Oxford public meetings in 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Oxford Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on Dec 30, 2025 lists only the meeting materials and does not include any specific agenda items. No rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are noted.

Affordable Housing Plan Committee

The committee will meet to discuss recommendations for the 2025 Oxford Affordable Housing Plan. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding legislative changes to CGS Sec. 8-30j.

• Discussion of CGS Sec. 8-30j legislative change
• 2025 Oxford Affordable Housing Plan Recommendation

The committee voted to adopt the Affordable Housing Plan, excluding the portions the Town Attorney advised be removed. The motion passed with four votes in favor, no opposition, and one abstention (Herman Schuler). The committee also voted to forward the recommended plan to the Board of Selectmen; that motion passed with four votes in favor, no opposition, and one abstention (Arnold Jensen). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted Affordable Housing Plan, excluding attorney‑advised portions (4‑0‑1)
• Forwarded Affordable Housing Plan recommendation to Board of Selectmen (4‑0‑1)

Board of Selectmen

The Board entered an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy, then exited it. They removed the matter from the table and approved funding and acceptance of the tentative agreement with the Town Hall Union, delegating execution authority to the First Selectman. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Entered executive session to discuss collective bargaining (All 3 Ayes)
• Exited executive session (All 3 Ayes)
• Removed matter from the table (All 3 Ayes)
• Approved funding and acceptance of tentative collective bargaining agreement; delegated execution to First Selectman (All 3 Ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (All 3 Ayes)

Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee

The Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee had a regular meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM via Zoom. The meeting was cancelled, so no agenda items were discussed or decided.

Board of Selectmen

The Board approved tax refunds totaling $4,314.79 and solid waste/recycling permits for two companies. It also approved a series of 2025‑2026 budget transfer requests, the largest being $40,000 for detention‑pond maintenance to be handled by Public Works. Several appointments were confirmed, including Cultural Arts Commission members and a Planning and Zoning alternate. Additional hires for youth interns, a senior‑center director, and a custodian were also approved.

• Approved 12/03/2025 meeting minutes (2 Ayes, 1 abstain)
• Reappointed Destiny Idelis Brown and Richard Franzino to Cultural Arts Commission (3 Ayes)
• Appointed Kathy Barte as alternate to Cultural Arts Commission (3 Ayes)
• Appointed JoAnna Elizabeth Jordan and Christopher Baxter to Cultural Arts Commission (3 Ayes)
• Appointed Peter Zbras as alternate to Planning and Zoning Commission (3 Ayes)
• Approved tax refunds totaling $4,314.79 (3 Ayes)
• Approved solid waste/recycling permits for USA Waste & Recycling (Enfield) and Qak Ridge Hauling (Danbury) (3 Ayes)
• Approved 2025‑2026 transfer requests, including $40,000 for detention‑pond maintenance to Public Works (3 Ayes)

Economic Development

The Oxford Economic Development Commission will meet to review the Director's report. Discussions include the Art Gallery's search for more space in the ArcOil Building and the Oxford Economic Development action plan.

• Art Gallery space requirements at ArcOil Building
• Oxford Economic Development action plan

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the Oct 21, 2025 meeting. No old or new business items were acted upon. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Oct 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed, vote 2"4)

Oxford Ambulance Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will review year-to-date budgets, billing, and fleet status. The meeting includes discussions on staff updates, call volume, and training events.

• YTD Budget Review
• Fleet status review
• By-laws review
• Training events discussion

The Oxford Ambulance Board amended the September 15, 2025 minutes to give the Executive Director authority to create and fund committees, approved 5‑0. The agenda was amended to include discussion of staff compensation increases, approved 5‑0. Finally, the board approved the proposed compensation increases and year‑end discretionary bonuses for staff, approved 6‑0.

• Amended minutes to grant Executive Director committee authority (5-0)
• Amended agenda to add staff compensation discussion (5-0)
• Approved staff compensation increases and year‑end bonuses (6-0)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Commission is meeting to review reports on community art programs and plan for 2026 events. Members will discuss the 2026 Spring Fair and the Oxford Nature & Arts Festival. A proposal for sewing classes is also on the agenda.

• 2026 Spring Fair planning
• 2026 Oxford Nature & Arts Festival (Main Street Project)
• Plein Air Program potential date of June 6, 2026 at Little River
• Make Music Day 2026 on June 21, 2026
• Proposal for sewing classes

The Cultural Arts Commission approved the meeting minutes and tabled the Treasurer's Report because the treasurer was unavailable. A motion to keep Adriene as chair was passed unanimously, with other commission roles to be discussed later. The board also agreed to revisit the digital collaboration contests in January. A motion to approve an $800 budget for the Gather and Groove music program was made and seconded, but no vote outcome was recorded.

• Minutes accepted (motion by Sara, second by Dez)
• Treasurer's Report tabled (Rich unavailable)
• Motion to keep Adriene as chair passed unanimously (Amber second, Dez third)
• Discussion of other commission roles postponed pending full attendance
• Digital Collaboration Contests to be revisited in January
• Motion to approve $800 Gather and Groove music program budget made and seconded (Dez first, Adriene second)

Fire Department Chiefs

The Oxford Fire Department Board of Fire Chiefs will meet to review department reports, discuss budget items, and address training and membership matters.

• Review of General Fund Budget Summary
• Driver Training and Computer Committee Reports
• Discussion of Standard Operating Procedures / Policies
• Review of OSHA Recertification and SCBA Status
• Attendance and membership updates

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting and authorized a letter to four members for past‑due SCBA physicals. It also unanimously approved the proposed 2026 regular meeting schedule. Finally, the board unanimously elected Scott Pelletier as Fire Chief for 2026, Dan Gramigna as Deputy Chief, and Edwin Hellauer as Assistant Chief.

• Approved minutes of November 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized letter to Ryan Andrew, Gerard Danso, Ryan O’Connell, Michael McGee for past‑due SCBA physicals (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 regular meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Elected Scott Pelletier as 2026 Fire Chief, Dan Gramigna as Deputy Chief, Edwin Hellauer as Assistant Chief (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:41 p.m. (unanimous)

Elderly Commission

The Oxford Elderly Commission will meet at the Senior Center to consider routine business. Items include approval of the November 18, 2025 minutes, a budget review, and reports from municipal agents and directors. The commission may also discuss old and new business and hold an executive session.

• Review and approval of minutes November 18, 2025
• Budget Review
• Executive Session

The Elderly Commission accepted the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. It approved a $2.00 charge for each meditation class for members, effective January 1, 2026. Both motions passed (the fee motion unanimously). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted November 18, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $2.00 per meditation class fee for members effective Jan 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:45 a.m. (motion carried)

Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency

The Conservation Commission will consider EG Homes/Oxford Greens' revised plan for phases 5, 6 and 7, which seeks to modify existing approvals and delete work in phase 7. The meeting will also include the enforcement officer’s report on violations at 40 Hunters Mountain Rd, 95 Freeman Rd, and 80 Donovan Rd, as well as a litigation notice for the High Meadow project at 81 O’Neil. Finally, the commission will accept the minutes from the November 25, 2025 regular meeting.

• Revised plan for EG Homes/Oxford Greens – modify approvals for phases 5, 6, 7 and delete phase 7 work
• Enforcement officer report on cease‑and‑desist for 40 Hunters Mountain Rd (clear‑cutting) and violations at 95 Freeman Rd and 80 Donovan Rd
• Litigation notice for High Meadow project at 81 O’Neil (single‑family dwelling, 71,000 sq ft, 57,000 sq ft watercourse)
• Acceptance of minutes and any amendments from the 11/25/25 regular meeting

The commission entered an executive session at 7:41 p.m. to discuss litigations, approved by a 3‑0 vote. They returned to the public session at 7:51 p.m., also by a 3‑0 vote. The board voted 3‑0 to table the November 25 meeting minutes. The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m. by a unanimous 3‑0 vote.

• Entered executive session to discuss litigations (3‑0)
• Returned from executive session (3‑0)
• Tabled November 25 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:12 p.m. (3‑0)

Main Street Project Committee

The committee will review minutes from September 9, 2025, and discuss the installation of a pedestrian bridge at LRNP. The group will also address state issues regarding the project's Phase 1B, including crosswalks and a bench near the Town Hall entrance.

• Review of September 9, 2025 minutes
• Pedestrian Bridge LRNP installation discussion
• Stairs for Pedestrian Bridge proposal
• Phase 1B state issues and crosswalk
• Bench near Town Hall entrance

The committee accepted the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. A $2,500 Community Support grant was approved to fund materials for the new stairs on the pedestrian bridge. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Accepted August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 grant for pedestrian bridge stairs (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The special meeting scheduled for December 2, 2025 was canceled. The agenda listed a new business item: an appeal concerning 80 Donovan Rd submitted by Servalo Transport, LLC on September 16, 2025, following a caveat filed on August 18, 2025 by Zoning Enforcement Officer Steven S. Macary. No decisions were made because the meeting did not occur.

• Appeal for 80 Donovan Rd submitted by Servalo Transport, LLC (Sept 16, 2025) after a caveat filed Aug 18, 2025 by ZEO Steven S. Macary

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved tax refunds totaling $3,189.08 and adopted a Pay Per Call Stipend Policy for the fire department. They hired a part‑time administrative assistant for the Police Department and two part‑time animal‑control kennel workers. Several key staff members were re‑appointed, including the town counsel, town engineer, and the administrative assistant to the First Selectman.

• Approved tax refunds totaling $3,189.08 (2 Ayes)
• Approved Pay Per Call Stipend Policy for the fire department (2 Ayes)
• Hired Brenda Nichols as Part‑Time Administrative Assistant for Police Department at $20/hr, start Dec 8 2025 (2 Ayes)
• Re‑appointed Kristyn Rosa as Administrative Assistant to the First Selectman, term until 11/16/27 (2 Ayes)
• Re‑appointed Kevin Condon as Town Counsel at $200/hr, term until 11/16/27 (2 Ayes)
• Re‑appointed Brian Nesteriak as Town Engineer at $100/hr, term until 11/16/27 (2 Ayes)
• Hired Eric Garcia as Part‑Time Animal Control Kennel worker at $20/hr, start immediate (2 Ayes)
• Hired Jordan Evancho as Part‑Time Animal Control Kennel worker at $20/hr, start immediate (2 Ayes)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a site‑plan modification for Phase 5 and Phase 6 of the Oxford Greens project on Chestnut Tree Hill Road and Riggs Street. The Commission will also accept as complete the application for a two‑lot re‑subdivision of an 8.57‑acre parcel at 234 Chestnut Tree Hill Road and set a public hearing date for that proposal. A report from the Zoning Enforcement Officer will be presented. The meeting also includes routine invoice review and any other business the Commission deems necessary.

• Z‑25‑133: Site‑plan modification of Phase 5 & 6 for Oxford Greens (Chestnut Tree Hill Rd & Riggs St)
• Z‑25‑131: 2‑lot re‑subdivision of 8.57 acres at 234 Chestnut Tree Hill Rd – accept as complete & schedule public hearing
• Zoning Enforcement Officer report
• Review of invoices
• Other business as deemed necessary

The Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed two applications. It accepted application Z-25-131 for a 2‑lot re‑subdivision of 8.57 acres as complete and scheduled a public hearing. No action was taken on application Z-25-133. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Accepted Z-25-131 (2‑lot re‑subdivision) as complete and set public hearing date

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Oxford Zoning Board of Appeals agenda for December 2, 2025 only references meeting materials and does not detail any specific rezoning, contract, ordinance, fee change, or public hearing items. Consequently, the board has no listed decisions or discussions for this meeting.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting on Dec 1, 2025. Commissioners will review and approve the previous meeting minutes, the Treasurer’s Report, the Director’s Report, and the Social Media Coordinator’s Report. The agenda also includes a brief audience segment, other business, and adjournment. No specific projects, contracts, or policy changes are listed.

• Review & Approval of Minutes
• Review & Approval of Treasurer’s Report
• Director’s Report
• Social Media Coordinator’s Report

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the November 3 meeting (3 yes, 3 abstain). The Treasurer's Report was unanimously approved. The commission unanimously accepted the 2026 meeting dates and the 2026 officer assignments. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:34 p.m.

• Approved 11/3/25 meeting minutes (3‑0‑3)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (unanimous)
• Accepted 2026 meeting dates (unanimous)
• Accepted 2026 officers (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency

The Oxford Conservation Commission and Inland Wetlands Agency will discuss a revised plan for the final phase of EG Homes/Oxford Greens. The body will also address several ongoing enforcement matters involving land violations and a litigation appeal.

• Revised plan for EG Homes/Oxford Greens final phase
• Cease & Desist continuance for Scott Kimmer at 40 Hunters Mountain Rd regarding clear cutting
• Notice of Violation for Mr. & Mrs. Fattah at 95 Freeman Rd regarding watercourse damage
• Notice of Violation for 86 Donovan Road regarding filling in a regulated area
• Litigation appeal (IW 25-1) for High Meadow at 81 O’Neil regarding a proposed single family dwelling

The commission voted 3-0 to approve the revised EG Homes/Oxford Greens plan (IW 22-2). It also approved the acceptance of the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3-0 vote. A motion to send a letter to the Board of Selectmen for the reappointment of Commissioners Joe Lanier and Andrew Ferrillo Jr. passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m. with a 3-0 vote.

• Approved revised EG Homes/Oxford Greens plan (IW 22-2), vote 3-0
• Accepted minutes of 11/12/25, vote 3-0
• Approved letter to Board of Selectmen for reappointment of Commissioners Joe Lanier and Andrew Ferrillo Jr., vote 3-0
• Adjourned meeting at 7:48 p.m., vote 3-0

Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee

The Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee is reviewing the status and billing for several school facility projects. The body will discuss project completion and invoice approvals for the GOES Café/Gym and Quaker Farms School.

• Project 108-04 GOES Café/Gym status with a due date of 12/31/2025
• Project 108-05 Quaker Farms School status with a completion date of Summer 2026
• Review of CT DAS payments: $340,000 received for Project 108-04 and $534,000 for Project 108-05
• Motions to approve invoices and change orders for Project 108-04 and Project 108-05
• Project 108-03 VRF/VRM Installation reported as complete

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Oxford Water Pollution Control Authority will review the Towner Lane Pump Station and sewer bill matters as unfinished business. It will vote on the 2026 meeting schedule and receive financial reports. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and agenda amendments.

• Towner Lane Pump Station
• Sewer Bills
• 2026 Meeting Schedule Approval
• Financial Reports
• Application(s)

Library Board of Directors

The Library Board of Directors will meet to review reports from the treasurer, the director of municipal library/media operations, and the adult and children's librarians. The agenda contains no specific items for decision.

The Library Board unanimously accepted the October 22, 2025 meeting minutes and the Treasurer’s Report. It then approved the purchase of a replacement computer for the children’s area, not to exceed $2,000, using funds from the general Library grants account. The meeting was adjourned at 6:33 PM.

• Accepted October 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of replacement children’s computer up to $2,000 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:33 PM (unanimous)

Library Board of Directors

The Oxford Library Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting to discuss library operations, including adult and children's services, and review the treasurer's report.

• Acceptance of minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Adult services report
• Children's services report
• Director of municipal library/media organizations report

The Library Board of Directors met on November 19, 2025 at the Oxford Public Library. The agenda listed items such as acceptance of minutes, agenda amendments, audience of citizens, treasurer’s report, municipal information/media report, adult services, and children’s services. The minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or vote tallies for these items.

Board of Finance

The Board elected Jack Kiley as Chairman, Brett Olbrys as Vice Chairman, and Paula Jensen as Secretary, each motion passing with five votes in favor and one abstention. The board then voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:09 PM.

• Jack Kiley elected Chairman (5-0)
• Brett Olbrys elected Vice Chairman (5-0)
• Paula Jensen elected Secretary (5-0)
• Meeting adjourned unanimously (6-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved several key actions, including joining the NVCOG Regional Climate Resilience Grant and authorizing the First Selectman to sign the agreement. It also approved the Emergency Management and Homeland Security grant, tax refunds of $8,567.93, and the release of a $35,000 pump‑station performance bond. Fire chief appointments and hiring of interns and staff were confirmed, and the 2026 meeting schedule was adopted.

• Approved participation in NVCOG Regional Climate Resilience Grant and authorized First Selectman to sign (All 3 Ayes)
• Approved Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security grant resolution, authorizing First Selectman to sign (All 3 Ayes)
• Approved tax refunds totaling $8,567.93 (All 3 Ayes)
• Appointed Edwin Hellauer as 2026 Riverside Fire Company Chief (All 3 Ayes)
• Appointed Daniel R. Gramigna as 2026 Quaker Farms Fire Company Chief (All 3 Ayes)
• Approved release of $35,000 pump‑station performance bond for Oxford Commons (All 3 Ayes)
• Approved hiring of Youth Conservation Corp interns Rylee Kern and Ark Patel at $16.35/hr (All 3 Ayes)
• Approved 2026 Board of Selectmen meeting dates and times (All 3 Ayes)

Elderly Commission

The Oxford Elderly Commission will meet on November 18, 2025 at the Senior Center. The agenda includes reviewing the October 14 minutes, a budget review, reports from municipal agents and directors, and discussion of old and new business. An executive session is also scheduled before adjournment.

• Budget Review
• Municipal Agents Report
• Directors Report
• Old Business
• New Business

The commission approved hiring a new part‑time driver. It also decided to sell raffle tickets for the craft‑room table runners at the upcoming Bingo and Hot Dog Lunch events. Starting January 2026 the monthly newsletter will be distributed by email and made available for pick‑up, and signs will be posted to keep members out of the main room while it is being set up. The minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting were accepted and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved hiring of an additional part‑time driver (position to be filled)
• Decided to sell raffle tickets for craft‑room table runners at Bingo and Hot Dog Lunch
• Approved monthly newsletter to be emailed to members beginning January 2026
• Approved posting signs to restrict entry to the main room during event setup
• Motion to accept October 14, 2025 minutes carried
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously

Economic Development

The Oxford Economic Development Commission will hold its regular meeting. The commission will review the director’s report, which notes that the local art gallery is seeking additional space in the ArcOil Building. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Art gallery seeking additional space in the ArcOil Building (director’s report)

The November 18, 2025 meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The commission waited until 7:10 PM to try to fill the quorum but was unsuccessful.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The agenda for the Oxford Planning and Zoning Commission on November 18, 2025 consists solely of references to meeting packets and minutes. No rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are detailed. The commission will likely address routine administrative matters.

Cultural Arts Commission

The Commission will review treasurer and grant reports and discuss planning for 2026 events. Members will address the 2026 Oxford Nature & Arts Festival and Make Music Day. The meeting includes a proposal for new sewing classes.

• 2026 Oxford Nature & Arts Festival (Main Street Project)
• Make Music Day 2026 scheduled for June 21, 2026
• Proposal for sewing classes
• Plein Air Program potential date of June 6, 2026 at Little River
• Yearly review of Commission renewals and roles

The commission approved the meeting minutes after a motion moved by Adriene and seconded by Dez. The Treasurer’s report was accepted after a motion moved by Sara and seconded by Dez. Two items were tabled: the digital collaboration/contest project and the movie‑night development. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion moved by Adriene, seconded by Dez)
• Approved Treasurer’s report (motion moved by Sara, seconded by Dez)
• Tabled digital collaboration/contest project to the new calendar year
• Tabled movie‑night development until Rich returns

Housing Authority

The Oxford Housing Authority will hold a special board meeting to review and accept the minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda includes a treasurer's report, a manager's report, consideration of old business, discussion of new business, and an executive session. No specific decisions or contracts are detailed in the agenda.

• Review and Acceptance of Minutes
• Treasurer's Report
• Manager's Report
• Old Business
• New Business

The board approved the meeting minutes after a motion by Sharon Davino and a second by Kathy O'Connell, with all members in favor. The $64,723 balance on the 2013 Development Loan was sent to the Department of Housing to settle the loan. A motion to adjourn was made by Sharon Davino, seconded by Kathy O'Connell, and passed unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Sent $64,723 to Department of Housing to settle 2013 Development Loan
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Elderly Commission

The Oxford Elderly Commission will meet on November 12, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. in the Senior Center. Commissioners will review and approve the October 14 minutes, examine the budget, and consider old and new business items. Reports from municipal agents and directors will also be heard. The meeting will conclude with an executive session before adjournment.

• Budget Review
• Old Business
• New Business
• Municipal Agents Report
• Directors Report

The Oxford Elderly Commission met on November 12, 2025 at the Senior Center. The agenda included agenda amendments, citizen audience, approval of prior minutes, correspondence, municipal agents report, directors report, budget review, old and new business, and an executive session. The minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or votes on agenda items. Consequently, no substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

Fire Department Chiefs

The Board of Fire Chiefs will hold a regular meeting to review department reports and membership status. The agenda includes discussions on budget summaries, training schedules, and safety certifications.

• Review of call volumes for the previous month and year to date
• OSHA and SCBA recertification status
• General Fund budget summary
• Training schedules and driver training
• Membership updates for probationary members and juniors

The Oxford Board of Fire Chiefs unanimously approved the FY 2025/26 budget of $558,778.00. They also approved the revised Pay‑Per‑Call stipend policy and a motion to send letters to members with past‑due SCBA physicals. The minutes of the October 8, 2025 meeting were approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.

• Approved FY 2025/26 budget $558,778.00 (unanimous)
• Approved revised Pay‑Per‑Call stipend policy (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 8, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved motion to send letters for past‑due SCBA physicals (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:56 p.m. (unanimous)

Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency

The Oxford Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency will review applications for a six-lot residential subdivision on Larkey Road and a re-subdivision on Chestnut Tree Hill Road. The meeting will also address enforcement matters, including a continuance for a clear-cutting violation and a show cause hearing for a watercourse violation.

