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Joint Selectmen’s Meeting – August 13, 2020 – 6 PM Oxford Elementary School, Oxford

by | Aug 10, 2020 | ,

Agenda
Town of Oxford
Joint Meeting of Boards of Selectmen
Oxford Elementary School
Thursday, August 13, 2020 6:00 PM

  1. Call Meeting to Order-Chairman Scott Hunter
  2. Introductions
  3. Review of dam maintenance timeline.-Butch Asselin
  4. Update on current Thompson Lake Dam project-Butch Asselin
  5. Discussion on collaboration between the four communities on future dam projects.-All
  6. Discussion on continuing financial assistance for dam.-All
  7. Where do we go from here?-All
  8. Adjournment

Note*

  • For the sake of time, the Oxford Board of Selectmen requests that each adjoining town appoint a spokesperson for their community and that person’s presentation be limited to a maximum allotment of ten minutes.
  • This is a workshop for selectmen. Questions or comments from members of the public, in attendance or viewing via Microsoft Teams, will not be accepted.
  • Light snacks, bottled water and coffee will be provided.

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+1 207-352-3541   United States, Portland (Toll)

Conference ID: 473 140 615#

 

Thompson Lake draw down begins September 8th, 2020. Levels expected to be normal winter water level.

by | Aug 6, 2020 | ,

Winter drawdown of Thompson Lake will commence on September 8th in preparation of the dam rehabilitation project. Typically the drawdown begins the day after Columbus Day. The drawdown is necessary for the installation of the cofferdam that is going to be placed on the upstream side of the dam and for the safety of the workers performing the work. Lake levels will be no lower than what lake residents have BECOME ACCUSTOMED TO SEEING during the winter months (since 2012). The drawdown will be gradual and take some time to complete. The maximum drop for lake levels during the winter months is 38”. The level will eventually drop to 32”-33” from the benchmark line drawn at the top of the dam. These water levels were established several years ago due to the collaborative efforts of the TLEA, the town and the Maine Department of Inland  Fisheries & Wildlife. To put this in perspective, summer water levels are normally 16” below the benchmark line on the dam.

Street address numbers

by | Jun 27, 2017 |

Please install your address numbers on your house or at the street on your mailbox or highly visible post 4 foot tall so if you need help from Public Safety, they can find you.  These numbers should visible from the road and 4 inches tall, in a contrasting color to the background.  Thank you.

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Thompson Lake Dam Advisory Committee Agenda July 16, 2020 2:00 PM Oxford Town Office

by | Jun 19, 2020 |

Thompson Lake Dam Advisory Committee Agenda

July 16, 2020  2:00 PM

Oxford Town Office

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+1 207-352-3541   United States, Portland (Toll)

Conference ID: 229 796 229#

A. Call to Order

B. Old Business-None

C. New Business

  1. Introduction of Selectmen Samantha Hewey and Joe Stella to committee members
  2. Update on East Gate replacement project
  3. Discussion on joint meeting with area selectmen
  4. Next meeting date and location

D. Adjournment

Notice of Public Hearing July 02, 2020 6 PM proposed Second Amendment to the Wal-Mart Municipal Tax Increment Financing District (the “District”) and the Development Program.

by | Jun 18, 2020 |

TOWN OF OXFORD

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Oxford will hold a public hearing on July 2, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the Oxford Town Office, at 85 Pleasant Street, in Oxford, Maine and via remote hearing described below, for purposes of receiving public comments on the proposed Second Amendment to the Wal-Mart Municipal Tax Increment Financing District (the “District”) and the Development Program.

 The public hearing is being undertaken pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 206 of Title 30-A of the Maine Revised Statutes, as amended.  The proposed Second Amendment includes (1) amending the District’s boundaries so that it now also includes approximately 18.47 acres of the new business park in the Town along Route 26 and north of Roller Rink Road, (2) altering the project cost list, and (3) changing the captured value percentage for the remainder of the term of the District.  The District currently includes the 35‑acre Wal‑Mart lot (Map R13, Lot 5A) as well as a parcel owned by Oxford Water District (Tax Map R6, Lot 4) and some public rights of way.

