Town News
Election Day today - January 30
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- Published: January 30, 2021
It's Election Day - January 30, 2021 - Special Election for Oxford
Voting stops at 7 pm, be sure to get you vote in.
It only takes 5 minutes to vote! Each vote counts!
If you need help to vote on line or on the phone call 902-447-2624.
To vote in person, we are set up at the Legion on 74 Jackson Street.
If you lost your voter letter, or did not receive one, we can help.
Please share - we are at 40% of voters now.
Helping Tree
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- Published: January 27, 2021
Looking for help?
Check out the Cumberland County Helping Tree...a list of helping services in the area, with further descriptions on page 2.
Oxford's Library Needs Our Help
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- Published: January 27, 2021
The Oxford Library will be opening in it's new home in April. Before that it needs help to buy books and furniture.
Click here to download more information.
Water Interruption on James & Jackson Streets - Jan 27 - UPDATE
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- Published: January 27, 2021
UPDATE - 12:52 pm
Water is now back on,
We appologize for the water interuption.
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Urgent!
Water interruption expected to start around 9:30 am.
This is expected to affect James and Jackson Street mainly and this may affect surrounding streets.
Please share.
The interruption is expected to last no longer than 4 hours.
Water Interruption on James & Jackson Streets - January 19, 2021
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- Published: January 19, 2021
Attention Oxford Residents!
Water is expected to be turned off for maintenance starting around 11:00 am on January 19, 2021.
This water interruption is expected to be about 4 hours at most, if all goes as planned.
The streets affected will be James Street and Jackson Street.
Surrounding streets to those may be affected as well.
Vote Vote Vote
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- Published: January 18, 2021
Vote Vote Vote
Oxford its time to VOTE!
The Special Election is now open.
There are six candidates running in this election and we have two empty seats on Council. It's time to fill those seats.
You can vote by telephone or internet. The help desk is also open at Town Hall till 3:30 pm.
The instructions on how to vote is in your voter letter that should have reached you by the end of last week.
If you did not receive a voter letter, call the Returning Office at 902-447-2624.
VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE
Assessment Notices are in the mail - January 12, 2021
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- Published: January 12, 2021
2021 property assessment notices have been mailed by Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC). Visit www.pvsc.ca , call 1-800-380-7775 or email inquiry@pvsc.ca for more information.
Special Election - Voter Letters in the Mail - January 11, 2021
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- Published: January 11, 2021
Attention Oxford Voters!
The Voter Instruction Letters with your voter credentials and detailed instructions, on how to vote in the upcoming Special Election, has been mailed and should reach you by the end of the week.
If you are an eligible voter and did not receive a voter instruction letter by Friday January 15, contact 902-447-2624.
Grant Application Package, Wild Blueberry Capital Beautification Program 2020
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- Published: January 5, 2021
Deadline for Program Completion Extended.
If you are an Oxford business located on Main or Water Street, you may be eligible for funding BUT
time is running out.
Oxford Transfer Site - Hours during the Holidays
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- Published: December 23, 2020
Oxford Residents, please share:
Below are the Oxford Transfer Site Hours of Operation during the Holidays.
Thursday, December 24, 2020 - Open - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday, December 25, 2020 - CLOSED
Saturday, December 26, 2020 - CLOSED
Thursday, December 31, 2020 - Open - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday, January 1, 2021 - CLOSED
Saturday, January 2, 2021 - Open - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Town Office and Returning Office Hours
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- Published: December 23, 2020
Council Meeting - December 21, 2020
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- Published: December 18, 2020
Regular Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 21, 2020.
The meeting will be streamed live to the Town of Oxford NS: Official Site (FaceBook) beginning at 6:00 pm.
Click the attached link to view the Council Package.
https://www.town.oxford.ns.ca/2020-council-agendas.html
Special Election - Revisions to the List of Electors (Voter's List)
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- Published: December 16, 2020
Are you on the Voters List?
Town of Oxford Special Election - January 30, 2021.
REVISIONS TO THE LIST OF ELECTORS (Voter’s List)
A preliminary list of electors (voter’s list) has been prepared for the upcoming election.
The Revising Officer(s) may make additions or corrections to the list upon application by telephone, fax, e-mail or in person.
You can find out if you are on the list by:
Contacting the Returning Office to set up an appointment to meet in person, by phone 902-447-2624 or email: specialelection2021@oxfordns.ca
You will be asked for your name, address, and date of birth.
Nominations Open - Special Election 2021
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- Published: December 16, 2020
Nominations are now OPEN
The Town of Oxford is hosting a Special Municipal Election on January 30, 2021.
Two Councillors to be elected at large
For more information, please refer to the attached document or call the Returning Office at 902-447-2624.
pdf Special Elections Nominations Open (93 KB)
Canada-Nova Scotia Targeted Housing Benefit
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- Published: December 16, 2020
Are you a low-income homeowner?
Do you spend more than 50 percent of your income to run your home?
