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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

Staff Training

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

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

**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.

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 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.