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Public Hearing and Special Town Meeting, May 2, 2019 at 6:30 PM at the Town Office
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.
Heavy Loads Limited – March 4th, 2019
The roads will be posted restricting Heavy Loads unless solidly frozen (32 F or below) starting March 4th, 2019.
Sand for Residents will now be located outside the gate at the Highway Garage located on Route 26.
The sand for residential use is now located at the Highway Garage, just outside the gate.
Highway Garage 1162 Main St. Oxford Maine 04270
Street address numbers
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.
9-1-1 ADDRESSING
FREE COUPONS & MISC INFO
A FREE COUPON is available at the Transfer Station which is good from July 1st to June 30th. This allows the following:
- 2 free tires
- 1 Refrigerator, Freezer, AC, or Dehumidifier free
- 1 Couch or Chair
- 1 Mattress or Box spring (any size)
RECYCLING HIGHLIGHTS
MATERIALS ACCEPTED AT THE RECYCLING CENTER & TRANSFER
- NEWSPRINT – Newspapers & all contents and flyers: magazines, catalogs, paperbacks, etc.
- MIXED PAPER – Most envelopes, junk mail, cereal boxes, wrapping paper, dry food boxes
- GLASS – bottles and jars only, must be clean, labels OK, NO WINDOW GLASS or BULBS
- #2 NATURAL PLASTIC – RINSE CLEAN, Jugs, (eg. milk, water, windshield wash, vinegar, OJ, etc.)
- #2 COLORED PLASTIC – RINSE CLEAN, Bottles, Jugs, laundry soap, bleach, most hair products, etc.
- ALUMINUM & TIN CANS – NEED TO BE CLEAN: all tin cans, cat food, etc.
- METAL – All White Goods, (eg. stoves, dryers, washers, ranges, mowers, snow blowers) OIL & GAS removed
- DEMOLITION – wood: (painted, stained, w/nails), plywood, chipboard, sheetrock, pressure treated, doors, windows, door casings, etc. ALL ARE RECYCLED DO NOT LEAVE TRASH OR RECYCLABLES IN WOOD COLLCTION AREA!
- LEAVES, GRASS CLIPPINGS, FOOD WASTES,SAWDUST, SHAVINGS– shredded and made into compost
- PINE NEEDLES, BRUSH, AND TREES – All go into brush pile and chipped for Biomass (no length limit) [no stumps]
- PAINT – All Household liquid paints, to include Latex, Oil, Stains. MUST have label and cans not rusted through, the EXCEPTIONS are Automotive Paints, Driveway Sealers, Paint Thinners, Epoxy paints, and Marine paints, Rubber Sealers. MOST EXCEPTIONS TO PAINT RECYCLING CAN BE DRIED OUT WITH SPEEDI DRI AND PUT INTO REGULAR TRASH. EMPTY PAINT CANS (DRY) GO INTO REGULAR TRASH
TRANSFER STATION FEES 7/1/16
- TV’s / Monitors Free
- Computers / Printers Free
- All Brush and Trees Free
- Porcelain, sinks, toilets Free
- Metal, steel, aluminum Free
- Carpet (3ft squares or less) Free
- Paint – (Household) Free
- Carpet (room size) $ 5.00/ea.
- Frig, Freezer, AC, Dehumidifier $ 10.00/ea.
- Couch, Chair, Mattress $ 5.00/ea.
- Shingles $ 75.00/Ton
- Demo / Bad Wood $ 100.00/Ton
- Tires to 18″ w/o wheel $ 1.00/ea.
- Tires to 18″ w/wheel $ 2.00/ea.
- Big Tires – all sizes $ 100.00/Ton
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Public Hearing and Special Selectmen’s Meeting April 17th, 2019 6:30 PM
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
Memorial Announcement – Oxford Fire/Rescue
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
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.
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.
WARNING! Thompson Lake Outlet by Pismo is OPEN WATER!!!
