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Waverly Street Water Break June 4, 2024
- Published: June 4, 2024
BurnSafe 101
- Published: May 29, 2024
The BurnSafe map is your guide to when it's safe to burn in Nova Scotia. Wildfire Season is from March 15 to October 15 yearly. For more information please visit NovaScotia.ca/BurnSafe or phone 1-855-564-2876 to inquire if burning is allowed. The map is updated daily at 2:00 PM. Remember to call or check the map! Fines have increased to $25,000 + HST + Victim Surcharge.
Little River Road Water Line May 29, 2024
- Published: May 28, 2024
The public works team will be placing a new water line on Little River Road starting at 7:30AM tomorrow May 29, 2024.
Traffic signs will be in place, please slow down and use caution in the area.
The following civic addresses will experience water service interruptions throughout the day:
6667 Little River Road
6655 Little River Road
6637 Little River Road
Town of Oxford Hydrant Flushing May 28, 2024
- Published: May 27, 2024
Household Hazardous Waste Event June 1, 2024 1:00-2:00PM
- Published: May 24, 2024
June 1, 2024 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Oxford Transfer Station. Please take a close look at what is accepted and what is not accepted.
Wildfire Prevention
- Published: May 24, 2024
Wildfire Prevention
Nova Scotia is in the heart of wildfire season. Weather is getting warmer and dryer, putting us at greater risk this time of year.
In Nova Scotia, almost all wildfires are caused by people, so prevention is our first line of defence. Wildfire prevention is everyone’s responsibility. Let’s not have another season like last year’s.
Learn about preventing wildfire at: https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/
BurnSafe Map
Burn restrictions are in place during wildfire season to help protect you and your community. Here’s what you need to know and do:
There is no open fire burning allowed between 8 am and 2 pm because that’s often when the risk of wildfires is greatest. That’s why the BurnSafe map is red during those hours.
Check the map at 2 p.m. daily to see if burning is allowed in your county:
- Red – no burning
- Yellow – you can burn after 7 p.m.
- Green – you can burn after 2 p.m.
- Fires must be out by 8 am the following day
You also need to check municipal bylaws – if they are stricter, they take precedence over provincial burn restrictions.
Effective May 16, 2024, the fine for violating the daily burn restrictions is $25,000.
Where burn restrictions apply
During wildfire season, burn restrictions apply to domestic open fire burning. This includes: campfires, burn pits, brush burning, backyard fires and bonfires, backyard chiminea and similar appliances.
Effective May 16, 2024, burn restrictions also apply in provincial, municipal or privately-operated campgrounds. National parks are under the jurisdiction of Parks Canada.
Please – follow the daily burn restrictions at https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/ and don’t start the next wildfire.
Notice of Second Reading - Alternative Voting Bylaw 05-2024
- Published: May 23, 2024
Notice of Second Reading of the pdf Alternative Voting Bylaw 05-2024 (174 KB)
TAKE NOTICE THAT Council of the Town of Oxford intends to consider the adoption (second reading) of the pdf Alternative Voting Bylaw 05-2024 (174 KB) at a Special Council Meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 6:00 pm. 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 the option to enter alternative voting methods in future elections.
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 June 12, 2024 and must pre-register with the Chief Administrative Officer by 3:30 pm on June 7, 2024.
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 23rd day of May 2024
Linda Cloney Chief Administrative Officer lcloney@oxfordns.ca
902-447-2624
Notice of Second Reading - Road Trails Designation Bylaw
- Published: May 23, 2024
Notice of Second Reading of the pdf Road Trails Designation Bylaw 05-2024-2 (50 KB)
TAKE NOTICE THAT Council of the Town of Oxford intends to consider the adoption (second reading) of the pdf Road Trails Designation Bylaw 05-2024-2 (50 KB) at a Council Meeting to be held on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 6:00 pm. 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 designate part of a highway as road trail that is intended for off-highway vehicles (OHVs) that meet specific requirements.
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 June 27, 2024 and must pre-register with the Chief Administrative Officer by 3:30 pm on June 21, 2024.
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 23rd day of May 2024
Linda Cloney
Chief Administrative Officer
lcloney@oxfordns.ca
902-447-2624