• Review of IWWC 25-71: 6-lot residential subdivision on Larkey Road
• Review of IWWC 25-70: Re-subdivision on Chestnut Tree Hill Road
• Continuance for clear-cutting violation at 40 Hunters Mountain Rd
• Show cause hearing for watercourse damage at 95 Freeman Rd
• Show cause hearing for filling at 80 Donovan Road

The Oxford Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands Agency approved a permit (IWWC 25-71) for a six‑lot residential subdivision on Larkey Road, with erosion controls and a conservation easement, voting 3‑0. It also approved a permit (WWC 25-70) to split a lot on Chestnut Tree Hill Road, with the same conditions, voting 3‑0. Both permits run for five years and expire on November 12, 2030. The commission also accepted the minutes from the October 28 meeting, voting 3‑0.

• Approved IWWC 25-71 residential subdivision on Larkey Road (3-0)
• Approved WWC 25-70 lot split on Chestnut Tree Hill Rd (3-0)
• Accepted October 28 meeting minutes (3-0)

Main Street Project Committee

The Oxford Main Street Project Committee will hold a regular meeting on November 11, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. via Google Meet. The agenda includes a review of veterans' affairs and a closed session for the Town Hall.

• Review of veterans' affairs
• Town Hall closed session
• Regular meeting via Google Meet

The November 11, 2025 meeting minutes contain only administrative information such as the meeting ID, phone numbers, and a note that the town hall was closed. No actions, approvals, denials, or votes were documented. Consequently, there were no substantive decisions made by the committee.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen’s regular meeting scheduled for November 5, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. was canceled. Consequently, no decisions, approvals, or other actions were taken during this session.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of quorum, meaning insufficient members were present to conduct business. No agenda items were considered or decided at this meeting.

The regular Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for November 4, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered or decided.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will convene to review and approve the minutes from a previous meeting and the Treasurer's report. The agenda also includes a Director's report and a report from the Social Media Coordinator.

• Review & Approval of Minutes
• Review & Approval of Treasurer’s Report
• Director’s Report
• Social Media Coordinator’s Report

The commission approved the minutes from the October 6 meeting and the Treasurer's Report dated November 3. A motion was adopted requiring the Finance Department to supply the Parks and Recreation Special Activities Account balance to the director before each commission meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved 10/6/25 meeting minutes (2 yea, 2 abstain)
• Approved Treasurer's Report dated 11/3/25 (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Dept. to provide Parks & Rec special account balance before each meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:07 p.m. (unanimous)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will review two permit applications for Quarry Walk BLD‑P and 35 Oxford Rd. It will discuss unfinished business items such as a new pump station, the Towner Lane pump station, the Towner Lane force main, and sewer bills. The meeting will also include financial reports and other business.

• Review of Quarry Walk BLD‑P application
• Review of 35 Oxford Rd application
• Discussion of new pump station project
• Discussion of Towner Lane pump station
• Discussion of Towner Lane force main

The board approved adding three items to the agenda, including the Garden Homes bond release. It approved the minutes from the August 27 meeting and the public hearing, and approved two new permit applications. The board also approved a $41,348.36 payment to Kovac Construction and adopted the 2024‑25 annual report. All motions passed with unanimous (All Ayes) votes.

• Approved agenda amendment to add three items (All Ayes)
• Approved minutes of 08/27/2025 regular meeting (All Ayes)
• Approved minutes of 08/27/2025 public hearing (All Ayes)
• Approved Quarry Walk Building P permit (All Ayes)
• Approved 35 Oxford Rd veterinarian office permit (All Ayes)
• Approved payment to Kovac Construction $41,348.36 (All Ayes)
• Approved release of $10,000 cash bond and $25,000 performance bond for Garden Homes (All Ayes)
• Approved 2024‑25 annual report (All Ayes)

Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency

The Oxford Conservation Commission Inland Wetlands Agency will consider four new wetland parcel applications, including an 89.5‑acre trust property on 124 Moose Hill Road and a 28.765‑acre residential subdivision on Larkey Road. Each proposal lists parcel size, wetlands acreage, and any fees paid, such as a $170 check for the Moose Hill parcel. The meeting will also address enforcement notices concerning unauthorized clearing and watercourse damage. Minutes from the 10/14/25 regular meeting will be accepted.

• IWWC 25-64 – Evelyn C. Belinsky Revocable Trust, 124 Moose Hill Road; 89.5 acres, 9.68 acres wetlands, 300 sf wetland impact; $170 fee paid, accepted 9/23/25
• IWWC 25-63 – Donald Smith (engineer) & Fred Cyr, 11 Rome Drive; 66,815 sq ft site, single‑family home proposal; 0 wetlands impact, 500 cubic yards material deposited; $190 fee paid
• IWWC 25-70 – Robert & Dorothy DeBisschop, Luke Sofair, 234 Chestnut Tree Hill Rd; 8.57 acres, re‑subdivision of one building lot; 0 wetlands impact, no material moved
• IWWC 25-71 – Connecticut Residential, Inc. (Hartwig & Anita Blume Living Trust), Larkey Road; 28.765 acres, 6‑lot residential subdivision; 4.20 acres wetlands, 0 wetland impact; no material moved
• Enforcement notice – Cease & Desist continuance for Mr. Scott Kimmer, 40 Hunters Mountain Rd (clear cutting in regulated area)

The commission approved a motion to cancel the scheduled wetlands meeting on December 23, 2025 with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. A second motion to adjourn the October 28 meeting at 8:07 p.m. passed unanimously 4‑0. No applications were approved; decisions on proposed conservation easements were deferred to the next meeting.

• Cancelled Dec. 23, 2025 wetlands meeting (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:07 p.m. (4‑0)

Board of Finance

The regular Board of Finance meeting scheduled for October 27, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were acted upon, and no votes or decisions were recorded.

Library Board of Directors

The Library Board of Directors will meet to receive reports from the treasurer, the director of municipal library/media operations, and the adult and children's librarians. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports.

The Oxford Public Library Board adopted a new Building and Grounds Policy, an updated Patron Conduct and Services Policy, an amended Collection Development Policy, a new Library Display Policy, a new Library Program Policy, a new Material Review and Reconsideration Policy, and a revised Resident Request for Reconsideration form. All motions carried with unanimous approval.

• Approved Building and Grounds Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Patron Conduct and Services Policy (unanimous)
• Approved amended Collection Development Policy (unanimous)
• Approved new Library Display Policy (unanimous)
• Approved new Library Program Policy (unanimous)
• Approved new Material Review and Reconsideration Policy (unanimous)
• Approved new Resident Request for Reconsideration form (unanimous)
• Approved inclusion of new form as Appendix D and ALA Freedom to View as Appendix F (unanimous)

Economic Development

The Oxford Economic Development Commission will meet to discuss potential building rentals, a contract with ArcOil, and an organic coffee trailer near the Town Hall. The agenda also includes a report on Lot 13 and a proposal to change how minutes are recorded.

• Discussion of building rental for 45,000 sq feet
• Contract with ArcOil in Waterbury
• Organic coffee trailer near Town Hall
• Proposal to change minutes recording method
• Interest in Lot 13

The Economic Development Commission voted to record and post its meetings on YouTube. The motion was made by Mike Caprio, seconded by Steve Smith, and carried unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote. No other business was taken.

• Approve video recording and posting of meetings on YouTube (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee

The Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee will approve minutes from August 21 and September 18, 2025. It will review status updates for several construction projects, including the completed VRF/VRM installation and ongoing café/gym and Quaker Farms School projects. The meeting includes motions to approve AIA billing invoices of $799,900 for Project 108-04 and $1,342,400 for Project 108-05. An audience of citizens is invited before adjournment.

• Approve minutes from August 21, 2025 and September 18, 2025
• Project 108-04 Café/Gym AIA billing invoice for $799,900
• Project 108-05 Quaker Farms School AIA billing invoice for $1,342,400
• Project 108-03 VRF/VRM installation reported as complete
• Project 108-05 capacity upgrade: conduit and transformer pad installed

The Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee met via Zoom on October 16, 2025 but did not have a quorum, so no new business items were considered. The committee approved the minutes from the August 21 and September 18, 2025 meetings, each motion passing unanimously. A motion to adjourn was then made and carried unanimously.

• Approve August 21, 2025 minutes – unanimous
• Approve September 18, 2025 minutes – unanimous
• Adjourn meeting – unanimous

Board of Selectmen

The Board approved several items: hiring Mary Ann McAuliffe as Full‑Time Assistant Senior Center Director, tax refunds totaling $1,168.98, FY 2024‑2025 budget transfer requests, the Police Department/Resident State Trooper’s Office part‑time administrative assistant job description, and the common driveway request for 86 Chestnut Tree Hill Road. No action was taken on the UPSEU MOU. The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 PM.

• Approved hire of Mary Ann McAuliffe, Full‑Time Assistant Senior Center Director (3‑0)
• Approved tax refunds totaling $1,168.98 (3‑0)
• Approved FY 2024‑2025 transfer requests (3‑0)
• Approved Police Department/Resident State Trooper’s Office part‑time administrative assistant job description (3‑0)
• Approved common driveway request for 86 Chestnut Tree Hill Road subdivision (3‑0)
• No action taken on UPSEU Local 424 MOU (0‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Elderly Commission

The Oxford Elderly Commission will meet to review its budget, consider old and new business items, and receive reports from municipal agents and directors. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and an audience for citizens. No specific contracts or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Budget Review
• Old Business
• New Business
• Municipal Agents Report
• Directors Report

The Elderly Commission accepted the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. It approved a $2 surcharge for an additional hot dog on Hot Dog Thursdays, making the meal $6. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Accepted September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $2 extra charge for an additional hot dog on Hot Dog Thursdays (motion carried unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:30 a.m. (motion passed unanimously)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review applications for a veterinary hospital and a land re-subdivision. The body will also consider a development moratorium along Route 67 following correspondence from the Board of Selectmen.

• Special Exception and Site Plan for a proposed veterinary hospital at 35 Oxford Road
• Re-subdivision of an 18.9-acre parcel at 86 Chestnut Tree Hill Road Ext. into two parcels
• Authorization to sign mylar for Cornerstone Assembly of God and Town of Oxford land purchase
• Discussion and possible action on a development moratorium along Route 67

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a special exception and site plan for a veterinary hospital at 35 Oxford Road, unanimously (7-0). It also approved waivers and the subdivision application for 86 Chestnut Tree Hill Road, unanimously (7-0). The commission voted 6-1 to authorize the Chairman and Secretary to sign the mylar for the Cornerstone Assembly of God land purchase approved by the Board of Selectmen. A discussion on a cottage‑business permit at 185 Riggs Street was tabled unanimously (7-0).

• Approved special exception and site plan for veterinary hospital at 35 Oxford Road (7-0)
• Approved waivers and subdivision application for 86 Chestnut Tree Hill Road (7-0)
• Authorized Chairman and Secretary to sign mylar for Cornerstone Assembly of God land purchase (6-1)
• Tabled discussion of cottage‑business permit at 185 Riggs Street (7-0)

Main Street Project Committee

The Oxford Main Street Project Committee meets at 12:30 p.m. on Oct 14, 2025. After the call to order and pledge of allegiance, the committee will consider a pedestrian bridge under new business. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Pedestrian Bridge discussion under New Business

Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency

The Oxford Conservation Commission and Inland Wetlands Agency will review applications for lot splitting and residential construction. The body will also discuss open space matters and address several active notices of violation and litigation.

• Application for splitting 2 parcels into 3 lots at 124 Moose Hill Road
• Application for a single family home, driveway, and septic at 11 Rome Drive
• Application to split a new building lot from an 8.57 acre site at 234 Chestnut Tree Hill Rd
• Discussion on Little River Nature Preserve bridge and Dave Schreibers open space purchase
• Litigation appeal for a proposed single family dwelling at 81 O'Neil

The Conservation Commission approved the Belinsky Revocable Trust application to split an 89.5‑acre lot into three parcels (5‑0). It also approved a fee reduction and the full application for the 11 Rome Drive single‑family home project (both 5‑0). Two new subdivision applications (IWWC 25‑70 and TWWC 25‑71) were accepted as complete (5‑0). The September 23, 2025 minutes were approved (4‑0‑1) and the meeting was adjourned (5‑0).

• Approved WWC 25‑64 Belinsky parcel split (5‑0)
• Approved 50% URA fee reduction to $1,250 for WWC 25‑63 Rome Drive (5‑0)
• Approved WWC 25‑63 Rome Drive single‑family home application (5‑0)
• Accepted IWWC 25‑70 DeBisschop subdivision application (5‑0)
• Accepted TWWC 25‑71 Larkey Road residential subdivision application (5‑0)
• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will review reports on community fairs and art programs. The body is discussing the start of a youth art program and a proposal for sewing classes.

• Youth Art Program target start date of October 16, 2025
• Drink and Doodle event scheduled for October 25, 2025
• Proposal for sewing classes
• Planning for 2026 Oxford Nature & Arts Festival
• Make Music Day 2026 scheduled for June 21, 2026

The Oxford Cultural Arts Commission meeting scheduled for October 9, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered or decisions made.

Library Board of Directors

The Library Board of Directors will meet to review reports and conduct business. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports from the treasurer, director, and services departments.

Fire Department Chiefs

The Board of Fire Chiefs will hold a regular meeting to review department reports and membership status. The body will discuss budget summaries, training schedules, and equipment recertification status.

• Review of call volumes for the previous month and year to date
• General Fund Summary budget report
• OSHA and SCBA recertification status
• Review of probationary members and attendance
• Driver training and computer committee reports

The Board of Fire Chiefs approved the FY 2025/26 budget of $558,778.00. They also approved the minutes from the September 10 meeting and updated the pay‑per‑call stipend policy to require a 10% call response rate. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous motion.

• Approved September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025/26 budget of $558,778.00
• Updated pay‑per‑call stipend qualification to require 10% call response (agreed)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:32 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a recessed public hearing on a special exception for a veterinary hospital at 35 Oxford Road. It will also hold a new public hearing on the re‑subdivision of an 18.9‑acre parcel at 86 Chestnut Tree Hill Road Ext into Parcel A (8.0481 acres) and Parcel B (10.9059 acres). The agenda includes discussion of a possible moratorium on development along Route 67 and a report from the Zoning Enforcement Office. Routine items such as approval of minutes, invoices, and other business are also listed.

• Recessed public hearing: Special Exception for a veterinary hospital at 35 Oxford Road (Application per Article 7, Section 7.3.13; Site Plan per Article 11, Section 11.2‑1 to 11.2‑7).
• New public hearing: Re‑subdivision of 18.9‑acre parcel at 86 Chestnut Tree Hill Road Ext into Parcel A (8.0481 acres) and Parcel B (10.9059 acres).
• Discussion of possible moratorium on development along Route 67 (correspondence from Board of Selectmen).
• Zoning Enforcement Office report.
• Review of invoices.

The commission approved the September 16 meeting minutes unanimously. It then voted to close the recessed hearing on the veterinary hospital special exception (Z-25-87) with six ayes. Finally, it closed the public hearing on the re‑subdivision of 86 Chestnut Tree Hill Road Extension (Z-25-93) with seven ayes.

• Approved 9/16/25 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Closed recessed public hearing on Z-25-87 veterinary hospital (6-0)
• Closed public hearing on Z-25-93 re‑subdivision (7-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to review the Director's and Social Media Coordinator's reports. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports.

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes with three votes in favor and one abstention. The Treasurer's Report dated September 25, 2025 was approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 7:54 p.m.

• Approved 9/8/25 meeting minutes (3‑0‑1)
• Approved Treasurer's Report dated 9/25/25 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved $6,445.44 in tax refunds and authorized wages for early voting, primaries and the November election. They also approved hiring Mary Ann McAuliffe as Assistant Senior Center Director and Billy Jo Vincent as Senior Assessor Clerk. Two alternates were appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the board agreed to request a traffic study for Route 67.

• Approved tax refunds totaling $6,445.44 (3 Ayes)
• Approved wages for early voting, primaries and November elections (3 Ayes)
• Approved hiring Mary Ann McAuliffe as Full-Time Assistant Senior Center Director at $27.76/hr (3 Ayes)
• Approved hiring Billy Jo Vincent as Full-Time Senior Assessor Clerk at $28.74/hr (3 Ayes)
• Appointed Chris Kapp as alternate to Zoning Board of Appeals (term 10/01/2025‑12/31/2025) (3 Ayes)
• Appointed Herman Schuler as alternate to Zoning Board of Appeals (term 10/01/2025‑12/31/2025) (3 Ayes)
• Agreed to request a traffic study for Route 67 from the Seymour line to the Southbury line (3 Ayes)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Oxford Water Pollution Control Authority will hold its regular meeting on September 24, 2025 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. The agenda includes approval of the August 27 minutes, discussion of new pump station projects at Towner Lane, and consideration of sewer bill items. Additional items are financial reports and other business.

• New Pump Station
• Towner Lane Pump Station
• Towner Lane Force Main
• Sewer Bills
• Financial Reports

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct a moratorium on new development projects along the Route 67 Corridor.

• Moratorium on new development projects along the Route 67 Corridor

Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency

The Conservation Commission will consider the new application IWWC 25-54 for a veterinary hospital at 35 Oxford Road, a 2.15‑acre site with no wetlands impact. The applicant must bring a minimum check of $190 to the meeting. The commission will also discuss the Little River Nature Preserve bridge and review several enforcement and litigation matters.

• Review of Benn Development veterinary hospital proposal (35 Oxford Road) – applicant to bring $190 check
• Discussion of Little River Nature Preserve bridge
• Enforcement letter to owner of 80 Donovan Road for cease and restore
• Notice of violation for 95 Freeman Rd watercourse damage
• Appeal for High Meadow project at 81 O’Neil (single‑family dwelling) with upland impact

The Conservation Commission referred the Benn Development veterinary hospital application to the Enforcement Officer for processing (4‑0). It accepted three other applications—Evelyn C. Belinsky parcel split, Donald Smith single‑family home, and the Benn Development referral—each with a 4‑0 vote. Commissioners approved a 14‑day extension of the cease‑and‑restore order for 80 Donovan Road (4‑0). A motion to approve the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes received a 4‑8 vote and was not adopted; the meeting was adjourned at 7:51 PM (4‑0).

• Referred Benn Development veterinary hospital application (WWC 25‑54) to Enforcement Officer (4‑0)
• Accepted Evelyn C. Belinsky Revocable Trust parcel‑split application (EWWC 25‑64) as complete (4‑0)
• Accepted Donald Smith single‑family home application (IWWC 25‑63) as complete (4‑0)
• Extended cease‑and‑restore order for 80 Donovan Road by 14 days (4‑0)
• Motion to approve September 9, 2025 meeting minutes received 4‑8 vote (not adopted)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:51 PM (4‑0)

Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee

The Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee will review status reports for the Café/Gym and Quaker Farms School construction projects, including schedule updates and completed electrical work. It will consider motions to approve September air‑temperature invoices totaling $799,900 for the Café/Gym and $1,342,400 for Quaker Farms, as well as two $225 invoices for August billing. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the August 21, 2025 minutes and confirming completion of Project 108‑03 VRF/VRM installation.

• Approve minutes from August 21, 2025
• Confirm completion of Project 108‑03 VRF/VRM installation
• Project 108‑04 Café/Gym: schedule update, RTU delivery delayed, Eversource work complete, September invoice $799,900
• Project 108‑05 Quaker Farms School: schedule update, capacity upgrade, September invoice $1,342,400, projected completion Summer 2026
• Motions to approve $225 invoices (CSG #25016‑02 and #25017‑02) for August air‑temp billing

The committee unanimously approved payment of $40,000 to AirTemp for Project 108-04 and $477,000 to AirTemp for Project 108-05 covering September 2025 billing periods. It also approved $225 fees to CSG for each project and unanimously tabled the approval of the August 21, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee noted that Project 103-03 is closed and scheduled a follow‑up meeting with the district on September 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM to discuss state fund recovery.

• Tabled approval of August 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Closed Project 103-03 VRF/VRM (project completed)
• Approved $40,000 AirTemp invoice #8 for Project 108-04 (unanimous)
• Approved $225 CSG fee invoice 25016-02 for Project 108-04 (unanimous)
• Approved $477,000 AirTemp invoice #8 for Project 108-05 (unanimous)
• Approved $225 CSG fee invoice 25017-02 for Project 108-05 (unanimous)
• Scheduled district meeting for September 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 7:56 PM

Housing Authority

The Oxford Housing Authority will hold a regular board meeting to review and accept minutes, receive a treasurer's report, and discuss old and new business. The meeting will include a public audience session and an executive session.

• Review and Acceptance of Minutes
• Treasurer’s Report
• Manager's Report
• Old Business
• New Business

The board approved a $2,000‑$3,500 estimate for Cianci Engineering to evaluate damage to the Left C bridge undercarriage. It also approved a $950 Conncollc quote to repair and resurface the C‑building entrance slab. The meeting minutes were accepted and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved $2,000‑$3,500 estimate for Cianci Engineering bridge evaluation
• Approved $950 Conncollc quote to repair C‑building entrance slab
• Accepted meeting minutes
• Adjourned meeting
• Carolyn to obtain proposal for abandoned island and shrub trimming
• Carolyn to follow up with Rose Paving on walkway asphalt cleanup

Library Board of Directors

The Oxford Public Library Board will meet on September 17, 2025. The agenda includes acceptance of the previous meeting’s minutes, a treasurer’s financial report, and reports on municipal actions, adult services, and the children’s area. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed.

