Town News
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.
Addendum has been issued for the Capital Paving Project
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- Published: June 29, 2022
PLEASE NOTE: for those that are interested in this project, the scope of work has changed and an addendum has been issued for the Capital Paving Project. This addendum may be viewed on the link provided.
The Town of Oxford is now Requesting for Tenders for our Capital Paving of Town Streets project. Please share this with those that may be interested, a direct link to the tender is attached to this message.
pdf 2022 06TOO - RFT Capital Paving of Town Streets (484 KB)
pdf 2022 06TOO Addendum #1 (1.54 MB)
Happy Canada Day 2022!
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- Published: June 29, 2022
A friendly reminder that the Town of Oxford main office will be
OPEN Thursday June 30, 2022, from 10am to 3:30pm and
CLOSED Friday July 1st for Canada Day.
The Town of Oxford Transfer Station will be
OPEN Thursday June 30, 2022, from 8:30am to 4:30pm and
CLOSED Friday July 1st for Canada Day.
It will be open again Saturday July 2, 2022, at 8:30am.
Have a safe and Happy Canada Day!
Thompson Road - Water Repair Wednesday Morning June 29, 2022
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- Published: June 27, 2022
**UPDATE 1:30PM June 29, 2022 - water is back on for Thompson Road**
**NOTICE** POSSIBLE WATER INTERRUPTION
Public works will be doing a water repair on Thompson Rd. Wednesday June 29, 2022 in the morning.
The water may have to be shut off but they are looking to complete the repair, if possible, without interruption.
We thank you for your attention and understanding.
Request for Tenders - Capital Paving of Town Streets
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- Published: June 24, 2022
The Town of Oxford is now Requesting for Tenders for our Capital Paving of Town Streets project.
Please share this with those that may be interested, a direct link to the tender is attached to this message.
pdf 2022 06TOO - RFT Capital Paving of Town Streets (484 KB)
Oxford Library Open House July 6, 2022 - 10am-12noon
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- Published: June 22, 2022
Second Reading of Bylaw Deed Transfer Tax 02-2018
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- Published: June 21, 2022
Watermain Break - Foundry St.
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- Published: June 21, 2022
Update, the water is back on!
**Reminder** that there will be a temporary water interruption still for Foundry St.
on Wednesday June 22, 22 commencing approximately at 8:30am.
Thank you for your patience!
**Attention there is an unanticipated watermain break - FOUNDRY St.** Water will be turned off in the area of Foundry at approximately 9am. This will only affect the immediate area of Foundry St. Sorry for the interruption. At this time we do not have an ETA on the length of time water will be off as we do not know the severity of the watermain break..
Temporary Water Disruption Wednesday June 22, 2002
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- Published: June 20, 2022
**UPDATE - 12:15pm - the water has been turned back on**
**NOTICE OF TEMPORARY WATER INTERRUPTION**
Please be advised that there will be a temporary water interruption on Wednesday
June 22, 2022, commencing approximately at 8:30am for repairs to the water
services on Foundry St.
This temporary interruption will only affect residents and businesses in the Foundry St. area.
Currently, we do not have an ETA on the length of the interruption.
Council Meeting - June 20 at 6 pm - Streamed live to Facebook
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- Published: June 18, 2022
Come join Council on Monday, June 20 at 6 pm as they hold their Regular Council Meeting and discuss Town Business. This meeting will be streamed live to Facebook.
Attached is a link to the Council Package for items of consideration and discussion.
Water Interruption June 17, 2022
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- Published: June 17, 2022
WATER INTERRUPTION NOTICE:
** UPDATE ** - The water has been turned back on as of 10:40am! Thank you for your patience!
Water will be turned off in the area of Water Street.
This will only affect the immediate downtown Water Street area and will only last approximately 1 hour starting at 10am.
Sorry for the interruption.
Town of Oxford Surveys
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- Published: June 16, 2022
The Town of Oxford has two surveys available online and/or in paper form available?
Both are completely anonymous and both help shape our community!
The first survey is the 2022 Council Boundary Survey and the second is the Accessibility Study Survey.
Please take a moment to complete each survey if you haven't already.
We value your input and appreciate your time!
The links are below. If you would like a paper copy, please contact us!
2022 Council Boundary Study Survey:
https://forms.gle/vxLJE7yKZtL6Rkth8
Accessibility Study Survey:
https://forms.gle/g87jKkmQuxfygJ998
Transfer Station Schedule
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- Published: June 14, 2022
Town of Oxford Transfer Station Schedule
** NEW HOURS **
Starting July 7, 2022, 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.