Town News
Town of Oxford Elections - Nominations Open
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- Published: August 24, 2020
Fellow Oxford Residents, we need to fill these empty seats!
Would your like to become more involved with your Municipal Government?
Do you or someone you may know want to become the Mayor or a Councilor for the Town of Oxford?
Check out the Town of Oxford Website https://www.town.oxford.ns.ca/election-2020.html to review the Candidate's Package and details regarding the election, or call 902-447-2624 for more information.
Please share this post with your friends, family and neighbours.
Oxford Prospective Candidates School -
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- Published: August 12, 2020
Interested or curious about running for Council or Mayor during the Municipal Election on October 17, 2020?
Dalhousie has released their campaign schools for prospective candidates.
Anyone that is interested, we encourage you to check out these sessions.
You may find this valuable.
Mandatory Face Masks required before entering Town Hall
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- Published: July 30, 2020
Starting Friday, July 31, 2020 it is required to wear a face mask before entering Town Hall.
Stop the spread, wear a face mask, wash your hands and stay 6 feet apart.
pdf Face Masks Required (140 KB)
Water Interruption on Main Street and Surrounding Streets
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- Published: July 15, 2020
Oxford Residents and Businesses!
Beginning around 9:30 am, the water will be shut off for approximately an hour on Main Street due to a water break.
Surrounding streets may be affected.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
RFP - Divestiture of Cumberland Central Landfill Assets
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- Published: July 2, 2020
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Divestiture of Cumberland Central Landfill Assets
https://www.cumberlandcounty.ns.ca/rfp-and-tenders.html - direct link to the RFP
Tender 2020-02
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- Published: July 2, 2020
CAPITAL PAVING OF TOWN STREETS 2020
Click this link below for full details.
Municipalities taking steps to ensure solid waste disposal system delivers good service
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- Published: June 29, 2020
The Municipality of the County of Cumberland and the towns of Oxford and Amherst are taking steps to ensure that the region’s solid waste disposal system continues to deliver good service at favourable cost.
To read more, click on this pdf media release. (91 KB)
Further Lifting of Restrictions, New Gathering Limits.
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- Published: June 29, 2020
Effective July 3, 2020 some of the gathering limits will increase.
For more details, click on this link for the news release.
Town of Oxford Summer Student Position
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- Published: June 24, 2020
The Town of Oxford has received 100% funding for two (2) summer students through the Canada Summer Jobs funding program. Directly reporting to the Public Works Supervisor and working within the Public Works Department. The deadline for applications is Thursday, July 2nd at 2:30 PM. Funding covers up to 8 weeks of employment with wages of $12.55/hour. Send your resume and cover letter by email to Rachel Jones at cao@oxfordns.ca or drop off at the Oxford Town Hall, 105 Lower Main Street, Oxford, Nova Scotia, B0M 1P0.
Click here for the full job description.
Special Council Meeting - June 25, 2020 at 7:00 pm
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- Published: June 23, 2020
The Town of Oxford Special Council meeting will be conducted
through Zoom streamed to YouTube: https://youtu.be/d58pAxtohSs
The meeting is Thursday June 25, 2020 and begins at 7:00 pm.
Click this link to view the Council Package for June 25, 2020.
Oxford Town Council approves $2.4 million operating budget
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- Published: June 23, 2020
Notice to Town of Oxford Residents and Businesses.
Below is a link to the 2020 Budget Press Release.
Special Council Meeting on June 22, 2020 at 6pm
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- Published: June 19, 2020
The Town of Oxford Special Council meeting will be streamed live to the Town of Oxford NS: Official Site (FaceBook).
The meeting is Monday June 22, 2020 and begins at 6:00 pm.
Click this link to view the Council Package for June 22, 2020.
Town Hall Reopens Monday June 22, 2020
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- Published: June 19, 2020
Notice to Residents and Businesses,
Beginning Monday, June 22nd, Town Hall will reopen to the public with regular business hours of 10 am to 3:30 pm.
Be advised that COVID-19 prevention measures will be in place. Read the attached PDF file for more details.
pdf COVID Reopening June 2020 (72 KB)
CAO Report and Draft Budget for 2020 / 2021
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- Published: June 15, 2020
Click here for a link to the CAO Report and Draft Budget for 2020 / 2021 that was presented at the Regular Council Meeting on June 15, 2020.
Oxford Regular Town Council Meeting - June 15, 2020
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- Published: June 12, 2020
The Town of Oxford Regular Council meeting will be streamed live to the Town of Oxford NS: Official Site (FaceBook).
The meeting is Monday June 15, 2020 and begins at 6:00 pm.
Committee of the Whole Meeting - June 8 at 6 pm
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- Published: June 8, 2020
The Town of Oxford Committee of the Whole meeting will be streamed live to the Town of Oxford NS: Official Site (FaceBook) tonight at 6:00 pm (June 8).
