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Town Hall closed at lunch October 21, 2024
- Published: October 21, 2024
Due to a lack of staff, the Town Hall office will be closed today, October 21, 2024 from 12:00 noon until 1:00 PM.
We will reopen again at 1:00 PM.
Thank you.,
Election Night Results - Oxford
- Published: October 19, 2024
This year, 2024, marks the first year that the Town of Oxford hosted a Paper and Electronic voting service for the Municipal and Conseil Scolaire Acadien Provincial (CSAP) election.
Voting commenced in Oxford on Monday, October 10 at noon and concluded on Saturday, October 19 at 7 pm.
60.6% of the eligible electors for Oxford voted.
The results of the Municipal Election held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, for the Town of Oxford are as follows:
Office of Mayor – 1 position
ELECTED Gregory Henley (336 votes)
Arnold MacDonald (248 votes)
3 spoiled and 3 declined
Office of Councillor – 6 positions
ELECTED Carla Black (399 votes)
ELECTED Olivia Canning-Sweet (300 votes)
ELECTED Brenton Colborne (373 votes)
Millisa Ellis (287 votes)
ELECTED Paul Jones (359 votes)
ELECTED Chrystal McNutt (364 votes)
ELECTED Padraic Moore (333 votes)
Mervil Rushton (277 votes)
Diyaa Sallam (155 votes)
Frank Sellers (86 votes)
Wendy Turpin (232 votes)
1 spoiled and 2 declined
Plebiscite Question
Regarding waste, recyclable, and compost services do you prefer Transfer Site Services over Curbside Services?
Yes (478 votes)
No (88 votes)
7 spoiled and 6 declined votes
Please take notice that the seat for Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) election has been acclaimed and there was no vote during this election.
Electoral District of Truro – Jessica Hinton – ACCLAIMED
Please note that this is the Election Night Votes, Official Results will be announced on Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Dated at Oxford, NS this 19th day of October 2024
Meenakshi
Returning Officer
Town of Oxford
Wild Blueberry Capital of Canada
elections2024@oxfordns.ca
Watermain leak - corner of Ellis St. and Sandy's Lane
- Published: October 18, 2024
Message from Public Works:
The public works will be repairing a water main leak on the corner of Ellis Street and Sandy’s Lane starting tomorrow October 18th starting at 8:00 AM.
Traffic signs will be in place, Ellis Street and Sandys Lane will have traffic restrictions until the leak has been repaired. Traffic signs will be in place please use caution in the area to allow the team to complete the leak.
Areas that will be affected are as follows:
Main street (from duke street to water street)
Ellis Street
Sandys Lane
Prince William Street
Waverly Street
James street
And surrounding areas.
Police Advisory Board Meeting from October 15, 2024
- Published: October 16, 2024
The Police Advisory Board met yesterday, October 15, 2024, and reviewed the April 1 to June 30, 2024, and July 1 to September 30, 2024, RCMP reports by S/Sgt. Andrew Clarke.
To get more information about what the policing services for the Town of Oxford do, the report is available to those interested on our website under Town Hall - RCMP Reports.
To review previously approved minutes for the Police Advisory Board, please see Town Hall - Police Advisory Board Minutes
Little River Road Water and Sewer Construction
- Published: October 15, 2024
The Oxford Community Centre will be installing water and sewer services on Little River Road tomorrow, October 16, 2024, starting at 7:00 AM.
Traffic signs will be in place.
Please use caution when driving through the area.
Please note that we are unsure of a timeline for this construction. A separate construction company will be doing the work and not Oxford Public Works.
OHVs Road Trail Designation Route FAQs
- Published: October 11, 2024
Frequently Asked Questions in regards to the Road Trails Act Bylaw for Oxford
As of October 10, 2024 the Designated Route is now open for use by Off Highway Vehicles to connect everyone to various services in Oxford.
In the document, attached to this page, gives a few FAQs that people may want to know in regards to using the new route.
pdf OHV Road Trail Access FAQ (191 KB)
For those using the route, be respectful to follow the rules and reach out if you have any questions. info@oxfordns.ca
Town Hall office closed 11:30AM - 1:00 PM - Voter help OPEN
- Published: October 11, 2024
To all residents:
Please note that the Town Hall office is closed today, Friday October 11, 2024 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM for staff training.
Voter Help is still OPEN via the Council Chamber door (blue door) at the front of the building just off the sidewalk.
Town Hall and Public Works Closed Monday, October 14, 2024
- Published: October 11, 2024
On Monday, October 14, 2024, the Oxford Town Hall and Public Works will be closed for Thanksgiving.
Normal Office hours will recommence on
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
If emergency service is required from public works, please call 902-397-3002.
We wish everyone a safe, warm and Happy Thanksgiving!
