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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.
Pavement patching - Pugwash Road - August 27, 2025
- Published: August 26, 2025
Message from Public Works:
The public works team will be completing hot asphalt patching on Pugwash Road starting at 8:00 AM, Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Traffic control will be on site. Please use caution in the area.
Asphalt work - Pugwash Road
- Published: August 25, 2025
Message from Public Works:
Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 26, 2025, public works will be doing some asphalt preparation on Pugwash Road.
Traffic Control will be in place until this work has been completed.
Please drive slowly through this area.
Crosswalk Painting Monday August 25, 2025
- Published: August 22, 2025
Message from Public Works:
Public Works will be completing some crosswalk painting at the intersection of Main Street, Lower Main Street and Water Street on Monday, August 25th, 2025 starting at 8:00 AM.
Traffic Control will be on-site during this project. Please use caution in the area.