• Acceptance of previous meeting minutes
• Treasurer’s financial report
• Director of municipal actions report
• Adult services report
• Children’s area report

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved $1,053.68 in tax refunds and FY 2024‑2025 budget transfer requests. They also approved a peddler’s permit for Bold Souls Coffee, hired a part‑time library page, promoted and reassigned Public Works employees, and enacted a 2.5% raise for non‑union staff. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved tax refunds totaling $1,053.68 (3 Ayes)
• Approved FY 2024‑2025 budget transfer requests (3 Ayes)
• Approved peddler’s permit for Bold Souls Coffee/Christian Kitchens LLC (3 Ayes)
• Hired Emily Bush as part‑time library page at $16.35/hr (3 Ayes)
• Promoted Michael Blood to Leadman with $37.59/hr pay (3 Ayes)
• Reassigned Michael Keller to Mechanic with $38.27/hr pay (3 Ayes)
• Approved 2.5% pay increase for all full‑time non‑union employees (3 Ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (3 Ayes)

Economic Development

The Oxford Economic Development Commission will meet to review the Director's Report. Discussions include interest in Lot 13 and a search for a 45k sq feet building rental for ArcOil.

• Interest and deposit for Lot 13
• Search for 45k sq feet building rental for ArcOil
• Organic Coffee Trailer next to Town Hall
• Why we love Oxford Videos
• Video recording of meetings

The Oxford Economic Development Commission meeting on September 16, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No items were discussed or decided. The commission waited until 7:12 PM to try to fill a quorum but remained unable to proceed.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting and hold two public hearings: one for a special exception to locate a veterinary hospital at 35 Oxford Road, and another to re‑subdivide an 18.9‑acre parcel at 86 Chestnut Tree Hill Road Ext into two parcels. Additional agenda items include reviewing an invoice from McSherry Law Office and discussing a possible modification to application Z‑10‑011 for Central Park Associates.

• Public hearing: special exception (Article 7, Sec. 7.3.13) for a veterinary hospital at 35 Oxford Road
• Public hearing: re‑subdivision of 86 Chestnut Tree Hill Road Ext into Parcel A (8.0481 acres) and Parcel B (10.9059 acres)
• Approval of 8/19/25 regular meeting minutes
• Invoice from McSherry Law Office covering 7/12/25 through 8/28/25
• Discussion of possible modification to application Z‑10‑011 for Central Park Associates at 94 Christian Street & Larkey Road

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the previous meeting minutes, set new public hearing dates, and approved a $4,180 invoice. It also moved to add a letter from the First Selectman to the agenda and recommended hiring a planner, a peer‑review consultant, and a part‑time clerk. The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 PM.

• Approved 8/19/25 meeting minutes (4 ayes, 3 abstentions)
• Recessed public hearing for Z-25-87 to 9/23/25 (7 ayes)
• Added First Selectman's 9/4/25 letter to agenda (7 ayes)
• Scheduled public hearing for Z-25-93 on 10/7/25 (7 ayes)
• Approved $4,180 invoice from McSherry Law Office (7 ayes)
• Recommended hiring Jessica Pennell as planner, Savannah‑Nicole Villalba as consultant, and a part‑time clerk (7 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:38 PM (7 ayes)

Oxford Ambulance Board of Directors

The Oxford Ambulance Association Board will meet to approve the June 16 meeting minutes, review the year‑to‑date budget, and receive updates on volunteer staffing and vehicle fleet status. New business includes training events, facilities planning, and a review of the association's by‑laws. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next regular meeting for December 15, 2025.

• Approval of June 16 meeting minutes
• Year‑to‑date budget review
• Volunteer staffing update
• Facilities planning discussion
• By‑laws review

The board approved the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. It then voted 6‑0 to give Seth Poston the ability to create and control finances previously assigned to him by the board for new committees. The meeting was adjourned with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Granted Seth Poston authority over finances (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Oxford Cultural Arts Commission will review reports from the library gallery and the treasurer, consider proposals for new programs such as sewing classes and flood‑recovery fundraising, and discuss upcoming community events including the 84th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair and the Youth Art Program slated to begin October 16, 2025. The meeting also includes updates on digital contests, music collaborations, and other arts initiatives.

• Youth Art Program – target start October 16, 2025 pending approvals
• 84th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair – planning discussion
• Oxford Public Library Gallery Report – Aug 23 to Dec 13, reception Nov 29
• Fundraising Flood Recovery initiative
• Sewing classes proposal

The commission voted to accept JoAnna Jordan back as a full commissioner with no objections. The treasurer's report was approved as presented. The Gather and Groove event budget included a $100 payment to Ken, approved unanimously. The digital collaboration contest was tabled to the next calendar year.

• Accepted JoAnna Jordan as full commissioner (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer's report as presented (unanimous)
• Approved $100 payment to Ken for Gather and Groove drum circle (unanimous)
• Tabled digital collaboration/contest to next calendar year (unanimous)
• Decided to create a poll for interest in a sewing class (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:48 p.m. (unanimous)

Fire Department Chiefs

The Oxford Fire Department Board of Fire Chiefs will meet on September 10, 2025 to discuss departmental activity reports, membership status, and budget matters. Items include calls and incidents for the past month and year, updates on probationary members, OSHA recertifications, and fitness testing. The agenda also covers training schedules, driver training, computer issues, and review of standard operating procedures.

• Department reports on calls for the last month and year to date
• Membership updates: probationary members, OSHA recertification, fit test status, licenses, Hep B shots
• Budget – General Fund summary
• Training schedule and driver training
• Review of standard operating procedures and policies

The Oxford Board of Fire Chiefs approved the FY 2024/25 budget of $549,715 and the FY 2025/26 budget of $558,778. They also unanimously approved Standard Operating Procedures 705 R1 and 811 R1 and the minutes of the August 13, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m. after noting equipment updates, training schedules, and upcoming events.

• Approved FY 2024/25 budget $549,715
• Approved FY 2025/26 budget $558,778
• Approved SOP 705 R1 and SOP 811 R1 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:34 p.m. (unanimous)
• Compressor at Quaker Farms station now operational
• Scheduled Trick‑or‑Trunk event for Oct 25, 2025 at Oxford High School
• Scheduled Live Burn training for Oct 19, 2025 at 8 a.m.

Elderly Commission

The Elderly Commission will hold a regular meeting to review reports and the budget. The agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Budget review
• Municipal Agents Report
• Directors Report

The commission approved Guest Passes for Senior Center members at a cost of $5.00 per day beginning October 1, 2025. The motion was made by Don Mayers, seconded by Edee Witham, and carried unanimously. The minutes of the June 10, 2025 meeting were accepted, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously. Chairman Niestemski asked Lead Office Assistant Kelly Weymer to investigate purchasing a Vita‑Clear choking‑assist device.

• Guest Passes $5.00 per day approved (unanimous)
• Minutes of June 10, 2025 accepted (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)
• Chairman to have Lead Office Assistant look into purchasing Vita‑Clear device

Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency

The Conservation Commission Inland Wetlands Agency will consider the Benn Development application (WWC 25-54) for a veterinary hospital on a 2.15‑acre site at 35 Oxford Road, with the applicant required to bring a minimum $190 check. The commission will also discuss the Little River Nature Preserve bridge as part of old business. Enforcement updates include a cease‑and‑restore letter to the owner of 80 Donovan Road and ongoing violations involving clear‑cutting at 40 Hunters Mountain Road and watercourse damage at 95 Freeman Road. The meeting will accept minutes from the August 26, 2025 regular meeting and address other routine items.

• Benn Development proposal for veterinary hospital, 35 Oxford Road, 2.15 acres, minimum $190 check
• Discussion of Little River Nature Preserve bridge
• Cease‑and‑restore letter sent to owner of 80 Donovan Road
• Notice of cease & desist for clear‑cutting at 40 Hunters Mountain Rd
• Notice of violation for watercourse damage at 95 Freeman Rd

The commission voted 4-0 to accept the Benn Development veterinary hospital application as complete. It also voted 3-0 to refer Christine Blakeman's barn replacement request back to the Enforcement Officer. The July 8, 2025 meeting minutes were approved 4-0, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m. by a 4-0 vote.

• Referred Christine Blakeman barn application back to Enforcement Officer (3-0)
• Accepted Benn Development veterinary hospital application as complete (4-0)
• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:02 p.m. (4-0)

Main Street Project Committee

The Oxford Main Street Project Committee scheduled a regular meeting for September 9, 2025. The meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered or decided.

The September 9, 2025 committee meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No actions were taken, and no decisions were made.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting to review and approve minutes, the treasurer’s report, and director and social media coordinator reports. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

The commission approved the minutes from the July 7 meeting with three votes in favor and one abstention. It unanimously approved the Treasurer's Report. It also unanimously approved buying a Gander Disbander Green Light Laser System for Jackson Cove Park. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:30 p.m.

• Approved 7/7/25 meeting minutes (3 yea, 1 abstain)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Gander Disbander Green Light Laser System for Jackson Cove Park (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Assessment Appeals Board

The Oxford Assessment Appeals Board will meet to review and vote on any pending property tax appeals. The board will also discuss a new tax law based on manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP).

• Review and vote on property tax appeals, if any
• Discuss new tax law based on MSRP

The board met at 4:00 PM with Tim Richmond and Carol Georgette present. No vehicle appeals were reviewed because the appeals process no longer uses Kelly Bluebook values. No vote or action on the new tax law based on MSRP was recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 4:05 PM.

Board of Selectmen

The Board approved adding Neil Silberkleit to the 2024 Tax Abatement list and authorized $7,734.18 in tax refunds. It approved the successor collective bargaining agreement with the police union and delegated authority to the First Selectman to execute the contract. An amended motion was carried to forward a resident's traffic‑congestion request to the Planning and Zoning Commission with a recommendation for a development moratorium on Route 67. The Bold Souls Coffee / Christian Kitchens LLC peddlers permit was tabled.

• Approved Neil Silberkleit addition to 2024 Tax Abatement list (2 Ayes)
• Approved tax refunds totaling $7,734.18 (2 Ayes)
• Approved successor police union contract and delegated execution to First Selectman (2 Ayes)
• Carried amended motion to forward Route 67 traffic‑congestion request and recommend moratorium (2 Ayes)
• Tabled Bold Souls Coffee / Christian Kitchens LLC peddlers permit

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission scheduled for September 2, 2025, has been cancelled.

The regular meeting of the Oxford Planning & Zoning Commission scheduled for September 2, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decisions made.

Water Pollution Control Authority

The provided agenda consists of meeting materials and document links. There are no specific discussion items or decisions listed in the text.

Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency

The Oxford Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency will meet to review new and old wetlands applications, discuss conservation matters, and address enforcement cases including cease-and-desist hearings for property violations.

• 2-lot subdivision at 86 Chestnut Tree Hill (IWWC 25-39)
• Single-family dwelling at 81 O’Neill (IW 25-1)
• Vet hospital proposed at 35 Oxford Road (IWWC 25-54)
• Show cause hearing for 80 Donovan Road wetlands violation
• Cease & Desist hearing for Mr. Scott Kimmer at 40 Hunters Mountain Rd

The Conservation Commission voted 4‑0 to deny the High Meadow application (IW 25‑1) for a single‑family dwelling at 81 O'Neill Rd. The commission also approved the John Knepple 2‑lot subdivision with conditions, accepted the Benn Development veterinary hospital application, recommended a $10,000 bond for a lawn at 2a Fiddlehead Road, and issued a cease‑and‑restore order for 80 Donovan Road. All motions passed unanimously.

• Denied High Meadow single‑family dwelling application (IW 25‑1) – vote 4‑0
• Approved John Knepple 2‑lot subdivision (TWWC 25‑39) with conditions – vote 4‑0
• Accepted Benn Development veterinary hospital application (WWC 25‑54) – vote 4‑0
• Recommended $10,000 bond for lawn at 2a Fiddlehead Road – vote 4‑0
• Issued cease‑and‑restore order for violation at 80 Donovan Road – vote 4‑0
• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes – vote 4‑0

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance met on August 25, 2025 at Oxford Town Hall. The board accepted the minutes from the June 23, July 7, and July 23 meetings. No old business was reported and no substantive actions were taken; new business items were discussed but no decisions were recorded.

Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee

The Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee meets to review construction progress on Project 108-04 (Café/Gym) and Project 108-05 (Quaker Farms School), including delays and change orders. Members also discuss Eversource rebates, invoices, and grant extensions due to electrical equipment lead times.

• Eversource $1,000,000 5-year interest-free loan accepted
• Project 108-04: Air Temp change order $30,000, CSG invoice $975
• Project 108-05: Air Temp change order $34,574, CSG invoice $975
• Eversource rebate approved: $29,375 (vs. $129k estimated)
• Air Temp invoices: $405,650 (Project 108-04) and $453,150 (Project 108-05)

The Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee approved the minutes from the April 17 meeting. It authorized payments for multiple invoices totaling $904,004 for Projects 108-04 and 108-05, and approved change orders totaling $64,574. The committee also approved submitting $799,000 in invoices to the state for reimbursement, while a $975 invoice for submission costs was tabled.

• Approved minutes from 4/17/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Invoice #7 for Project 108-04 – $427,000 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Invoice #6 for Project 108-04 – $405,650 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Project 108-04 – $30,000 (4‑0‑2)
• Approved payment of Invoice #7 for Project 108-05 – $477,004 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Project 108-05 – $34,574 (unanimous)
• Approved submission of initial five invoices to CT DAS for Project 108-04 – $799,000 (unanimous)
• Tabled Invoice 25017-01 for submission costs – $975 (to be revisited)

Town Meeting

The Town Meeting will vote on buying a property on Oxford Road for $1.1 million, using funds from a specific bequest and the Land Acquisition Fund. The purchase was previously approved by the Board of Selectmen on August 6, 2025.

• Purchase of Oxford Road property for $1,100,000 from TOM & LAURA, LLC
• Funding from Miriam Strong bequest and Land Acquisition Fund

The Town of Oxford voted unanimously to approve the purchase of a 222‑acre parcel from Tom & Laura, LLC and David T. Schreiber Jr. for $1,100,000. Funding will come from $1,083,000 of Miriam Strong’s specific bequest and $17,000 from the Land Acquisition Fund. The land will be retained as open space for passive recreation and will not be developed. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 PM.

• Approved purchase of 222‑acre property for $1,100,000 (unanimous vote)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved several appointments, hires, contracts, and funding items. Notable actions included appointing a town representative to the Northwest Connecticut Public Safety Communication Center, approving tax refunds of $2,345.11, and authorizing multiple staff hires. The Board also awarded the Quaker Farms Fire House roofing contract to Ellis Builders for $41,244.67 and approved a $277,589 preliminary engineering fee for the Main Street Phase 2 project. The purchase of a Deputy Fire Marshal vehicle for $72,000 was approved pending funding from the Board of Finance.

• Appointed Scott Pelletier as Oxford representative to public safety center (3-0)
• Approved tax refunds totaling $2,345.11 (3-0)
• Hired Kelly Weymer as temporary part‑time Lead Senior Center Office Assistant (3-0)
• Hired Jason Pocevic as full‑time Public Works Utility Worker, contingent on finance funding (3-0)
• Hired Thomas Daponte as full‑time Oxford Police Officer (3-0)
• Awarded Quaker Farms Fire House roofing contract to Ellis Builders for $41,244.67 (3-0)
• Approved CTDOT preliminary engineering fee of $277,589 for Main Street Phase 2 (2-0-1)
• Approved purchase of Deputy Fire Marshal vehicle for $72,000, contingent on finance approval (3-0)

Economic Development

The Oxford Economic Development body is meeting to review the Director's Report and discuss business interests in the town. The agenda includes updates on specific lots and potential new business tenants.

• Discussion of building rental for ArcOil (45k sq feet)
• Discussion of a coffee store looking for a new home
• Update on Lot 13 est in Lot 2 deposit

The Economic Development Commission meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No items were discussed, and no decisions were made.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review an application for a proposed veterinary hospital. The body will also receive an informal presentation regarding a property at 94 Christian Street and Larkey Road.

• Z-25-87: Special Exception application for a proposed veterinary hospital at 35 Oxford Road
• Z-10-011: Informal presentation regarding Central Park Associates, LLC at 94 Christian Street & Larkey Road
• Discussion of information provided by NVCOG Community Planning Director Savannah-Nicole Villalba

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the 8/5/25 special meeting. The Commission voted to schedule a public hearing for application Z-25-87, a special exception for a veterinary hospital, on September 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM. All four commissioners present voted aye. No other items were formally decided at this meeting.

• Approved 8/5/25 Special Meeting minutes (3 ayes, 1 abstention)
• Scheduled public hearing for Z-25-87 veterinary hospital special exception, 9/16/25 7:30 PM (4 ayes)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will review reports on community fairs, art programs, and the Oxford Public Library Gallery. The body will discuss potential grants and the possible appointment of JoAnna Lucas as a commissioner.

• Consideration of JoAnna Lucas for commissioner
• Recap of meeting with town grant writer regarding future needs
• Proposal for sewing classes titled “Self Sufficiency and Sewing” and “Sew What...”
• Reports on the Spring Fair and Annual Arts and Crafts Fair
• Updates on the Plein Air, Youth Art, and Drink and Doodle programs

The Cultural Arts Commission approved the meeting minutes and allocated up to $500 of its funds for a youth art program, passing unanimously. Several items were tabled, including the Treasurer's report, a library lecture series, the All‑in‑for‑Oxford food‑sovereignty idea, digital collaboration contests, and a new membership nomination. The commission also confirmed a Drink and Doodle event for September 27, 2025 at Black Hog.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion passed, Sara first, Dez second)
• Tabled Treasurer's Report due to Rich's absence (Cynthia first, Amber second)
• Approved allocation of up to $500 OCAC funds for youth art program (unanimous)
• Tabled JoAnna Lucas membership consideration (Dez first, Amber second)
• Tabled All in for Oxford food‑sovereignty proposal (Cynthia first, Dez second)
• Tabled Digital Collaboration/Contests program (motion to table)
• Tabled Library Lecture Series under Community Organization Partnerships (Dez first, Amber second)
• Confirmed Drink and Doodle event for Sept 27 2025 at Black Hog

Assessment Appeals Board

The Board of Assessment Appeals will hold appointment-only meetings in September 2025. These meetings concern the October 1, 2024 Motor Vehicle Grand List. Applications for appeals must be submitted by August 20, 2025.

• Appeals for the October 1, 2024 Motor Vehicle Grand List
• Application deadline of August 20, 2025

The Board of Assessment Appeals posted a legal notice stating it will meet in September 2025 for the October 1, 2024 Motor Vehicle Grand List. Applications must be submitted by August 20, 2025 and meetings are by appointment only. No decisions were made at this notice.

Town Meeting

Oxford holds a special town meeting to decide whether to approve a $1.82 million bond for a heavy-duty rescue fire truck. The Boards of Selectmen and Finance recommended the purchase and appropriation. Residents will vote on the resolution after discussion.

• Appropriate $1,820,000 for heavy-duty rescue fire truck
• Authorize $1,820,000 in bonds to fund purchase
• Temporary borrowings allowed pending bond issuance

The Board of Finance approved a $1,820,000 appropriation to buy a heavy‑duty rescue fire truck and authorized $1,820,000 in town bonds to fund it. The board also approved the accompanying Fiscal Impact Statement and recommended the town’s final approval. At the Special Town Meeting, members waived the reading of the call, accepted Item 1 Part 1, and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Board of Finance approved $1,820,000 appropriation for heavy‑duty rescue fire truck
• Board of Finance approved bond resolution authorizing $1,820,000 in town bonds
• Board of Finance approved the Fiscal Impact Statement for the fire truck project
• Board of Finance recommended Town approval of the fire truck purchase and bonds
• Special Town Meeting waived reading of the call and return of posting
• Special Town Meeting accepted Item 1 Part 1 unanimously
• Special Town Meeting adjourned the meeting unanimously

Fire Department Chiefs

The Board of Fire Chiefs will meet to review department reports, membership status, and budget summaries. The agenda includes updates on training schedules and personnel certifications.

• General Fund Summary budget report
• Review of call volumes for the previous month and year to date
• OSHA recertification and SCBA fit test status
• Driver training and training schedule updates
• Review of expired drivers licenses and past due SCBA/DOT physicals

The Oxford Board of Fire Chiefs unanimously approved the FY 2025/26 budget of $558,778.00 and the FY 2024/25 budget of $549,715.00. They also approved tax‑abatement letters for three retired firefighters and authorized the Quaker Farms Company to take engines E31 and E32 to the Bridgewater Parade on August 15, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.

• Approved FY 2024/25 budget $549,715.00 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025/26 budget $558,778.00 (unanimous)
• Approved tax‑abatement letters for Louis Mazzucco, James Gies, Victor Noll (unanimous)
• Approved QFC parade request for engines E31 & E32 on 8/15/25 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 9, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Moved to adjourn meeting at 7:42 p.m. (unanimous)

Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands Agency on August 12, 2025, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to emergency maintenance to the building.

The Oxford Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands Agency cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting on August 12, 2025 because of emergency maintenance to the building. No agenda items were considered, and no decisions were made.

Main Street Project Committee

The Oxford Main Street Project Committee will hold its regular meeting on August 12, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. in the Church Memorial Town Hall. The committee will review minutes from June 10, 2025, discuss a pedestrian bridge installation dated August 7, 2025, and consider progress on Phase 1B of the project.

• Pedestrian Bridge LRNP 8/7/25 install
• Phase 1B moving ahead

The Main Street Project Committee voted to accept the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. No other motions or approvals were recorded; the remaining agenda items were discussed without formal decisions. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted minutes of 6/10/2025 OMSP meeting (motion passed unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed unanimously)

Affordable Housing Plan Committee

The Affordable Housing Plan Committee will meet to review the 2025 Oxford Affordable Housing Plan. The committee intends to recommend the plan to the Board of Selectmen.

• Review and recommendation of the 2025 Oxford Affordable Housing Plan

Flood Victims Memorial Advisory Committee

The committee is holding a special meeting to provide updates on the flood victims memorial. Discussions will focus on the plaque order delivery, the site, and ceremony plans.

• Plaque order delivery
• Memorial site
• Ceremony planning

The Flood Victims Memorial Advisory Committee met on August 11, 2025. Members present were Margaret West-Mainor, Dave McKane, Ken Kroll, and Stephanie Miller. The committee discussed final details for the upcoming ceremony but recorded no formal approvals, denials, or votes.

