There will be a special town meeting held August 1st, 2019 at 6:30 PM to vote on the following:

TOWN MEETING WARRANT

SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE DRAFT

SHORELAND ZONING ORDINANCE DRAFT

Regularly scheduled Selectmen’s meeting will immediately follow.

Please join MaineDOT on July 18th, 2019 at 6:00 PM at the Oxford Town Hall at 85 Pleasant Street to discuss the realignment of Skeetfield Road to meet Route 26 at a 90-degree angle in Oxford. Also included is the construction of a right-turn offset lane on the Route 26 southwesterly approach. MaineDOT will present information about the project, and will listen to concerns and answer questions. Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Please call in advance to request auxiliary aids.

The Highway department is replacing culverts and ditching on the Hebron Road. Expect delays.

Meeting at the Oxford Town Office on July 11^th at 6:00 PM with James Pellerin, a fisheries biologists with the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife to discuss the issue of landlocked salmon fishing in Thompson Lake and the fish screen that is no longer in place.

The Regularly scheduled selectmen’s meeting scheduled for July 4th, 2019 will be held on July 11th, 2019 at 6:30 PM.

The town has received a report that the ballfields at Pismo are infested with ticks. Modern Pest Control will be at Pismo Beach Friday June 20th, 2019 to spray for ticks and mosquitoes from 9:00-11:00. The ballfields and beach are closed during that time period and for an additional 2 hours for the material to dry. Modern Pest is not spraying the grassy areas or near the water, just the perimeter along the forested areas which should take care of the problem. Once dry, the product being sprayed is no danger to people and pets.

Take me out to The Ball Game!
Portland Sea Dogs
June 22  3:00 pm departure
Bus leaves Oxford Rec Center

Tickets include bus, seating in the Pavilion (Green Monster), $10 gift certificate to use for food or gift shop, fireworks and on field experience with the team during National Anthem

Ticket price: Adults $18.00  children $12.00
Tickets must be purchased in advance,
 limited ticket sales  FMI 539-8094

Facilities Committee Meeting – June 18th, 2019 -6 PM at the Oxford Town Office.

PUBLIC NOTICE:

NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE

Please take notice that Town of Oxford, 85 Pleasant St. Oxford, ME  04270 207-539-4431 is intending to file a Natural Resources Protection Act permit application with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the provisions of 38 M.R.S. §§ 480-A thru 480-BB on or about June 20, 2019.

The application is for Thompson Lake Dam Rehabilitation at 293 King St. Oxford, ME.

A request for a public hearing or a request that the Board of Environmental Protection assume jurisdiction over this application must be received by the Department in writing, no later than 20 days after the application is found by the Department to be complete and is accepted for processing. A public hearing may or may not be held at the discretion of the Commissioner or Board of Environmental Protection. Public comment on the application will be accepted throughout the processing of the application.

For Federally licensed, permitted, or funded activities in the Coastal Zone, review of this application shall also constitute the State’s consistency review in accordance with the Maine Coastal Program pursuant to Section 307 of the federal Coastal Zone Management Act, 16 U.S.C. § 1456. (Delete if not applicable.)

The application will be filed for public inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection’s office in

Augusta during normal working hours. A copy of the application may also be seen at the municipal offices in Oxford, Maine.

Written public comments may be sent to the regional office in Portland, Augusta, or Bangor where the application is filed for public inspection:

MDEP, Central Maine Regional Office, 17 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333
MDEP, Southern Maine Regional Office, 312 Canco Road, Portland, Maine 04103
MDEP, Eastern Maine Regional Office, 106 Hogan Road, Bangor, Maine 04401

A Public Informational Meeting will be held on June 20^th, 2019 at 6:30 PM at the Oxford Town Office, 85 Pleasant Street to discuss the project.

