News
Zero Tolerance for Abuse
- Published: September 18, 2025
September 17, 2025
Dear Community Members,
We would like to take a moment to remind everyone of our zero-tolerance policy regarding any form of abuse towards our staff.
Our dedicated team is currently on-site at our depot to inspect all recyclable and garbage bags to ensure compliance with provincial sorting guidelines. The staff are also there to do all they can to keep the Oxford Depot (Transfer Station) open.
To do this, we need the participation of the users of this service. As we navigate through these changes, we ask for your patience and understanding.
Our staff is simply following directives and is here to help educate and assist you with the process of sorting properly. If you don't know where something goes, just ask.
Be advised that any abusive behavior towards our staff will not be tolerated and may result in a ban from the site and potentially other charges and fines. This is a measure that we have already had to take.
We do recognize that many of you are complying with and working with our staff as we proceed with the required sorting. This message is for the few depot users who seem to feel they can verbally abuse and not cooperate with the staff to comply with the regulations. That behaviour is unacceptable in any workplace.
Not being in compliance with provincial regulations on garbage and recyclable material separation will cost Oxford -that is, the taxpayers money, and potentially threaten the future of our depot.
Let's work together and be polite.
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Sincerely,
Linda Cloney
CAO, Town of Oxford
cao@oxfordns.ca
Pothole Patching, Pugwash Rd and Lower Main St. Sept 18/25
- Published: September 18, 2025
Message from Public Works:
The public works team will be patching more potholes on Pugwash Road and Lower Main Street today, September 18, 2025.
Traffic control will be in place.
Please drive slowly and with caution through these areas.
Notice of Passing an amendment of the Land Use Bylaw Zoning Map and Municipal Planning Strategy for rezoning
- Published: September 16, 2025
Oxford Town Council, at a meeting held September 10, 2025, passed a motion to allow an amendment of the Land Use Bylaw Zoning Map and the Municipal Planning Strategy to rezone PID: 25451550, 25210287, 25210204, 25373044, 25468497, and 25210261 from Rural Development land to Main Street Mixed-Use Zone land.
Section 249 of the Municipal Government Act provides the right to appeal this decision to the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board within 14 days from the date of this notice.
Appeal period ends Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Information about the appeal process and the Board’s decisions can be found at: https://nserbt.ca/nsrab
Asphalt Patching September 17, 2025 Main and Foundry Street
- Published: September 16, 2025
Message from Public Works: The public works team will be completing some hot asphalt patching on Main Street by Meadow Vista and on Foundry Street.
Traffic Control will be in place for both areas.
Please use caution and drive slowly when travelling through those areas.
Oxford Beautification Facade Program
- Published: September 16, 2025
The Town of Oxford is fortunate to have historic buildings that date back to the 1800s and early 1900s.
The
pdf
2025 Oxford Beautification Facade Program(3.58 MB)
will be administered by the Town of Oxford and is supported by the River Philip Foundation, which is providing funds to improve the commercial streetscape on Main Street and Water Street, zoned under the Town of Oxford Bylaws in the “Downtown Commercial” area.
The façade improvement program is to help improve the overall look and feel of the downtown and to spark additional investment in the downtown by business proprietors. Better façades will provide many benefits:
• a more appealing environment for both residents and visitors who shop in the Town
• protecting and enhancing the historical value of Oxford’s built environment
• improving property values for building owners
• increasing revenue for business owners
The Town of Oxford receives applications from those applying for support from the Façade program.
Once vetted at the staff level, applications will be forwarded to Oxford’s Beautification Advisory Committee (OBAC) for review and consideration.
OBAC, with support from the Chief Administration Officer, will have the authority to officially approve or deny an application.
If an application does not fully satisfy expectations, OBAC may correspond with the applicant to indicate how the application may be improved to meet the formal approval by OBAC.
Permits
Applying to this program is not the same as applying to the Town for a development or building permit.
Many of the projects funded under this program will also require a development and/or building permit from the Town of Oxford, and proponents must apply for any required permits before undertaking work.
If you are unsure whether your project requires a permit, please phone 902-447-2624.
For more information, please review the pdf Oxford Facade Program 2025(3.58 MB) .
For even more information, please contact:
Town of Oxford
c/o Chief Administration Officer
105 Lower Main Street, Oxford, NS B0M 1P0
902-447-2624
Nova Scotia Works Job Fair - October 22, 2025
- Published: September 16, 2025
Nova Scotia Works is holding a Job Fair on October 22, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Location: Amherst Lions Den at 9 Electric Street., Amherst, NS.
Local Companies are hiring. Careers in Administration, Finance, Production, Logistics, and Trades!
For further information, pdf please see the flyer(391 KB) . You can also connect by phoning 902-661-1509 ext. 221.
You can even get help to create the perfect resume!
Follow CANSA on Facebook for further updates.
Sewer Repair - Black River Road, August 16, 2025
- Published: September 16, 2025
Message from Public Works:
Public works will be repairing a sewer main today, August 16, 2025, on Black River Road.
Traffic control will be in place. Please use caution when travelling through this area.
Public Works repairing a water leak on Waverly Street - Monday, September 15
- Published: September 12, 2025
Public Works will be repairing a water leak on Waverly Street starting at 8:30am on Monday September 15, 2025.
The leak is in the parking lot/Entrance of the firehall. Portions of the parking lot and sidewalk will be closed.
Waverly Street will be closed from the intersection of Waverly Street and Water Street and Ellis and Waverly Street, Nova Scotia Power will be onsite to help assist with this project.
Residents on Waverly Street, Ellis Street, Price William Street and surrounding areas should expect water service interruptions through out the day. This may also affect portions of James Street and Smith Street.
We are unsure of a time frame at the time of this post, but will update as the day progresses.
Please use extreme caution if travelling in this area for the safety of those working, living, and playing there.