WARNING! Thompson Lake Outlet by Pismo is OPEN WATER!!!
Native Plant and Tree Sale!
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
2 Hour Delay Wednesday Feb 13th, 2019 for Oxford Town Office.
The Town Office will be opening at 10:00 am on Wednesday February 13th, 2019 due to the weather.
Thank you!
The previously scheduled workshop for tonight – 02/07/2019 at 5:30 PM is postponed until 02/21/2019 at 5:30 PM.
The regularly scheduled selectmen’s meeting will still be held at 6:30 PM tonight.
Transfer Station will be closed this Sunday, January 19th, 2019 due to the blizzard.
Transfer Station will be open Dec. 22rd, 23rd, and the 26th Our Regular Hours
Facilities Ad Hoc Committee meeting 6:00 – 8:00 pm Dec 18th, 2018.
Town Office closed 11:00-1:00 Tuesday 12/18/2018.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Planning Board Meeting Dec 13, 2018, postponed to a tentative date of Dec 20, 2018 at 6 PM.
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 Office will be closing at 3 pm today 11/27/2018 due to the weather.
Town Office closed November 22nd and 23rd for Thanksgiving Holiday
The Oxford Town Office will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday November 22nd and 23rd, 2018. Have a happy holiday!
Secretary for the Planning Board needed
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.
Transfer Station – Fire information
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
Ad Hoc Committee Members needed
An Ad Hoc Committee for the purpose of reviewing the current state and adequacy of municipal facilities in the town and to report their findings to the Board of Selectmen is being formed. If you are interested in being considered to serve on the committee please email Butch Asselin at basselin@oxfordmaine.org.
Thompson Lake Dam Meeting: Nov. 8th, 2018 at 10:00 am at the Oxford Town Office.
The Thompson Lake Dam Committee will be meeting November 8th, 2018 at 10:00 am at the Oxford Town Office.
Pismo Recreation Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Nov. 7, 2018 6:00 PM at the Town Office.
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
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 17th 3:00-6:00 pm
WHERE: Oxford Community Center 223 King St., Oxford
WHO: All Oxford Residents
COST: FREE (donations accepted)
TRUNK OR TREAT Presented by the Oxford Recreation Committee and Oxford Fire and Rescue
Trunk or Treat!
A safe and fun alternative to Halloween!
When: Wednesday October 31st from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Where: Oxford Public Safety Building, 701 Main Street in Oxford.
What: Vehicles with various themes or stories, filled with lots of Candy of other Treats!
Why: To provide parents a safe place for their kids!
Who: Children of all ages dressed in costumes.
Please join us for an evening full of fun!
Costume Judging at 7:00 PM
Snacks
Public Hearing – September 20, 2018
A public hearing will be held following the Special Town Meeting on September 20, 2018. The Special Town Meeting starts at 6:00Pm at the Oxford Town Office.
The Public hearing will be on the General Assistance Ordinance updated appendixes. This is a State of Maine requirement to be done yearly by October 1st.
Community BBQ – September 25, 2018 from 4:30 to 6:00 PM at the Legion Hall.
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.
Code enforcement officer on vacation
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
Otisfield Culvert Replacement Necessitates Detour
Otisfield Culvert Replacement Necessitates Detour
Otisfield – Due to a Maine Department of Transportation culvert replacement project, a portion of Route 121 in Otisfield will be closed to all through traffic on Tuesday, August 21st beginning at 6 a.m.
The closure will be approximately 1/4 mile north of the junction with Bell Hill Rd, which is approximately 7 miles north of the junction with Poland Spring Road (Route 11) in Casco and 7 miles south of the junction with King Street in Oxford.
Motorists will need to be detoured for this project. The signed detour route will utilize Poland Spring Road and Bakerstown Road (Route 11), Megquier Hill Road in Poland, and King Street in Oxford. The detour length from one end of the work zone to the other is 28 miles. For thru travelers from Casco to Oxford, or vice versa, it is 14 miles.