THOMPSON LAKE DAM
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
MAY 23, 2019 5:00 PM
OXFORD TOWN OFFICE

1. Call to order
2. Approve minutes of November 8, 2018 meeting.
3. Old Business
4. New Business
   1. Financial Report
   2. Update on NRPA Permitting Process
   3. Other Thompson Dam Issues
   4. Member items
   5. Set time and date for next meeting

Town of Oxford
Facilities Committee Meeting
Town Office
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
6:00 PM

1. Call to order
2. Approve minutes February 19, 2019 meeting
3. Old Business
4. New Business
   1. Review of CAD drawing of Oxford Town Office floor plan as prepared by Peachy Builders.
5. Member Items
6. Next meeting date

THOMPSON LAKE DAM
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
MAY 23, 2019 5:00 PM
OXFORD TOWN OFFICE

1. Call to order
2. Approve minutes of November 8, 2018 meeting.
3. Old Business
4. New Business
   1. Financial Report
   2. Update on NRPA Permitting Process
   3. Other Thompson Dam Issues
   4. Member items
   5. Set time and date for next meeting

Notice of Public Hearing

The Town of Oxford will be holding a public hearing on April 17th, 2019 at 6:30 PM at the Oxford Town Office to discuss the proposed amendments to the Oxford Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Sewer Ordinance and Mass Gathering Ordinance. A special Selectmen’s meeting will immediately follow.
ZONING ORDINANCE 2019 DRAFT

SEWER USE ORDINANCE 2019 DRAFT

SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE UPDATED DRAFT 2019

MASS GATHERING ORDINANCE DRAFT 2019

Facilities Committee Meeting – June 18th, 2019 -6 PM at the Oxford Town Office.

Town of Oxford Budget Committee Week 1 March 26th, 2019- 6PM:
1. Organizational Meeting
2. Freedom of Access Training
3. Overview of Fiscal Year Expenses and Revenues
Administration
Long Term Debt
County
Insurance
Library
Cemeteries
Me Unemployment
RSU 17
Animal Control
Fire protection
TIF
General Assistance

Week 2 – April 2nd, 2019 6PM
Police
Highway

Week 3 – April 9th, 2019 6PM
Fire
Rescue
PSB Maintenance
Other Agencies

Week 4 – April 16th, 2019 6PM
Transfer
Recycle
Sewer
Recreation
Reserves

Selectmen may attend and have a quorum.

Nomination Papers for Selectmen/Assessor (two openings), MSAD 17 School director (two openings) and Oxford Water District (one opening) are available at the town office. 25 voter signatures are required to be put on the ballot.

The roads will be posted restricting Heavy Loads unless solidly frozen (32 F or below) starting March 4th, 2019 and Ending May 1st, 2019.

WARNING! Thompson Lake Outlet by Pismo is OPEN WATER!!!

It’s time to start dreaming about this year’s garden! We’ve put together a selection of great choices and there’s something here for everyone. I planted my first cardinal flower at camp last year and loved the results- these beauties grow up to 6 feet tall with gorgeous red color and attract lots of hummingbirds! I’m seriously thinking of adding more this year and giving some as gifts to my hummingbird-loving friends.

Another surprise in the sale is the inclusion of Black Cherry (prunus serotina). In doing research I discovered this tree is one of the two most important to birds, especially during migration. My goal for the season is to create a small wildlife area with my granddaughters – what’s yours?

Enjoy browsing through the sale offerings and, as always, let me know if you have questions or need a little guidance. I’ll do my best to steer you in the right direction!

⇒  2019 Native Conservation Plant Sale order form ⇐

Learn to protect the integrity of our landscape by going native! Nearly 1500 species of native plants are found in Maine. They provide food, fiber and habitat for wildlife and
humans. Our sale can provide you with propagated native plants that have not been dug from the wild and our plant list doesn’t include any invasive, non-native species.
In addition, we can provide you with information on
growing specific types of Gardens:
*Pollinator Garden *Rain Garden *Fragrance Garden * Wildlife Support
*Dry Areas *Wet Areas *Coastal Areas *Erosion Control *Edible Plants
* * *
The Native Plant and Tree Sale offers:
*Flowering plants *Ferns *Vines *Ground covers *Edible plants
*Shrubs *Trees (including conifers) .
This year we are once again offering a large selection of plants to help with erosion control, pollinator plants and native wildlife support.
* * *
Order by April 26th!
Start a new tradition of going native!
Purchase some for yourself, give in memory of a loved one, gift a friend for a birthday or wedding, and don’t forget Mother’s Day!

