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Water Main Repair Waverly Street - September 5, 2024

Oxford Public Works will be repairing another water leak on Waverly Street tomorrow, September 5, 2024 starting approximately at 9:00 AM.

The following areas may experience water service interruptions:

- Waverly Street

- James Street

- Smith Street

- Duke Street

- and surrounding areas.

 

Traffic signs will be in place. Please use caution in the area.

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Watermain Leak New Hansford Road

The Oxford Public Works Team will be repairing a watermain leak on New Hansford Road starting today at 9:00 AM

 

**Update at 1:44 PM - the water leak has been repaired.

Residents in the following locations and surrounding areas will experience water service interruptions

Pugwash Road
New Hansford Road
Horton Street
Peel Street
Powell Street
Eureka Street
Upper Water Street

 

Traffic signs will be in place please use caution in the area.

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Household Hazardous Waste Event June 1, 2024 1:00-2:00PM

This Saturday is a Household Hazardous Waste Event

Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.

 

Hazardous Waste Day

We need YOU! Mayor and Council Members Wanted - Election 2024

We are now on a countdown to Nomination Day!
There are 6 business days left to file nomination papers to become a candidate to run for a seat on the Oxford Town Council.
If you are interested in running, throwing your hat in the ring, please reach out to our Returning Officer - Meenakshi at elections2024@oxfordns.ca or 902-216-1227. She will be glad to set up a time to talk about how to become a candidate and what forms are required.
The time is now to become involved, it only comes around every 4 years.
pdf Candidates Package 2024 (1.04 MB)  - this is a direct link to our Candidates Package

River Avenue water valve replacement starting 9:00 AM Sept 3

Notice from Oxford Public Works:

 

**UPDATE - 3:22 PM - Water service has now been restored. Please run your cold water taps for a few minutes to flush the lines of sediment. Thank you everyone for your patience.

**UPDATE - 2:28 PM - Oxford Public Works expects water to be turned back on around 4:00 PM due to unforeseen issues.  

 

A water valve will be installed this morning on River Avenue starting at 9:00 AM.  Water service interruptions will occur on:

 

- Waverly Street

- Ellis Street

- Prince William Street

- Hanlon Street

- Water Street

- Main Street

- Surrounding areas

 

Please use caution in these areas.

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Town Hall and Public Works closed Monday September 2, 2024

Happy Labour Day!

Please note that the Town Hall and Public Works Department will be closed for the Labour Day Holiday

Monday, September 2, 2024.

Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday September 3, 2024

 

Have a safe and Happy Labour Day weekend!

 

With school returning next week, please be mindful of the children and pedestrians on our streets and crosswalks.

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How do I become a Council member?

Now is the time!!
 
Don't wait too long, September 10 will be here before you know it.
 
Are you interested in becoming a member of the Town of Oxford Council?
 
The qualifications to run for Council:
  • Must be 18 years of age at the time of nomination (September 10, 2024)
  • Must be a Canadian Citizen
  • Must be a resident in the Town of Oxford for 6 months preceding nomination day (by March 9th) and you continue to reside in Oxford.
  • all municipal charges / liens on your property and taxes have been fully paid
  • you will need at least five qualified electors who will sign the nomination paper and nominate you as a candidate.
  • complete the consent and Oath or Affirmation of a candidate.
  • Pay the required nomination deposit of $50.00
  • File all required papers by 5 pm on September 10, 2024
 
For anyone interested, contact Meenakshi (Returning Officer for the Town of Oxford) at elections2024@oxfordns.ca or call 902-216-1227 to book an appointment to learn more.
Become a Councillor

Water Service Interruptions - Foundry St. and Birchwood Rd.

**Update 4:30 PM: Water services are anticipated to be restored by 6:00 PM if all goes according to plan.
 
Notice to all residents on Foundry Street (where the water line replacement project is being installed) and also Station Street, the water service Interruption expected for Monday is now changed to Tuesday, August 27.
Please note that water interruptions on Birchwood Road may be occurring.
Please share this with anyone who may be affected by this.
Thank you