It is anticipated all work will be completed by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 21.
Gore Road- Paving – 08/17/2018
The Gore Road will be getting paved on August 17, 2018.
Request for Bids for a 2018/2019 Truck for the WWTF
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 30th, 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
Selectmen Workshop -*POSTPONED* Until 5:30 PM August 2, 2018
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.
Appeals Board Meeting
TOWN OF OXFORD
NOTICE OF APPEAL
The Town of Oxford Zoning
Board of Appeals will meet
in a public meeting on July
17, 2018 at 6:30 P.M. in the
Municipal Building. At issue
is an administrative appeal
and/or variance on the
denial of a camp expansion
permit application for a 117
Beechwoods Road, Map U13
lot 062.
Invitation to Bid: Recreation Department-Roof Repair
Town of Oxford
Invitation to Bid
Recreation Department
Roof Repair
The Town of Oxford is seeking proposals to repair the metal roof at the Recreation Department Building located at 223 King Street Bids must be received no later than August 9, 2018 at 3:00 PM, at which time bids will be opened.
Bidder will provide the contact information of at least three references for similar work performed as outlined in the Scope of Work.
The contract is to be completed no later than October 31, 2018. Per day late charges will be subtracted from the contract amount for each day the project is not complete after October 31, 2018. The late fee will be $100.00 per calendar day.
The bid shall be submitted in a sealed envelope: (1) addressed to the Town, (2) bearing the name and address of the bidder written on the face of the envelope, and (3) clearly marked “BID”.
Each bid proposal form must give the full business address, business phone, fax, e-mail if available, the contact person of the bidder and be signed by an authorized representative.
The Town of Oxford reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. The successful bidder shall be selected based on the ability to fulfill the project as described for a cost deemed to be in the best interest of the town.
Questions regarding the project may be directed to:
Butch Asselin, Town Manager
Town of Oxford
PO Box 153
Oxford, Maine 04270
(207) 539-4431
basselin@oxfordmaine.org
Notice of Bids for (2) SUV Police Utility Vehicles and Financing for Lease Purchase
TOWN OF OXFORD
NOTICE OF BID
1. Police Department Vehicles
The Town of Oxford will receive bids for (2) two 2018/2019 SUV Police Utility Vehicles for the town’s Police Department. Specifications and instructions to bidders are on file at the Oxford Town Office at 85 Pleasant Street, Oxford, Maine 04270
2. Financing for Lease Purchase
The Oxford Police Department is soliciting proposals to finance (2) two police vehicles. The amount to be borrowed will not exceed $75,000.00 for a three year term. The scheduled payment will be due and payable at lease inception and closing. A closing date of August 15, 2018 is being used for computational purposes. This lease shall be considered a Municipal Lease/Purchase by all parties.
Bids may be e-mailed to Chief Michael J Ward at mward@oxfordmaine.org no later than 3pm on July 26, 2018. Bids received after this date and time may be considered non-responsive and many not be considered at the Town of Oxford’s sole and exclusive discretion. The Oxford Town Selectmen reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bids will opened in the Oxford Town Office on July 26, 2018 at 3pm.
7-26-2018-Police-Request of Proposal of Financing of 2 vehciles
7-26-2018-Police-Notice of Bid and Specifications on (2) 2019 Ford SUV
Sewer Department is seeking bids for a 2018/2019, 4 wheel drive, extended cab pick up
Request for Bids
Town of Oxford
Sewer Department Truck
The Town of Oxford is seeking bids for a 2018 or 2019 4-wheel drive, extended cab pickup. You are invited to provide a quotation for this vehicle, under the following terms and conditions:
General Conditions:
- Excluding sales fax, all bidders shall quote a total price. Bidders should identify the length of time it will take for delivery of any truck not from immediate stock.
- All payment terms, including discounts for early payment (if applicable) shall be included in the bid document. The Town will be paying the successful bidder in full, and no payment terms, leases or payment plans will be considered.
