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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
Learn How Projects are priortized
- Published: May 28, 2025
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.
Crescent Avenue - Sewer Line Repair - Monday May 26, 2025
- Published: May 23, 2025
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
- Published: May 22, 2025
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.
Little River Road Water Main Repair Wednesday May 21, 2025
- Published: May 20, 2025
**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.