Copies of the proposed Amendment to the Development Program will be on file with the Town Clerk prior to the public hearing.  The proposed Amendment to the Development Program will also be available at www.oxfordmaine.org and can also be obtained by calling the Town Clerk at 539-4431 during normal business hours and requesting that a copy be mailed to you.  All interested persons are invited to participate in the public hearing and will be given an opportunity to be heard.

Because space will be limited at the Oxford Town Office for the public hearing, the Oxford Board of Selectmen will also hold this public hearing remotely using Microsoft Teams.  Virtual meetings are allowed using emergency legislation approved by LD 2167; 1 M.R.S.A. §403­A, that authorizes municipalities to conduct meetings online. Allow your computer to install the free Microsoft Teams app to get the best meeting experience.

MICROSOFT TEAMS MEETING INSTRUCTIONS
The meeting link is:

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTAyYjc4Y2YtODI5Zi00MzRiLTkxMjAtY2RlZDc5MTVlNGZi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22da8dccc1-c76a-401e-803f-5022846f5724%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22203bcbc6-2f12-482d-848e-ca85b9a6fe5d%22%7d

The meeting link will also be available at www.oxfordmaine.org.

You may also join the meeting by dialing in on your phone: +1 207-352-3541; Conference ID: 433 055 730#.

Public comments will be taken at the meeting and written comments should be submitted to eolsen@oxfordmaine.org.  Written comments will be accepted until Wednesday, July 1, 2020.

20200618 – Oxford Wal-Mart TIF Second Amendment

REGISTRATIONS DUE JUNE 30, 2020

by | Jun 12, 2020 |

Per Executive Order 56, the Selectmen voted on June 4th for all registrations that have expired during the COVID-19 pandemic to be due for re-registration on June 30, 2020.

As of May 1st, 2020, all motorized watercraft on Maine waters must have a valid registration.

by | Apr 28, 2020 |

In March, Governor Janet Mills directed Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner Judy Camuso to allow boaters to operate without a current 2020 registration and Lake and River Protection sticker until April 30, 2020. Boat registrations normally expire at the end of each calendar year. This notice is a reminder that as of May 1st, 2020, all motorized watercraft on Maine waters must have a valid registration. In addition, all motorized watercraft on inland waters must display the lake and river protection sticker.

Please use the online registration process to complete re-registrations of boats.     https://www5.informe.org/online/boat/

 First time boat registrations cannot be completed online, they must be done by the town office. Please call 539-4431 or email eolsen@oxfordmaine.org.

 

 

Town Meeting date set for Saturday, July 11th, 2020 at 10:00.

by | Apr 23, 2020 |

The Board of Selectmen have moved the Town meeting date to July 11th, 2020 at 10:00 am at the Oxford Elementary School. The State Primary and Referendum Election and the Municipal Election will be held on July 14th, 2020 at the Public Safety Building located at 701 Main St. 8 AM – 8 PM.

Oxford Community Days – July 19th, 2020 Volunteers, Historians, Musicians, etc. needed.

by | Feb 20, 2020 |

Local Historians Wanted

On July 19 the Oxford Recreation Department will be celebrating Community Days and Maine’s 200th Birthday. We are looking for photos, memorabilia and historians to help with a presentation. Plans are for this to be held inside the Center with other festivities outside in the arena. Food and entertainment will be in line of days gone by. Please help us make this day an enjoyable and informational day for the community. Stop in or call 539-8094 to volunteer or if you have items to display.

We are looking for someone who would help us with making in-ground baked beans and pig roast. Also searching for fiddlers, blue grass, square dancers and caller and contra dancers. Please call 539-8094 with suggestions.

Oxford Recreation Department

Station House Community Center 223 King St., Oxford

Election March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary , Special Referendum and Municipal – 8 AM – 8 PM – Oxford Community Center, 223 King St. Oxford, ME

by | Jan 29, 2020 |

Presidential Primary – Enrolled Republican or Democrat will receive a Party Ballot.

Special Referendum – All voters will receive a Referendum Ballot

Municipal – All Voters will receive a Municipal Ballot to choose one Selectman to fulfill the open position for the remainder of the term – June 30, 2020.

All elections previously held at the Public Safety Building will now be held at the Oxford Community Center located at 223 King St. in Oxford.

