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Renovations - Town Hall - Use Council Chambers Door.
- Published: September 11, 2025
Renovations to the front of the Town of Oxford front entrance are underway with the removal of vegetation and pavers to prepare for the rebuilding of the deck and siding.
Please use the door at Council Chambers (just off the Main Street sidewalk) and go down to the reception desk that way.
Signage is in place.
Thank you.
Household Hazardous Waste Day Saturday Sept 13, 2025
- Published: September 10, 2025
Oxford Fire Department Training Thursday, September 11, 2025
- Published: September 10, 2025
Message from the Oxford Fire Department:
On Thursday, September 11, 2025, in the evening, the Oxford Fire Department will be conducting training exercises around the Town Shed / Town Shop property behind Meadow Vista.
You'll see lots of flashing lights and fire trucks, but it's just a training exercise.
Please avoid the area while the training is taking place.
Thank you.
Bruce Rushton, Fire Chief.
Water Repair - Birchwood Road - September 10, 2025
- Published: September 10, 2025
Message from Public Works:
The Public Works team will be repairing a small water leak on Birchwood Road starting September 10th at 8:30 AM. We do not anticipate any water service interruptions at this time.
In case of an emergency, a water shut off will affect these areas:
- Birchwood Road/ McCormick Street area
- Upper Foundry Street
- Surrounding areas.
Water repair - Ellis & Sandy's Lane - Sept 9, 2025 8:30 AM
- Published: September 8, 2025
Update 3:25 PM ** Water had been turned back on briefly but has been turned off again - more repairs are needed.
UPDATE 2:35 PM ** Repairs to the water line are being made now.
UPDATE 1:00 PM **EMERGENCY WATER SHUTOFF IS NEEDED** - The main water line has blown apart on public works and will require shut off to repair.
Message from Public Works:
The public works team will be repairing a water leak at the intersection of Ellis Street and Sandy's Lane starting at 8:30 AM roughly, tomorrow, September 9, 2025.
Ellis Street will be local traffic only and closed in the area of the water leak.
Residents on the following streets are expected to have water service interruptions:
- Waverly Street,
- Ellis Street,
- Price William Street
- and surrounding areas
- This may also affect portions of James Street and Smith Street.
Water leak repair Main Street Wednesday Sept 3
- Published: September 2, 2025
Update - 3:08 PM - The leak has been repaired and backfilling is taking place. Traffic control and Nova Scotia Power will remain on site until the hole is backfilled.
UPDATE - 1:00 PM - the leak has been located and repairs are being made.
Message from Public Works:
Public Works will be repairing a small water leak between civic addresses 5208 Main Street and 5216 Main Street. Work will tentatively take place on Wednesday, September 03, 2025, at 8:00 AM.
Traffic control will be on-site, Nova Scotia Power will also be on-site. We have a few parking restrictions and sidewalk closures that will be in place during this time:
All the parking places between 5208 Main Street and 5220 Main Street will be closed during this time and the sidewalk will also be closed in this area.
We are going to try and repair the leak without shutting the water off, but if water services need to be shut off, the following list should expect water service interruptions:
Main Street from Hanlon Street to Water Street
Water Street
James Street
Waverly Street
Prince William Street
Ellis Street
Sandy’s Lane
Jackson Street
Rideau Street
And surrounding areas
Businesses in these areas should also expect water service interruptions
Hydrants in the downtown core will also be out of service until repairs are made.
Notice of Second Reading - Amendment to Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw
- Published: August 27, 2025
TAKE NOTICE THAT Council of the Town of Oxford intends to consider the adoption (second reading) of the amendment to the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw at a Special Council Meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, immediately following the Public Hearing (scheduled for 6 pm on the same evening). The Council meeting will be held at 105 Lower Main Street, Oxford, NS. The Council Meeting will also be virtual using the Zoom platform and will be broadcast live on Facebook.
The purpose of this bylaw is to give the Town of Oxford a broader range of future development opportunities that the current zoning type of Rural Development does not allow.
Written submissions with any questions, concerns or comments will be considered at the time of the reading by emailing lcloney@oxfordns.ca.
Persons wishing to make a presentation verbally may do so at the Council meeting on September 10, 2025, and must pre-register with the Chief Administrative Officer by 3:30 pm on Friday, September 5, 2025.
The Bylaw may be inspected during Town Hall regular office hours 9 am - 4 pm at 105 Lower Main Street, Oxford, NS or by visiting the Town's website: www.oxfordns.ca
DATED at Oxford, Nova Scotia, this 27th day of August 2025
Linda Cloney, Chief Administrative Officer - lcloney@oxfordns.ca
902-447-2624
Amendment to Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw - Public Hearing Notice
- Published: August 27, 2025
Council gave First Reading of the application at their Special Council on Wednesday, August 27th, and agreed to amend the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw Zoning Map. A Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025, at 6 p.m. in Town Hall Council Chambers, 105 Lower Main Street, Oxford NS.