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Boil water advisory for Hickson rescinded (ended)

The boil water advisory issued for Hickson residents in the Township of East Zorra-Tavistock on January 4, 2023, due to the presence of bacteria in the water has been rescinded (ended) by Southwestern Public Health. This follows two (2) consecutive laboratory tests confirming that the tap water is safe for normal use.

Southwestern Public Health recommends that residents on the Hickson Drinking Water System run their taps for five (5) minutes to flush out their taps.

Those who received a...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Hickson

A boil water advisory has been issued by the Medical Officer of Health for Hickson residents connected to the municipal water supply. Oxford County staff are collecting samples and working with Southwestern Public Health and will notify impacted residents when they can return to normal use.

Under a boil water advisory, residents should boil their tap water or use bottled water for drinking, making infant formula and juices, cooking, making ice, washing fruits and vegetables, or brushing their teeth...

Council Meeting Agenda Summary - December 20, 2023

Council meets tonight on Wednesday December 20, 2023 at 7:00pm. The meeting will be held at the Township Administration Building at 89 Loveys Street, Hickson, Ontario.

Agenda Summary:

1. Council will receive the September to November report from the Rural Oxford Economic Development Corporation.
2. Information will be received regarding the 2024 Good Roads Conference. 
3. WSP Consultants will provide their technical evaluation reports for Phase 2 of the Secondary Plan project for the Township, and will...

Notice of Pedestrian Trail Bridge Closure

Please note that as of today, December 19, 2023, the Pedestrian Trail Bridge on the Hickson Trail, at Braemar Sideroad has been closed. The closure is due to safety concerns, following an engineering inspection of the bridge.

At this time, no use of the bridge is permitted. We thank all residents and visitors for their compliance. The Township is working to replace the bridge.

Council Meeting Highlights - December 6, 2023

Catch up with what happened at last weeks East Zorra-Tavistock Council Meeting with a quick read of the meeting highlights below. 

During the Meeting

• Council hosted their first meeting in Council Chambers at the Township's new Administration Building at 89 Loveys Street, Hickson. 
• Retiring crossing guards Mary Kropf, Cliff Sim, and Joe Coles were recognized for their long service to the Township. 
• Council reviewed the correspondence from the Safe & Well Oxford Steering Committee, including recent...