Click this link for a copy of the Committee of the Whole Council Package.
Water Service Disruption in Oxford - June 1, 2020
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- Published: June 1, 2020
Attention Oxford Residents and Businesses!
There is a water break on Water Street that the Public Works Crew is working on first thing this morning.
This will cause a service disruption on Water Street, James Street, Jackson Street and other surrounding streets.
As of right now, we are unsure as to how long this service interruption will be.
Committee of the Whole Meeting date changed to June 8
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- Published: May 29, 2020
Please take notice that the Town of Oxford Committee of the Whole meeting that was scheduled for June 1st is postponed to June 8th at 6 pm.
Reopening FAQ's by the Nova Scotia Department of Business
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- Published: May 29, 2020
Below is a copy of a document that the Nova Scotia Department of Business released regarding frequently asked questions about reopening.
What can reopen and when, information regarding daycares and more.
pdf Nova Scotia Department of Business Reopening FAQ's (135 KB)
Oxford offers a Municipal Property Tax Financing Program
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- Published: May 28, 2020
Oxford residents and businesses, the Town of Oxford recognizes that many citizens and businesses have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Therefore, the Town is offering a one-time property tax financing program for owners of residential and commercial properties negatively affected by the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Below is a link to more details on the Municipal Property Tax Financing Program.
Some Restrictions that are being lifted
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- Published: May 15, 2020
Great news today from Premier McNeill and Dr. Strang.
As part of the initial steps in the provincial recovery from the first wave of COVID-19, some restrictions are being lifted.
1. Nova Scotians can choose to create an immediate family bubble.
This means two immediate family households can come together without physical distancing. This could mean parents, siblings, grandparents – families will have to figure out who is in their bubble. The two households must be mutually exclusive. We are not encouraging large families to gather in large groups for barbeques and reunions. This is a first step to allow immediate family to gather in small groups. This change is effective immediately.
2. Public beaches in Nova Scotia will be allowed to be open for public access effective May 16, 2020, at 8 a.m
3. The following activities at outdoor facilities will be allowed to resume effective, May 16, 2020, at 8 a.m:
Archery
Equestrian
Golf
Paddling
Sailing/boating
Tennis
These activities are able to resume at this early stage with the understanding that people can safely participate in them without the need for an official sport program.
Please note that there can be no practices, coaching, etc; no spectators; and no tournaments, regattas, competitions, etc.
Resumption of these activities is approved under the following general conditions:
Environment
- Take place outdoors
- Can be done by an individual or by multiple people who can maintain physical distance of at least 2 metres
- Access to a facility (i.e. washrooms, changing rooms, equipment rooms) either before or after taking part in the activity must be limited, and the facility must be able to comply with all requirements of the COVID-19 Public Health order currently in place with respect to physical distance and maximum numbers
Physical Distancing:
- Before, during and after activities while at the location where the activity occurs
- Individuals must maintain physical distancing of at least 2 metres from others except when two or more individuals are in the same immediate family bubble
- Immediate family bubbles must maintain physical distancing of at least 2 metres from other immediate family bubbles
Equipment
- Activities must not include the sharing of common equipment unless the individuals are from the same immediate family bubble.
- Equipment should be cleaned with an appropriate disinfecting cleaner prior to and after use.
Personal Protective Measures
- Individuals who are unwell must not participate in the activity
- Participants should be reminded of the need for proper hand hygiene before and after their activity; this should be supported by providing access to water/soap or hand sanitizer as is feasible for the specific location
- Participants should be reminded of the need for cough etiquette and not touching their face
Fires
- The province-wide ban on open fires has been extended to Monday, June 1 at 11:59 p.m.
- Use of backyard appliances like chimineas and fire pits will be temporarily permitted for households.
For the most up-to-date information about coronavirus, please refer to the provincial government website.
Power Interruption
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- Published: May 15, 2020
Nova Scotia Power advises that in the Oxford area there may be a power interruption on Sunday May 17, 2020 starting around 7:00 am for about 4 hours.
Please share this information with your friends, families and neighbours. Stay safe and well.
Update - Water Break fixed on Horton Street
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- Published: May 8, 2020
Update!
The water break on Horton Street is now fixed and the water is back on.
Water Interruption - May 8, 2020
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- Published: May 8, 2020
Attention Oxford Residents!
There is a water break on Horton Street.
We anticipate that the water service may be interrupted starting anytime between 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm and we expect this to be about an hour long interruption.
This may affect residents and businesses on the South Side of Oxford.
Easing of Some Public Health Measures around COVID 19
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- Published: May 1, 2020
Good News Oxford!
Easing of Some Public Health Measures around COVID 19 has been announced today.
Everyone is encouraged to use common sense so that newly relaxed restrictions can be successful, maintain physical distancing, and continue to check in on friends and family. If we do this the right way, we will all be able to enjoy more freedoms in the coming weeks. We can do it!!
For full details, check out this link.