Pick up day will be May 4th at the Hooker Family Farm Open House in Oxford

Jean Federico 
Education & Outreach Coordinator
Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District
17 Olson Rd. Ste 3
South Paris, ME 04281
(207) 744-3119

Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District
Annual Native Plant & Tree Sale
For more information , contact us at:
744-3119 or email oxfordcountyswcd@gmail.com
OCSWCD is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
Lingonberry

The sand for residential use is now located at the Highway Garage, just outside the gate.

Highway Garage 1162 Main St. Oxford Maine 04270

The Town Office will be opening at 10:00 am on Wednesday February 13th, 2019 due to the weather.

Thank you!

WARNING! Thompson Lake Outlet by Pismo is OPEN WATER!!!

WARNING! Thompson Lake Outlet by Pismo is OPEN WATER!!!

PUBLIC NOTICE: The Oxford Planning Board did not have a quorum on Dec 13, 2018, so all business was postponed to a tentative date of Dec 20, 2018 at 6 pm. This is dependent on a enough members being able to attend. The only business was/will be signing of Mylar plans for a subdivision previously approved at the November meeting.

PUBLIC NOTICE: The Oxford Planning Board did not have a quorum on Dec 13, 2018, so all business was postponed to a tentative date of Dec 20, 2018 at 6 pm. This is dependent on a enough members being able to attend. The only business was/will be signing of Mylar plans for a subdivision previously approved at the November meeting.

The Town of Oxford Planning Board is looking to hire a secretary to keep the minutes of the Planning Board meetings. The Planning Board typically meets the 2nd Thursday at 6:00 PM every month and when needed the 4th Thursday of the month (rare).  Bringing your own laptop to take minutes at the meeting is favorable. Stipend of $30/meeting.

Due to a recent fire in the trash compactor area at the transfer station, residents will be temporarily asked to put their trash in the bucket of the loader. The operator will then dump your trash in the 30 yard waste bin. The bin for demolition will be emptied and used for household trash. While the facility can still take some demolition debris, we encourage residents to haul their demolition debris directly to Auburn.

A barrel for wood stove ashes is available to residents at the Transfer Station. Even if you believe the ashes no longer pose a fire risk, townspeople are asked to use the barrel.

An insurance adjuster should be at the site this week and preparations for repairs are already underway. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

Butch Asselin
Town Manager
Town of Oxford, ME

The Town of Oxford Planning Board is looking to hire a secretary to keep the minutes of the Planning Board meetings. The Planning Board typically meets the 2nd Thursday at 6:00 PM every month and when needed the 4th Thursday of the month (rare).  Bringing your own laptop to take minutes at the meeting is favorable. Stipend of $30/meeting.

Due to a recent fire in the trash compactor area at the transfer station, residents will be temporarily asked to put their trash in the bucket of the loader. The operator will then dump your trash in the 30 yard waste bin. The bin for demolition will be emptied and used for household trash. While the facility can still take some demolition debris, we encourage residents to haul their demolition debris directly to Auburn.

A barrel for wood stove ashes is available to residents at the Transfer Station. Even if you believe the ashes no longer pose a fire risk, townspeople are asked to use the barrel.

An insurance adjuster should be at the site this week and preparations for repairs are already underway. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

Butch Asselin
Town Manager
Town of Oxford, ME

The next Pismo Recreation Ad Hoc Committee Meeting will be held on November 7th at 6:00 Pm at the Oxford Town Office.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

The Oxford Recreation Committee would like to invite all Oxford

Residents to join us for a Turkey and Ham Dinner with all the fixings.

WHEN:  Saturday November 17^th 3:00-6:00 pm

WHERE:  Oxford Community Center 223 King St., Oxford

WHO:  All Oxford Residents

COST:  FREE (donations accepted)

The next Pismo Recreation Ad Hoc Committee Meeting will be held on November 7th at 6:00 Pm at the Oxford Town Office.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

The Oxford Recreation Committee would like to invite all Oxford

Residents to join us for a Turkey and Ham Dinner with all the fixings.