Board of Selectmen

The Board hired a full‑time tax assessor and a full‑time public‑works utility worker, each with unanimous approval. It approved a $1,100,000 real‑estate agreement to acquire 200 acres for recreational use and authorized the First Selectman to sign. The Board also approved $55,000 for preliminary engineering of Phase 2 of the Main Street project and awarded a $691,589 contract for Loughlin Road flood‑damage repairs. All motions passed with three Ayes.

• Approved hire of Full‑Time Tax Assessor Carol Mordowanec, salary $96,936.75 (3 Ayes)
• Approved hire of Full‑Time Public Works Utility Worker Cody Gregory, start 9/3/2025 (3 Ayes)
• Approved Real Estate agreement $1,100,000 for land acquisition, authorize First Selectman to sign (3 Ayes)
• Approved $55,000 for preliminary engineering of Main Street Phase 2 Dutton Road to Quarry Walk (3 Ayes)
• Awarded $691,589 contract to Earthworks Excavating and Landscaping for Loughlin Road repairs (3 Ayes)
• Approved minutes of 7/16/2025 regular meeting (2 Ayes, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:41 PM (3 Ayes)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss Planned Residential Development Regulations with NVCOG. The body will also review minutes from the July 15, 2025, meeting and an invoice from Halloran & Sage.

• Discussion on Planned Residential Development Regulations with NVCOG
• Invoice No. 11472603 from Halloran & Sage

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the July 15, 2025 regular meeting minutes. It also approved that the applicant pay Invoice No. 11472603 from Halloran & Sage. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:53 PM. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved 7/15/25 Regular Meeting Minutes (6 Ayes)
• Approved applicant to pay Invoice No. 11472603 from Halloran & Sage (6 Ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:53 PM (6 Ayes)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission scheduled for August 5, 2025, has been cancelled.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to review and approve previous minutes and the Treasurer’s Report. The meeting includes reports from the Director and the Social Media Coordinator.

The Oxford Parks and Recreation Commission met on August 4, 2025. The agenda included review and approval of minutes, the treasurer’s report, and reports from the director and social media coordinator. No substantive actions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Town Meeting

The Town of Oxford will hold a Special Town Meeting to discuss and potentially amend a resolution for a new fire truck. The meeting includes a recommendation from the Boards of Selectmen and Finance.

• Appropriation of $1,820,000 for the purchase of a heavy-duty rescue fire truck
• Authorization to issue $1,820,000 in town bonds to fund the purchase

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will meet to review unfinished business regarding infrastructure and fees. The body will discuss pump stations and sewer user fees.

• New Pump Station
• Towner Lane Pump Station
• Towner Lane Force Main
• Sewer User Fees

The board approved the May 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to increase sewer user fees by 10% and to hold a public hearing on Aug 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM to discuss the new rates for 2025‑2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved 05/28/2025 minutes (all Ayes)
• Increased sewer rates by 10% (all Ayes)
• Set public hearing for Aug 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM on new sewer fees (all Ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 PM (all Ayes)

Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Oxford Conservation Commission and Inland Wetlands Agency was cancelled due to a lack of quorum.

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Oxford Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands Agency was cancelled because there was not enough members present to form a quorum. No decisions were made or discussed.

Flood Victims Memorial Advisory Committee

The Flood Victims Memorial Advisory Committee is meeting to provide updates on the memorial's progress. The group will discuss physical site preparations and the planning of the dedication ceremony.

• Benches
• Site preparation and set up list
• Plaque order
• Ceremony program
• Guest invites

The committee reviewed the draft program and gave positive feedback. They agreed to rent a tent rather than use a personal one, and Margaret West-Mainor will check rental prices. Benches have been ordered from Seccombs Brothers and the site has been cleared by public works, awaiting cement pads and a tree delivery. Invitations were sent through the First Selectman's office.

• Rent a tent for the memorial event (agreed)
• Margaret West-Mainor to check tent rental prices (task assigned)
• Benches ordered from Seccombs Brothers (ordered)
• Public works cleared the plot (completed)
• Invitations sent via First Selectman's office (completed)

Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee

The Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee meeting scheduled for July 17, 2025, was cancelled because a quorum was not met. The agenda included updates on school construction projects and equipment lead times.

• Project 108-04 GOES Café/Gym status and $7,721.31 Eversource invoice for new transformer/service
• Project 108-05 Quaker Farms School status and potential grant extension with DAS
• Electrical equipment lead times ranging from 2 to 20 weeks
• Project 108-03 VRF/VRM Installation completion

The Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee meeting on July 17, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered or decided. The committee will need to reconvene at a later date.

Housing Authority

The Oxford Housing Authority will meet to review the treasurer's and manager's reports. The agenda consists of procedural items and does not list specific decisions or proposals.

The Oxford Housing Authority Board authorized a $40,000 transfer from reserves to operating to cover a fiscal shortfall. It also accepted Rose Paving's $9,536.22 quote to repair sidewalk trip hazards. The meeting minutes were approved and the session was adjourned.

• Authorized $40,000 transfer from reserves to operating (unanimous)
• Accepted Rose Paving quote for sidewalk repairs, $9,536.22 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from prior meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board approved a $20,000 Community Support Committee project for the Little River Nature Preserve. It also hired a full‑time police officer, approved a $5,000 state library grant, and appointed a new member to the Housing Board. Additional actions included tax refunds, animal‑control staffing, a peddler’s permit, and a salary conversion for the Assistant Town Clerk.

• Approved $20,000 Little River Nature Preserve project (All 2 Ayes)
• Hired Edward Bachiocchi as full‑time Police Officer at $35.65/hr (All 2 Ayes)
• Approved $5,000 grant contract with Connecticut State Library for records indexing (All 2 Ayes)
• Appointed Sharon Davino to the Oxford Housing Board (All 2 Ayes)
• Approved tax refunds totaling $692.47 (All 2 Ayes)
• Hired Cassandra McCarthy part‑time Animal Control Kennel worker at $20/hr (All 2 Ayes)
• Approved Trinity Solar / Tyler Anthony Gillman Peddler’s Permit with stipulations (All 2 Ayes)
• Converted Assistant Town Clerk Meredith Papst to salary $990.80 per week (All 2 Ayes)

Economic Development

The Oxford Economic Development body will meet to review the Director's report and discuss old and new business. No specific agenda items or proposals were listed for this meeting.

The Oxford Economic Development Board met on July 15, 2025. The agenda covered routine items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, and approval of minutes, but no actions or votes on policy matters were recorded.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider applications for a mixed-use building at Quarry Walk and a self-storage facility. The body will also review a request for an accessory dwelling unit and a zoning text amendment.

• Z-25-046: Site Plan Modification for a 16,401 sq. ft. building at 300 Oxford Road with commercial space and up to 52 rental units
• Z-25-030: Proposed self-storage facility at 12 North Larkey Road & Jack’s Hill Road
• Z-25-026: 800 sq. ft. Accessory Dwelling Unit at 154 Bower’s Hill Road
• Z-25-004: Proposed text amendment to Article 5, Section 5.3.2 (B) & (C) of the Zoning Regulations
• Z-25-045: Conceptual Plan Amendment for mixed use/residential at 300 Oxford Road

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the June meeting minutes and added an Oxford Energy Center update to the agenda (6‑0 each). It approved an 800‑sq‑ft accessory dwelling unit at 154 Bowers Hill Road with conditions (vote recorded as 6‑6). The commission also approved a special‑exception for a larger barn on the same property (vote recorded as 6‑6). Finally, it approved the self‑storage facility at 12 North Larkey Road (6‑0).

• Approved 6/3/25 public hearing minutes (6‑0)
• Approved 6/3/25 regular meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Added Oxford Energy Center presentation to agenda (6‑0)
• Approved accessory dwelling unit at 154 Bowers Hill Rd (6‑6)
• Approved special‑exception for 1,120‑sq‑ft barn at 154 Bowers Hill Rd (6‑6)
• Approved self‑storage facility at 12 North Larkey Rd (6‑0)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission is meeting to review reports on community fairs and ongoing partnerships. The body will discuss the 54th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair and various art programs.

• 54th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair applications
• Plein Air Program scheduled for July 13
• Fundraising for flood recovery
• Digital collaboration and contests starting in September
• Youth Art Program

Fire Department Chiefs

The Board of Fire Chiefs will meet to review department reports, membership status, and budget summaries. The meeting includes updates on OSHA recertification and SCBA status.

• Department call volumes for the previous month and year to date
• OSHA recertification and SCBA recertification status
• General Fund Summary for the budget
• Training schedules and driver training
• Membership updates for probationary members and juniors

The Board of Fire Chiefs unanimously approved tax abatements for Louis Mazzucco, James Gies, and Victor Noll for 2025. The FY 2024/25 budget of $549,715.00 was approved. The meeting minutes from May 14, 2025 were also approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m.

• Approved tax abatements for Louis Mazzucco, James Gies, and Victor Noll (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024/25 budget $549,715.00
• Approved minutes of the May 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:58 p.m. (unanimous)
• Scheduled hose testing for 8/5/25 and 8/6/25 at Quaker Farms School

Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency

The Oxford Conservation Commission and Inland Wetlands Agency will review several permit applications for residential and industrial projects. The body will also address ongoing litigation and notices of violation regarding unauthorized activity in regulated areas.

• Application (IW 25-1) for single family dwelling at 81 O’Neill
• Application (IW 25-35) for a 12x16 floating trex deck at 10 Park Rd
• Application (IW 25-8) for wood and metal product manufacturing at 6 East Commerce Drive
• Application (IWWC-25-39) for a 2-lot subdivision at 86 Chestnut Tree Hill Extension
• Enforcement matters including a cease and desist for clear cutting at 40 Hunters Mountain Rd

The commission voted 3-0 to table the High Meadow (IW 25-1) permit application until the next meeting so all members could be present. The commission also voted 3-0 to accept the John Knepple (WWC 25-39) two‑lot subdivision application, with a $330 fee paid by Don Smith.

• Tabled High Meadow (IW 25-1) permit application (3-0)
• Accepted John Knepple (WWC 25-39) subdivision application (3-0)

Main Street Project Committee

The Oxford Main Street Project Committee is meeting to conduct regular business. The primary new business item listed for discussion is the pedestrian bridge.

• Discussion of Pedestrian Bridge

The Main Street Project Committee formally accepted the minutes from June 10, 2025. The agenda was amended. No vote totals or decisions were recorded for the new business item on the pedestrian bridge.

• Accepted June 10, 2025 minutes (no vote tally provided)
• Amended the meeting agenda (no vote tally provided)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to review reports and conduct general business. The agenda consists of procedural items.

The commission approved the 6/2/25 meeting minutes (3-yes, 1 abstain) and the Treasurer's Report unanimously. It also unanimously approved the Fast Signs quote to replace the Emily Yish memorial sign at Aggie Park. Several requests were denied, including a concert table at Jackson Cove, a non‑resident rate request, a pavilion rental past the season deadline, and a lemonade‑stand permit request.

• Approved 6/2/25 meeting minutes (3-yes, 1 abstain)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (unanimous)
• Approved Fast Signs quote for Emily Yish memorial sign at Aggie Park (unanimous)
• Denied Jackson Cove concert table request (no solicitation policy)
• Denied non‑resident request for resident rate at Jackson Cove (rate limited to residents)
• Denied Jackson Cove pavilion rental request past season deadline
• Directed lemonade‑stand request to obtain a peddlers permit
• Adjourned meeting at 8:17 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission scheduled for July 1, 2025, has been cancelled.

The regular meeting scheduled for July 1, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered, and no decisions were made.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved the termination of Officer Peter Hopson after a motion and second. All three selectmen voted aye, and the motion carried. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Terminate Officer Peter Hopson – motion carried (3 Ayes)
• Adjourn meeting – motion carried (3 Ayes)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will meet to approve minutes from May 28, 2025, and review financial reports. No other specific business items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of May 28, 2025 minutes
• Financial reports

The Water Pollution Control Authority held its regular meeting on June 25, 2025. The board approved the minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting. No new business, financial reports, or other actions were taken.

• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (vote not recorded)

Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency

The Oxford Conservation Commission and Inland Wetlands Agency will review three property applications for landscaping, decking, and residential construction. The body will also address ongoing cease and desist and violation notices regarding clear cutting and watercourse damage.

• Application IW 25-36: Landscape yard at 33 Manitook Drive
• Application IW 25-35: 12x16 floating trex deck at 10 Park Rd
• Application IW 25-1: Single family dwelling at 81 O’Neill
• Cease & Desist continuance: Clear cutting at 40 Hunters Mountain Rd
• Notice of Violation: Watercourse damage at 95 Freeman Rd

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance approved several sets of meeting minutes, including the April 21 and April 22, 2025 minutes and the May 15 and May 19, 2025 minutes. It also approved two fund transfers from the Finance Contingency account to the Town Clerk: $81.25 for a microfilm purchase and $1,210.96 for equipment maintenance. All motions passed unanimously.

• Motion to add April 21 and April 22, 2025 minutes to agenda – Passed (All Ayes)
• Approve April 21, 2025 Public Hearing minutes with amendment to $59,466,188 and 4% – Passed (All Ayes)
• Approve April 22, 2025 special meeting minutes after removing phrase – Passed (All Ayes)
• Approve revised April 22, 2025 special meeting minutes – Passed (Seconded by Victor, motion passed)
• Approve May 15, 2025 special meeting minutes – Passed (All Ayes)
• Approve May 19, 2025 regular meeting minutes – Passed (All Ayes)
• Transfer $81.25 for microfilm purchase from Finance Contingency to Town Clerk – Approved (All Ayes)
• Transfer $1,210.96 for equipment maintenance from Finance Contingency to Town Clerk – Approved (All Ayes)

Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee

The Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee will discuss updates on three construction projects. The meeting includes reviews of schedules, billing, and equipment lead times for school facility improvements.

• Project 108-03 residual items and energy efficiency savings model
• Project 108-04 GOES Café/Gym status with a due date of 9/1/2025
• Project 108-05 Quaker Farms School status with a due date of 12/31/2025
• Eversource rebate approval of $271,000 out of $281,000 for Project 108-05
• Discussion on extending the DAS grant for Project 108-05 due to electrical equipment lead times

The committee approved an Eversource rebate of $271,000. Pad locations for the project were approved. Invoice #51 for Project 108-04 in the amount of $327,000 was approved. Gino of the Oxford Central Office was assigned to handle moving and storing the oil tank, and Herman will request a one‑year extension from DAS due to project delays.

• Approved Eversource rebate of $271,000
• Approved pad locations
• Approved Invoice #51 for Project 108-04 ($327,000)
• Assigned Gino (Oxford Central Office) to manage oil tank relocation
• Herman to request a one‑year extension from DAS for project delays

Board of Selectmen

The board approved pay increases for multiple employees and hired two part‑time clerks. It also approved tax refunds, the Black Hog 5K race road use, EcoShield pest‑control peddler permits, and a revised Parks & Recreation maintainer job description, while tabling a $20,000 Little River Nature Preserve project. All agenda amendments and the meeting minutes were adopted.

• Approved pay increases for several employees (All 3 Ayes)
• Hired Margaret A. West‑Mainor as part‑time Town Clerk (2 Ayes, 1 Abstention)
• Hired Linda McKane as part‑time Assistant Town Clerk (2 Ayes, 1 Abstention)
• Approved tax refunds totaling $339.84 (All 3 Ayes)
• Approved use of roadway for Black Hog 5K race, contingent on insurance (All 3 Ayes)
• Approved EcoShield Pest Control peddler permits with stipulated conditions (All 3 Ayes)
• Approved revised Parks & Recreation Maintainer job description (All 3 Ayes)
• Tabled Community Support Committee $20,000 Little River Nature Preserve improvements (All 3 Ayes)

Economic Development

The Oxford Economic Development Commission will meet to review the Director's report and approve previous meeting minutes. Discussions include updates on ARPA EC descriptions and interest in Lot 13.

• Approval of March 18, 2025 minutes
• Report on ARPA EC and descriptions
• Update on Lot 13 interest and deposit
• Discussion of 'Why we love Oxford' videos

The commission unanimously approved the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved a motion to produce one Oxford history video per week for YouTube and Facebook. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Approved weekly Oxford history video production (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The provided agenda consists of procedural document listings. There are no specific discussion items, proposals, or decisions listed in the text.

Oxford Ambulance Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will discuss the 2025 town and OAA budgets and evaluate staffing options. The meeting includes reviews of vehicle fleet status and potential updates to pay programs.

• Review of 2025 Town budget and OAA P&L budget
• Discussion of shift stipend and Pay per Call program
• Evaluation of past financial accounting and spending
• Review of fleet status and Special Operations vehicle
• Discussion of Training Coordinator and Advanced EMT process

The board approved, by a 6‑to‑0 vote, the acceptance of the May 12, 2025 special‑meeting minutes. It also approved, 6‑0, bundle billing agreements with Naugatuck Ambulance, Inc. and Hatzalah of Waterbury Inc. The board voted 6‑0 to allow the chief to hire two part‑time operation‑support staff and to sell two Expedition cars. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM after a unanimous 6‑0 vote.

• Accepted May 12, 2025 special meeting minutes (approved 6-0)
• Approved bundle billing agreements with Naugatuck Ambulance, Inc. and Hatzalah of Waterbury Inc. (approved 6-0)
• Approved hiring two part‑time operation‑support staff (approved 6-0)
• Approved sale of two Expedition cars (approved 6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:30 PM (approved 6-0)

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will discuss updates on community fairs and the Oxford Public Library Gallery. The body will also review the status of the Plein Air Program and fundraising for flood recovery.

• Wrap up and inventory for the Oxford Spring Fair
• Planning for the 54th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair at the high school
• Permits for Make Music Weekend (June 20-21) and Friday Night Music Series
• Status of storage purchase and organization
• Proposal for an art event and a movie night

The commission agreed to proceed with a monthly art program, planning schedule and content and intending to present it to the selectman for fall implementation. Permits for the Make Music Weekend (June 20‑21) were confirmed as approved by the selectman. The storage purchase was completed and Amber will submit a reimbursement request.

• Approved monthly art program to move forward (general agreement)
• Confirmed permits for Make Music Weekend 6/20‑6/21 (approved by selectman)
• Storage purchase completed; Amber to submit reimbursement
• Approved minutes of the meeting (motion by Sara, seconded by Dez)
• Accepted Treasurer's report as presented (motion by Sara, seconded by Dez)

Fire Department Chiefs

The regular scheduled meeting for the Oxford Fire Department Board of Fire Chiefs on June 11, 2025, has been canceled due to scheduling conflicts.

The regular meeting of the Oxford Board of Fire Chiefs scheduled for June 11, 2025 was canceled. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The minutes only list received correspondence and memos, with no substantive actions taken.

Elderly Commission

The Elderly Commission will meet to discuss the budget and receive reports from the Municipal Agent and Director. The meeting includes time for citizen comments and new business.

• Budget Review

The Elderly Commission unanimously approved increasing the minimum check amount for event reimbursements from $5 to $10. The commission also unanimously accepted the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 a.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved increase of minimum check amount for events from $5 to $10 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of May 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:15 a.m. (unanimous)

Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency

The Oxford Conservation Commission and Inland Wetlands Agency will review several new and old applications for residential and commercial projects. The body will also address ongoing enforcement matters regarding clear cutting and watercourse violations.

• Application for Tower Business Park at 106 Willenbrock Road (Commercial Bldg)
• Application for dredging at 9 Sunrise Drive with 0.75 acres of wetlands impact
• Application to raise and construct a house at 104 Moose Hill Road ($2,017 paid)
• Application for landscaping at 33 Manitook Drive ($280 paid)
• Enforcement reviews for 40 Hunters Mountain Rd, 95 Freeman Rd, and 10 Park Road

The Oxford Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands Agency tabled the High Meadow residential application (IW 25‑1) and re‑approved the previously approved Tower Business Park commercial plan (IW 25‑34). It also approved permits for a dredging project at Sunrise Drive, a wood patio at Park Road, a new house at Moose Hill Road, and a manufacturing site at East Commerce Drive with conditions. The commission lifted a cease‑and‑desist order on the Park Road excavation and adopted the meeting minutes.

• Tabled High Meadow residential application (IW 25‑1) – vote 4‑0
• Re‑approved Tower Business Park commercial plan (IW 25‑34) – vote 4‑0
• Approved dredging permit for Sunrise Drive (IW 25‑38) – vote 3‑1 (one abstention)
• Approved wood patio permit at 10 Park Rd (LW 25‑35) pending engineer approval – vote 4‑0
• Approved new house permit at 104 Moose Hill Rd (W 25‑37) – vote 4‑0
• Approved manufacturing site at 6 East Commerce Dr with conditions (IW 25‑8) – vote 4‑0
• Lifted cease‑and‑desist order for excavation at 10 Park Rd – vote 4‑0
• Adopted meeting minutes from 5/13/25 – vote 4‑0

Main Street Project Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the start of Phase 1B of the Main Street Project in mid-June and the progress of Phase 2. Members will also review connectivity grants and a Boy Scout Kiosk event.

• Start of Phase 1B scheduled for end of mid-June
• Progress update on Phase 2
• Discussion of Connectivity Grants
• June 8 event regarding Boy Scout Kiosk

The committee accepted the minutes from the May 13 meeting by unanimous voice vote. It then voted not to include the $1,100 breakaway bollards in the Phase 1B sidewalk project, allowing the contractor to proceed without them. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Accepted minutes of 5/13/2025 OMSP meeting (all ayes)
• Motion to not include breakaway bollards in Phase 1B project passed (all ayes)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed (all ayes)

Board of Selectmen

The Oxford Board of Selectmen approved a grant writer hire, tax refunds, the holiday schedule, fuel prices, a community music series, and a CL&P pole‑attachment contract. A commendation for Alex Knepler was tabled. All motions passed unanimously.