- Bidders must include prices and options for extended warrantees.
Bid Acceptance/Rejection
The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Although price shall be taken in consideration in making its decision on purchase, the Town will consider aspects such as warranty, availability of a service center, and other quality items in making its decision.
Bids Due
Bids are due to the Town of Oxford at the Town Office, no later than July 26, 2018 at 3:00 PM. Bids should be in a sealed envelope, clearly marked “Town of Oxford Truck Bid”. Bids will be opened at 3:01 PM. The Town selectmen will review the bids during their regular scheduled meeting, held on Thursday, August 2, 2018, and award the bid that night, or soon thereafter.
Specifications: (1) Four-Wheel Drive Extended Cab Pick-Up Truck with Plow
- Four-Wheel Drive Pick-Up Truck
It is the intent of the specifications to describe and define a four-wheel drive pick-up, extended cab truck. The principal duties of the truck are to carry equipment and materials and to perform plowing.
Model: 4-Wheel Drive 3/4 ton body, extended wall construction, 8’ bed
Color: White
GVW: 8,500lb
Engine: Minimum of 6.2 liter V8 SFI Gas Engine w/ engine overheat protection or equivalent
Electrical: 2 Heavy duty 12 volt batteries
Suspension: Heavy Duty Suspension Package
Shock Absorbers: Heavy Duty
Stabilizer Bar: Heavy Duty
Rear Axle: Approx. 3.73 Ratio
Steering: Power; with tilt steering wheel
Tires: Lt 265/75R17 All Terrain
Spare shall be the same as above
Transmission: Heavy duty Automatic w/cooler
Fuel Tank: Gasoline
Mirrors: Ext. Camper/Trailer Arm, Heated
Seat: 40/20/40 Split Bench Cloth Seat w/ fold-down arm rest w/storage.
Dual Lumber Adj. and Seat Recline.
Convenience Items: AM/FM Radio, Power Door Locks, Power Windows, and
Air Conditioning
Rear Bumper: Step and Tow
Trailer Hitch: Trailer towing package
Lift Gate: 1500 lb. hydraulic lift gate
Davitt Crane: 1500 lb. Davitt crane for lifting pumps.
Snow Plow Prep Package: 220-amp alternator, underbody shields and provision for cab roof-mounted lamp beacon
Snow Plow-Approximately 8’ stainless steel V type blade with quick connect attachment gear and Touch screen controls or equivalent, reinforcing side plates, LED light package or equivalent, and appropriate headgear installed on truck.
Notice of Request For Pricing for Riding Lawn Mower
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.
- 48” Mower Deck with solid steel hangers
- 24 Horse Engine
- Zero Turn
- Removable Bagger
- At least a 3 year Warranty
Town Office Closing at Noon Friday June 29, 2018
Due to fiscal year end the Town Office will be closing at noon on Friday June 29, 2018.
EMS OPEN HOUSE – MAY 19th, 2018 – 10:00am to 2:00pm
Request for Bid: Maintenance services for the 2018 season for the Pottle Rd Athletic Fields Complex
Athletic Field Maintenance Services
Request for Proposal
Town of Oxford
Athletic Fields Complex
Pottle Rd – Oxford, Me
Scope of proposed services:
The Town of Oxford wishes to secure professional field/grounds maintenance services for the 2018 season for the Pottle Rd Athletic Fields Complex; baseball field, soccer field and surrounding turf within the complex boundaries. Work will be performed effective immediately upon awarding contract to winning proposal. Site inspection is recommended.
Submission of proposal
Proposals may be sent via mail:
Town of Oxford
BID: Athletic Fields
PO Box 153
Oxford, Me 04270
Or drop off at the Town Office.
Deadline for submission is May 10, 2018 3:00 pm.
