Town News
Town of Oxford is hiring - Public Works Supervisor position
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- Published: April 5, 2022
We are hiring!
The Town of Oxford is seeking for someone to join the Public Works team as a Public Works Supervisor.
If interested, or know someone that may be interested, please review/share the Job Advertisement and Job Description attached.
Keep Children from playing close to the road - Snow Removal in process
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- Published: April 4, 2022
A friendly reminder to parents/child care providers to not let children play close to the road.
The snow banks may be tempting for little ones to play in, but as our Snow Removal Team is out plowing snow, there is risk of potential harm.
Oxford and Area Food Bank Annual Meeting - April 27
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- Published: April 4, 2022
Oxford and Area Food Bank
Annual Meeting
Wednesday, April 27
United Church, 6;30 pm
Public is welcome.
Town Hall is closed April 4
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- Published: April 4, 2022
Town Hall will be closed today (April 4) due to the weather and furnace issues.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Committee of the Whole and a Special Council Meeting - April 4
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- Published: April 1, 2022
Notice to the public that the Committee of the Whole Meeting is scheduled for 6 pm on Monday, April 4. Immediately following the meeting the Council has scheduled a Special Council Meeting.
Below are links to the Council Packages.
Council Meeting March 21 at 6 pm - streamed live to Facebook
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- Published: March 19, 2022
Oxford Town Council meeting will be held on Monday, March 21 at 6 pm.
This meeting will be hosted on zoom and streamed live to Facebook.
Attached is a direct link to the pdf Council Package (452 KB)
Town Hall closing at 11:30 am on March 18
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- Published: March 17, 2022
Please note that the Town Office will be open tomorrow (March 18) from 8:30 am to 11:30 am.
It will be closed for the remainder of the day.
We apologize for any inconvenience and will be back to regular hours on Monday, March 21 10 am - 3:30 pm.
Drop-in Pfizer Vaccine Clinic - March 22
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- Published: March 17, 2022
Special Council Meeting - March 17 at 6 pm
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- Published: March 14, 2022
Oxford Town Council has scheduled a Special Council Meeting on Thursday, March 17 at 6 pm.
This meeting will open and then go in-camera to discuss personnel.
The regular Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 21, 2022 at 6 pm with a full agenda.
Poetry at Large: Oxford's 5th Annual Poetry Festival
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- Published: March 14, 2022
Poetry at Large: Oxford's 5th Annual Poetry Festival
Hosting TWO FREE events
Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Oxford Capitol Theatre
"Free Poetry Workshop"10 am - 12:30 pm
Workshop led by published poet and local favorite, Richard Dittami
Register by email: oxfordpoetryfestival@gmail.com by April 8, 2022
"Free Entertainment"1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
An afternoon of Folk Music and Poetry with local musicians and poets.
Check out the attached flyer for more details.
Committee of the Whole and a Special Council Meeting - March 7
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- Published: March 4, 2022
Join Oxford Town Council on Monday, March 7 for a Committee of the Whole Meeting and immediately following that will be a Special Council Meeting.
Attached is the link for both of the Council Packages - March 7.
Looking for a member or Chairperson - Community Liaison Committee
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- Published: March 3, 2022
The GFL (Green for Life Environmental) is recruiting people from the Cumberland Region who are interested in becoming a member or Chairperson for its Community Liaison Committee, application deadline is March 29, 2022.
If you have interest, please review the attached document.
2022 Scholarship and Bursary Program - NS Power
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- Published: March 2, 2022
Nova Scotia Power are pleased to announce that the 2022 Scholarship and Bursary Program is now accepting applications.
The program focuses on leadership, diversity, inclusion and innovation—to help empower students to follow their dreams and invest in their bright future.
For more information and to view scholarship applications, visit www.nspower.ca/scholarships.
Vaccination Clinic closing at Noon today (Feb 25)
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- Published: February 25, 2022
Good Morning Everyone!
This Clinic is happening today at the Fire Hall, but will be CLOSING at Noon, due to the pending weather.
Water Break - Pugwash Road - Feb 25 - 8:30 am
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- Published: February 24, 2022
3:16 pm - Feb 25 - Water Break Update
All water should be back on now.
If for any reason, you do not have water service or your pressure is low, please contact us at the Town Office 902-447-2170.
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9:30 am - Feb 25 - Water Break Update
The Public Works Department has the water turned off at the site.
As they are working, just a reminder to motorists and pedestrians to be careful.
If you can avoid driving to Pugwash Road, we recommend to do that to keep our staff and citizens safe.
Be sure to SLOW down! Thank you.
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Notice to Businesses / Residents close to Pugwash Road in Oxford, NS
The Public Works Department will be working on a water break on Pugwash Road beginning around 8:30 am on Friday, February 25.
This will cause water interruptions on Pugwash Road and those streets close to that area.
