News
Sewer Main Flushing - Sunset Ave - Friday June 6, 2025
- Published: June 4, 2025
The public works team will be flushing the sewer main on Sunset Avenue on Friday, June 6, 2025, starting at 8:00 AM.
Please use caution in the area.
Household Hazardous Waste Event Saturday June 7, 2025
- Published: June 3, 2025
Oxford is holding a Household Hazardous Waste Event on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
No commercial waste is accepted.
Leftover paint must be taken to a local Enviro-Depot.
Explosive Waste, PCB Containing Products, and Pathological and Radioactive Waste is not accepted.
Acids, Batteries, Pesticides, Aerosols, Gasoline, Pool Cleaners, Antifreeze, Herbicides and Propane Tanks are accepted.
On Tuesday July 1st, Made In Oxford Sale! 8:30 AM to 12 Noon
- Published: June 2, 2025
On Tuesday July 1st, Oxford is having it's first Made In Oxford Sale!
8:30am to 12pm at Trinity United Church - shop the creations of Oxford Residents.
Calling all Crafters! Knitters! Bakers! Creators!
Reserve your vendor's table by filling out a registration form at Town Hall or at this link:
https://forms.gle/vzPsFnNLi1zG18KT9
Questions? Email Marion at mpal@oxfordns.ca
Watermain flushing continues June 2, 2025
- Published: June 2, 2025
Notice from public works:
Watermain flushing will be occurring throughout the Town today, June 2, 2025
During this time customers may experience turbidity (cloudy water) and low pressure and may need to run their cold water for 5-10 minutes or until it becomes clear.
Public Works recommends that you thoroughly flush your system following water main flushing to release any entrapped air or sediment from your system.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 902-447-2170
Proclamation - Pride Month June 2025
- Published: June 1, 2025
Proclamation
June 2025
See the Facebook post and video here
WHEREAS Oxford's two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, (2SLGBTQ+) * community is a vibrant and proud group within the community at large;
WHEREAS the 2SLGBTQ+ community and allies collaborate to make Oxford a safe and positive community for all by raising Safer Space awareness and celebrating the diversity of our citizens;
WHEREAS the 2SLGBTQ+ community and allies recognize a gender/sexuality alliance is imperative to the well-being of all;
WHEREAS the 2SLGBTQ+ community and allies encourage dialogue as a tool towards an inclusive society that celebrates diversity in the Oxford area;
THEREFORE I, Greg Henley, Mayor of Oxford, on behalf of Oxford Town Council proclaim June 2025, as Pride Month in Oxford, recognizing that everyone has the right to live in conditions of dignity, respect, and peace regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Dated at Oxford, Nova Scotia
this 1st day of June, 2025
2025-2026 Operating and Capital Budget Highlights
- Published: May 30, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2025-2026 Operating and Capital Budget Highlights
DATE: May 29, 2025
RE: Oxford Town Council Approves Budgets
OXFORD, Nova Scotia –Town Council approved the General Operating Budget of $3,322,978, a Water
Operating Budget for $821,550 and a Capital Budget for $516,429.
See the pdf 2025-2026 Operating and Captial Budget Highlights (225 KB) document for further details.
See the pdf Operating and Capital Budgets 2025-2026 booklet (1.62 MB) for full details of the 2025-2026 Budget.
Watermain Flushing - May 30, 2025
- Published: May 29, 2025
Notice from public works:
Watermain flushing will be occurring throughout the Town.
During this time customers may experience turbidity (cloudy water) and low pressure and may need to run their cold water for 5-10 minutes or until it becomes clear.
Public works recommends that you thoroughly flush your system following water main flushing to release any entrapped air or sediment from your system.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 902-447-2170
Town of Oxford Accessibility Plan Approved.
- Published: May 29, 2025
The Town of Oxford Accessibility Plan has been approved by the Council at the regular council meeting held May 28, 2025, and is now live on our website:
pdf
Town of Oxford Accessibility Plan
(1.24 MB)
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Our 2025 Committee:
Members Present (left to right): Tracy Briggs, Megan Marchant, Amanda Purdy, Danielle Laurie, Oliva Canning-Sweet, Theresa Ryan and Mandy Blake.
Members Absent: Padraic Moore and Ashlyn Brownell