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

Published: March 4, 2025
**UPDATE** - The Water leak has been repaired and the water services have been restored.  Thank you for your patience!**
The public works team will be repairing a water leak on Pugwash Road starting at 830 AM tomorrow morning, Thursday, March 6, 2025.
*This had to be postponed from Wednesday due to staff shortages*
The following areas should expect water service interruptions throughout the day:
  • Pugwash Road
  • Peel Street
  • Horton Street
  • New Hansford Road
Traffic signs will be in place please use caution in the area.
 
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Office closed today from 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Published: March 3, 2025

Staff Appreciation Day!

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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 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

211 Supports

Red Dirt Skinners Live in Concert

Published: February 7, 2025

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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.

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Babysitting Course - Oxford

Published: January 24, 2025
A reminder for the upcoming babysitting course hosted by the YMCA Cumberland on February 15, 2025.
Details are available on their website and as of this morning, there are 23 openings remaining.
Ages: 11-14
Courses: February 15th, 2025- Oxford
Time: 10:00 - 4:00pm

Reminder to review your 2025 Property Assessment Notices

Published: January 24, 2025

Important Information if you wish to appeal your 2025 PVSC Assessment

 

Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) is reminding you to review your 2025 Property Assessment Notice and contact PVSC if you have questions.

Assessors are available by phone: 1-800-380-7775, or email: inquiry@pvsc.ca.

 

The deadline to appeal your 2025 Assessment for your property is FEBRUARY 13, 2025, before midnight

Appeals must be submitted by email to inquiry@pvsc.ca,

by mail to: 15 Arlington Place, Suite #6., Truro, NS. B2N 0G9
or by fax: (902)893-6101

 

View your 2025 Assessment online