Accessibility Tools

News

Proclamation - Pride Month June 2025

oxford

 

Proclamation

 

  pdf Pride Month (27 KB)

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

Oxford Banner

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

oxford

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.

oxford

 

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) .

Our 2025 Committee:

IMG 1761

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

 

Learn How Projects are priortized

oxford

 

Meeting: June 18, 2025, at 6:00 PM.

Oxford Town Hall. 105 Lower Main Street., Oxford.

Special guest Matt Delorme, Executive Director of Atlantic Infrastructure Management will be here to discuss town projects and how they are prioritized. Everyone is welcome.

Jun 18th Meeting Sign 8.5 x 11 in

Crescent Avenue - Sewer Line Repair - Monday May 26, 2025

oxford

Monday May 26, 2025

The public works team will be working on a sewer line repair on Crescent Avenue starting at 8:00 AM

Traffic signs will be in place. 

Please use caution in the area.

 

Summer Student Position

Now Hiring - Summer Student!

Please see the information below and pdf click here to review the job description (35 KB) .

email info@oxfordns.ca with your resume and cover letter.

 

SummerStudentSocialMediaPost

Little River Road Water Main Repair Wednesday May 21, 2025

oxford

**Update: 11:06 AM - The water leak has been repaired. Water services were not interrupted during this time. 

Public works will be repairing a water main leak on Little River Road, tomorrow, Wednesday May 21, 2025, starting at 8:00 AM.

Traffic control will be in place, please use caution in the area.

There will be water interruptions throughout the day, areas that will experience water interruptions are as follows:

Little River Road

Sunset Ave

Seven lee Way

Crescent Ave

And surrounding areas.

 

Thank you for your patience while the repairs are made.