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We need YOU! Mayor and Council Members Wanted - Election 2024

Published: September 3, 2024
We are now on a countdown to Nomination Day!
There are 6 business days left to file nomination papers to become a candidate to run for a seat on the Oxford Town Council.
If you are interested in running, throwing your hat in the ring, please reach out to our Returning Officer - Meenakshi at elections2024@oxfordns.ca or 902-216-1227. She will be glad to set up a time to talk about how to become a candidate and what forms are required.
The time is now to become involved, it only comes around every 4 years.
pdf Candidates Package 2024 (1.04 MB)  - this is a direct link to our Candidates Package

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.

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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.

Labour Day Graphic

How do I become a Council member?

Published: August 29, 2024
Now is the time!!
 
Don't wait too long, September 10 will be here before you know it.
 
Are you interested in becoming a member of the Town of Oxford Council?
 
The qualifications to run for Council:
  • Must be 18 years of age at the time of nomination (September 10, 2024)
  • Must be a Canadian Citizen
  • 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.
  • all municipal charges / liens on your property and taxes have been fully paid
  • you will need at least five qualified electors who will sign the nomination paper and nominate you as a candidate.
  • complete the consent and Oath or Affirmation of a candidate.
  • Pay the required nomination deposit of $50.00
  • File all required papers by 5 pm on September 10, 2024
 
For anyone interested, contact Meenakshi (Returning Officer for the Town of Oxford) at elections2024@oxfordns.ca or call 902-216-1227 to book an appointment to learn more.
Become a Councillor

Water Service Interruptions - Foundry St. and Birchwood Rd.

Published: August 27, 2024
**Update 4:30 PM: Water services are anticipated to be restored by 6:00 PM if all goes according to plan.
 
Notice to all residents on Foundry Street (where the water line replacement project is being installed) and also Station Street, the water service Interruption expected for Monday is now changed to Tuesday, August 27.
Please note that water interruptions on Birchwood Road may be occurring.
Please share this with anyone who may be affected by this.
Thank you

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.2024 Ex Page 1

2024 Ex Page 2

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.

Fall Webworm Did you know 

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.

 

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