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Tree Removal - Tuesday July 15, 2025
- Published: July 14, 2025
Message from Public Works:
Wood Pecker Tree Company will be removing a couple of trees tomorrow, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, starting at 8:15 AM.
A portion of Black River Road will be reduced to 1 lane during this time. Traffic control will be on-site, please use caution in the area.
The second tree will be on Jackson Street, traffic signs will be in place, please use caution in this area.
Oxford Frozen Foods Alarm Test - Tuesday July 15, 2025 12:00
- Published: July 14, 2025
Oxford Frozen Foods is planning on testing the town alarm Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 12:00 Noon.
Plase see information from Oxford Frozen Foods below for further details:
TOWN OF OXFORD
AMMONIA ALARM TESTING BULLETIN
Quarterly Alarm Test Dates
The Town’s Ammonia Emergency Alarm System is tested quarterly on the third Tuesday of January, April, July, and October.
During testing, the alarm will sound at 12:00 p.m. (noon) for approximately 3 minutes to ensure the system is functioning and residents are familiar with the alarm tone.
What to Do If You Hear the Alarm Outside of Testing Times:
1. Stay Calm and Take Shelter Immediately
If indoors:
- Shelter in place.
- Close all windows and doors.
- Turn off heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) systems to prevent outside air from entering.
If outdoors:
- Do not approach the facility.
- Seek shelter in the nearest enclosed building, preferably upwind of the facility.
- If shelter is unavailable, cover your mouth and nose with a cloth and move away from the area.
2. Stay Informed
- Town of Oxford Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/131654913523/
- Oxford Frozen Foods: https://www.facebook.com/oxfordfrozenfoodslimited
- Nova Scotia RCMP: https://x.com/rcmpns/, https://www.facebook.com/rcmpns
- Emergency alert services and websites
3. Do Not Call 911 Unless You Have an Emergency
- Keeping emergency lines open ensures help is available for those in immediate danger.
Emergency Preparedness Tips for Residents:
- Know your shelter-in-place location at home, work, or school.
- Keep emergency kits stocked with water, food, flashlights, radios, and first aid supplies.
- Learn the difference between test alarms and emergency alerts.
Watermain break corner of Pugwash Rd and New Hansford Rd.
- Published: July 5, 2025
UPDATE 12:00 PM - Public works estimates that Pugwash Road will be open within the next hour or two as backfilling continues.
UPDATE 6:52 AM - Public works has been working through the night at locating and repairing the leak. Turns out there was two leaks. The water is being turned back on now slowly to test the repair. Water is now fully back on. Please call public works if you have no water 902-397-3002. Run your water for a period of time to clear cloudiness.
UPDATE 11:23 PM - Public works must shut down Pugwash Road. A detour will be in place. The detour will be Peel Street to Horton and then re-connect to Pugwash Road.
UPDATE: 9:30 PM - The public works team is still hard at trying to find the source of the leak. It is taking longer than expected and they may be at it for some time yet.
UPDATE: 2:35 PM - Public works will need to shut off the water. This will affect most of South Oxford. This will be happening shortly.
Traffic proceed with caution - work zone
- Published: July 4, 2025
Please drive with caution! Hot asphalt patching
**This has now been re-scheduled to Wednesday July 9, 2025 **
Public Works will be conducting hot asphalt patching on the following streets for Wednesday July 9, 2025
~ Thompson Road
~Jackson Street
~ Foundry Street
~Pleasant Street
~Waverly Street
Traffic signs will be in place, be sure to use caution in the work zone areas.
Slow Down and Move Over!
Caution around Lower Main Street and Little River Road
- Published: July 4, 2025
1:15 pm - Friday, July 4
Traffic proceeding through Little River Road and Lower Main Street, please proceed with caution
There is a Dry Hydrant installation (Black River Park) in process and while the work for this is being done, there may be delays with traffic.
Please be patient and safe!
We are HIRING! - By-Law Enforcement Officer
- Published: July 4, 2025
The Town of Oxford is hiring a part time By-Law Enforcement Officer
The By-Law Enforcement Officer is responsible for enforcing municipal by-laws as well as providing public education and awareness programs and services in order to ensure the protection of residents, property and employees. Through the course of their duties, the By-Law Enforcement Officer will be required to respond to complaints, investigate appropriately, issue tickets as required, participate in judicial hearings and court proceedings, and follow law enforcement policies and procedures. Other responsibilities will include administrative tasks such as, but not limited to, the creation and maintenance of records and preparation of associated reports.
If this sounds like you, please don't hesitate to apply.
A copy of the job description can be found here: pdf By Law Enforcement Officer Job Description (100 KB)
The deadline for applications is Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 3:30 PM and the wages are $25 - $30/hour, depending on experience.
Send your resume and cover letter by email to Linda Cloney at lcloney@oxfordns.ca or drop off at the Oxford Town Hall, 105 Lower Main Street, Oxford, Nova Scotia, B0M 1P0.
Repair of Water Services - Birchwood Road - July 2, 2025
- Published: June 30, 2025
UPDATE!! July 2, 2025 - 11:39 am
Public Works has repaired the water leak on Birchwood Road and the water services has now been restored. Thank you for your patience throughout this process.
Wednesday, July 02, 2025
Public Works is scheduled to repair a water leak on Birchwood Road.
Residents and Businesses in the Birchwood Road area should anticipate a water service interruption throughout the day, an anticipated start time for interruptions is 10 am.
We anticipate that this repair should be reasonably quick, granted that everything goes as planned.
We apologize for any inconvenience and will have this fixed as quick as possible. Thank you for your patience.
Town Services Closed ~ Tuesday, July 1 ~ Canada Day
- Published: June 30, 2025
The Town Hall and Public Works Services will be closed for Tuesday, July 1st for Canada Day
On Wednesday, July 2nd, Public Works Services will resume at 8 am and the Town Hall will open at 1 pm (due to staff shortages).
Thank you for your patience.
Happy Canada Day!
