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Nomination Day Today!

Published: September 10, 2024
Nomination Day!
 
Today (September 10) is the last day to apply to become a member of the Oxford Town Council. The office will accept papers till 5:00 PM.
 
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a Councillor or Mayor, please give us a call at 902-217-1227 to talk about the process.
 
~ "Each one of us can make a difference. Together we make change." - Barbara Mikulski
Nomination Day

Audit Committee Vacancy - Citizen Member Needed

Published: September 9, 2024

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Are You Interested in Becoming a Member on a Municipal Committee?

The Audit Committee is looking for a citizen member!

Financial background is required for this Committee, and you cannot be related to a member of council or to an employee of the municipality.

The Audit Committee provides advice to council on matters relating to audit and financial reporting and on matters relating to the financial sustainability of the Town of Oxford.

As a member of the Audit Committee, you will help to increase both the reliability and credibility of financial reporting, enhance the independence of external auditors, and influence the overall quality of financial reporting, risk management and ethical behaviours of the Town of Oxford.

Download the  pdf Audit Committee Terms of Reference Policy (126 KB) .

Please submit your letter of interest to Linda Cloney, CAO, Town of Oxford via the following options:

Email: Icloney@oxfordns.ca
Phone: (902) 447-2624
Mail: Town of Oxford, ATTN: Linda Cloney, 105 Lower Main Street., Box 338., Oxford
NS. BOM 1PO

ONLY 4 business days left to Nomination Day!

Published: September 5, 2024
** ONLY 4 Business Days left to Nomination Day! **
 
There are 4 business days left to file nomination papers to become a candidate to run for a seat on the Oxford Town Council.
 
If you are interested in running, throw your hat in the ring, please reach out to our Returning Officer - Meenakshi at elections2024@oxfordns.ca or 902-216-1227. She will be glad to set up a time to talk about how to become a candidate and what forms are required.
 
Please don't assume that there is enough people wanting to run as a candidate. Six seats for Council plus one seat for Mayor, traditionally, it has been hard to fill on the first call for nominations. If you are interested, please reach out! Don't wait till it's too late.
 
The time is now to become involved, it only comes around every 4 years.
 
Make a change become a councillor

Water Main Repair Waverly Street - September 5, 2024

Published: September 4, 2024

Oxford Public Works will be repairing another water leak on Waverly Street tomorrow, September 5, 2024 starting approximately at 9:00 AM.

The following areas may experience water service interruptions:

- Waverly Street

- James Street

- Smith Street

- Duke Street

- and surrounding areas.

 

Traffic signs will be in place. Please use caution in the area.

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Watermain Leak New Hansford Road

Published: September 4, 2024

The Oxford Public Works Team will be repairing a watermain leak on New Hansford Road starting today at 9:00 AM

 

**Update at 1:44 PM - the water leak has been repaired.

Residents in the following locations and surrounding areas will experience water service interruptions

Pugwash Road
New Hansford Road
Horton Street
Peel Street
Powell Street
Eureka Street
Upper Water Street

 

Traffic signs will be in place please use caution in the area.

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Household Hazardous Waste Event June 1, 2024 1:00-2:00PM

Published: September 3, 2024

This Saturday is a Household Hazardous Waste Event

Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.

 

Hazardous Waste Day

We need YOU! Mayor and Council Members Wanted - Election 2024

Published: September 3, 2024
We are now on a countdown to Nomination Day!
There are 6 business days left to file nomination papers to become a candidate to run for a seat on the Oxford Town Council.
If you are interested in running, throwing your hat in the ring, please reach out to our Returning Officer - Meenakshi at elections2024@oxfordns.ca or 902-216-1227. She will be glad to set up a time to talk about how to become a candidate and what forms are required.
The time is now to become involved, it only comes around every 4 years.
pdf Candidates Package 2024 (1.04 MB)  - this is a direct link to our Candidates Package

River Avenue water valve replacement starting 9:00 AM Sept 3

Published: September 3, 2024

Notice from Oxford Public Works:

 

**UPDATE - 3:22 PM - Water service has now been restored. Please run your cold water taps for a few minutes to flush the lines of sediment. Thank you everyone for your patience.

**UPDATE - 2:28 PM - Oxford Public Works expects water to be turned back on around 4:00 PM due to unforeseen issues.  

 

A water valve will be installed this morning on River Avenue starting at 9:00 AM.  Water service interruptions will occur on:

 

- Waverly Street

- Ellis Street

- Prince William Street

- Hanlon Street

- Water Street

- Main Street

- Surrounding areas

 

Please use caution in these areas.

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