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Town Hall Closed at 2:00 PM Thursday for Staff Training

Published: March 6, 2025

The Oxford Town Hall will be closed Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM for the remainder of the day for staff training.

Normal office hours will resume on Friday, March 7, 2025.

A Message About Flushing

Published: March 5, 2025

Do Not Flush:

• Baby wipes, diapers or cloths
• Cotton swabs and dental floss
• Sanitary products, wipes or wraps
• Paper Towel
• Cat litter
• Bacon grease or oils
• Pill bottles or small containers

Remember:

What goes down the drain matters. Blocked sewage pumps, filters, and lines lead to more costs for all of us. Now more than ever we need to work together!

Water repair Pugwash Road now Thurs March 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM

Published: March 4, 2025

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

 

Office closed today from 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Published: March 3, 2025

Staff Appreciation Day!

The Town Hall office will be closed today between 2:00 and 3:00 PM for Staff Appreciation Day. 

We will re-open again at 3:00 PM.

Town of Oxford Welcomes Marion Abbott as MPAL

Published: February 27, 2025

 

We are pleased to introduce our new MPAL (Municipal Physical Activity Leader), Marion Abbott!

 

Marion and her husband Giancarlo moved to our town last summer and have been volunteering with town events and the food bank. They are both artists (Marion, musical theatre/pianist, Giancarlo, visual artists/painter) and they love being East Coasters.

Marion brings a wealth of experience in leadership, venue management, events planning/co-ordination and working with students of all ages.

She is excited to take on the challenge of this position and is busily working to acquaint herself with all facets of the role.

Marion's hero is Walt Disney and she would live in Walt Disney World if that were possible.

Welcome Marion!

Support options in Cumberland County

Published: February 25, 2025

Resources for Intimate Partner Violence

Published: February 3, 2025

Intimate Partner Violence

Support is available across Nova Scotia for anyone experiencing or at risk of intimate partner violence and can be accessed 24/7 by calling the 211 Men’s, Women’s, or All-genders Helplines. You do not need to be experiencing a crisis to call, and someone is always available to listen or help refer you to the services and supports you need. Calls are always anonymous.

If it is an emergency, call 911 right away.

Resources and Supports

If you, a member of your team, or someone you know is struggling, here's where to get help for domestic violence resources and supports:

•  Domestic Violence Resource Centre
•  https://ns.211.ca/for a list of services and supports in your community.
•  If you need to stay at a shelter or would like to talk to a counsellor about your situation, you can call or text the THANS provincial toll-free line at 1-855-225- 0220.
•  Canada's Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 988.
•  Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868. Text 686868. Live chat counselling on the website.

Babysitting Course - Oxford

Published: January 24, 2025