• Amended agenda to add fuel price approval (Item #7) – approved (All 3 Ayes)
• Approved tax refunds totaling $385.70 – approved (All 3 Ayes)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 Holiday Schedule – approved (All 3 Ayes)
• Hired Karen Cook as full‑time Grant Writer, $37/hr, start July 14, 2025 – approved (All 3 Ayes)
• Approved “Gather and Groove” community music series dates – approved (All 3 Ayes)
• Approved CL&P Pole Attachment Contract Agreement for Municipalities – approved (All 3 Ayes)
• Approved 2025‑2026 fuel prices – approved (All 3 Ayes)
• Tabled acknowledgment of Alex Knepler’s Bet Mitzvah – tabled (All 3 Ayes)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to review the Director's and Social Media Coordinator's reports. The agenda consists of procedural items and general updates.

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the April 7 meeting (5 in favor, 2 abstentions) and unanimously approved the Treasurer's Report. A motion was unanimously adopted to require owners of lost Jackson Cove vehicle or boat passes to obtain replacements at the Parks & Recreation Office. The commission also unanimously set the 2025‑2026 Open Swim Season prices at $70 for families, $40 for singles, $20 for seniors and active‑duty military or veterans (one complimentary single pass per season).

• Approved April 7 minutes (5 yea, 2 abstain)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (unanimous)
• Approved vehicle/boat pass replacement procedure (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2026 Open Swim Season fees (unanimous)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from the April 30 meeting, discuss unfinished sewer infrastructure projects (including pump stations and force mains), and review sewer user fees. No new business is listed.

• Review of April 30, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of New Pump Station project
• Discussion of Towner Lane Pump Station project
• Discussion of Towner Lane Force Main project
• Review of Sewer User Fees

The board approved the minutes from the April 30, 2025 meeting. It also approved the Little River Luxury Apartments application, subject to conditions of approval. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

• Approved 04/30/2025 meeting minutes (All Ayes)
• Approved Little River Luxury Apartments application (All Ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 p.m. (All Ayes)

Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency

The Oxford Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency meets to review new business including a manufacturing facility expansion and residential lot development, as well as enforcement matters involving cease-and-desist orders and violations related to wetland damage and unauthorized excavation.

• Review of IW 25-8: 9.33-acre manufacturing expansion at 6 East Commerce Drive (123,753 sq. ft., 1,870 sq. ft. wetlands impact)
• Review of LW 25-1: Single-family dwelling on High Meadows Road (1.0-acre lot, 7,000 sq. ft. upland review area impact)
• Notice of Cease & Desist for clear-cutting at 40 Hunters Mountain Road (continuation from prior meetings)
• Notice of Violation for watercourse damage at 95 Freeman Road (August 2024 flooding incident)
• Notice of Violation for unauthorized excavation at 10 Park Road (equipment left in place)

Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee

The Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee meets to approve prior meeting minutes, discuss ongoing construction projects, and review monthly invoices. The agenda includes updates on energy efficiency modeling, café/gym construction, and Quaker Farms School upgrades.

• Approve minutes from April 17, 2025
• Review Project 108-03 Residual Items GOES status and energy efficiency model
• Discuss Project 108-04 GOES Café/Gym status and Eversource rebates
• Discuss Project 108-05 Quaker Farms School status and Eversource capacity upgrade
• Approve monthly invoices

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 17 meeting and amended the agenda to add a line item for a new CSG contract. It also unanimously approved two invoices: $109,250 for Project 108-04 and $403,750 for Project 108-065. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes from 4/17/2025 (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to add CSG contract review item (unanimous)
• Approved Project 108-04 invoice #4 for $109,250.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Project 108-065 invoice #4 for $403,750.00 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Library Board of Directors

The Library Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting to receive reports and discuss old and new business. The agenda consists of procedural items and departmental reports.

The board voted to accept the March 19, 2025 regular meeting minutes. It also accepted the Treasurer’s Report covering March and April finances and related donations. The meeting was then adjourned, and the board noted that E‑rate funding of $2,838 had been approved.

• Accepted March 19, 2025 minutes (all Ayes)
• Accepted Treasurer’s Report (all Ayes)
• Approved E‑rate funding of $2,838 (recorded approval)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:59 PM (all Ayes)

Board of Selectmen

The Oxford Board of Selectmen approved two agenda amendments to add river‑debris clean‑up items. They approved FY 2024‑2025 transfer requests, hired summer interns for the Tax Office and Building Department, and approved lifeguard and camp‑counselor hires for Parks & Recreation. The board also approved a peddler’s permit for Trinity Solar/Julio Quinones and awarded contracts for debris clean‑up on Loughlin Road ($99,900) and at Location #3 ($170,000). All motions passed unanimously (3 Ayes).

• Amended agenda to add Loughlin Road clean‑up award as Item #6 (3 Ayes)
• Amended agenda to add River Location #3 clean‑up award as Item #7 (3 Ayes)
• Approved FY 2024‑2025 transfer requests for Micro Film $81.25 and Equipment Maintenance $1,210.96 (3 Ayes)
• Hired William Lanier as Tax Office Summer Intern, $16.35/hr, start 6/26/2025 (3 Ayes)
• Hired Katelyn Staron as Building Department Summer Intern, $16.35/hr, start 5/19/2025 (3 Ayes)
• Approved hiring of Parks & Recreation lifeguards and camp counselors (3 Ayes)
• Approved Trinity Solar/Julio Quinones peddler’s permit with daily police notification and solicitation restrictions (3 Ayes)
• Awarded Clean‑Up of Debris contract to Alterio Tractor Pulling, LLC, $99,900 (3 Ayes)

Economic Development

The Oxford Economic Development Commission will convene its regular monthly meeting to conduct procedural business. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

The Oxford Economic Development regular meeting on May 20, 2025 was called to order and included a pledge of allegiance. The board approved the meeting minutes, though no vote tally was recorded. No other actions, approvals, or votes were documented. The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Dan Wall.

Affordable Housing Plan Committee

The Affordable Housing Plan Committee will review a draft of the 100% Affordable Housing Plan. Members will discuss which body should adopt the plan and schedule a final review meeting for August.

• Review of 100% Affordable Housing Plan Draft
• Discussion of recommended adopting body
• Scheduling of final plan review meeting for August

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance approved the Tax Collector suspense list and signed it for filing with the Town Clerk. They amended the agenda to move the Tax Collector item to section 7(a). The meeting also consisted of routine approvals of prior meeting minutes.

• Approved Tax Collector suspense list ($26,000) (no vote recorded)
• Amended agenda to move Tax Collector to 7(a) (no vote recorded)
• Approved February 24, 2025 regular meeting minutes (All Ayes)
• Approved March 17, 2025 special meeting minutes (Ayes: Jack Kiley, Sue Arpin, Victor Catalano, Paula Jensen, Niki Dykstra; Abstain: Brett Olbrys)
• Approved March 31, 2025 special meeting minutes (All Ayes)
• Approved April 8, 2025 special meeting minutes (All Ayes)
• Approved updates on flood repair spending ($4,923,000 spent, $3.8M submitted to FEMA) (no vote recorded)
• Approved updates on grant reimbursements for GOES HVAC ($4,211,045.92 invoiced, 43% expected reimbursement) (no vote recorded)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will hold a special meeting on May 15, 2025, following the announcement of referendum results. The purpose of the meeting is to establish the mill rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025.

• Setting of the mill rate for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

The Board of Finance held a special meeting on May 15, 2025 at Quakers Farm School. Members voted to set the mill rate for the 2025‑2026 budget at 20.01 mills, and the motion was approved unanimously. Chairman Jack Kiley noted that all three ballot questions passed and the budget is official. The meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m.

• Set 2025‑2026 mill rate at 20.01 mills (unanimous)

Housing Authority

This is a regular board meeting of the Oxford Housing Authority with a standard procedural agenda. No specific decisions, proposals, or financial amounts are mentioned; the agenda includes only routine items such as approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and manager's report.

• No concrete action items, rezonings, contracts, or fee changes are listed on the agenda.

The board approved a motion to spend up to $9,000 to repair the half roof of building E. The fiscal year 2025‑2026 budget was approved after an edit to include a $10 base‑rent increase. Minutes from the previous meeting were accepted, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved $9,000 roof repair for building E (motion by Denise, seconded by Kathy)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget with $10 rent increase edit (motion by Pete, seconded by Kathy)
• Approved minutes from prior meeting (motion by Denise, seconded by Kathy)
• Approved adjournment (motion by Denise, seconded by Kathy)

Fire Department Chiefs

The Oxford Fire Department Board of Fire Chiefs will hold a routine meeting to review operational and administrative matters. Items include department call statistics, membership changes, training updates, and a budget summary. The agenda also addresses compliance items such as expired driver licenses, physicals, and certifications.

• Budget - General Fund Summary
• OFD Probationary Members new/leaving
• OFD Expired Drivers Licenses
• SCBA/DOT Physicals Past Due
• OFD OSHA Recertification and Hep B shots due

The Board of Fire Chiefs unanimously approved the minutes from the April 9 meeting, the FY 2024/25 budget of $549,715.00, and letters for overdue SCBA/DOT physicals and SCBA recertification. They also unanimously approved parade requests from CFC, QFC and RFC. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

• Approved minutes of the April 9, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024/25 budget of $549,715.00 (unanimous)
• Approved letters to C. Brennan, M. Cernuch, J. Schwartz, J. Bongiorno, J. Galla for SCBA/DOT physicals (unanimous)
• Approved letters to J. Galla and J. Bongiorno for SCBA recertification (unanimous)
• Approved parade requests from CFC, QFC and RFC (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. (unanimous)

Elderly Commission

The Oxford Elderly Commission holds a regular meeting on May 13, 2025. The agenda includes a budget review, municipal agents and directors reports, and consideration of prior meeting minutes. No specific proposals or decisions are listed beyond standard operational matters.

• Review and approval of minutes from April 8, 2025
• Budget review
• Municipal Agents Report and Directors Report
• Possible executive session
• Audience of citizens period

The commission accepted the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. A motion to increase the Thursday hot‑dog lunch price from $3.60 to $4.00 was carried and will take effect on July 1, 2025. The commission decided not to hold a political question‑and‑answer session. The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 a.m. after a unanimous motion.

• Accepted April 8, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Increased hot‑dog lunch price to $4.00 (motion carried)
• Declined to hold political Q&A session (decision made)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:40 a.m. (motion passed unanimously)

Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency

The Oxford Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands Agency will consider a new application (IW 25-8) for a wood and metal manufacturing facility at 6 East Commerce Drive in Woodruff Industrial Park, which would impact 1,870 sq ft of wetlands and deposit 2,200 cubic yards of material. The board will also continue discussion on a single-family dwelling application (IW 25-1) at 81 O'Neill Road. Additionally, a show cause hearing is scheduled for an unpermitted excavation violation at 10 Park Road, and the commission will review a nature preserve bridge project and the 2025-2026 budget.

• New application IW 25-8: Christopher Taylor proposes manufacturing of wood/metal products at 6 East Commerce Dr, with 1,870 sq ft wetland impact and 2,200 cubic yards of fill ($691 fee paid)
• Old business IW 25-1: High Meadow single-family dwelling at 81 O'Neill Road, with 200 cubic yards of material removal
• Show cause hearing for Ralph Crozier at 10 Park Road over unpermitted excavation in a watercourse
• Bridge for Main Street nature preserve project awaiting town engineer approval
• Discussion of 2025-2026 budget and town-wide clean-up

The commission voted 4‑6 to approve the Inland Wetlands meeting minutes from April 22, 2025. The commission discussed two new applications (IW 25‑8 and PW 25‑1) and agreed that additional information is needed before any permit decision. The commission addressed a violation at 10 Park Road, instructing the property owner to stop work in the watercourse and arrange removal of equipment.

• Approved Inland Wetlands 4/22/25 meeting minutes (vote 4-6)
• Deferred decision on IW 25-8 application pending engineer response
• Deferred decision on PW 25-1 application pending additional information
• Instructed Mr. Crozier to cease work in the watercourse and remove equipment

Main Street Project Committee

The Oxford Main Street Project Committee meets to discuss updates on the Main Street project phases. New business includes the start of Phase 1B construction later in May and the completion of Phase 2 interview process. A new connectivity grant for Phase 2 or Phase 3 is also being considered. The committee will vote on minutes from the March 11 meeting.

• Phase 1B construction beginning in mid-May
• Phase 2 interview process completed
• New connectivity grant discussion (Phase 2 or Phase 3)
• Acceptance of March 11, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee accepted the minutes from the March 11 OMSP meeting. Members voted to submit a 2026 connectivity grant application for the 4‑mile northbound segment from the lawyer’s office to Hogsback. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted minutes of 3/11/2025 OMSP meeting (all ayes)
• Approved submission of 2026 connectivity grant application for 4‑mile northbound section (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

Oxford Ambulance Board of Directors

The Oxford Ambulance Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to discuss the appointment of a 902 Staff position, potentially in executive session. The board will also approve minutes from the March 3 meeting and set the next regular meeting date.

• Discuss appointment of 902 Staff position (possible Executive Session)
• Approval of March 3 meeting minutes
• Next regular meeting set for June 16, 2025

The board approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It entered and later exited an executive session, both votes 5‑0. The board granted Chief Seth Poston authority to act on personnel matters, also 5‑0. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Entered executive session at 7:04 pm (5-0)
• Exited executive session at 8:11 pm (5-0)
• Granted Chief Seth Poston authority on personnel actions (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:12 pm (5-0)

Cultural Arts Commission

The commission will review ongoing programs including community fairs, gallery activities, and partnerships. They will hear updates on the Plein Air program, flood recovery fundraising, and digital collaborations. Permits have been secured for Make Music Day and the Friday Night Music Series. A new storage request will be considered.

• Permits secured for Make Music Day on June 21 and the Friday Night Music Series
• Update on the 54th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair and Oxford Spring Fair
• Flood recovery fundraising update (Cynthia)
• Partnerships include Library Lecture Series and Main Street nature walk
• New business: storage request (Amber)

The commission approved a budget of up to $1,000 for musical acts at the Make Music Weekend (5‑1 vote). It also approved funding for a digital collaboration/contest program unanimously and authorized a $350 storage expense. An unofficial vote on buying a brick resulted in a tie and was deferred, and a proposed large community art event was tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved up to $1,000 budget for Make Music Weekend (5‑1)
• Approved digital collaboration/contest funds (unanimous)
• Approved $350 storage request (approved)
• Brick purchase vote tied; decision deferred
• Large community art event for late September tabled

Board of Selectmen

The Oxford Board of Selectmen approved a $70,000 state grant application to replace the roof at Quaker Farms Firehouse. It also approved tax refunds of $4,343.15, hired three part‑time library staff, authorized $17,470 of grant funds for Emergency Operations Center equipment, and appointed Ellen Fox as the town's Municipal Agent. All actions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved Tax Refunds totaling $4,343.15 (3 Ayes)
• Tabled FY 2025‑2026 transfer request (3 Ayes)
• Approved hiring of Adrienne Kisson as part‑time Library Clerk ($18/hr) (3 Ayes)
• Approved hiring of Marilyn Kitlas as part‑time Clerk ($18/hr) (3 Ayes)
• Approved hiring of Anna Biewald as part‑time Cataloguer ($21.34/hr) (3 Ayes)
• Approved LoCIP roof replacement grant of $70,000 for Quaker Farms Firehouse (3 Ayes)
• Approved use of $17,470 CT grant for Emergency Operations Center equipment and furniture (3 Ayes)
• Appointed Ellen Fox as Municipal Agent with $11,000 annual salary (3 Ayes)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission will consider an application for an 800 sq. ft. accessory dwelling unit at 154 Bower's Hill Road, contingent on the applicant securing a separate special exception for a barn. They will also approve minutes from an April 15 public hearing and schedule public hearings for May 20 on a self-storage facility and a barn construction.

• Z-25-026 [RESA]: 800 sq. ft. accessory dwelling unit at 154 Bower's Hill Road, conditional on special exception approval
• Public hearing scheduled May 20 for Z-25-030: proposed self-storage facility at 12 North Larkey Road & Jack's Hill Road
• Public hearing scheduled May 20 for Z-25-025: special exception for a 1,120 sq. ft. barn at 154 Bower's Hill Road
• Approval of 4/15/2025 public hearing minutes
• Seating of alternates and comments from the chair

The Planning & Zoning Commission held a recessed public hearing on May 6, 2025 to consider a proposed amendment for a Planned Development District by B‑WIZZ, LLC. Commissioners and staff discussed the proposal, including zoning changes, affordable‑housing requirements, traffic impacts, and infrastructure, but no vote was taken on the amendment itself. The meeting was concluded with a motion to close the hearing, which passed unanimously with all seven members voting aye.

• Motion to close public hearing approved (7 Ayes)

Town Meeting

The Oxford Town Meeting will consider and possibly amend three items: the municipal budget for FY 2025-2026, the Board of Education budget, and a levy for road projects funded by the Reserve Fund for Capital and Nonrecurring Expenditures. All three will be decided by referendum on May 15, 2025.

• Approve Town Municipal Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Approve Board of Education Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Approve a levy for road projects for the Reserve Fund for Capital and Nonrecurring Expenditures for FY 2025-2026

First Selectman George R. Temple called the annual budget meeting and nominated Arnold Jensen as Moderator, which passed unanimously. Motions to move the municipal budget, the Board of Education budget, and the road‑project levy to a May 15 referendum were all carried, with Item 1 passing with few nays, Item 2 unanimously, and Item 3 with one nay. The meeting was then adjourned to the referendum.

• Arnold Jensen nominated as Moderator – carried unanimous
• Item 1 (Municipal Annual Budget) moved to referendum – motion carried, few nays
• Item 2 (Board of Education Annual Budget) moved to referendum – motion carried unanimous
• Item 3 (Road‑project levy for Reserve Fund) moved to referendum – motion carried, 1 nay
• Meeting adjourned to May 15 referendum at Quaker Farms School – motion carried

Town Meeting

The Town of Oxford will hold an Annual Town Meeting to discuss the municipal and Board of Education budgets for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. A levy for road projects for the Reserve Fund for Capital and Nonrecurring Expenditures is also on the agenda. Final adoption of these items will be decided by a referendum on May 15, 2025.

• Approval of Town Municipal Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Approval of Board of Education Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Proposed levy for road projects for the Reserve Fund for Capital and Nonrecurring Expenditures

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Oxford Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and the treasurer's report, and receive updates from the Director and Social Media Coordinator. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Review and approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Review and approval of Treasurer's Report
• Director's Report from Kyra Nesteriak
• Social Media Coordinator's Report

The Oxford Parks and Recreation Commission held its May 5, 2025 meeting. The commission reviewed and approved the meeting minutes and the Treasurer’s Report. It also received a Director’s Report, a Social Media Coordinator’s Report, and discussed other business before adjourning. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes
• Approved Treasurer’s Report

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items. The agenda includes an application from Little River Luxury Apartments, updates on pump station projects, and a discussion of sewer user fees, including a specific fee for the 106 Willenbrock building. The meeting will also approve minutes from February 26, 2025.

• Approval of February 26, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Little River Luxury Apartments application
• New Pump Station project update
• Towner Lane Pump Station and Force Main status
• Discussion of sewer user fee for 106 Willenbrock Building 1A & 2A

The authority approved the March 26, 2025 regular meeting minutes with all members voting aye. No substantive actions were taken on applications or unfinished projects. The board then adjourned the meeting at 8:09 PM with unanimous consent.

• Approved 03/26/2025 meeting minutes (all Ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:09 PM (all Ayes)

Open Space Trail Management Committee

The Open Space/Trail Management Committee will hold a special meeting to review grants for the Rockhouse Hill and Von Wettburg properties, receive updates from the Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands Agency and on the Adaptive Trail, and set future meeting dates.

• Review of grants for Rockhouse Hill / Von Wettburg properties
• Update from Conservation Commission / Inland Wetlands Agency
• Update on Adaptive Trail
• Discussion of future meeting dates

The Open Space Trail Management Committee reviewed grant information, discussed the adaptive‑trail proposal, and set the next meeting date. The only formal action taken was an 8‑1 vote to adjourn the meeting. No other motions were approved, denied, or tabled.

• Adjourned meeting (8‑1 vote)
• Scheduled next meeting for May 19, 2025 at 6 pm

Affordable Housing Plan Committee

The Affordable Housing Plan Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss the draft Affordable Housing Plan and an associated economic model. Members will also set a date for the final plan review meeting. The agenda contains only discussion items and procedural matters; no votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of Affordable Housing Plan Draft
• Discussion of Economic Model
• Set Final Plan Review Meeting Date

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance met on April 28, 2025 at Oxford Town Hall. The agenda included acceptance of prior minutes, a review of the 2024 Grand List and revenue, and a March tax collector report. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

Flood Victims Memorial Advisory Committee

The Flood Victims Memorial Advisory Committee decided to continue soliciting donations and to begin construction of the memorial at the end of May or early June. Dave McKane will coordinate with Public Works and the nursery about the tree and site plan. The Selectmen's Office will handle invitations for dignitaries for the August 18, 2025 dedication ceremony.

• Continue soliciting donations for the memorial (ongoing)
• Begin memorial construction end of May or early June (planned)
• Dave McKane to speak with Public Works and the nursery about the tree (assigned)
• Dave McKane to work with Public Works on site plan (assigned)
• Selectmen's Office to send invites for August 18, 2025 dignitaries (assigned)

Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency

The provided agenda contains only file names and placeholders. No specific discussion items, decisions, or proposals are listed in the text.

Board of Finance

The board voted to keep the $750,000 capital allocation for road maintenance. It approved a $100,000 reduction in the Board of Education budget. The proposed town budget was forwarded to the town meeting and the session was adjourned.

