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Oxford Town Council Supports Epilepsy Purple Day 2025

Published: March 27, 2025

The Oxford Town Council at last evening's Regular Council Meeting adorned themselves with purple ribbons to support the Epilepsy Association of the Maritimes for Purple Day for Epilepsy, March 26, 2025.

After the meeting, the Council all posed for a picture to show their support.

For more information on Epilepsy Association of the Maritimes, visit epilepsymaritimes.org or on Instagram at: @epilepsy_maritimes and/or email info@epilepsymaritimes.org

#purpleday #purpledaymarch26

Town Hall closed today from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Published: March 21, 2025

The Oxford Town Hall will be closed today, Friday, March 21, 2025, between 12:00 and 1:00 PM for lunch due to staffing.

We will re-open again at 1:00 PM.

March 15 - Nova Scotia Burn Safe Takes Effect

Published: March 13, 2025

Fire Restrictions and Nova Scotia Burn Safe take effect on March 15, 2025. Please check the fire restrictions online or call 1-855-564-2876 to see if burning is allowed.

Red means no open fires - Map is ALWAYS red between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM - when wildfire risk is highest.

Daily fire restrictions are updated at 2:00 PM.

Yellow means open fires are only allowed after 7:00 PM. Fires must be completely extinguished by 8:00 AM the following day.

Green means open fires are allowed after 2:00 PM. Fires must be completely extinguished by 8:00 AM the following day.

Please see the Nova Scotia Natural Resources and Renewables page for further details.

Proclamation - Amyloidosis Awareness Month - March 2025

Published: March 12, 2025

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WHEREAS March is pdf Amyloidosis Awareness Month (66 KB) , a month dedicated to raising awareness, funding research, and supporting those living with amyloidosis and their loved ones; and

WHEREAS Amyloidosis is a group of diseases that occurs when an abnormal protein, known as amyloid, builds up in the tissues and organs of the body. Left untreated, the disease can result in organ
failure and can be fatal; and

WHEREAS Amyloidosis can mimic the signs and symptoms of more common medical conditions, and the disease can be challenging to diagnose; and

WHEREAS Amyloidosis often affects people who are older or middle aged, younger people have also been diagnosed with this disease; and

WHEREAS Some of the signs and symptoms of amyloidosis can include shortness of breath, weight loss, fatigue, swelling in the ankles and legs, numbness in the hands and feet, foamy urine, carpal tunnel syndrome, bruising around the eyes, and an enlarged tongue; and 

WHEREAS Early diagnosis can lead to better outcomes for both patients and their families; and

WHEREAS Raising awareness about all the amyloidosis diseases, including hereditary and non-hereditary forms of the disease, can contribute to the building of healthier communities across Canada.

BE IT RESOLVED, THEREFORE, that I, Greg Henley, Mayor of the Town of Oxford, proclaim March 2025 as Amyloidosis Awareness Month in the Town of Oxford.

Dated at Oxford, Nova Scotia
This 10th day of March 2025

Notice of Second Reading of the Cross Connection Control Bylaw

Published: March 11, 2025

Notice of Second Reading of the Cross Connection Control Bylaw

TAKE NOTICE THAT Council of the Town of Oxford intends to consider the adoption (second reading) of the Cross Connection Control Bylaw at a Council Meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 6:00 pm. The Council meeting will be held at 105 Lower Main Street, Oxford, NS. The Council Meeting will also be virtual using the Zoom platform and will be broadcast live on Facebook.

The purpose of this bylaw is to establish regulations to ensure provisions for the elimination and prevention of cross connections between potable water and any non-potable sources in the Town of Oxford.

Written submissions with any questions, concerns, or comments will be considered at the time of the reading by emailing lcloney@oxfordns.ca.

Persons wishing to make a presentation verbally may do so at the Council meeting on March 26, 2025, and must pre-register with the Chief Administrative Officer by 3:30 pm on March 21, 2025.

The Bylaw may be inspected during Town Hall regular office hours 9 am – 4 pm at 105 Lower Main Street, Oxford, NS, or by visiting the Town’s website:  pdf Cross Connection Control Bylaw (273 KB)

DATED at Oxford, Nova Scotia, this 11^th day of March 2025

Linda Cloney
Chief Administrative Officer
lcloney@oxfordns.ca

902-447-2624

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.