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Water Street repair scheduled for Wednesday June 7, 2023
- Published: June 2, 2023
Message from Oxford Public Works Department:
Update as of 4:30 PM: The public works team continues to install the new section of water meter. If all goes well, the estimated completion is between 6:30 and 7:00 PM. Thank you for your patience.
Update as of 3:30 PM June 7, 2023: The public works team is making good progres on the repairs. Currently the old piece is being removed and the new piece is being installed. The rain is, however, slowing things down.
A slight change to the schedule for the Water Street Repair. It will now be scheduled for Wednesday June 7th starting at 7:00 AM.
We are estimating that water will be shut off around 8:30 AM.
Traffic control will be in place at the following intersections: Water St, Foundry St, and Pugwash Rd. Please obey the traffic signs.
This repair will most likely be a day and evening event. Water interruptions will be for the following areas:
Birchwood Road
Water Street
Foundry Street
Pugwash Road
Pleasant Street
Thompson Road
Waterloo Street (Shady Rest)
Thank you everyone for your patience!
Province-wide Burn Ban in Effect for Nova Scotia
- Published: June 2, 2023
There is a province-wide burn ban in effect for Nova Scotia. As you are likely aware there are several wildfires in Nova Scotia. The fine for breaking the burn ban has increased to $25,000.
No outdoor fires of any kind including campfires, fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices are allowed.
Only CSA approved devices such as portable lanterns, barbeques and stoves following manufacturers instructions are permitted. Charcoal barbeques are permitted with charcoal briquettes only.
Please see the link below for more information
Upper Water Street Watermain Repair - Tentative June 5
- Published: May 31, 2023
Message from Public Works:
An official post will be made later this week, but confirmation has been received this morning from traffic control that they are available and that the water repairs will be tentatively scheduled for Monday June 5, 2023 on upper Water Street.
We thank you all for your patience as we get all of the necessary resources lined up for this repair.
Main Intersection Line Painting Today - May 30, 2023
- Published: May 30, 2023
Message from Oxford Public Works:
Main Intersection line and crosswalk painting is being completed this morning.
Please avoid the area where possible to allow for the line painting to be properly completed.
Thank you.
Support for those Impacted by Wildfires - NS Burn Ban
- Published: May 29, 2023
PREMIER'S OFFICE/NATURAL RESOURCES/RENEWABLES--Support for Nova Scotians Impacted by Wildfires; Provincewide Burn Ban
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Nova Scotians who have been severely impacted by recent wildfires will receive financial support from the Province.
Premier Tim Houston announced today, May 29, that the Province will provide $500 to every household required to evacuate because of recent fires in Halifax Regional Municipality and Shelburne County. The funding will be administered through the Canadian Red Cross. Further details on eligibility and how residents can register will be available Tuesday, May 30.
"Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by these fires. We know you are experiencing uncertainty and distress. We see that and want to try to ease a small portion of the financial stress," said Premier Houston. "This funding can help with urgent needs such as food and personal care items while people are displaced."
Volunteer firefighters will also receive support. The province will now pay the mileage for volunteer firefighters who need to travel to another community to fight fires, including wildfires. Volunteer fire departments can submit their invoices to the provincial Emergency Management Office (EMO).
"Our firefighters are saving lives, homes and communities. More support will make it easier for them to be the heroes they are," said Premier Houston. "Volunteer firefighters shouldn't have to pay their own mileage to go from their house to a call in another community, and when departments send trucks and gear around the province, they shouldn't have to dip into their community resources to do so. We are fixing this going forward."
The Province is also declaring a provincewide burn ban because of the seriousness of the current fires. The ban will remain in place until June 25 unless the Province determines it can be lifted sooner. Anyone who contravenes the ban can be subject to prosecution under the Forest Act.
Quotes:"Our fire crews have the experience and expertise to fight these fires and they're working tirelessly to get them under control. We appreciate the air support from our neighbouring provinces and co-operation with municipal and volunteer crews. Together, we're aiming to save people's homes and other structures. I ask all Nova Scotians to help us by following the burn ban to help prevent more fires." - Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables
Quick Facts:
-- the funding for households is for those who were told to evacuate by a municipality, police, fire officials or local emergency management office
-- the burn ban applies in the woods and within 305 metres (1,000 feet) of woods; it also applies to provincial parks, private campgrounds and things like backyard campfires and brush burning
-- firefighters from the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables and municipal and volunteer fire departments are managing both fires; the Department of National Defence also has firefighters in the Tantallon area
-- there are currently two Natural Resources and Renewables helicopters and one water bomber from Newfoundland and Labrador helping at each of the two fires
-- people should stay away from the fire areas; they should not use drones in these areas
Additional Resources: Click on the links below to get further information:
Wildfire updates:
Emergency alerts and information:
Tantallon fire evacuation information:
Barrington Lake fire evacuation information:
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia
- Published: May 19, 2023
Proclamation: International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia from May 17, 2023
A proclamation in support of the Town of Oxford recognizing and advocating for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia.
WHEREAS, Wednesday, May 17, 2023, is the 19th annual day against homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia. This day is recognized for creating more visibility, understanding, and eradicating hatred and violence against people of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
WHEREAS, our municipality strives to promote protection for all groups in the community and to end oppression and phobias against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people.
WHEREAS, this day is to recognize the commitment our community has made to actively promote inclusivity initiatives and anti-homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia within our municipality.
WHEREAS, today we celebrate and lift the 2SLGBTQ+ community in the Town of Oxford and maintain our ongoing commitment to fight systems of oppression that impact them.
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Town of Oxford recognized the 19th anniversary of “International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia” Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
Greg Henley, Mayor
Town of Oxford
May 19, 2023
Happy Victoria Day Weekend!
- Published: May 19, 2023
The Town of Oxford wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable 2023 Victoria Day Weekend!
The Town Office and public works will be closed Monday May 22, 2023 for Victoria Day.
Normal office hours and public works hours resume Tuesday May 23, 2023.
River Ave Leak Repair Thursday May 18, 2023
- Published: May 17, 2023
Notice from public works:
Thursday May 18, 2023, the public works team will be repairing the leak on River Avenue. Originally today was scheduled for the Water Street repair but due to a call from traffic control, they are unavailable due to staffing issues.
To repair this leak the water service will need to be shut off. Areas that will be effected are as follows:
- River Ave
- Prince William Street
- Ellis Street
- Water Street
- Jackson Street
- James Street
- Smith Street
River Ave will be closed except for local traffic. Please use caution in this area.
We thank you in advance for your patience