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Communication - public and public works infrastructure

Published: October 7, 2024

Communication with the public regarding public works, infrastructure, planning priorities.

by Mark Rushton with input from Oxford Council and municipal staff.

Every municipality has a delicate balancing act to perform, managing scarce resources with commitments to residents, while servicing incurred debt and preparing for future infrastructure expenditures.
A typically overlooked element of these tasks is the process of public communication. While there may always be persons dissatisfied (and vocal) about the methods and speed of meeting a municipality’s responsibilities, it can be expected that effective public communication can serve to mitigate a difficult government-resident relationship.  pdf Please click here to continue reading....(94 KB)

Culvert Installation - Seven Lee Way Oct 7, 2024

Published: October 7, 2024

Notice from Public Works:

The public works team will be installing a new culvert on Seven Lee Way this morning. Traffic signs will be in place.

Please use caution in the area.

Transfer Station Fall Hours start today October 3, 2024

Published: October 3, 2024

Reminder: The Oxford Transfer Station is now open fall hours on Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Public Hearing and Special Town Council Meeting Oct 3/24

Published: October 2, 2024

The Public Hearing is regarding the transfer of Municipal Property located at 177 Lower Main Street to the Oxford Community Centre Association for the establishment of a Community Centre.

 

Water Street Storm Drain Repair October 3, 2024

Published: October 2, 2024

The Public Works team will be repairing a storm drain on Water Street tomorrow, Thursday, October 3, 2024, starting at 9:00 AM.

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

NS Health Northern Zone Transporation Services

Published: October 1, 2024

Public Health can help arrange free transportation to non-urgent healthcare and wellness appointments if you are having trouble getting to your healthcare appointments.

For Transportation Support contact Public Health at (902) 893-5820 or email PublicHealthTransportation@nshealth.ca.

https://www.nshealth.ca/clinics-programs-and-services/transportation-support-northern-zone

Town Office closed from 12:00PM to 1:00PM Sept 27, 2024

Published: September 27, 2024

The Town of Oxford Office will be closed today between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM for lunch due to staff shortage.

We will re-open at 1:00 PM.

Thank you.

Oxford Transfer Station Fall Hours Start Oct 3, 2024

Published: September 26, 2024

The Oxford Transfer Station Fall Hours

Start October 3, 2024, and are from:

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.