Direct support is available for eligible homeowners through the Canada-Nova Scotia Targeted Housing Benefit. Working together, we are making housing more affordable for vulnerable people.
For more information visit: housingns.ca
Email: housingsupplements@novascotia.ca
Or call: (902) 943-0835
Town of Oxford to host a Special Municipal Election
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- Published: December 9, 2020
Town of Oxford to host a Special Municipal Election
Please take notice that a Special Municipal Election for the Town of Oxford is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 30, 2021 to fill the two vacant Council seats resulting from the Regular Municipal Election.
Due to budget costs, the Oxford Town Council sent an inquiry to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing requesting an extension on the legislative requirement to hold a special election until after the end of the current fiscal year.
The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing advised Council that the Municipal Elections Act does not provide any exceptions to the requirement to hold a special election and he does not have the authority to extend the requisite timeframes.
The Municipal Elections Act states in section 13 (6) A special election shall be conducted as nearly as may be in accordance with the provisions governing regular elections. Therefore, Council has set the required Special Election to fill the two vacant Council seats on Council to January 30, 2021. Further information on the election for potential candidates and voters will be available soon. Please direct any questions to the Town’s Returning Officer, Linda Cloney by phone 902-447-2624 or email specialelection2021@oxfordns.ca
Special Town Council Meeting - December 14 at 6 pm
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- Published: December 7, 2020
A Special Town Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 14, 2020 at 6 pm and will be streamed live to FaceBook.
This will be a one-item agenda around the Oxford Rink Operations Proposal.
Committee of the Whole Meeting - December 7, 2020 at 6:00 pm
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- Published: December 4, 2020
Committee of the Whole Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 7, 2020.
The meeting will be streamed live to the Town of Oxford NS: Official Site (FaceBook) beginning at 6:00 pm.
Click the attached link to view the Council Package.
https://www.town.oxford.ns.ca/2020-council-agendas/1021-2020-12-07-cow-agenda-package/file.html
CANCELLED - Special Town Council Meeting - December 7
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- Published: December 4, 2020
CANCELLED
The Special Town Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, December 7, 2020 following the Committee of the Whole Meeting is cancelled.
December 3 - International Day of Persons with Disabilities
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- Published: December 3, 2020
Thursday, December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
The theme this year is "not all disabilities are visible"
Almost one in three Nova Scotians aged 15 and older have a disability, which is the largest percentage of any province. All Nova Scotians should be able to participate fully and effectively in society, without being limited by barriers.
The Accessibility Act recognizes that accessibility is a human right, and has a goal of an accessible Nova Scotia by the year 2030.
We want to thank you for making accessibility a priority. We can not become an accessible province without the efforts of everyone, and public sector bodies that are key to achieving this goal. We are excited to see what accessibility advancements you make in the year ahead.
Unexpected Water Interruption - December 3
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- Published: December 3, 2020
Oxford Residents and Businesses!
Public Works had to unexpectedly turn the water off for the Down Town area due to a complication with the Duke Street Renewal Water Line Project.
It is anticipated that this could last till about 3:00 pm or even later.
The staff are working hard to get the water back on as soon as it is possible.
We apologize for this inconvenience.
Notice to all Oxford Residents and Businesses! Weather pending, there is a planned water interruption tomorrow (December 1, 2020) starting around 9:00 am and is expected to be off for possibly 6 hours or more depending if there are any complications. We anticipate that this will affect the residents and businesses of the Down Town area mostly. This planned water interruption is due to the Duke Street Renewal Water Line Project.
Needed: Volunteers for Oxford
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- Published: December 2, 2020
Interested in helping make decisions to better your community?
The Town of Oxford is looking for residents interested in volunteering on boards or committees that represent Oxford or make recommendations to Oxford Town Council on important topics.
The following committees are currently looking for volunteer applicants:
Police Advisory Board: 1 vacancy, meets quarterly
Audit Committee: 1 vacancy, annual term, meets up to 3 -4 times annually.
For more detailed information, please review the attached Volunteer Ad.
Also attached is the Volunteer Application Form for those that would like to apply.
Volunteers are the heart of our community. Thank you.
Win a Wild Blueberry Bundle
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- Published: December 1, 2020
Watch for the Gold Boxes to enter. See the details here: document Win a Wild Blueberry Bundle (45 KB)
Water Interruption is POSTPONED for another day.
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- Published: December 1, 2020
Postponed!!
The water interruption scheduled for today (December 1, 2020) has been postponed.
We will advise the public as soon as we learn the next scheduled water break.
UPDATE! Planned Water Interruption - Now POSTPONED!
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- Published: November 30, 2020
This is now POSTPONED!!!
Notice to all Oxford Residents and Businesses!
Weather pending, there is a planned water interruption tomorrow (December 1, 2020) starting around 9:00 am and is expected to be off for possibly 6 hours or more depending if there are any complications.
We anticipate that this will affect the residents and businesses of the Down Town area mostly.
This planned water interruption is due to the Duke Street Renewal Water Line Project.