• Approved keeping $750,000 capital expense for roads (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 cut to Board of Education budget (3-2, 1 recusal)
• Approved forwarding the proposed budget to town meeting (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance met on April 21, 2025 for a public hearing. Members discussed the $59,555,000 budget, flood recovery borrowing, town clerk staffing transitions, and education funding concerns. No votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions were recorded in the minutes.

Community Support Committee

The Community Support Committee voted to table the street project request. It also decided to request additional information for a $20,000 trail development application. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Table street project request (motion carried)
• Request additional information for $20,000 trail development application
• Adjourn meeting (motion carried)

Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee

The Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee will discuss updates on three school construction projects (GOES, GOES Café/Gym, and Quaker Farms School), including a $1,888,759 state grant reimbursement expected within 90 days and an invoice correction. The committee will also approve minutes from March 20 and monthly invoices.

• Project 108-03 (GOES): $1,888,759 CT DAS grant reimbursement expected within 90 days; final audit due by 12/31/2025; $8,900 invoice correction needed
• Project 108-04 (GOES Café/Gym): due date 9/1/2025; Eversource rebates/drawings/permits
• Project 108-05 (Quaker Farms School): due date 12/31/2025; Eversource capacity upgrade
• Approval of minutes from March 20, 2025
• Approval of monthly invoices

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It also approved two HVAC invoices: $380,000 for the GOES Gym & Cafeteria RTU and $465,500 for the QFS HVAC project. A motion to close the meeting was carried.

• Approved minutes of preceding meeting (motion carried)
• Approved invoice #3 GOES Gym & Cafe RTU for $380,000 (motion carried)
• Approved invoice #3 QFS HVAC for $465,500 (motion carried)
• Motion to close the meeting (motion carried)

Assessment Appeals Board

The Oxford Board of Assessment Appeals will meet on April 17, 2025, to hear property assessment appeals. The agenda lists multiple hearing dates in early April with scheduled appeal times from 4:15 PM to 7:20 PM, each with 9 appellants except the April 17 date which is marked TBD. The meeting includes the Pledge of Allegiance and is otherwise procedural in nature.

• Tuesday, April 1, 2025: 9 appellants scheduled
• Thursday, April 3, 2025: 9 appellants scheduled
• Wednesday, April 9, 2025: 9 appellants scheduled
• Thursday, April 10, 2025: 9 appellants scheduled
• Monday, April 14, 2025: 9 appellants scheduled

The minutes consist of fragmented, unreadable text and contain no clear actions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies. No substantive decisions were documented.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance special meeting scheduled for April 16, 2025 was cancelled. No budget requests were reviewed and no votes were taken.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved the April 2 meeting minutes, appointed eight members to the 2025 Charter Revision Commission, approved $108.94 in tax refunds, and authorized First Selectman George Temple to sign the Department of Transportation Master Municipal Agreement for Rights of Way Projects. The board also adopted amendments to the Town of Oxford Personnel Policy with a 2‑yes, 1‑abstention vote. All motions carried.

• Approved April 2 minutes with hiring correction (3‑aye)
• Appointed eight members to the 2025 Charter Revision Commission (3‑aye)
• Approved tax refunds totaling $108.94 (3‑aye)
• Authorized First Selectman George Temple to sign DOT Master Municipal Agreement (3‑aye)
• Adopted Personnel Policy amendments (2‑aye, 1‑abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑aye)

Economic Development

The Oxford Economic Development Commission is holding a regular meeting with items including a director's report on Lot 13, which has drawn interest and a second deposit. The agenda also covers updates on ARPA and EC descriptions. No votes or decisions are recorded; the meeting appears procedural.

• Lot 13: interest received, second deposit noted

The meeting began with a call to order and a pledge of allegiance. The board approved the previous meeting’s minutes. The session was then adjourned. No other actions or votes were recorded.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will continue a recessed public hearing on a proposed text amendment to Article 5, Section 5.3.2 (B) & (C) of the Oxford Zoning Regulations, submitted by Rosado Custom Homes & Remodelers. Under new business, the Commission will consider setting public hearing dates for a special exception to construct a 1,120 sq. ft. barn, an 800 sq. ft. accessory dwelling unit at 154 Bower's Hill Road, and a proposed self-storage facility at 12 North Larkey Road & Jack's Hill Road. Old business includes a bond release request for 19 East Commerce Drive.

• Recessed public hearing on text amendment Z-25-004 to Article 5, Section 5.3.2 (B) & (C) - Rosado Custom Homes & Remodelers, 671 Oxford Road
• Bond release request for 19 East Commerce Drive (Z-23-135) - Borghesi Building & Engineering
• Set public hearing date for special exception to construct a 1,120 sq. ft. barn at 154 Bower's Hill Road (Z-25-025)
• Set public hearing date for 800 sq. ft. accessory dwelling unit at 154 Bower's Hill Road (Z-25-026)
• Set public hearing date for proposed self-storage facility at 12 North Larkey Road & Jack's Hill Road (Z-25-030)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the April 1 public hearing and regular meeting minutes. It set public hearing dates for the special‑exception barn at 154 Bower’s Hill Road (May 20, 7:30 PM) and the self‑storage facility at 12 North Larkey Road (May 20, 7:00 PM). The hearing on the zoning text amendment for 671 Oxford Road was recessed to May 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved 4/1/2025 Public Hearing minutes (6 Ayes)
• Approved 4/1/2025 Regular Meeting minutes (6 Ayes)
• Scheduled public hearing for Z-25-025 (154 Bower’s Hill Rd) May 20, 2025 7:30 PM (6 Ayes)
• Scheduled public hearing for Z-25-030 (12 North Larkey Rd) May 20, 2025 7:00 PM (6 Ayes)
• Opened public hearing for Z-25-004 (recessed later) (6 Ayes)
• Recessed public hearing for Z-25-004 to May 6, 2025 7:00 PM (6 Ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (all Ayes)

Board of Finance

The scheduled special meeting of the Oxford Board of Finance for April 14, 2025 was cancelled. As a result, no department budgets or capital budget requests were reviewed or voted on. No decisions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Assessment Appeals Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Oxford Board of Assessment Appeals, which will hold multiple meetings in April 2025 to hear property assessment appeals from residents. Each session runs from 4:15 PM to 7:20 PM. The total number of appellants is listed for each date, with April 14 having approximately 9 appeals scheduled.

• Appeal hearings scheduled for April 1, 3, 9, 10, 14, and 17, 2025
• April 14 session has about 9 appellants scheduled
• Meetings run from 4:15 PM to 7:20 PM each day
• Agenda includes Pledge of Allegiance and appeal reviews
• Signed by Pat LaMarco, Oxford BOAA

The minutes contain fragmented text without clear actions, votes, or approvals. No decisions, approvals, denials, or tablings could be identified.

Flood Victims Memorial Advisory Committee

The advisory committee walked the Kirks Pond area and reached a consensus that the spot to the right of the pine trees in front of the pond is the preferred location for the flood victims memorial. Margaret West will discuss the site with George, and Dave McLane will contact Public Works about clearing the area. The committee will present these recommendations at its next meeting.

Cultural Arts Commission

The Oxford Cultural Arts Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss ongoing programs and administrative updates. Items include reports on the Oxford Spring Fair, a gallery exhibition, and fundraising efforts for flood recovery. No major decisions or proposals are expected at this meeting.

• 54th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair venue change
• Pieces of Peace gallery exhibit running through May 31
• Fundraising Flood Recovery silent auction at Spring Fair
• Main Street Project offering table at Art Walk
• Digital presence and marketing updates using Wix

The commission approved the meeting minutes. A motion to waive hanging fees for artwork submitted by commissioners was passed. The fundraising flood‑recovery proposal was tabled. The commission agreed to move the Make Music Day and Digital Contests items to standing business and to refrain from casual use of Constant Contact.

• Minutes approved (motion by Adriene, seconded by Sara and Dez)
• Waive hanging fee for commissioner‑submitted artwork – motion passed
• Fundraising Flood Recovery proposal tabled
• Make Music Day/Music Collaborations moved to standing business reports
• Digital Contests moved to standing business reports
• Agree not to use Constant Contact casually without a specific strategy
• Agree to have a vice‑chair role for orderly meetings (discussion to continue in November)
• Sara to post library gallery seasons and digital presence updates to the website

Assessment Appeals Board

The Board of Assessment Appeals will hold sessions on April 1, 3, 9, 14, and 17 to hear property assessment appeals. Each session runs from 4:15 PM to 7:20 PM. The agenda is purely procedural, listing only the Pledge of Allegiance and scheduled appeal times with no specific properties or dollar amounts discussed.

• Appeal hearings scheduled for five dates in early April 2025
• Each date lists 9 appellants, though some counts are unclear due to OCR errors
• No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes on the agenda

The minutes from the Oxford Assessment Appeals Board meeting on April 10, 2025 consist mainly of fragmented procedural text and do not document any clear approvals, denials, or vote counts on agenda items. No specific actions were recorded as decided.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance scheduled a special meeting on April 9, 2025 to review FY 2025-2026 budget requests. The meeting was canceled, so no budget votes or other actions were taken.

Assessment Appeals Board

The Board of Assessment Appeals will hold a series of meetings to review property assessment appeals. Hearings are scheduled for April 1, 3, 10, 14, and 17, 2025, from 4:15 PM to 7:20 PM.

• Review of 9 appeals on April 1, 2025
• Review of 9 appeals on April 3, 2025
• Review of 9 appeals on April 10, 2025
• Appeal review scheduled for April 14, 2025
• Appeal review scheduled for April 17, 2025

The minutes for the Oxford Assessment Appeals Board meeting on 2025-04-09 contain no clear record of approvals, denials, or votes on specific items. The text appears to be procedural or unintelligible, and no concrete actions were documented.

Fire Department Chiefs

The Oxford Fire Department Board of Fire Chiefs will hold its regular monthly meeting on April 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the S.B. Church Memorial Town Hall. The agenda includes routine procedural items such as roll call, minutes review, and correspondence, followed by department reports, membership updates, and committee reports.

The board approved the FY 2024/25 budget of $549,715.00. A motion to move up the training schedule was passed unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously. Ladder testing with Century Ladder Testing LLC was scheduled for June 2, 2025. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved FY 2024/25 budget $549,715.00 (no vote tally recorded)
• Motion to amend agenda to move up training schedule passed unanimously
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed unanimously
• Scheduled ladder testing with Century Ladder Testing LLC on 6/2/25

Elderly Commission

The Elderly Commission will meet to conduct a budget review. The meeting also includes reports from municipal agents and directors.

• Budget Review

The Elderly Commission re‑elected Joyce Niestemski as Chairman with a unanimous vote. The minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting were accepted. The commission approved that Senior Center membership will run from January 1 to December 31, with dues due January 1 and a grace period until January 31. The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 a.m.

• Re‑elect Joyce Niestemski as Chairman (unanimous)
• Accept minutes from March 11, 2025 (carried)
• Set Senior Center membership period Jan 1–Dec 31 and dues due Jan 1 with grace to Jan 31 (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting at 10:35 a.m. (carried)

Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency

The Oxford Conservation Commission and Inland Wetlands Agency will review several land-use applications, including a 152-unit apartment building and a manufacturing facility. The body will also address multiple cease and desist notices and violations regarding wetlands and flood zones.

• IW 25-4: Proposed 152 Unit Apartment Building at 11 Oxford Road
• IW 25-8: Proposed wood and metal products manufacturing at 6 East Commerce Dr
• IW 25-10: Proposed self-storage facility at 12 North Larkey Rd
• Enforcement actions for clear-cutting and grading at 40 Hunters Mountain Rd and Old Moose Hill Rd
• 2025-2026 Budget discussion

The April 8, 2025 Conservation Commission meeting listed several wetland applications, enforcement notices, and a budget discussion. The minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or vote tallies for those items. No substantive decisions were documented.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance adopted several budget adjustments, including increasing incremental tax collections to $550,000 and raising supplemental motor vehicle funding to $600,000. It also approved higher investment income, WPCA hookup fees, and various police‑related revenue items while reducing several expense line items. One motion to cut tree‑removal funding failed, and the town‑clerk wage changes were tabled for later consideration.

• Approved increase of Incremental Tax Collections to $550,000 (unanimous)
• Approved increase of Supplemental Motor Vehicle funding to $600,000 (unanimous)
• Approved increase of Investment Income to $1,200,000 (unanimous)
• Approved increase of WPCA Hookup Fees to $200,000 (unanimous)
• Approved adjustments to police private‑duty revenues and reduction of Land Options Contract to $0 (unanimous)
• Reduced Contracted Services – Labor to $100,000 (unanimous after prior withdrawn motion)
• Reduced Facility Maintenance – Maint to $20,000 (unanimous)
• Motion to reduce Tree Removal funding to $200,000 failed (Ayes: Brett, Niki, Victor; Nays: Jack, Paula, Sue)

Main Street Project Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the start of Phase 1B and the completion of the Phase 2 interview process. Members will also review a new connectivity grant for Phase 2 or Phase 3.

• Phase 1B starting end of April
• Phase 2 interview process completion
• Connectivity Grant for Phase 2 or Phase 3

The committee met on April 8, 2025, and reviewed the agenda. Items discussed included the start of Phase 1B at the end of May and the Phase 2 interview process. No approvals, votes, or other formal actions were recorded.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance voted on several budget reductions, all of which passed except a proposal to cut the Board of Education budget by $366,500, which failed. The contingency fund was reduced to $300,000, health‑insurance dental costs to $50,000, highway materials to $350,000, and road‑sealing costs to $75,000. The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 PM.

• Reduced Contingency to $300,000 (unanimous)
• Reduced Health Insurance Dental to $50,000 (unanimous)
• Reduced Highway Materials‑General to $350,000 (unanimous)
• Reduced Sealing Cracks to $75,000 (unanimous)
• Board of Education budget cut by $366,500 denied (3 aye, 2 nay, 1 abstain)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will hear public comment, approve minutes and treasurer's report, and receive updates from the Director and Social Media Coordinator. No specific policy actions, rezonings, or contracts are on the agenda; the meeting is procedural and operational.

• Review and approval of prior meeting minutes
• Review and approval of Treasurer's Report
• Director's Report on department operations
• Social Media Coordinator's Report
• Public comment period (Audience of Citizens)

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the March 17 meeting minutes and the Treasurer’s Report, both by unanimous vote. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. by unanimous consent. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:10 p.m. (unanimous)

Flood Victims Memorial Advisory Committee

The Flood Victims Memorial Advisory Committee is holding an organizational meeting to elect officers, set a meeting schedule, and review budget information. Members will also discuss delegate responsibilities, brainstorm initial ideas, and conduct a site walk. No concrete proposals or financial details are on the agenda.

• Election of committee officers
• Discussion of meeting schedule
• Review of budget information
• Delegate team responsibilities and idea discussion
• Site walk planning

The Flood Victims Memorial Advisory Committee unanimously nominated Margaret West-Mainor as Chairman. The committee decided to hold regular meetings on Thursdays at 11:00 AM and will file the schedule with the Town Clerk. Members agreed to continue collecting funds for the memorial, with Stephanie Miller drafting a public outreach letter. The group chose grey, backless benches, tasked Dave McKane with obtaining an estimate and placing the order, and will prioritize bench procurement for the August 18 memorial.

• Margaret West-Mainor nominated Chairman (unanimous)
• Set regular meetings for Thursdays at 11:00 AM
• Margaret to file meeting schedule with Town Clerk's Office
• Continue fundraising; Stephanie Miller to draft outreach letter
• Select grey, backless benches; Dave McKane to obtain estimate and order
• Margaret to contact landscape designer and Joiner family and balance account

Assessment Appeals Board

The Board of Assessment Appeals is holding a series of meetings to review property assessment appeals. These sessions are scheduled between April 1 and April 17, 2025.

• Appeal reviews on April 1, 9, 10, and 14 (9 appellants each)
• Appeal review on April 17 (number of appellants TBD)

The Oxford Assessment Appeals Board meeting on April 3 2025 did not record any votes, approvals, denials, or other decisions. The minutes consist of fragmented text with no clear actionable items.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance adopted several reductions to town budget line items, such as wages, contracted services, and utility expenses. Notable approvals included cutting the police department's facility maintenance budget from $20,000 to $5,000 and lowering electricity and heating budgets. A revised motion to reduce the education budget to $4,000 was rejected. The meeting concluded with an adjournment at 8:51 PM.

• Approved reduction of Wages‑Enforcement to $60,591 (All Ayes)
• Approved reduction of Wages‑Goordinator to $50,203 and increase of Wages‑Upgrade Position to $6,000 (All Ayes)
• Approved reduction of Contracted Serv Storm Water to $20,000 (All Ayes)
• Approved increase of Wages‑Treasurer, Deputy to $2,477 (All Ayes)
• Approved reduction of Facility Maintenance (Police Dept) from $20,000 to $5,000 (All Ayes)
• Approved reduction of Electricity budget from $16,000 to $8,000 (All Ayes)
• Approved reduction of Heating‑Fuel Oil budget from $12,000 to $3,000 (All Ayes)
• Revised motion to reduce Education to $4,000 failed (Ayes: Victor, Brett, Niki; Nays: Jack, Paula, Sue)

Board of Selectmen

The Oxford Board of Selectmen approved the Fair Housing Resolution, authorized tax refunds of $561.50, and approved 2025 tax abatements for Oxford Ambulance. They also moved forward with the Main Street Phase 2 multi‑use trail design request, approved two maintenance bids, and hired staff for the Secretary, Parks, Public Works, and Library positions. All motions passed unanimously (3 Ayes).

• Approved Fair Housing Resolution (3 Ayes)
• Approved submission to CT DOT for Main Street Phase 2 design pricing (3 Ayes)
• Approved Tax Refunds totaling $561.50 (3 Ayes)
• Approved 2025 Oxford Ambulance tax abatements (3 Ayes)
• Approved Alterio Tree Service bid up to $7,500 for stormwater basin maintenance (3 Ayes)
• Approved Prestige Landscaping bid up to $30,100 for stormwater basin maintenance (3 Ayes)
• Approved hiring of Maika Mucciacciaro as Secretary to the First Selectman, 32 hrs/week at $31.08/hr (3 Ayes)
• Approved hiring of Andrew Cavallaro as seasonal Parks & Recreation Park Maintainer at $20.00/hr (3 Ayes)

Assessment Appeals Board

The Board of Assessment Appeals will hold a series of meetings starting April 1, 2025, to review property assessment appeals. Each session runs from 4:15 PM to 7:20 PM with 9 appellants scheduled per date. No specific properties or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• April 1, 3, 9, 10, 14, and 17 appeal sessions each with 9 appellants (dates 10 and 14 have garbled counts in original)
• All meetings 4:15PM–7:20PM
• Pledge of Allegiance as first item
• No specific assessment amounts or property addresses provided

The minutes contain fragmented text with no clear decisions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies. No specific actions or outcomes were recorded for the meeting. Consequently, there are no substantive items to report.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance approved multiple budget reductions, including cutting professional contracted services from $75,000 to $0 and lowering several wage and equipment line items. An attempt to increase heating fuel oil funding to $20,000 was rejected. The Treasurer's salary was raised to $8,217, and the Sewer Improvement Reserve was eliminated.

• Reduced Overtime wages to $180,000 (passed)
• Reduced Summer Workers wages to $12,000 (passed)
• Reduced Snow Plowing wages to $10,000 (passed)
• Reduced Equipment Rental to $175,000 (passed)
• Reduced Contracted Services – Professional to $0 (passed)
• Increased Heating – Fuel Oil to $20,000 (failed)
• Increased Treasurer wages to $8,217 (passed)
• Reduced Sewer Improvement Reserves to $0 (passed)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a bond release request for a building over 50,000 square feet at 19 Kast Commerce Drive and a 5-year site plan extension for an 8-30g affordable housing development at 94 Christian Street and Larkey Road. No public hearings are scheduled. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, a zoning enforcement report, and other routine business.

• Bond release request for 19 Kast Commerce Drive (applicant Borghesi Building & Engineering)
• Five-year site plan extension for Central Park Associates LLC (94 Christian Street & Larkey Road, Lots 2 & 2A, approved under 8-30g)
• Approval of March 4 and March 18, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Zoning Enforcement Officer report
• Review of invoices

The commission voted unanimously to grant a five‑year extension of the site‑plan for the Central Park Associates project at 94 Christian Street & Larkey Road (Z+10‑011). The commission also approved the regular meeting minutes from March 4 and March 18, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 PM by unanimous vote.

• Approved 5‑year site‑plan extension for Z+10‑011 (Central Park Associates) (7‑0)
• Approved March 4, 2025 regular meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Approved March 18, 2025 regular meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:00 PM (7‑0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission's April 1, 2025 public hearing has been canceled because the applicant withdrew the sole agenda item, Application Z-25-012 for the Quarry Walk Phase 2E site plan modification at 300 Oxford Road. No other business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Application Z-25-012 for Quarry Walk Phase 2E (mixed-use building with 50 residential units and 16,401 sq. ft. commercial space) withdrawn by applicant Oxford Towne Center, LLC
• Public hearing scheduled for April 1, 2025 canceled

The commission announced that the public hearing scheduled for April 1, 2025 on application Z-25-012 (Quarry Walk) was canceled. A letter from the applicant’s attorney indicated that Oxford Towne Center, LLC is withdrawing the application and will submit an amended request later. No votes or approvals were taken.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Oxford Planning and Zoning Commission holds a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Planned Development District (P.D.D.) regulations. The applicant is B-WIZZ, LLC. No decision is made at this hearing; it is for public comment and discussion only.

