News
We are hiring!
- Published: February 16, 2022
The Town of Oxford is seeking applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Office Assistant. Newly approved in the organizational chart, this is a permanent, full-time, non-unionized position. This position will report directly to the Town Clerk and the Senior Accountant.
The successful candidate will be responsible for bank reconciliations, payroll administration, processing interest and billings (tax and water), posting, online payments, HST returns, recording minutes, filing, and researching municipal information as needed.
Town Office CLOSED February 14
- Published: February 13, 2022
Notice to customers of the Town Office of Oxford.
Town Office will be closed for Monday, February 14 and plans to re-open on Tuesday for regular business.
We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to being back in business Tuesday.
Cumberland Central Landfill Sale is complete
- Published: February 3, 2022
For immediate release regarding the Cumberland Central Landfill sale.
As of February 3, 2022, the sale of the Cumberland Central Landfill is complete.
Amherst Mayor David Kogon said: “We met our key objectives in concluding this transaction.” Oxford Mayor Greg Henley noted that: “We now have certainty around the long-term costs of dealing with our waste. Our taxpayers are being protected.” Cumberland County Mayor Murray Scott concluded: “We’ve looked after our employees, reduced our regulatory and environmental risk, and we believe this will be a growing business for our municipalities”.
The media release, with more information, is attached to this post.
Nova Scotia Power activating its Emergency Operations Centre
- Published: January 28, 2022
pdf NS Power Activating Emergency Operations Centre (185 KB)
Nova Scotia Power activating its Emergency Operations Centre - News Release for January 28, 2022, is attached.
Winter Storm Alert!
Be prepared. Stay Safe. Stay Home.
Drop in Pfizer Vaccine Clinic - February 4 at the Oxford Fire Hall
- Published: January 28, 2022
Drop-in Pfizer Vaccine Clinic For Everybody Ages 5+
Oxford Fire Hall
Oxford Fire Department,
107 Waverly St.,
Oxford
Friday, Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Offering first, second and third (if eligible) doses. Please bring your health card number and ID if you have them. Due to limited space, we ask that only one support person accompany each child.
Nervous about needles? Let us know. We are ready to help.
Helping Tree
- Published: January 27, 2022
Looking for help?
Check out the Cumberland County Helping Tree...a list of helping services in the area, with further descriptions on page 2.
Oxford Volunteers needed to join Poverty Reduction Committee
- Published: January 25, 2022
We are seeking interested volunteers to join the new Intermunicipal Poverty Reduction Advisory Committee.
If you are a citizen of the Town of Oxford and would like to be considered, please send a letter/expression of interest, including your experience, to us by email at lcloney@oxfordns.ca
To view the terms of reference for the committee, please go to Terms of Reference.
Join the discussion - Equity and Anti-racism Legislation
- Published: January 25, 2022
The equity and anti-racism legislation is being developed and they invite all Nova Scotians to give their feedback.
You belong provides details on what may be proposed in the legislation. The presentation indicates that the legislation could require municipalities to develop and implement plans to address systemic inequity and racism.
Council encourages all citizens and fellow Nova Scotians to take part in the discussion.