As the event happens we will update this post.
The Town apologizes for this inconvenience and will have this fixed as soon that it is possible.
COVID-19 Restrictions Easing
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- Published: February 24, 2022
COVID-19/HEALTH/WELLNESS--COVID-19 Restrictions Easing Next Week, Fully Lifted on March 21.
For more details, click on this link.
Water Break on Waverly Street - Feb 24 - 9 am
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- Published: February 24, 2022
12:55 pm - Update on Water Break
Public Works is turning on water now. If you do not have water in about 30 minutes, please contact the office and report that at 902-447-2170. Thank you.
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11:30 am - Update on Water Break
Public Works has reached the water pipe and the water is turned off.
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10:16 am - Update on Water Break
Public Works have not turned off the water as of yet. Be prepared for the water interruption to happen soon.
For those businesses and residents on the South Side of Oxford, you may notice that your water pressure is low. It will remain low until they can fix that tomorrow morning. Public Works have planned to fix a Water Break on Pugwash Road beginning at 8:30 am.
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February 24, 2022
Notice to Oxford Businesses and Residents that work and live close to Waverly Street and streets surrounding that area.
Water Interruptions will begin soon, approximately 9 am.
There is an unexpected water break that need fixed promptly.
For now, we are unsure how long the water interruption will be, but as the Public Works Department progresses, we will update this post.
Seniors Care Grant
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- Published: February 23, 2022
If you’re over 65, the Seniors Care Grant may be able to help.
With the Senior’s Care Grant, you can get up to $500 towards household chores like lawn care, grocery and laundry delivery and more.
For more information call 1-800-670-4357 or visit www.novascotia.ca/seniorscaregrant to apply now!
Applications close May 31, 2022.
Flooding in Oxford, NS - February 18
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- Published: February 18, 2022
Flooding update - February 18 - 4:29 pm
Motorists and pedestrians be aware!!
Water Street in Oxford is flooded and it is now closed for through traffic.
Council Meeting - Tuesday, February 22 at 6 pm
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- Published: February 18, 2022
Come join Town Council on Tuesday, February 22 at 6 pm as they go live to Facebook.
A copy of the agenda is attached to this link.
Drop in Pfizer Vaccine Clinic - February 25
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- Published: February 17, 2022
We are hiring!
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- Published: February 16, 2022
The Town of Oxford is seeking applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Office Assistant. Newly approved in the organizational chart, this is a permanent, full-time, non-unionized position. This position will report directly to the Town Clerk and the Senior Accountant.
The successful candidate will be responsible for bank reconciliations, payroll administration, processing interest and billings (tax and water), posting, online payments, HST returns, record minutes, filing, and research municipal information as needed.
The preferred candidate will have secondary education in accounting and office administration as well as experience with computer applications (excel, word, sage, and TownSuite). An understanding of municipal government will be an asset.
Further information and/or a copy of the job description for this position is available upon request. Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume outlining their qualifications. Electronic submissions must be combined into a single file. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm on Friday, March 18, 2022. This position is available immediately. The starting salary is $32,760 per year.
We appreciate all expressions of interest for this position; however, only those applicants receiving an interview will be contacted.
Linda Cloney, Town Clerk
Town of Oxford
PO Box 338, 105 Lower Main Street
Oxford, NS B0M 1P0
Phone: 902-447-2624
Email: lcloney@oxfordns.ca
Job Description pdf Office Assistant Job Description February 2022 (155 KB)
Job Advertisement pdf Office Assistant Ad February 2022 (136 KB)
Town Office CLOSED February 14
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- Published: February 13, 2022
Notice to customers of the Town Office of Oxford.
Town Office will be closed for Monday, February 14 and plans to re-open on Tuesday for regular business.
We apologize to the inconvenience and look forward to be back in business Tuesday.
Cumberland Central Landfill Sale is complete
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- Published: February 4, 2022
For immediate release regarding the Cumberland Central Landfill sale.
As of February 3, 2022 the sale of the Cumberland Central Landfill is complete.
Amherst Mayor David Kogon said: “We met our key objectives in concluding this transaction.” Oxford Mayor Greg Henley noted that: “We now have certainty around the long-term costs of dealing with our waste. Our taxpayers are being protected.” Cumberland County Mayor Murray Scott concluded: “We’ve looked after our employees, reduced our regulatory and environmental risk, and we believe this will be a growing business for our municipalities”.
The media release, with more information, is attached to this post.
Nova Scotia Power activating its Emergency Operations Centre
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- Published: January 28, 2022
pdf NS Power Activating Emergency Operations Centre (185 KB)
Nova Scoitia Power activating its Emergency Operations Centre - News Release for January 28, 2022 is attached.
Winter Storm Alert!
Be prepared. Stay Safe. Stay Home.