.
Please share this message with your family, friends and neighbours.
Thanksgiving 2022
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- Published: October 6, 2022
Reminder to all Oxford residents that municipal services will be closed
Monday, October 10, 2022 for Thanksgiving Day.
This includes the Transfer Station.
Thank you everyone and have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
Oxford Town Office Hours Changing as of Oct 11, 2022
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- Published: October 5, 2022
Please note that starting on October 11, 2022, the Town of Oxford office
hours will now be from 9:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday (except holidays).
All other Town of Oxford services hours will remain the same.
Monday, October 3 - 6 pm - Council holds COW and Special Meeting
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- Published: October 2, 2022
Monday, October 3 - Oxford Town Council will be meeting at 6 pm for the regular Committee of the Whole meeting.
Following that meeting Council will host a Special Town Council meeting.
Both of these meeting will be streamed live on Facebook.
Attached is a copy of the Council packages.
Water Break Repair - October 3 - 8 am Sunset Avenue
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- Published: October 2, 2022
Monday, October 3, Public Works will be repairing a Water Break on Sunset Avenue beginning 8 am.
Water service will be interrupted. Streets that will be affected are Crescent Avenue, Little River Road and other surrounding Streets.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Friday September 30
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- Published: September 29, 2022
Reminder to all Oxford residents that municipal services will be closed tomorrow, September 30, 2022 for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This includes the Transfer Station.
Thank you everyone and have a safe weekend.
2022 09 28 Council Statement
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- Published: September 28, 2022
Policing Services Review Community Meeting Oct 19, 2022
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- Published: September 28, 2022
Policing Services Review Community Feedback Survey
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- Published: September 28, 2022
The Town of Oxford – Policing Services Review Community Feedback Survey 2022 has been developed by the Policing Services Review Committee of Oxford, NS to allow for important feedback from its residents (both homeowners and tenants) on the current policing services. As this questionnaire is specific to Oxford residents only, we recommend that if you do not live in the community, to please refrain from completing this survey. Your information is kept confidential, and we do not ask for any personal information. The survey will be used in upcoming meetings to help shape any future recommendations on the policing services for the Town of Oxford. We thank you for your time in completing this survey! To complete the survey online, please click here. The survey will also be available in paper format at the Oxford Town Office and at the Oxford Library.
Some Oxford Homes still without power!
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- Published: September 27, 2022
September 27 - UPDATE!
We are learning there are a few homes that still have no power in Oxford. For those with no power, we have a comfort centre at the Town Hall between 10 am - 3:30 pm for coffee/tea and a warm dry place to recharge your devices.
Please drop in!
