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Special Council Meeting at Oxford Arena beginning 6 pm August 2
- Published: August 2, 2022
Special Council Meeting tonight at the Arena beginning at 6:15 pm.
Due to the location, we are unable to stream live this meeting but this and all Council meetings are open to the public. Please note that tonight's meeting is to discuss one item.
Review the pdf Council Package for tonight (August 2) (112 KB) .
Seniors Care Grant 2022
- Published: July 28, 2022
The government is taking action to help older Nova Scotians with increasing energy prices and other rising costs so that more seniors are able to live well at home.
Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Barbara Adams announced on July 28, 2022, that the Seniors Care Grant will be expanded to include more services and provide a one-time $250 emergency heating grant to eligible seniors.
This means that seniors applying for the Seniors Care Grant will be eligible for up to a maximum of $750 this fiscal year. Applications will open on September 1.
The heating grant will be available to all eligible Nova Scotians 65 and older, including people who have already received the Seniors Care Grant and the Heating Assistance Rebate Program in the past year.
The grant is available for the cost of oil, wood, electricity and other energy sources. The Seniors Care Grant has also expanded the eligible list of services covered to help seniors stay in their homes longer. This includes the cost of telephone or Internet services, eye exams, dental work, mental health supports, physical therapy, occupational therapy, massage and foot care.
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Weekly Yoga July 29, Aug 5 and Aug 12
- Published: July 26, 2022
Town of Oxford Weekly Outdoor Yoga
- July 29th, 2022
- August 5th, 2022
- August 12th, 2022
Located at the Tennis Courts
BRING YOUR ON MATS
2$ ADMISSION
9:30 AM 10:30 AM
Wellness Funds Applications are now OPEN!
- Published: July 26, 2022
Do you have a project to get started for the community and would welcome financial help?
The Community Health Board's Wellness Funds are now available for applications till October 14.
Our area is covered by the S.O.A.R. Community Health Board.
Wellness Funds — Community Health boards
Springhill, Oxford, Amherst And Region (Soar) Community Health Board
- SOAR CHB Report to Community 2020-2021
- SOAR Community Health Board
- Instagram - cumberlandcountychbs
- Twitter - CHB Cumberland
CHB Chair: Allie Colp
To learn more about this CHB or to apply to become a member contact:
Colleen Dowe, CHB Coordinator
902-397-0376
colleen.dowe@nshealth.ca
Transfer Station extended hours reminder
- Published: July 19, 2022
Town of Oxford Transfer Station Schedule
** NEW HOURS REMINDER **
A friendly reminder that the Town of Oxford Transfer Station will be open on Thursday from
11 am to 7 pm each week until September 1, 2022, when it will return to normal hours on Thursdays.
Hours will remain the same for Friday’s 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday’s 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Please note: Should the following holidays fall on any of the above days, the Transfer Station will be CLOSED on that day:
- New Year’s Day
- Good Friday
- Canada Day
- Labour Day
- Remembrance Day
- Christmas Day
- or Boxing Day
WHAT’S ACCEPTED: Recyclables, Scrap Metal, Organics Leaf & Yard Waste Residual Waste.
WHAT’S NOT ACCEPTED: Construction and Demolition Debris - wood, shingles, insulation, building materials, etc. Household Hazardous Waste.
The Town of Oxford mourns the loss of former long-time Mayor
- Published: July 14, 2022
Mayor, Council and Staff of the Town of Oxford would like to give this statement in regards to the recent passing of our former Mayor Lloyd Jenkins.
"The Town of Oxford is mourning the loss of former long-time Mayor Lloyd Jenkins. Lloyd Jenkins, a former Mayor and educator at the Oxford Regional High School, had an incredible impact on our Town. As a Mayor, Mr. Jenkins was a community champion who took great pride in our Town. His passion for serving others will not be forgotten. Mr. Jenkins was first elected to the Oxford Town Council on November 13, 1980, and served our community as Mayor starting November 14, 2000, for 12 years. Our deepest condolences go to Lloyd Jenkins’s family and all those he touched throughout his life.”
Municipal Physical Activity Leader Position Available
- Published: July 14, 2022
We are HIRING!
Are you passionate about Physical Activity and you would like to share that with your community?
Come join our team!
Check out the job advertisement for a Municipal Physical Activity Leader.
The salary range is $32,760 - $36,400 annually, depending on experience and education
This job starts in September, don't wait, apply NOW!
Special Council Meeting - July 11, 2022
- Published: July 8, 2022
Oxford Town Council will be hosting a Special Council Meeting on Monday, July 11 at 6 pm to discuss Town Business.
A few topics of discussion will include approval of the Water and 5-year Capital Budgets, Water Review Study, Second Reading of the Deed Transfer Tax and introduction of the Policing Review Committee Members.
This will be streamed live on Facebook. Attached is a copy of the agenda and the Water Rate Study presentation