Ice Rink – Closed until weather permits ice making.

by | Jan 6, 2020 |

Making ice in the rink takes multiple days of temps below 15. This has been a very mild winter, good for heating bills, but not so much for making ice.  We will be keeping a watch on the weather to have the rink up and running as soon as mother nature cooperates.

Thanks for your understanding.

Transfer Station – Expect delays Jan. 13th – 15th, 2020

by | Jan 6, 2020 |

The new compactor is being installed at the Transfer Station starting on Jan. 13th, 2020 and will take several days to build.  The hopper will be closed and the staff will be directing you to containers and the bucket loader. Thank you for your patience while we have the new compactor installed.

Dog Licensing Due by December 31, 2019

by | Dec 20, 2019 | ,

Reminder to register your dogs by December 31, 2019. Current proof of rabies shots are required.

Rabies clinic at Tractor Supply on Sundays for $19.00:

272 Main St. Oxford, ME 04270
http://tractorsupply.com

Clinic times:
  • Sunday December 22, 2019 from 4:00pm until 5:30pm
  • Sunday December 29, 2019 from 4:00pm until 5:30pm
  • Sunday January 05, 2020 from 4:00pm until 5:30pm
  • Sunday January 12, 2020 from 4:00pm until 5:30pm
  • Sunday January 19, 2020 from 4:00pm until 5:30pm

Facilities Committee Meeting 10/29/2019 6 PM

by | Oct 28, 2019 |

Town of Oxford
Facilities Committee Meeting
Town Office
October 29, 2019
6:00 PM

  1. Call to order
  2. Approve minutes September 24, 2019 meeting
  3. Old Business-None
  4. New Business
  5. Kevin Mattson to discuss “combining two needs with one solution” approach to replacement of the town office.
  6. Discussion on option to lease existing space for new town office.
  7. Member Items
  8. Next meeting date

 

 

Special Town Meeting October 17th, 2019 6:00 PM – Town Office

by | Oct 7, 2019 |

Greetings:

In the name of the State of Maine, you are hereby required to notify and warn the Inhabitants of the Town of Oxford (the “Town”), in the County of Oxford, qualified to vote in Town affairs to meet at the Oxford Town Hall, at 85 Pleasant Street in said Town, on October 17th, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. then and there to act on the following articles, to wit:

Article 1:          To choose a moderator to preside at said meeting.

Article 2:          To see if the Town will authorize the selectmen to spend $139,900 from undesignated                                  fund balance for the purchase of a trash compactor and steel transfer trailer.

Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Yes

Given under our hands in Oxford, Maine this 4th day of October, 2019.

 

Public Hearing Sept. 19, 2019 6:00 PM – CDBG Grant Acceptance

by | Aug 20, 2019 |

Public Hearing Notice
The Town of Oxford

The Town of Oxford will hold a Public Hearing on September 19 2019, at    6:00 PM, at the Board of Selectmen meeting, to discuss acceptance of an Economic Development Program CDBG Grant. The purpose of the grant is to provide assistance to Valley View Orchard Pies for necessary improvements and various facility upgrades.  Public comments will be solicited at this Hearing and will be submitted as part of the Project Development Phase.  All persons wishing to make comments or ask questions about the acceptance of these funds are invited to attend this Public Hearing.  Comments may be submitted in writing to: Butch Asselin, Town of Oxford, PO Box 153, Oxford ME 04270-4205 at any time prior to the Public Hearing.  TDD/TTY users may call 711.  If you are physically unable to access any of the City’s/Town’s programs or services, please call 539-4431, so that accommodations can be made.

Public Hearing July 18th, 2019 6:00 PM- MDOT – Realignment of Skeetfield Rd and Construction of Right Turn Offset Lane on Route 26

by | Jun 19, 2019 |

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.

Pismo Ballfields and Beach closed 06/20/2019 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

by | Jun 13, 2019 |

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.

 

Oxford Summer Concert Series

by | May 31, 2019 |

Summer Concert Series

Free Concert Hosted by the Station House Community Center
223 King St., Oxford in the arena
Featuring “Crooked Creek” on June 21 @ 7pm – 10pm
Bring your chair and put your dancing shoes on!
This is an alcohol free venue. Food will be sold during the concert.

Rain or Shine!