• Proposed amendment to the Oxford Zoning Regulations – Planned Development District (P.D.D.)
• Applicant: B-WIZZ, LLC c/o Dominick Thomas, 315 Main Street, Derby, CT 06418

The commission heard a presentation from B.WIZZ, LLC on a proposed Planned Development District amendment. Commissioners asked numerous questions about affordable housing, Special Development Areas, and regulatory impacts, but no vote or formal decision was recorded. The hearing was closed without a seconded motion.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance approved multiple budget adjustments, including cutting the Police Department’s Wages New line from $120,000 to $0, raising the Assistant Director wage to $90,000, and increasing the Contracted Services‑Audit line to $50,000. It also reduced Equipment‑Depreciable to $60,000 and increased Books & Publications to $2,900. A motion to reduce Facility Maintenance‑Services to $20,500 failed, while the Library budget for Books was lowered to $25,000 after a revised motion passed.

• Reduced Police Department Wages New from $120,000 to $0 (all ayes)
• Increased Assistant Director wages to $90,000 (all ayes)
• Increased Contracted Services‑Audit to $50,000 (all ayes)
• Reduced Equipment‑Depreciable to $60,000 (ayes: Jack, Victor, Paula, Sue; nay: Niki; abstain: Brett)
• Increased Books & Publications to $2,900 (all ayes)
• Reduced Education to $35,000 (all ayes)
• Reduced Facility Maintenance‑Services from $30,500 to $20,500 (motion failed; aye: Victor; nay: Brett, Jack, Niki, Sue, Paula)
• Reduced Library Books budget to $25,000 (all ayes)

Board of Finance

The board approved a series of budget reductions across several departments. The Ambulance Department’s request was cut to $310,500, passing 5‑1. Similar cuts were adopted for the Assessment Appeals Board, Conservation Commission, Cultural Arts, Elderly Commission, Computer Equipment, and Emergency Communications, all with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. Additional motions reduced employee buyback costs and adjourned the meeting.

• Reduce Ambulance Dept budget to $310,500 (5-1)
• Reduce Assessment Appeals Board wages to $1,500 (unanimous)
• Reduce Conservation Commission trail maintenance and related items to $1,000 each (unanimous)
• Increase Cultural Arts general operating funds to $7,000 (unanimous)
• Remove Elderly Commission outreach and office assistant wages (5-1)
• Reduce Computer Equipment line item to $1,000 (unanimous)
• Reduce Emergency Communications dispatch contract to $92,582 (unanimous)
• Decrease employee buybacks to $70,000 (unanimous)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will review applications and discuss sewer user fees. The body is also addressing unfinished business regarding pump stations and force mains.

• Application from Bob Bedard 12 N. Larkey Rd LLC
• Discussion of Modern Metal User Fee
• Sewer User Fee for 106 Willenbrock Building 1A & 2A
• New Pump Station project
• Towner Lane Pump Station and Force Main

The Authority approved the minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting. It approved Bob Bedard’s application for 12 N. Larkey Rd, LLC, subject to the stated conditions. The board also approved Pay Request #8 for $9,427.29 and adopted the proposed Modern Metal user‑fee schedule. The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.

• Approved 02/26/2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Bob Bedard application with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Request #8 for $9,427.29 (unanimous)
• Adopted Modern Metal user‑fee schedule (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:43 p.m. (unanimous)

Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency

The Oxford Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands Agency will consider several applications, including a proposed 152-unit apartment building (IW 25-4) and a self-storage facility (IW 25-10), and continue enforcement actions for alleged wetland and watercourse violations. The commission will also discuss the 2025-2026 budget and a town-wide cleanup resolution.

• Old Business: B-Wizz, LLC proposes 152-unit apartment building at 11 Oxford Road, with 56,000 cubic yards of material removal.
• New Business: Christopher Taylor seeks permit for manufacturing wood/metal products at 6 East Commerce Drive, affecting 1,870 sq. ft. of wetlands.
• New Business: 12 North Larkey LLC proposes a self-storage facility at 12 North Larkey Road, with 5,181 cubic yards of fill.
• Enforcement: Cease-and-desist continuance for Scott Kimmer at 40 Hunters Mountain Road for alleged clear-cutting in regulated area.
• Old Business: High Meadow single-family dwelling at 81 O'Neill Road with 7,000 sq. ft. upland review area impact.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance met on April 28, 2025 at Oxford Town Hall. The agenda included acceptance of prior minutes, a review of the 2024 Grand List, a revenue review, and a tax collector's report for March. No votes, approvals, or other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance reviewed the Oxford Board of Education's budget request, capital project needs, and staffing proposals, but no approvals, denials, or vote tallies were recorded. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which was seconded and carried. The board also set dates for upcoming meetings on March 27, March 31, April 1, and April 2, 2025.

• Motion to adjourn passed (motion by Sue Arpin, seconded by Paula Jensen)
• Future meeting dates scheduled: 3/27/25, 3/31/25, 4/1/25, 4/2/25

Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee

The Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee will discuss updates on GOES construction projects, including an expected $1,888,759 reimbursement from a CT-DAS grant. They will also review an energy efficiency model to quantify savings and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• $1,888,759 grant reimbursement expected within 90 days for Project 108-03
• Energy efficiency model being developed by Carl and Howard to quantify savings
• Correction needed on CSG invoice/proof of payment for $8,900 from October 2022
• Eversource rebates, drawings, and permits for Projects 108-04 (Café/Gym) and 108-05 (Quaker Farms School)
• Approval of minutes from February 20, 2024

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from February 20, 2024. It amended the agenda to add four AirTemp invoices and then unanimously approved each invoice for payment. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:40 p.m.

• Approved minutes from February 20, 2024 (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to add four AirTemp invoices (unanimous)
• Approved AirTemp invoice #1 GOES gym/cafeteria $23,750 (unanimous)
• Approved AirTemp invoice #2 GOES gym/cafeteria $14,250 (unanimous)
• Approved AirTemp invoice #1 QFS school project $28,500 (unanimous)
• Approved AirTemp invoice #2 QFS school project $14,250 (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The board received updates from the Tree Warden, WPCA, Housatonic Valley Health Department, Planning & Zoning, the Elderly Commission, and the Building Department. Staff resignations and retirements were noted for the senior center and building department. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will meet to review the treasurer's and manager's reports. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and does not list specific decisions or proposals.

The board unanimously approved the meeting minutes. It granted $300 in matching funds to the Recreation/Social Committee. A $10 per month rent increase, effective July 1 2025, was also approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Granted $300 matching funds to Rec/Social Committee (unanimous)
• Approved $10 monthly rent increase effective July 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency

The Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands Agency holds a special meeting and public hearing on a proposed 152-unit apartment building at 11 Oxford Road (Map 35, block 80, Lot 34). The application by B-Wizz, LLC involves no direct wetland impact but includes impacts to intermittent and perennial watercourses and 15,600 sq ft of upland review area. The agenda lists the public hearing for March 25, 2022, despite the meeting date of March 20, 2025.

• Proposed 152-unit apartment building on 16.149 acres at 11 Oxford Road
• Zero square feet of direct wetland impact; 15,600 sq ft upland review area impact
• Intermittent watercourse (4,560 sq ft) and perennial watercourse (570 linear feet) on site
• Removal of 56,000 cubic yards of material; no deposition
• Public hearing held due to significant public interest

The Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands Agency met on March 20, 2025 to review the application from B‑Wizz, LLC for a 152‑unit apartment building on 16.149 acres at 11 Oxford Road. The applicant’s engineer presented site plans, storm‑water controls, and wetland impact information, and commissioners and the public asked questions about infiltration basins, upland review areas, and flood concerns. No formal vote or decision was recorded during the meeting.

Library Board of Directors

This is a regular meeting of the Oxford Library Board of Directors. The agenda consists of routine procedural items including acceptance of minutes, reports from the treasurer, director, and librarians, and old/new business. No specific substantive decisions, contracts, or policy changes are listed for discussion or vote.

• Acceptance of minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Director of Municipal Library/Media Operations report
• Adult Services Librarian's report
• Children's Librarian's report

The board accepted the January 8, 2025 special meeting minutes and the Treasurer’s report without dissent. It approved the Library of Things Lending Guidelines and Borrowing Agreement. The regular meeting start time was changed to 6 PM. Board member Janet Berger submitted her resignation, which was acknowledged.

• Accepted Jan 8, 2025 special meeting minutes (all Ayes)
• Accepted Treasurer’s Report (all Ayes)
• Approved Library of Things Lending Guidelines and Borrowing Agreement (all Ayes)
• Changed regular meeting start time to 6 PM
• Acknowledged resignation of board member Janet Berger

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved several contracts, including a $38,415 brush and wood grinding job, a $116,845 embankment repair on Jackson Cove Road, and two flood‑debris clean‑up contracts of $196,000 and $151,500. They also hired a Building Official at $90,811.24 per year, approved a $4,411.32 tax refund, and adopted the Fire Department 2024 tax‑abatement list. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved $38,415 Brush & Wood Grinding contract (3‑0)
• Approved $116,845 Embankment Repairs at Jackson Cove Road (3‑0)
• Approved $196,000 Flood‑debris clean‑up contract – Location One (3‑0)
• Approved $151,500 Flood‑debris clean‑up contract – Location Two (3‑0)
• Approved hiring of Building Official Agostino Roma at $90,811.24/yr (3‑0)
• Approved $4,411.32 Tax Refunds (3‑0)
• Approved Fire Department 2024 Tax Abatement List (3‑0)
• Approved agenda amendments to add items (3‑0)

Economic Development

The Oxford Economic Development Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from February 18, 2025, and receive a director's report on two town-owned lots. The report covers a deposit contract for Lot 8 and interest expressed in Lot 13. No other substantive decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from February 18, 2025 meeting
• Director's report on Lot 8 deposit contract
• Director's report on interest in Lot 13

The Oxford Economic Development Commission met on March 18, 2025, and approved the February 18, 2025 meeting minutes with one abstention. The director reported on two lots: Lot 8 is under contract with a deposit, and Lot 13 has interest from Joe Guerrara for light manufacturing. No old or new business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM.

• Approved February 18, 2025 meeting minutes (one abstention)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 PM (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss a bond release request for a project at 19 East Commerce Drive. The commission is currently awaiting a report from the Planning & Zoning Engineer regarding this item.

• Z-23-135: Bond Release Request for 19 East Commerce Drive
• Invoice #027-25 from Nafis & Young

The Oxford Planning and Zoning Commission approved multiple invoices, including one from Nafis & Young Engineers and five Adobe monthly invoices, and tabled the approval of the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes. No public hearings were held, and no new business was discussed. The commission also discussed the possibility of a public hearing for Quarry Walk and heard from a resident about agricultural zoning regulations.

• Approved Invoice #027-25 from Nafis & Young Engineers (7-0)
• Approved Adobe invoices for Nov 2024 through Mar 2025 (7-0)
• Tabled approval of 3/4/2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Amended agenda to add Adobe invoices (7-0)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance held a special meeting to review budget requests from multiple town departments, including Fire, Public Works, and Economic Development. No formal votes or decisions were made; the board plans to revisit Public Works at a future meeting. The meeting was informational, with department heads presenting their needs.

• Reviewed Fire Department budget request, noting new federal/state gear mandates
• Reviewed Fire Marshal request for part-time deputy and deputy car in capital plan
• Reviewed Civil Preparedness stipend position and budgetary needs
• Reviewed Emergency Communications system maintenance costs
• Reviewed Public Works budget, including staff needs and Teamsters contract expiring June 30
• Reviewed Recycling/Solid Waste operations and hauling contract out to bid
• Reviewed Conservation department needs, including vehicle, software, and iPad
• Reviewed Economic Development budget request and plans for in-person meetings

Oxford Ambulance Board of Directors

The Oxford Ambulance Association Board of Directors will hold its quarterly meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings and discuss old business including audit, staff job descriptions, vehicles, and budget. New business items include exploring options to review past financial accounting and spending (possibly in executive session), approving a staff health insurance policy and a staff benefit policy, and reviewing by-laws.

• Explore options to review past financial accounting and spending (potential executive session)
• Approve staff health insurance policy (potential executive session)
• Approve staff benefit policy (potential executive session)
• Review of by-laws
• FOIA presentation

The Oxford Ambulance Association Board of Directors approved the audit and health care benefits for the 962 and 903 positions. The board also approved minutes from February and March meetings. They agreed to continue discussing past accounting and spending practices.

• Approved February 3, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (8-0)
• Approved audit (5-0)
• Approved health care benefits for 962 and 903 positions (6-0)
• Agreed to continue investigating past accounting and spending practices

Parks and Recreation Commission

This is a special meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission, held primarily to review and approve minutes, the treasurer's report, and hear updates from the director and social media coordinator. No specific proposals, contracts, or public hearings are listed. The agenda consists largely of routine procedural items.

• Review & approval of prior meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report review & approval
• Director's report
• Social media coordinator's report

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the 2/3/25 meeting minutes (3-2) and the Treasurer's Report unanimously. The director reported that the Board of Selectmen approved the 2025-2026 budget, and the commission discussed updates on summer camps, leagues, Aggie Park, Jackson Cove, and other items. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved 2/3/25 meeting minutes (3-2)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss confidential correspondences (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance held a special meeting to review budget requests from Animal Control, Tax Collector, and the Grant Writer. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was informational, with discussions on expenses, tax collection, and grant communication.

• Reviewed Animal Control budget requests, noting vet costs, heat, and supplies
• Discussed Tax Collector's efforts on delinquent taxes
• Agreed to improve communication between grant writer, Board of Selectmen, and Board of Finance

Cultural Arts Commission

The Oxford Cultural Arts Commission will consider approving two expenditures: $38.85 for a 3-year domain renewal and $612.57 for a 2-year web hosting plan. They will also review progress on the Spring Fair, gallery schedule, and Library Lecture partnership, and discuss new items including Make Music Day and online contests. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a treasurer's report.

• Vote required to approve $38.85 for domain renewal for 3 years
• Vote required to approve $612.57 for web site hosting for 2 years
• Set date for gallery reception and full-year schedule of themes
• Review progress on Oxford Spring Fair (Adriene)
• Discuss Make Music Day on Saturday, June 21, with venue and budget considerations

The Oxford Cultural Arts Commission approved $38.85 for a 3-year domain renewal and $612.57 for 2 years of web hosting, both unanimously. They also voted unanimously to reappoint Amber Cavallo and Kathy Barte, and elected Adriene Radcliffe as Chair and Rich Franzino as Treasurer. A reception for the 'Pieces of Peace' gallery show was set for April 5, 1-3pm.

• Approved $38.85 domain renewal for 3 years (unanimous)
• Approved $612.57 web hosting for 2 years (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Amber Cavallo and Kathy Barte (unanimous)
• Elected Adriene Radcliffe as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Rich Franzino as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Set reception date for 'Pieces of Peace' gallery show on April 5, 1-3pm

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance held a special meeting to review budget requests from the police, finance, health and social services departments, as well as benefits and insurance. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting was informational, with discussion of notable items such as a new town lieutenant position, a new payroll system, and anticipated insurance premium increases due to flood damage. The board also set the schedule for upcoming budget meetings and the referendum.

• Reviewed police department budget, including request for town lieutenant (no vote)
• Discussed debt principal and interest for current and appropriated bonding (no vote)
• Reviewed finance department budget, including new payroll system and hiring for retirement transition (no vote)
• Discussed health and social services organization budget requests (no vote)
• Reviewed town employee benefits (no vote)
• Discussed anticipated insurance premium increases due to flood; $300M-$400M insured (no vote)
• Set budget meeting schedule: Public Hearing Apr 21, Town Meeting May 5, Referendum May 15 (no vote)

Fire Department Chiefs

The Board of Fire Chiefs will meet to review department reports, membership status, and budget summaries. The meeting includes updates on training schedules and standard operating procedures.

• Review of call volumes for the last month and year to date
• Membership updates including probationary members and junior members
• Certification status for OSHA, SCBA, and DOT physicals
• General Fund Summary budget report
• Training schedule and driver training updates

The Oxford Board of Fire Chiefs held a regular meeting on March 12, 2025, approving the February minutes unanimously. They reviewed the FY 2024/25 budget, noting $317,868.67 expended of the $549,715.00 approved, with no remaining funds. Vehicle status reports were given, including ongoing issues with R54's exhaust and E31's backup camera. The board discussed upcoming training, tax abatement policy, and a $7,000 cut to the proposed FY 25/26 budget by the Board of Selectmen.

• Approved February 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed FY 2024/25 budget: $549,715 approved, $317,868.67 expended, $0 remaining
• Noted Board of Selectmen cut $7,000 from proposed FY 25/26 budget
• Scheduled OSHA recertification and fit testing for 3/16/25
• Set training dates: Flashfire Collapse 3/25, Live Burn 3/30, Aerial Class 4/23-24
• Planned to implement daily radio tone tests for company tones and alerts
• Continued R44 truck construction, expected completion April 2025
• Discussed tax abatement policy for firefighters without real estate

Elderly Commission

The Elderly Commission will meet to review the budget and hear a report from the Resident Services Coordinator. The meeting includes a requested discussion regarding resident issues at Crestview Senior Housing.

• Discussion on resident issues at Crestview Senior Housing
• Budget review

The Oxford Elderly Commission approved new policies for luncheon events, including setting maximum attendance at 90 for catered events and 40 for in-house events, and determining member costs based on caterer charges or supply costs. The commission also discussed a $70,000 budget reduction request from the Board of Selectmen and noted the upcoming Title III grant application for a Senior Outreach Coordinator.

• Approved motion to set member costs for catered events based on caterer charges (unanimous)
• Approved motion to set luncheon attendance limits: 90 for catered, 40 for in-house (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 11, 2025, with omission of income eligibility amounts (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendment to add Kathleen Ducharme's inquiry (unanimous)

Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency

The Oxford Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands Agency will review several applications including a proposed 152-unit apartment building, a single-family dwelling, a manufacturing facility, and a self-storage facility. The commission will also discuss enforcement actions for previous violations and the 2025-2026 budget. A town-wide cleanup resolution is on the agenda.

• Proposed 152-unit apartment building at 11 Oxford Road by B-Wizz, LLC
• Single-family dwelling at 81 O'Neill Road (High Meadow)
• Manufacturing use for wood and metal products at 6 East Commerce Drive
• Self-storage facility at 12 North Larkey Road
• Enforcement actions: cease and desist for clear cutting at 40 Hunters Mountain Road, show cause hearings for violations at Old Moose Hill Road and 95 Freeman Road

The Oxford Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands Agency accepted two new applications as complete: a manufacturing/repair facility at 6 East Commerce Drive and a self-storage facility at 12 North Larkey Rd, both by unanimous 3-0 votes. The commission also approved the February 25, 2025 meeting minutes and discussed ongoing enforcement matters, including a violation on Old Moose Hill Rd/28 Lisa Drive. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Accepted application IW 25-8 (Christopher Taylor, 6 East Commerce Dr.) as complete (3-0)
• Accepted application IW 25-10 (12 North Larkey LLC, self-storage) as complete (3-0)
• Approved Inland Wetlands 2/25/25 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Entered executive session at 8:21 pm (4-0)
• Exited executive session at 8:25 pm (4-0)

Main Street Project Committee

The Oxford Main Street Project Committee will hold a regular meeting. They will discuss the status of Phase 1B (isago), the interview process for Phase 2, and a new connectivity grant that may apply to Phase 2 or Phase 3. The committee will also accept minutes from February 11, 2025, and hear from citizens.

• Phase 1B isago
• Phase 2 interview process
• New connectivity Grant Phase 3 or Phase 2
• Acceptance of 2-11-25 minutes
• 501.3 C Committee Report

The committee confirmed that Phase 1B, a sidewalk from Town Hall to the Annex Building with lamp posts and benches, is proceeding, though it does not include a crosswalk across Route 67. The town is interviewing engineers for Phase 2, a walkway from Dutton Rd to Quarry Walk. The committee also added funding for crosswalk strobe lights as a new business item and discussed fundraising and grant efforts for the 501(c)3 committee.

• Approved the minutes of the 2/11/2025 meeting.
• Amended the agenda to add New Business item (d) Funding for Crosswalks.
• Confirmed Phase 1B sidewalk project is a go, excluding a crosswalk across Route 67.
• Discussed Phase 2 walkway from Dutton Rd to Quarry Walk, with town interviewing for an engineer.
• Added crosswalk strobe lights as a new business item, with solar-powered flashing strobes and painted crosswalk lines at Town Hall and the Annex building.
• Noted the connectivity grant for Phase 3 has no additional details at this time.
• Reported that Jim has secured 50-75 donated prizes for the June 8th fundraiser.
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:08 PM.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance held a special meeting to hear budget presentations from the Library, Parks & Recreation, Cultural Arts, Center School, and the Selectmen's office. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was informational only.

• Heard Library budget request and program overview
• Heard Parks & Recreation budget request, including flood damage at Jacksons Cove
• Heard Cultural Arts budget request for self-sustaining programs
• Discussed Center School housing Parks & Rec, OAA Training, and Police Department
• Heard Selectmen budget proposal focusing on staff retirements and flood restoration

Affordable Housing Plan Committee

The Affordable Housing Plan Committee will discuss the Oxford Affordable Housing Plan Strategy, review a 50% overview of the plan, and consider a timeline for adoption. This is a special meeting to advance the town's affordable housing planning process.

• Discussion of Oxford Affordable Housing Plan Strategy
• Review of Oxford Affordable Housing Plan 50% overview
• Discussion of timeline for plan adoption

The Affordable Housing Plan Committee met on March 10, 2025, and discussed the Oxford Affordable Housing Plan strategy, a 50% review of the plan, and a timeline for adoption. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting was procedural and discussion-focused.

• Discussed Oxford Affordable Housing Plan strategy
• Reviewed Oxford Affordable Housing Plan at 50% completion
• Discussed timeline for plan adoption

Town Meeting

The Town of Oxford is holding a Town Meeting on March 10, 2025, to consider whether to approve the Capital Improvement Plan as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. The plan was approved by the Board on March 5, 2025.

