News
Household Hazardous Waste Day Saturday Sept 13, 2025
- Published: September 10, 2025
Oxford Fire Department Training Thursday, September 11, 2025
- Published: September 10, 2025
Message from the Oxford Fire Department:
On Thursday, September 11, 2025, in the evening, the Oxford Fire Department will be conducting training exercises around the Town Shed / Town Shop property behind Meadow Vista.
You'll see lots of flashing lights and fire trucks, but it's just a training exercise.
Please avoid the area while the training is taking place.
Thank you.
Bruce Rushton, Fire Chief.
Water Repair - Birchwood Road - September 10, 2025
- Published: September 10, 2025
Message from Public Works:
The Public Works team will be repairing a small water leak on Birchwood Road starting September 10th at 8:30 AM. We do not anticipate any water service interruptions at this time.
In case of an emergency, a water shut off will affect these areas:
- Birchwood Road/ McCormick Street area
- Upper Foundry Street
- Surrounding areas.
Water repair - Ellis & Sandy's Lane - Sept 9, 2025 8:30 AM
- Published: September 8, 2025
Update 3:25 PM ** Water had been turned back on briefly but has been turned off again - more repairs are needed.
UPDATE 2:35 PM ** Repairs to the water line are being made now.
UPDATE 1:00 PM **EMERGENCY WATER SHUTOFF IS NEEDED** - The main water line has blown apart on public works and will require shut off to repair.
Message from Public Works:
The public works team will be repairing a water leak at the intersection of Ellis Street and Sandy's Lane starting at 8:30 AM roughly, tomorrow, September 9, 2025.
Ellis Street will be local traffic only and closed in the area of the water leak.
Residents on the following streets are expected to have water service interruptions:
- Waverly Street,
- Ellis Street,
- Price William Street
- and surrounding areas
- This may also affect portions of James Street and Smith Street.
Oxford Legion Remembrance Day Banners September
- Published: September 8, 2025
Town of Oxford Solid Waste Information
- Published: September 4, 2025
Did you know?
The Cumberland Joint Management Services Authority (CJSMA) shares a lot of information for you to discover regarding waste, recycling, and "what goes where" information.
Our website has links to these resources and the search tool, whereby you can type in the material you wish to dispose of, and it will assist you in determining what goes where.
Please see our Solid Waste Page for more details or visit www.cjsma.ns.ca for even more details.
Water leak repair Main Street Wednesday Sept 3
- Published: September 2, 2025
Update - 3:08 PM - The leak has been repaired and backfilling is taking place. Traffic control and Nova Scotia Power will remain on site until the hole is backfilled.
UPDATE - 1:00 PM - the leak has been located and repairs are being made.
Message from Public Works:
Public Works will be repairing a small water leak between civic addresses 5208 Main Street and 5216 Main Street. Work will tentatively take place on Wednesday, September 03, 2025, at 8:00 AM.
Traffic control will be on-site, Nova Scotia Power will also be on-site. We have a few parking restrictions and sidewalk closures that will be in place during this time:
All the parking places between 5208 Main Street and 5220 Main Street will be closed during this time and the sidewalk will also be closed in this area.
We are going to try and repair the leak without shutting the water off, but if water services need to be shut off, the following list should expect water service interruptions:
Main Street from Hanlon Street to Water Street
Water Street
James Street
Waverly Street
Prince William Street
Ellis Street
Sandy’s Lane
Jackson Street
Rideau Street
And surrounding areas
Businesses in these areas should also expect water service interruptions
Hydrants in the downtown core will also be out of service until repairs are made.
Proclamation - FASD Awareness Month - September 2025
- Published: September 1, 2025
FASD - pdf Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Month September, 2025(46 KB) .
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Proclamation
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month - September 2025
WHEREAS: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a diagnostic term used to describe the impacts on the brain and body of individuals prenatally exposed to alcohol. FASD is a lifelong disability. Individuals with FASD experience some degree of challenges in their daily living, and need support with motor skills, physical health, learning, memory, attention, communication, emotional regulation, and social skills to reach their full potential. Each individual with FASD is unique and has areas of both strengths and challenges; and
WHEREAS: Raising public awareness about the risks of prenatal alcohol exposure is essential in preventing alcohol use during pregnancy and promoting the health and wellbeing of pregnant people, families, and future generations; and
WHEREAS: Individuals with FASD can thrive, contribute meaningfully to their communities, and lead fulfilling lives when provided with the appropriate accommodations and supports; and
WHEREAS: the Town of Oxford recognizes the lifelong effects of FASD and is committed to supporting FASD awareness, healthy pregnancies, improving access to early diagnosis and assessment of FASD, and intervention and support for children, youth, and, adults with FASD and their families; and
WHEREAS: International FASD Awareness Day is observed globally on September 9, 2025, and FASD Awareness Month is observed throughout September 2025 as a reminder of the importance of alcohol-free pregnancies throughout the nine months of gestation, and to encourage compassion, inclusion, and support for those impacted by FASD; and
WHEREAS: The 2025 FASD Awareness Month theme, "Everyone Plays a Part: Take Action!", highlights the power of collective responsibility. Whether through education, advocacy, community engagement, or open conversations, every individual has a role to play in building a more inclusive and supportive community for those with FASD. Small, everyday actions collectively lead to a more informed, compassionate, and supportive community; and
NOW KNOW YE THAT We do by these presents proclaim and declare that September 2025 shall be known as "Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month" and September 9, 2025, shall be known as "Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day" in the Town of Oxford.
Signed at Town of Oxford, Oxford NS, on this 1st day of September, 2025
Greg Henley
Mayor, Town of Oxford.