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We need YOU! Mayor and Council Members Wanted - Election 2024
- Published: September 3, 2024
River Avenue water valve replacement starting 9:00 AM Sept 3
- Published: September 3, 2024
Notice from Oxford Public Works:
**UPDATE - 3:22 PM - Water service has now been restored. Please run your cold water taps for a few minutes to flush the lines of sediment. Thank you everyone for your patience.
**UPDATE - 2:28 PM - Oxford Public Works expects water to be turned back on around 4:00 PM due to unforeseen issues.
A water valve will be installed this morning on River Avenue starting at 9:00 AM. Water service interruptions will occur on:
- Waverly Street
- Ellis Street
- Prince William Street
- Hanlon Street
- Water Street
- Main Street
- Surrounding areas
Please use caution in these areas.
Town Hall and Public Works closed Monday September 2, 2024
- Published: August 30, 2024
Happy Labour Day!
Please note that the Town Hall and Public Works Department will be closed for the Labour Day Holiday
Monday, September 2, 2024.
Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday September 3, 2024
Have a safe and Happy Labour Day weekend!
With school returning next week, please be mindful of the children and pedestrians on our streets and crosswalks.
How do I become a Council member?
- Published: August 29, 2024
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Must be 18 years of age at the time of nomination (September 10, 2024)
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Must be a Canadian Citizen
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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.
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all municipal charges / liens on your property and taxes have been fully paid
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you will need at least five qualified electors who will sign the nomination paper and nominate you as a candidate.
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complete the consent and Oath or Affirmation of a candidate.
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Pay the required nomination deposit of $50.00
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File all required papers by 5 pm on September 10, 2024
Water Service Interruptions - Foundry St. and Birchwood Rd.
- Published: August 27, 2024
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.
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.
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.