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How do I become a Council member?

Published: August 29, 2024
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.
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Water Service Interruptions - Foundry St. and Birchwood Rd.

Published: August 27, 2024
**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

Cumberland County Exhibition Aug 22, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, 1st

Published: August 22, 2024

Cumberland County Exhibition. Oxford, Nova Scotia

Thursday, Aug 22 to Sunday, Aug 25 and Friday, Aug 30 to Sunday, Sept 1st, 2024.

Please check out the Cumberland County Exhibition Facebook Page for more details.2024 Ex Page 1

2024 Ex Page 2

Fall Webworms, Army Worms, Tent Caterpillars - Did you know?

Published: August 21, 2024

Did you know - about Fall Webworms/Army Worms/Tent Caterpillars 

Please see the article below on Fall Webworms also known as Army worms or tent caterpillars from our Horticulturalist Student Shaneika Robinson. They are appearing now and are visible with their tent-like web-covering at the tops of tree and bush branches.

Fall Webworm Did you know 

Water Street Water Main Break

Published: August 16, 2024

**Update 10:40 AM - Repairs have been made - water is being turned back on.  Thank you.

 

The public works team will be repairing a water main leak on Water Street starting today August 16th at roughly 8:30am.

Residents on Water Street, peel street and surrounding areas will experience water service interruptions throughout the day.

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

 

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Revisions to the Preliminary List of Electors 2024

Published: July 31, 2024
Town of Oxford
NOTICE
 
REVISIONS TO THE PRELIMINARY LIST OF ELECTORS
 
Municipal and School Board Elections October 19, 2024
 
The preliminary list of electors (voter’s list) has been prepared for the upcoming elections. The Revising Officer may make additions or corrections to the list upon application. Electors may find out if they are on the list of electors by:
 
Contacting the Returning Office to set up an appointment for confirmation by phone
(902)-216-1227 or email elections2024@gmail.com.
 
Note: You will be asked for your name, proof of address, and date of birth
 
Meenakshi, Returning Officer
105 Lower Main Street, Oxford.
Office Hours 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (by appointment only)
902-216-1227 / elections2024@oxfordns.ca
 
Qualifications to Vote (to be an elector on the voter’s list) in the Municipal Election:
 
  • Must be a Canadian Citizen
  • Must be 18 years of age by October 10, 2024
  • Must be a resident of Nova Scotia since April 9, 2024
  • Must reside in Oxford before October 10, 2024
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Be tick aware!

Published: July 25, 2024
Be tick aware!
 
Here are some steps that people can take to protect themselves, especially in grassy, wooded, or shrub-covered areas:
• Apply insect repellents containing DEET or Icaridin to exposed skin and clothes. Follow directions on the package carefully. Infants under the age of six months should not use these products.
• Wear light colored, long-sleeved shirts and pants, closed-toed shoes, and tuck shirts into pants and pant legs into socks.
• Keep lawns mowed short.
• Put playground equipment in sunny, dry places away from wooded areas, yard edges, and trees.
• Check your whole body for ticks when possible (especially armpits, ears, knees, hair, groin) and take a bath or shower within two hours of coming indoors. This makes it easier to find ticks and washes away loose ones.
• Clothing is available that is treated with Permethrin (a chemical repellent) can protect against ticks and mosquitoes for those 16 years of age and older. This clothing is not available for those under 16 years of age in Canada.
What do I do if I find a tick on me/my child?
If you find a tick on your body, remove it as soon as possible to lessen the risks of infection. Here’s how to remove them safely:
• Carefully grasp the tick with tweezers as close to the skin as possible.
• Gently and slowly pull the tick straight out. Don’t jerk, twist or squeeze it.
• Clean and disinfect the site with soap and water, rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide.
eTick.ca is a free service that can identify the type of tick usually within 24 hours. Though Lyme and other tick-borne diseases in Nova Scotia are transmitted by the blacklegged (deer) tick, not all black-legged ticks carry disease and not all blacklegged ticks have black legs.
For more information on tick-borne diseases, please visit:

Notice of Publication - Alternative Voting Bylaw 05-2024

Published: June 13, 2024

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Notice of Publication

Alternative Voting Bylaw 05-2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Alternative Voting Bylaw 05-2024 was approved by Council on June 12, 2024, and is in effect as of the date of this publication, June 13, 2024.

The purpose of this bylaw is to give the Town of Oxford the option to enter alternative voting methods in future elections.
Copies of the Alternative Voting Bylaw 05-2024 may be inspected at the Town Hall, 105 Lower Main Street, during regular business hours. The Bylaw may also be viewed on the Town’s website at www.oxfordns.ca

Linda Cloney
Chief Administrative Officer
Phone (902) 447-2624
lcloney@oxfordns.ca