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May 1, 2024 - Understanding Dementia. Springhill Fire Hall.

Educational Event: Understanding Dementia - Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Springhill Fire Hall, 5 Main Street.

May 1 2024 Springhill Dementia

Cumberland Public Libraries services restored

April 5, 2024

Together with Mayors David Kogon, Murray Scott and Greg Henley, Cumberland Public Libraries (CPL) Chair Dale Fawthrop is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached on the provision of additional financial resources for Cumberland Public Libraries, for fiscal year 2024/25 resulting in the restoration of all previously provided services at all branches of CPL.

The Municipality of Cumberland along with the Towns of Amherst and Oxford have agreed to provide one time bridge funding in the amount of $ 67,335 for the 2024/25 fiscal year. The Government of Nova Scotia has also contributed $37,700, bringing the total to $105,035. The agreement will also see CPL use its internal reserve funds to round out the additional resources being accessed. The reserve transfer requirement is currently estimated to be $55,000. 

The additional, one-time municipal bridge funding is being provided in accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding between the municipalities and CPL that details the contributions and commits CPL to restoring the recently announced reduction in library services at a number of branches. As well, the parties have committed to a review of finances, operations and services at CPL, with recommendations for improvements in sustainability due by September 30, 2024.

All parties to the agreement are pleased to have been able to work collaboratively to provide this bridge funding as well as a process which is intended to provide a path to long term, sustainable and affordable core library services in the region. The parties also wish to acknowledge and thank the Province of Nova Scotia for their contribution of bridge funding. 

  pdf Cumberland Public Library services restored - Joint News Release (111 KB)

Peel Street Water Line Installation April 8, 2024 - 8:00 AM

**UPDATE as of 2:22 PM - Water services are estimated to be restored at 4:00 PM **

waterline install

The Oxford Public Works Team will be assisting with monitoring water distribution for the private installation of a water pipe on Peel Street starting at 8:00 AM on Monday, April 8, 2024.

As a result of this work, Pugwash Road, Eureka Street, Horton Street, and surrounding areas will experience water disruptions during this time.

 

There is currently no timeline for the duration of this installation.

Thank you everyone for your patience.

Easter Hours for the Town of Oxford

Easter Eggs

The Town of Oxford Office Hours will be as follows for the upcoming 2024 Easter weekend:

Thursday March 28, 2024 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Good Friday, March 29, 2024 - CLOSED

Monday April 1, 2024 - CLOSED

Tuesday April 2, 2024 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thanks, everyone and have a safe and happy Easter weekend!

Forming an ATV-Friendly Community April 3, 2024

The Town of Oxford and ATVANS (ATV Association of Nova Scotia) are hosting an information session on Forming an ATV-Friendly Community.

Please come out for the presentation and share your interests, ideas, concerns, and experiences toward the goal of forming Oxford into an ATV-friendly community!

When?  Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 6:00 PM.

Where? Oxford Capitol Theatre, 5220 Main Street.

ATV Friendly Oxford

Transfer Station hours for March 28-30, 2024

Please note that the Oxford Transfer Station will be CLOSED on Friday, March 29, 2024.

The Oxford Transfer Station will be open for normal business hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM on 

Thursday, March 28, 2024, and Saturday, March 30, 2024.

Have a safe holiday!

Town Horticulturalist Wanted!

Communities in Bloom

https://cleanfoundation.ca/job/town-horticulturalist/

 

Town of Oxford Horticulturalist Wanted!

9-week employment opportunity with the Town of Oxford.

Details of the job is located via the link above.

Requirements are:

Must be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, person who has been granted refugee status in Canada or legally entitled to work in Canada;

Must be between the ages of 15 and 30 years old (inclusive) at the start of internship;

From and/or will be residing in Nova Scotia for the duration of the internship;

Must not be an immediate family member of host employer;

Please share with anyone that may be interested!

Oxford Communities in Bloom 2024

 

It's becoming that time of year again! Planting season!

The Town of Oxford needs your help! If you have a green thumb and have time to volunteer, we would love to have you as a member of our Communities in Bloom Committee.

The goal of this committee is to enhance and sustain the visual appeal of our town and public spaces through the imaginative use of flowers, plants, trees, and landscaping.

"Growing Great Places Together"

If interested, come meet with us on Monday, March 25, 2024, at 6:30 PM at the Gazebo.

We welcome everyone interested.

This is for anyone in the Town of Oxford and surrounding areas!

Communities in Bloom