Sea Dogs – June 22nd, 2019 – Take a Ride and Join the Fun!

by | May 31, 2019 |

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

Public Notice of Intent to File – Public Informational Meeting June 20th, 2019 6:30 PM

by | May 9, 2019 |

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 20th, 2019 at 6:30 PM at the Oxford Town Office, 85 Pleasant Street to discuss the project.

Facilities Committee Meeting – May 7th, 2019

by | May 6, 2019 |

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

Public Hearing and Special Town Meeting, May 2, 2019 at 6:30 PM at the Town Office

by | Apr 10, 2019 |

Public Hearing Notice
The Town of Oxford
The Town of Oxford will hold a Public Hearing and Special Town Meeting on May 2, 2019 at 6:30 PM at the Town Office located at 85 Pleasant Street to discuss and approve an application being submitted to the State of Maine CDBG program for Valley View Orchard Pies Company. The purpose of the application is to request grant funding from the Maine Department of Economic & Community Development to be distributed to Valley View Orchard Pies Company for building improvements and equipment replacement. Public comments will be solicited at this Hearing and will be submitted as part of the application’s required documentation.

All persons wishing to make comments or ask questions about the proposal are invited to attend this Public Hearing.
Comments may be submitted in writing to: Butch Asselin, P.O. Box 153, Oxford, Maine 04270 at any time prior to the Public Hearing. TDD/TTY users may call 711. If you are physically unable to access any of the Town’s programs or services, please call Butch Asselin at 539-4431, so that accommodations can be made.

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Public Hearing and Special Selectmen’s Meeting April 17th, 2019 6:30 PM

by | Apr 10, 2019 |

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

Memorial Announcement – Oxford Fire/Rescue

by | Mar 12, 2019 |

Memorial Service’s For Chief Gary Sacco

Oxford, Maine
It is with profound sadness that the Oxford Fire Department announces the death of Active Chief Gary Sacco. The following information is to announce the Memorial Services.
Visitation:
Friday March 15th at the Fortin Funeral Home at 217 Turner St. in Auburn, ME 04210. From 5pm to 9pm.

Funeral:
Saturday March 16th at the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School at 256 Main St. South Paris, ME 04281 Service will start at 11am Firefighters should plan to muster at 10 am.
Fire Fighters:
Uniformed members of any fire department are asked to be at the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School No later than 10am on Saturday. There will be no specific procession or march, members will line up and march into the gym. There will be Platoon leaders on site to guide this process through.

Parking:
There is some parking on site, as well as over flow parking across the street in a strip mall. Space is limited if there is the ability to car pool that is appreciated.
BUS parking will be available in this Parking lot to the Left behind a vacant Rite aid store. Buses will want to drive north on Rt. 26 at the stop light where the High school is on your right you will proceed straight through this light on to Alpine St. take your first right into the parking area.
Honor Guards
We welcome any and all Honor Guards you will march in with other Honor Guards, the Auburn Fire Department will be the Only colors on site, they will post colors and such, Honor Guards will sit together.
Media:
We ask that all media stage at a location across the street from the school in the strip mall parking area. At 243 Main St. South Paris Maine 04281. If you will initially stage and we will make every effort to find a place for the media to obtain a limited scope view. As has been asked from the onset that the family be given due privacy.
Expect another update Friday Morning with any changes.

Questions can be sent to:

Deputy Shawn Cordwell Cordwells@oxfordfirerescue.com or

Deputy Paul Hewey Heweyp@oxfordfirerescue.com

Budget Committee Meetings Scheduled: click here for details

by | Mar 6, 2019 |

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.

Town Office Hours

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Per Executive Order 56, the Selectmen voted on June 4th for all registrations that have expired during the COVID-19 pandemic to be due for re-registration on June 30, 2020.

Call us with any questions: 207-539-4431.

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Thursday
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Oxford, Maine 04270
Phone: 207-539-4431
Fax: 207-539-4228
Our office will be closed on the following days
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Jan 20 Martin Luther King Day Monday
Feb 17 Presidents' Day Monday
Apr 20 Patriots Day Monday
May 25 Memorial Day Monday
Jul 3 Independence Day Friday
Sep 7 Labor Day Monday
Oct 12 Columbus Day Monday
Nov 11 Veterans' Day  Wednesday
Nov 26 Thanksgiving Thursday
Nov 27 Thanksgiving Friday
Dec 24 + 25 Christmas Thursday + Friday

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