Criteria for proposal acceptance
The contract will be awarded to the most qualified and responsible proposal for the most reasonable cost. In order to qualify, a prospective provider must meet the following criteria as it relates to this request for proposal:
- Possess adequate technical knowledge and experience to perform all required services described.
- Proposal submitted must encompasses all requested services.
- Submit narrative detailing experience to perform above requested knowledge, experience and skill.
- Must be able to communicate with the person scheduling the fields use and work around sports activities scheduled on the fields.
- All personnel representing your company and/or working at the athletic complex must not exhibit dangerous or harmful behaviors towards community members including adults and children at the complex.
- The Contractor must provide certificate of Maine’s minimum requirement of Workers Compensation Insurance and Certificate of Liability and Property Damage Insurance coverage.
- All equipment used to perform scope of work, with the exception of irrigation, will be provided by contractor submitting a proposal for consideration and should be able to use the town’s irrigation equipment. Contents of proposal submitted
- Short narrative detailing experience to perform all required services described.
- Breakdown of costs for billable expenses and direct contract costs.
- The proposal shall be signed by an authorized individual or representative of the company including title.
Scope of work – services to provide bid costs
- Mowing, irrigation and fence trimming – Provide labor to mow the interior turf of baseball and soccer fields including areas of turf surrounding the outer perimeter of the athletic fields 2 times per week. String trimmer will be used at fencing both inside and out of baseball and soccer fields. Provide labor to maintain proper irrigation of the fields using the town’s irrigation equipment. Cost will be divided and paid in 6 equal payments.
- Fertilizer, lime, pest and weed control – Provide labor and use appropriate equipment necessary to apply fertilizer (3 times/yr); provide labor and use appropriate equipment necessary to apply lime, pest and weed control products as needed. Cost per occurrence. *
- Soil test – Minimum one per year. Cost per occurrence.
- Grade driveway – Provide all equipment and labor necessary to grade the driveway as requested. Cost per occurrence.
- Slice-seed and Aerate – Provide labor and equipment necessary to properly slice-seed and aerate turf. Cost per occurrence. *
*NOTE: Materials will be provided by the Town of Oxford for seeding, fertilization, lime application, pest and weed control upon request as needed with advance notice.
Questions or further information
Contact Connie Staples, Recreation Director, if any further information is needed.
207-890-9163
Oxford is seeking proposals to repair the metal roof at the Recreation Department Building
Recreation Department
Roof Repair
The Town of Oxford is seeking proposals to repair the metal roof at the Recreation Department Building located at 223 King Street Bids must be received no later than June 14, 2018 at 3:00 PM, at which time bids will be opened.
Bidder will provide the contact information of at least three references for similar work performed as outlined in the Scope of Work.
The contract is to be completed no later than October 31, 2018. Per day late charges will be subtracted from the contract amount for each day the project is not complete after October 31, 2018. The late fee will be $100.00 per calendar day.
The bid shall be submitted in a sealed envelope: (1) addressed to the Town, (2) bearing the name and address of the bidder written on the face of the envelope, and (3) clearly marked “BID”.
Each bid proposal form must give the full business address, business phone, fax, e-mail if available, the contact person of the bidder and be signed by an authorized representative.
The Town of Oxford reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. The successful bidder shall be selected based on the ability to fulfill the project as described for a cost deemed to be in the best interest of the town.
Questions regarding the project may be directed to:
Butch Asselin, Town Manager
Town of Oxford
PO Box 153
Oxford, Maine 04270
(207) 539-4431
basselin@oxfordmaine.org
Rec Department Closed 05/02/2018 – 3 – 6 PM
Dee Dee will still have Piloxing at 6 PM.
All Roads are now unposted – 04/19/2018
All of the Town of Oxford’s road postings have been lifted as of today. (04/19/2018)
Marketing Mini-Grants: Spring 2018, Deadline May 4th, 2018
Marketing Mini-Grants: Spring 2018
Awards up to $500 through a local, competitive process in each of NVME’s 6 regions.
Deadline to apply for Spring 2018 is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 4.
