News
Town of Oxford now has power, Comfort Centre is CLOSED
- Published: September 26, 2022
The Town of Oxford is happy to say we now all have power!
That being said, the Comfort Centre at the Oxford Fire Hall is now closed. Thank you to all of those that volunteered to help with the Comfort Centre, it was greatly appreciated by many. More than 300 people stopped in over the weekend, that shows how important services like a Comfort Centre is to a Community.
We couldn't do it without volunteers!!! Thank you.
Town of Oxford and Oxford Public Works Celebrate a *new* Van
- Published: September 14, 2022
!!Good News!!
The Town of Oxford and Oxford Public Works is celebrating this week with the acquisition of the new to us 2016 GMC van!
Household Hazardous Waste Events Fall 2022
- Published: September 14, 2022
Saturday, September 17th
- Parrsboro Public Works Garage: 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.
- Pugwash Transfer Station: 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
- Oxford Transfer Station: 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
- Springhill Community Centre (overflow parking lot): 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 24th
- Amherst Fire Hall Parking Lot 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
What's Accepted
- Acids
- Aerosols
- Antifreeze
- Batteries
- Gasoline
- Herbicides
- Pesticides
- Pool cleaners
- Propane tanks
What's Not
- Explosive waste
- PCB containing products
- Pathological & radioactive waste
Reminders
NO COMMERCIAL WASTE WILL BE ACCEPTED
Leftover paint must be taken to your local ENVIRO-DEPOT (if the can is rusted or dented bring it to the event).
Foundry St. watermain repair Thursday September 15, 2022
- Published: September 14, 2022
The public works team will be fixing a watermain break on Foundry Street Thursday, September 15, 2022, starting at 8:30 am. Affected areas will be upper Foundry Street from civic address 14-299 Foundry Street. Along with this water break, we will be training new staff so this water break fix could take a bit longer than normal. Thank you for your patience.
Committee of the Whole, Tuesday September 6 at 6 pm
- Published: September 1, 2022
Oxford Town Council is meeting on Tuesday, September 6 at 6 pm for the Committee of the Whole.
Come join us on Facebook Live!
Transfer Station Hours Returning to Normal
- Published: September 1, 2022
Town of Oxford Transfer Station Hours - Returning to Regular Hours.
A reminder to all residents that the transfer station will be returning to normal hours on Thursday, September 7, 2022, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Hours will remain as normal for Fridays and Saturdays - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
It is important that all residents refer to the pdf CJSMA Sorting Guide (132 KB) to set up your own in-home 4-bin or bag system to properly sort your Garbage, Organics, Recyclable Containers and Recyclable Paper products. This is a MUST in order to properly utilize the transfer station and to ensure its longevity. There is good information on the back of the Sorting Guide to assist residents on where to take items that are not accepted at our transfer station. The CJSMA site has lots of additional good information on proper recycling. Visit Cumberland Joint Services Management Authority to learn more!
Ukraine Independence Day - August 24
- Published: August 23, 2022
Ukraine Independence Day August 24
August 24 is Ukrainian Independence Day, a day when the Ukrainian community across Canada traditionally gathers to celebrate.
Special Council Meeting Monday August 8, 2022
- Published: August 5, 2022
Oxford Town Council will be hosting a Special Council Meeting on Monday, August 8, 2022, at 6 pm.
All Council meetings are open to the public. Please note that tonight's meeting is to discuss one item.
Click the attached link to review the Council Package for tonight (August 8).
This will be streamed live on Facebook. Attached is a copy of the agenda.