Oxford
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Parks and Recreation Commission
This is a regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Agenda items include approval of minutes and treasurer's report, and updates from the director and social media coordinator. No specific decisions or public hearings are listed.
Fire Department Chiefs
The Board of Fire Chiefs will conduct a regular meeting to review department reports and membership status. The session will cover operational updates from the Quaker Farms, Riverside, and Oxford Center companies.
- Review of monthly and year-to-date call volumes
- Membership updates including probationary members and juniors
- Compliance checks for OSHA recertification, SCBA/DOT physicals, and driver's licenses
- General Fund budget summary
- Training schedule and driver training updates
Charter Revision 2026
The Charter Revision Commission is reviewing proposed changes to the town's governing documents. Discussions focus on budget preparation procedures and effective date adjustments.
- Capital Plan Town Meeting Section 3-4
- Budget preparation Section 6-5B (4)
- Board of Finance Article 6 Section 6-2 C-D
- Section 10-5 effective date adjustment to August 15, 1990
Main Street Project Committee
The committee will discuss Phase 2 of the Main Street project between Dutton and Quarry Walk. They will also receive an update on stairs at a bridge, which is completed. Routine items include approval of minutes and public comment.
- Discussion of Phase 2 route from Dutton to Quarry Walk
- Update on stairs at bridge (completed)
- Approval of minutes from 512-26 meeting
- Public comment period
Elderly Commission
This meeting of the Oxford Elderly Commission consists largely of procedural items: approval of previous minutes, reports from the municipal agent and director, a budget review, and old/new business. No specific proposals or decisions are detailed in the agenda.
- Review and approval of February 10, 2026 minutes
- Municipal Agent's Report
- Director's Report
- Budget Review
Last 30 days
Open Space Trail Management Committee
The committee is meeting to discuss various management issues for town-owned open spaces. Key topics include managing invasive species, reviewing grant processes for mountain bike trails, and addressing conflicts at Rockhouse Hill Sanctuary.
- Mountain bike trail grants
- Rockhouse Hill Sanctuary conflict
- RHS trail usage timeline
- Single and multi-use trail safety
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Oxford Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss scheduling a public hearing on a draft moratorium presented by Attorney McSherry. The body will review the proposal and set a hearing date. The remainder of the agenda covers standard procedural items like roll call and adjournment.
- Scheduling public hearing on draft moratorium
Oxford Ambulance Board of Directors
The Oxford Ambulance Board will discuss and possibly take action on selecting an audit firm for 2025, reviewing capital projects, and updating by-laws. They will also hear reports on vehicles, budget, and a town finance review. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and setting next meeting date.
- Selection of audit firm for 2025
- Review of capital projects
- By-laws review
- Vehicle report
- Town finance review
Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency
The commission will deliberate on a single-family dwelling application at 6 Bowers Hill Road (IWWC 26-17) with a public hearing already closed. They will also discuss a new subdivision proposal at 278 Maple Tree Hill Road (GWWEC 26-56) and a driveway/parking application at 29 Oxford Road (GWWE 26-63). Several ongoing enforcement cases for violations like clear cutting and watercourse damage will be reviewed.
- Decision on single-family dwelling at 6 Bowers Hill Road, 1.526 acres, wetlands impact 50 sq ft
- New subdivision of 21.74 acres at 278 Maple Tree Hill Road into 2 parcels
- Driveway and parking construction at 29 Oxford Road, no wetlands impact
- Enforcement: cease & desist for clear cutting at 40 Hunters Mountain Rd
- Enforcement: show cause hearing for watercourse damage at 95 Freeman Rd
Charter Revision 2026
This agenda is largely procedural boilerplate for the Charter Revision Commission. Members will approve past minutes, process public comments, and discuss capital plan provisions for potential charter changes. No substantive votes or public hearings are scheduled.
- Discuss capital plan town meeting provisions for possible charter revision
The Charter Revision Committee discussed two proposals: revising the capital plan town meeting section, and allowing Board of Finance members to serve as election moderators. After lengthy discussion and a town attorney opinion that current charter language conflicts with state statute, the committee unanimously voted to table the election moderator item. The capital plan revision was reviewed positively but no vote was taken; further edits were requested.
- Approved minutes of May 26, 2026 (Costigan abstained)
- Tabled proposal to allow Board of Finance members to serve as election moderators (unanimous)
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will receive an information-only presentation on funding for the Youth Conservation Corp. They will also review monthly reports from the Tax Collector and Finance Contingency. The meeting includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public comment.
- Information-only presentation on funding for Youth Conservation Corp
- Tax Collector's report for May
- Finance Contingency report
The Board of Finance approved previous meeting minutes with spelling corrections and accepted the Tax Collector's report for May. A presentation on Youth Conservation Corps funding was informational only, with no action taken. The meeting was largely procedural.