Background: New Ventures Maine (NVME)’s marketing mini-grant program aims to strengthen access to markets for micro-businesses by supporting the development of marketing tools, materials, and activities. Under the program NVME awards cash mini-grants (up to $500 each) to micro-enterprises for marketing projects via one of two competitive processes.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants include individual micro business owners, business partners, or groups of business owners. Non-profit organizations are not eligible. Businesses must apply to the region in which they are based. Additional criteria: 5 or fewer full-time equivalent employees, and gross annual sales of $250,000 or less.
Use of funds: New Ventures Maine’s mini-grants support new or expanded business marketing and promotion, not the production of your product or purchase of equipment, tools, furnishings, or other fixed assets. Professional licensure for the owner or employees and/or membership fees will not be funded.
Business Match: Your winning grant must be matched by a 25% contribution (i.e. $125 match required for $500 grant). Matching funds can come from business profits, personal funds, or other sources.
Regional Variations: The MidCoast and Southern regions will use the applications to select contestants for a live pitch contest. The other four regions – Central, NorthCentral, Northern and Western – will award grants based upon a written application.
Region-Specific contacts: Specific information and applications are available through each region’s contact:
- Androscoggin, Oxford & Franklin Counties – Online Application or Karleen Andrews, 557.1885, karleen.andrews@maine.edu
For more info go to: http://newventuresmaine.org/programs/start-a-business/marketing-mini-grants/
Notice of Request for Pricing for a 4W Drive Pick Up Truck
Town of Oxford will be receiving proposed pricing for one (1) Four wheel drive Pick-Up Truck. Specifications are currently available below or may be obtained by request at the Town Office. Contact Zhenya Shevchenko, Superintendent of the Wastewater Treatment Facility @ 207-890-1255. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Town Office by 3:00 pm on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018.
The Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 10th, @ 6:00. Following will be a vote on the Casino’s license renewal.
Proposed Ordinance Changes for Town Meeting June 9th, 2018
Special Selectmen’s Meeting March 27, 2018 5:30 PM Executive Session
5:30PM, March 27th, 2018
Executive Session
AGENDA
- CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Peter Laverdiere will preside.
- Executive Session R.S.A. title 1 § 405(6)(A)-Discussion or consideration of the employment, appointment, assignment, duties, promotion, demotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplining, resignation or dismissal of an individual or group of public officials, appointees or employees of the body or agency or the investigation or hearing of charges or complaints against a person or persons.
- Adjournment
The Town of Oxford is accepting applications for the positions of Highway Foreman and Recreation Director.
STORM CLOSING – Tuesday March 13th, 2018 1:00 PM
Due to the storm we are closing today March 13th, 2018 at 1:00 PM.
Selectmen Workshop January 17, 2018 6:00 PM
To the residents of Oxford:
The Board of Selectmen will be holding a Workshop on
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2018 @ 6:00 PM
At the Oxford Town Hall
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Town Office Hours
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Contact Information
Oxford, Maine 04270
Phone: 207-539-4431
Fax: 207-539-4228
Our office will be closed on the following days
Jan 1 New Year's Day Tuesday
Jan 21 Martin Luther King Day Monday
Feb 18 Presidents' Day Monday
Apr 15 Patriots Day Monday
May 27 Memorial Day Monday
Jul 4 Independence Day Thursday
Sep 2 Labor Day Monday
Oct 14 Columbus Day Monday
Nov 11 Veterans' Day Monday
Nov 28 Thanksgiving Thursday
Nov 29 Thanksgiving Friday
Dec 24 + 25 Christmas Tuesday Wednesday
All Days that Elections are held, June and November.
Topics of Interest
Tax Information
Employment Opportunities
Town Ordinances
Request For Proposal
Board of Selectmen Agendas and Minutes
CONTACT US
P.O. Box 153
Oxford, Maine 04270
Fax: 207-539-4228
Phone: 207-539-4431