WHEN:  Saturday November 17^th 3:00-6:00 pm

WHERE:  Oxford Community Center 223 King St., Oxford

WHO:  All Oxford Residents

COST:  FREE (donations accepted)

There will be a community BBQ on September 25, 2018 from 4:30 to 6:00 PM for Oxford Residents at the Community Center (under the Ice Rink due to rain) followed by a concert . Volunteers needed.

I will be on vacation Aug 24 – Sept 3. If you need assistance please call 539-4431. Inspections are being handled by Norway ceo/lpi, 743-6651. Thank you

There will be a community BBQ on September 25, 2018 from 4:30 to 6:00 PM for Oxford Residents at the Community Center (under the Ice Rink due to rain) followed by a concert . Volunteers needed.

I will be on vacation Aug 24 – Sept 3. If you need assistance please call 539-4431. Inspections are being handled by Norway ceo/lpi, 743-6651. Thank you

REQUEST FOR BIDS

TOWN OF OXFORD

SEWER DEPARTMENT TRUCK

The Town of Oxford is seeking bids for a 2018/2019, 4 wheel drive, and extended cab pickup.  For Specifications follow link below or may be obtained by request at the Town Office.   All Bids must be in writing, signed by the bidder, sealed, clearly marked and submitted to the Town Office by 3:00 pm on August 30^th, 2018 at which time and place all proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud.  The Selectmen reserve the right to reject any and/or bids.

For additional information contact:

Zhenya Shevchenko

Waste Water Treatment Facility

207-539-5181

zshevchenko@oxfordmaine.org 

Waste Water Truck Specifications

The Selectmen will be holding a workshop on the by-laws for the Recreation Advisory Committee at 6:00 PM on Thursday July 26th, 2018  5:30 PM  August 2nd, 2018 at the Oxford Town Office.

REQUEST FOR BIDS

TOWN OF OXFORD

SEWER DEPARTMENT TRUCK

The Town of Oxford is seeking bids for a 2018/2019, 4 wheel drive, and extended cab pickup.  For Specifications follow link below or may be obtained by request at the Town Office.   All Bids must be in writing, signed by the bidder, sealed, clearly marked and submitted to the Town Office by 3:00 pm on August 30^th, 2018 at which time and place all proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud.  The Selectmen reserve the right to reject any and/or bids.

For additional information contact:

Zhenya Shevchenko

Waste Water Treatment Facility

207-539-5181

zshevchenko@oxfordmaine.org 

Waste Water Truck Specifications

The Selectmen will be holding a workshop on the by-laws for the Recreation Advisory Committee at 6:00 PM on Thursday July 26th, 2018  5:30 PM  August 2nd, 2018 at the Oxford Town Office.

The Town of Oxford Planning Board is looking to hire a secretary to keep the minutes of the Planning Board meetings. The Planning Board typically meets the 2nd Thursday at 6:00 PM every month and when needed the 4th Thursday of the month (rare).  Bringing your own laptop to take minutes at the meeting is favorable. Stipend of $30/meeting.

The Selectmen will be holding a workshop on the by-laws for the Recreation Advisory Committee at 6:00 PM on Thursday July 26th, 2018  5:30 PM  August 2nd, 2018 at the Oxford Town Office.

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PRICING

Riding Lawn Mower

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Oxford will be receiving proposed pricing for one (1) Riding Lawn Mower.  Specifications are currently available and may be obtained by request at the Town Office.  All proposals must be in writing, signed by the bidder, sealed, clearly marked and submitted to the Town Office by 3:00 p.m. on  July 26, 2018 at which time and place all proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud.  The Selectmen reserve the right to reject any and/or all bids.

For additional information contact:

Gary Lizotte

1162 Main Street

Oxford ME 04270

(207)-743-2942

Town of Oxford, Maine

Request for pricing Specifications:

It is the intent of the specifications to describe and define as a commercial grade riding lawn mower.

The principal duties is to maintain and up keep the municipality lawns.

1. 48” Mower Deck with solid steel hangers
2. 24 Horse Engine
3. Zero Turn
4. Removable Bagger
5. At least a 3 year Warranty

Due to fiscal year end the Town Office will be closing at noon on Friday June 29, 2018.