- Approved April 27, 2026 regular meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
- Approved May 14, 2026 special meeting minutes with correction (unanimous)
- Approved May 18, 2026 regular meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
- Approved Tax Collector's report for May (unanimous)
- Motion to adjourn carried (unanimous)
Open Space Trail Management Committee
The Open Space Trail Management Committee will review updates on the All Persons Trail and discuss proposals for new mountain bike trails. Members will also address trail construction at Rockhouse, pursue a state forestry grant, and prepare recommendations for the Board of Selectmen. The meeting focuses on expanding and managing local recreational trail access.
- Update on the All Persons Trail project
- Discussion on approving mountain bike trails and usage policies
- Planning for trail construction at Rockhouse
- Application for a State Forestry grant
- Drafting recommendations for the Board of Selectmen
The committee discussed mountain bike usage at Rockhouse Hill Sanctuary and the David W. McKane Sanctuary. They considered motions to limit or ban new trails and construction, but all motions were tabled. The committee decided to prioritize gathering more information and research before making recommendations to the Board of Selectmen.
- Tabled motion to limit mountain bike trails at Rockhouse Hill Sanctuary (all in favor)
- Tabled motion to prohibit new trail construction on Rockhouse Hill Sanctuary (all in favor)
- Tabled motion to approve trail maintenance and closure criteria (all in favor)
- Agreed to prioritize gathering information and research for future recommendations
Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee
The committee will review and approve minutes, then discuss construction updates. The Great Oak Middle School project is complete, accepted by the BOE, billing and retainage finished, and a DAS check of $339,919.50 received. The Quaker Farms School project status will be reviewed, including remaining work, schedule extension to 12/31/2026, change orders, AIA billings ($112,393 for May, ~$27,272 for June), and a DAS check of $533,919. Other issues, public comment, and adjournment follow.
- Great Oak MS project closed with DAS check of $339,919.50
- Quaker Farms School DAS check received for $533,919
- AIA billing for Quaker Farms: May $112,393, June ~$27,272
- EVERSOURCE inspection for rebate completed 5/20/2026
- Quaker Farms extension confirmed by DAS to 12/31/2026
The committee discussed the completion of Great Oak Middle School project and the status of Quaker Farms School. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was informational only.
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items. They will consider approving tax refunds, hiring seasonal staff for Parks & Recreation and the Senior Center, and approving a peddler's permit. A key item is a vote on a proposal from Arcadis for operations, maintenance, and groundwater monitoring at the Quaker Farms School Site, including authorization for the First Selectman to sign. The meeting will also include a report from the First Selectman.
- Tax refunds (3 items)
- Hire Parks & Rec Camp Counselor
- Hire Senior Center Driver
- Approve Dylan Truini peddler's permit
- Approve Arcadis proposal for Quaker Farms School Site O&M and monitoring
The Board approved routine items: tax refunds ($1,395), hiring a camp counselor, senior center driver, and summer intern, and a peddler's permit with stipulations. The Arcadis proposal for O&M and groundwater monitoring at Quaker Farms School was tabled. Public comments on Rockhouse Hill Sanctuary were heard but no action taken.
- Approved $1,395.32 in tax refunds (2-0)
- Approved hiring Kayla Costello as Parks & Recreation camp counselor (2-0)
- Approved hiring Jessica Morosko as Senior Center driver (2-0)
- Approved peddler's permit for Dylan's Trash Bin Cleaning with stipulations (2-0)
- Approved hiring Kaitlyn McAuliffe as Senior Center summer intern (2-0)
- Tabled Arcadis proposal for Quaker Farms School O&M and groundwater monitoring (2-0)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The commission will hold recessed public hearings on three applications from Cornerstone Assembly of God to rezone 3.6 acres to Office Professional District, amend zoning regulations for excavation setbacks, and grant special exceptions for a house of worship with parking and landscaping. Regular business includes approving invoices and discussing regulation updates for crematories.
- Zoning map amendment to rezone 3.6 acres at 656 Oxford Road from Residential A to Route 67 Office Professional District
- Text amendment to Article 14, Section 14.3.5 to permit excavation within 50 feet of property lines in certain districts
- Special exceptions for a house of worship building, parking facilities, and site regrading/excavation at 656 Oxford Road
- Invoices: Halloran & Sage #11494690 (Roosevelt Drive), #11494691 (Mastroni & Servalo), Nafis & Young #113-26 (Oxford Greens inspection)
- Discussion of regulation updates for crematories and miscellaneous items
Economic Development
This is a regular meeting of the Oxford Economic Development Commission. Items include approval of minutes from April 21, 2026, a director's report, and old and new business. No specific proposals, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from April 21, 2026 meeting
- Director's report
- Old business and new business discussions
The Oxford Economic Development Commission meeting was canceled due to lack of quorum. No decisions were made.