• Vote on adopting the Capital Improvement Plan per Section 3-4 of the Town Charter

At a Town Meeting on March 10, 2025, Oxford residents voted unanimously to approve the Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, as recommended by the Board of Selectmen. The plan is a non-binding list of potential future projects and can be amended. The meeting was adjourned immediately after the vote.

• Approved the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2025-2026 as recommended by the Board of Selectmen.
• Adjourned the Town Meeting at 7:05 PM.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance held a special meeting to review budget presentations from the Registrar, Town Clerk, Oxford Ambulance Association, Assessor, and Probate Court. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting

Parks and Recreation Commission

The meeting covers only standard procedural items: approval of minutes, treasurer's report, director's report, and social media coordinator's report. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

The minutes show only procedural items: call to order, review of minutes, treasurer's report, director's report, social media coordinator's report, other business, and adjournment. No motions, approvals, denials, or tabling actions are recorded. The document is signed by Director Kyra Nesteriak.

• No decisions are recorded in the minutes.
• No approvals, denials, or tabling actions are listed.
• The meeting appears to have been procedural only.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved a $30,000 settlement agreement with former employee Heather Haney following an executive session. The board also approved the FY 2025-2026 operating budget, capital plan requests, tax refunds, and several other items.

• Approved $30,000 settlement with Heather Haney (3-0)
• Approved FY 2025-2026 operating budget, forwarded to Board of Finance (3-0)
• Approved Capital Plan requests, forwarded to Town Meeting (3-0)
• Approved tax refunds totaling $6,368.40 (3-0)
• Re-appointed Amber Cavallo to Cultural Arts Commission through 12/31/2027 (3-0)
• Re-appointed Kathy Barte as Cultural Arts Commission alternate through 12/31/2025 (3-0)
• Approved peddler's permits for four individuals with stipulations (3-0)
• Approved Trout Unlimited Little River Clean Up event (3-0)

Oxford Ambulance Board of Directors

The Oxford Ambulance Association Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to consider approving a 902 Staff position and discuss a harassment response, with potential executive sessions. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2025.

• Approve appointment of 902 Staff position (potential executive session)
• Discuss harassment response (potential executive session)
• Next regular meeting set for March 17, 2025

The Oxford Ambulance Association Board of Directors held a special meeting on March 4, 2025, and unanimously approved hiring a selected candidate for the vacant 902 position. The board also unanimously approved sending a formal Notice to Cease Communications via certified mail regarding documented harassment of board members, staff, and volunteers. Both actions occurred after executive sessions, and all votes were 6 in favor and 0 against. The meeting adjourned at 8:35pm.

• Approved hiring the selected candidate for the vacant 902 position (6-0).
• Approved sending a formal Notice to Cease Communications via certified mail regarding documented harassment (6-0).
• Entered and ended executive sessions twice, each with unanimous votes (6-0).

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning regulation text amendment. The body will also consider a site plan addition and a bond release request.

• Public hearing for Z-25-004: Proposed Text Amendment to Article 5, Section 5.3.2 (B) & (C) by Rosado Custom Homes & Remodelers, LLC
• Z-25-007: 1,722 s/f addition to Building “C” Site Plan at 105 Willenbrock Road
• Z-25-009: Proposed Planned Development District (PDD) Regulation by B-WIZZ, LLC
• Z-23-135: Bond Release Request for 19 East Commerce Drive

The Commission recessed the public hearing for a proposed text amendment to allow more horses/large animals per acre and reduce setbacks, continuing discussion to April 15, 2025. It also approved a site plan modification for a building addition at 105 Willenbrock Road, scheduled public hearings for a PDD regulation and Quarry Walk Phase 2E, and granted a 5-year extension for a prior approval.

• Recessed public hearing on equestrian zoning text amendment to April 15 (7-0)
• Approved site plan for Building C addition at 105 Willenbrock Road (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for PDD regulation on April 1 at 7:00 PM (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Quarry Walk Phase 2E on April 1 at 7:15 PM (7-0)
• Granted 5-year extension for Z-19-064 at Woodruff Hill Road (7-0)
• Approved $130 CFPZA membership dues payment (7-0)
• Approved minutes of 2/4/2025 meeting (7-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Oxford Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to handle standard administrative business. The agenda includes approval of minutes, treasurer's report, director's report, and social media coordinator's report. No public hearings, rezonings, or contract votes are listed. This appears to be a strictly procedural meeting.

• Agenda consists of routine reports and approvals only

The minutes record only procedural items — call to order, audience of citizens, review of minutes and treasurer's report, director's and social media coordinator's reports, other business, and adjournment. No motions, votes, approvals, or denials are recorded, so no substantive decisions were made.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to review the minutes and the treasurer's report. The agenda consists of procedural reports and standard business.

The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on March 3, 2025, was procedural only. The minutes list agenda items such as call to order, audience of citizens, review and approval of minutes and treasurer's report, director's and social media coordinator's reports, other business, and adjournment, but record no specific actions, votes, or outcomes.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen reviewed the proposed 2025-2026 town budget and made numerous adjustments, including reductions to several department budgets and specific line items. They approved some budgets as presented, requested reductions for others, and made specific changes such as reducing ambulance to $340,000, police to no more than $2,850,000, and cutting certain line items like United Way funding. The meeting was procedural, focused solely on budget review, and adjourned at 4:15 PM.

• Approved ambulance budget reduction to $340,000
• Approved assessor budget reduction to $400,000
• Approved conservation commission budget with line item cuts (motion carried)
• Approved police department budget reduction to no more than $2,850,000
• Reduced employee benefits buy backs from $170,000 to $70,000
• Reduced town counsel legal services from $100,000 to $70,000
• Reduced water pollution control sewer improvement reserves from $75,000 to $0
• Approved planning & zoning budget with line item changes (motion carried)

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will consider approving the proposed 2025/2026 budget and discuss ongoing infrastructure projects including a new pump station, Towner Lane pump station and force main. The board will also discuss the Modern Metal user fee. Minutes from the January 29 regular meeting are scheduled for approval. No new applications are on the agenda.

• Approve proposed 2025/2026 budget
• New Pump Station (unfinished business)
• Towner Lane Pump Station and Force Main
• Discuss Modern Metal User Fee

The Water Pollution Control Authority approved the FY 2025-2026 proposed budget as presented. The board also agreed to increase Modern Metal user fees starting July 2025, spread over three years, with specific numbers to be prepared for a vote at the next meeting. Discussion on unfinished pump station items and warranty was held, but no formal action was taken on those items.

• Approved FY 2025-2026 proposed budget (all ayes)
• Agreed to increase Modern Metal user fees starting July 2025, spread over 3 years (discussion, vote pending)
• Approved 01/29/2025 regular meeting minutes (all ayes)

Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency

The Conservation Commission and Inland Wetlands Agency will review several development applications involving wetland and upland review area impacts. The body will also address ongoing enforcement violations and discuss the 2025-2026 budget.

• Proposed 152-unit apartment building at 11 Oxford Road (IW 25-4)
• Excavation for a 20,000 sf industrial building at Lot 1, East Commerce Drive (LW 25-2)
• Single family dwelling proposal at 81 O’ Neill (IW 25-1)
• Application for single family dwelling with inground pool at 6 Middlefield Road (IW 25-7)
• Cease and Desist/Violation hearings for 40 Hunters Mountain Rd, Old Moose Hill Rd/28 Lisa Drive, and 95 Freeman Rd

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance approved four transfers from contingency and other accounts totaling $68,313.60, including $16,463.60 for a Senior Center minivan, $5,850 for Pool Pak duct repair, $168.13 for additional election ballots, and $46,000 for a new Public Works pickup truck. The board also reviewed the 2024 grand list, which increased 28.82% to $2,303,958,162 due to revaluation, and discussed the assistant assessor position and state statute changes affecting motor vehicle assessments.

• Approved $16,463.60 transfer from contingency for Senior Center minivan (6-0)
• Approved $5,850 transfer from contingency for Pool Pak duct repair (6-0)
• Approved $168.13 transfer from Primary to Election account for additional ballots (6-0)
• Approved $46,000 transfer from contingency for Public Works pickup truck (6-0)
• Accepted January 27, 2025 regular meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted January 27, 2025 public hearing and special meeting minutes (6-0)

Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee

The committee will hear updates on GOES construction projects, including receipt of a $417,000 Eversource rebate and a $1,888,759 CT DAS grant reimbursement expected within 90 days. They will also approve minutes from December 2024 and welcome new member Joe lucci. Projects at Quaker Farms School and the Café/Gym are also under discussion.

• Eversource rebate check for $417,000 received
• CT DAS grant of $1,888,759 closed; reimbursement expected within 90 days; final audit by 12/31/2025
• Project 108-03 residual items: hallway heaters, bathroom heaters, attic fire doors, as-built manuals
• Project 108-04 GOES Café/Gym status: Eversource rebates/drawings/permits by 9/1/2025
• Project 108-05 Quaker Farms School status: Eversource rebates/drawings/permits by 12/31/2025

The committee approved the December 19, 2024 minutes and welcomed new member Joe lucci. They reviewed the GOES HVAC project status, noting completed heaters and fire doors, and discussed energy savings tracking. The committee discussed the $1 million Eversource loan, with members agreeing it should be funded by the town, not the Board of Education. They also noted receipt of a $417,000 Eversource rebate and the closure of a state grant for $1.888 million.

• Approved December 19, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Welcomed Joe lucci as new committee member
• Noted GOES HVAC project progress: hallway and bathroom heaters installed, attic fire doors completed
• Discussed Eversource loan: committee agreed it should be town-funded, not BOE obligation
• Received $417,000 Eversource rebate check at Town Hall in December 2024
• Closed GOES CT DAS Grant with $1.888 million reimbursement, final audit due by 12/31/2025

Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee

The Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee will review construction project updates, including residual items and new work at Great Oak and Quaker Farms Schools. Financial highlights include receipt of a $417,000 Eversource rebate and expected $1,888,759 reimbursement from a state grant. The committee also considers approving December 2024 minutes and adding a new member.

• Approve minutes from December 19, 2024
• New member Joe lucci, BOE Facilities Chair
• Eversource rebate check for $417,000 received
• Expected $1,888,759 reimbursement from CT DAS grant, final audit by 12/31/2025
• Status updates on Projects 108-03 (residual items), 108-04 (café/gym), and 108-05 (Quaker Farms School)

The committee approved the December 19, 2024 minutes unanimously. They discussed the $1 million Eversource loan application, noting it had not been submitted and that the Board of Education had not voted to obligate itself. Updates were given on the GOES HVAC project, including completed heaters and fire doors, and on upcoming projects at GOES Café/Gym and Quaker Farms School. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved December 19, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed $1M Eversource loan application; not submitted, BoE not obligated
• Noted GOES HVAC project progress: hallway and bathroom heaters installed, attic fire doors completed
• Discussed potential federal tax credits for energy efficiency
• Discussed Eversource rebate check of $417,000 received in December 2024
• Discussed GOES CT DAS grant closed, $1.888M reimbursement expected
• Discussed upcoming GOES Café/Gym and Quaker Farms School projects, both funded and started

Library Board of Directors

The Oxford Public Library Board of Directors is holding a regular meeting on February 19, 2025. The agenda consists only of standard procedural items such as call to order, acceptance of minutes, old business, new business, and adjournment; no specific decisions or discussions are detailed.

The Oxford Public Library Board of Directors met on February 19, 2025, but the minutes contain only agenda items and no recorded decisions, approvals, or discussions. The meeting was called to order, and the agenda included acceptance of minutes, reports, and old/new business, but no outcomes are documented.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved a $489,000 contract with Earthworks Excavating and Landscaping Inc. for the Oxford Main Street Project Phase 1B and authorized the First Selectman to sign the contract and the CT DOT PAL letter. The board also approved tax refunds totaling $28,302.47, a Town-Wide Cleanup Month resolution, a parking lot use request for a fire company fundraiser, and modified budget transfers. A resolution to participate in the NVCOG Hazard Mitigation Plan update was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved $489,000 contract for Main Street Phase 1B (all ayes)
• Approved tax refunds of $28,302.47 (all ayes)
• Approved Town-Wide Cleanup Month resolution for April 2025 (all ayes)
• Approved parking lot use for Car Cruise fundraiser on July 12, 2025 (all ayes)
• Approved modified transfers: $5,850, $168.13, and $46,000 for a Ford pickup (all ayes)
• Approved 2025 STEAP Grant resolution for Jackson Cove Road repairs (all ayes)
• Formed Flood Victims Memorial Advisory Committee (all ayes)
• Dedicated 53 Quaker Farms Road as David W. McKane Sanctuary (2-0-1)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for February 18, 2025, has been canceled.

The Planning and Zoning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM was canceled. No decisions were made or items discussed.

• Canceled the February 18, 2025 regular meeting

Cultural Arts Commission

The Oxford Cultural Arts Commission will hold a regular meeting via Google Meet on February 13, 2025. Items for discussion include a required vote on the Oxford Spring Fair budget, updates on the Plein Air Program and Flood Recovery fundraising, and a proposal to modernize the commission. The meeting also includes routine business such as approval of minutes and treasurer's report.

• Vote required on Oxford Spring Fair budget and progress report
• Discussion and planning for Plein Air Program with new dates and locations TBD
• Progress report on Flood Recovery fundraising with remaining paintings to auction
• Proposal for Modernization of Cultural Arts Commission
• Review of current commission members and terms

The Cultural Arts Commission unanimously approved the 'green' (best) budget for the Oxford Spring Fair, with all members in favor. They also voted to reappoint Amber Cavallo to an open commissioner seat. The commission discussed modernization plans, including digital agendas and meeting schedules, but took no final action on those items.

• Approved green Spring Fair budget (unanimous)
• Reappointed Amber Cavallo to commissioner seat (unanimous)
• Approved minutes as distributed (unanimous)
• Tabled online store concept until bandwidth or purpose exists

Fire Department Chiefs

The Board of Fire Chiefs will hold a regular meeting to review department reports and membership status. The agenda includes discussions on budget summaries, training schedules, and safety certifications.

• Review of call volumes for the previous month and year to date
• General Fund Summary budget report
• Training and driver training schedules
• Membership updates including probationary members and expired licenses
• Safety compliance reviews for HepB shots, OSHA recertification, and SCBA fit tests

The Oxford Board of Fire Chiefs met on February 12, 2025, and approved the 2024 Tax Abatement report, which listed 439 calls after subtracting false alarms. The board also appointed Edwin J. Hellauer, Jr. as the Valley Fire Chiefs Regional Training School representative for 2025. Several operational updates were discussed, including equipment repairs, training schedules, and budget planning.

• Approved minutes of January 8, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Tax Abatement report with 439 calls (unanimous)
• Appointed Edwin J. Hellauer, Jr. as Valley Fire Chiefs Regional Training School representative (unanimous)
• Approved budget review: $549,715.00 approved, $287,091.75 expended, $262,623.25 planned, $0 remaining

Elderly Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Oxford Elderly Commission with standard procedural items. The agenda includes review of minutes, municipal and director reports, and a budget review, but no specific proposals, projects, or dollar amounts are listed. The meeting is largely administrative.

The Oxford Elderly Commission voted unanimously to allow Senior Center transportation to pick up residents unable to walk to the Community Room at their apartments. The meeting also covered updates on energy assistance, a grant application, and budget status, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Approved motion to pick up mobility-impaired riders at their apartments (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of January 14, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Tabled discussion on membership dues pay-by date until March meeting

Economic Development

The commission will receive a director's report on local business updates and property transactions. The meeting includes updates on the status of Benjamine International and a new sushi restaurant called MARU.

• Benjamine International obtaining Certificate of Occupancy (CO)
• Opening of MARU sushi restaurant
• Completion of Bridge Park Road
• Closing on Lot 1 sale on February 5
• Contract completion for Phase 1B OMSP

Main Street Project Committee

The Oxford Main Street Project Committee will meet to review and accept the signed Phase 1B contract. The agenda includes routine procedural items and a public comment period, but no other substantive decisions are listed.

• Phase 1B Contract signed

The committee approved minutes and added Phase 2 to the agenda. Phase 1B contract is unsigned; Phase 2 RFQ drew two responses. The pedestrian bridge project lost its contractor, raising costs from $22,000 to $34,000, with $22,000 available.

• Approved minutes of 11/12/2024 meeting (all ayes, Pat abstained)
• Added OMSP Phase 2 to agenda as New Business item (b) (all ayes)
• Noted Phase 1B contract with Oskowski for $489,000 not yet signed
• Received two RFQ responses for Phase 2 (Dutton Road to Quarry Walk)
• Scheduled March 6, 2025 meetings with both engineering firms for Phase 2 selection
• Reported Conte Construction backed out of pedestrian bridge project; new cost estimate $34,000
• Approved grant extensions from Connecticut Community Foundation and Sustainable CT for bridge
• Reported $500 grant received from Bass Pro Shops

Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency

The Oxford Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands Agency will review two new applications: a single-family dwelling at 81 O'Neill and excavation for future industrial building at Lot 1 East Commerce Drive. Old business includes enforcement actions for clearing, grading, and watercourse damage at three properties. The commission will also discuss the 2025-2026 budget and a town-wide clean-up resolution.

• IW 25-1: High Meadow, single-family dwelling at 81 O'Neill (71,000 sq ft lot, 0 sq ft wetland impact, 200 cy material removal)
• IW 25-2: 589 Investments, LLC, excavation for 20,000 sq ft industrial building at Lot 1 East Commerce Drive (710 cy removal, 16,555 cy deposit, 63,615 sq ft upland review area impact)
• Cease & desist continuance for Scott Kimmer at 40 Hunters Mountain Rd for clear-cutting in regulated area (since 2021)
• Show cause hearing for Ed Carver at Old Moose Hill Rd/28 Lisa Drive for grading/filling in wetland
• Show cause hearing for Mr. & Mrs. Fattah at 95 Freeman Rd for watercourse damage from August 2024 flooding

The Oxford Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands Agency approved an excavation permit for 589 Investments, LLC at Lot 1, East Commerce Drive, allowing removal of 710 cubic yards and deposition of 16,555 cubic yards of material for future industrial development. The commission also accepted a new application for a 152-unit apartment building at 11 Oxford Road and reordered restoration for a violation at 40 Hunters Mountain Rd. A contentious show-cause hearing for a violation at 95 Freeman Rd was deferred pending a meeting with the town attorney.

• Approved excavation permit for 589 Investments, LLC (3-0)
• Accepted application for 152-unit apartment building at 11 Oxford Road (3-0)
• Approved minutes from 1/14/25 meeting (5-0)
• Reordered restoration for violation at 40 Hunters Mountain Rd for 60 days (5-0)
• Deferred Fattah violation hearing pending meeting with town attorney

Assessment Appeals Board

This special meeting of the Board of Assessment Appeals is only procedural. The single agenda item is to set dates in 2025 for hearing appellant information.

• Set dates in 2025 to hear appellant's information

The Board of Assessment Appeals held a special meeting to schedule tax appeal hearings for 2025. April appeal dates were set for April 1, 3, 9, 10, 14, 17, 28, 29, and 30, from 4:00-7:00 PM at Oxford Town Hall, with applications due by March 20, 2025. September appeal dates were set for September 4, 8, and 10, also from 4:00-7:00 PM. No formal decisions were made beyond approving these dates.

• Set April 2025 tax appeal dates: April 1, 3, 9, 10, 14, 17, 28, 29, 30, 4:00-7:00 PM
• Set September 2025 tax appeal dates: September 4, 8, 10, 4:00-7:00 PM
• Noted 8 applications submitted for April appeals, with deadline of March 20, 2025

Housing Authority

The Oxford Housing Authority approved a repair estimate from Imagineers Construction for the 29-30 D building walkway bridge at a cost of $15,699, plus an additional $1,254.50 to replace two cement footings. The motion passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Imagineers Construction estimate for walkway bridge repair at $15,699 (unanimous)
• Approved additional $1,254.50 for replacement of two cement footings (unanimous)

Town Meeting

The provided agenda contains only links to meeting materials and does not list specific discussion items or decisions. The document is procedural boilerplate.

Board of Selectmen

The Oxford Board of Selectmen approved a one-year lawn and athletic fields maintenance contract with Nature's Edge for $292,000, after removing a two-year option. They also authorized $16,463.60 from the Finance Contingency Fund for a Senior Center minivan cost share, approved tax refunds and transfer requests, and made several appointments and hires. The Oxford Main Street Project Phase 1B contract was tabled for more information, as was the Rockhouse Adaptive Trail Project engineer hire.

• Approved $292,000 one-year lawn and fields maintenance contract with Nature's Edge (all ayes)
• Authorized $16,463.60 from Finance Contingency Fund for Senior Center minivan cost share (all ayes)
• Approved tax refunds totaling $9,582.94 (all ayes)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 transfer requests of $11,600 (all ayes)
• Appointed Paula Guillet to Oxford Open Space Trail Committee (all ayes)
• Appointed Daniel Graminga as Quaker Farms 2025 Fire Chief (all ayes)
• Hired Sadie Turchuk as Parks & Recreation Lifeguard at $16.35/hour (all ayes)
• Hired Kathleen Anderson-Solicito as Assessor Clerk at $25.77/hour (all ayes)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss several zoning matters. The main item is a change of use application by Oxford Towne Center to convert the second floor of 360 Center Rock Green from commercial suites to 24 residential apartments. The commission will also review a site plan amendment for a 1,722-square-foot addition to Building C at 105 Willenbrock Road and consider approved use permits for three other properties.

• Z-25-002: Change of Use – Commercial to Residential; conversion of second floor at 360 Center Rock Green into 24 apartments
• Z-25-007: Site plan amendment for a 1,722 s/f addition to Building C at 105 Willenbrock Road (referred to engineer for review)
• Z-25-001: Change of Use at 248 Oxford Road for 'New England Young at Heart'
• Z-25-003: Change of Use at 6 Fox Hollow Road by 6 Fox Hollow Road, LLC
• Z-25-008: Change of Use & Sign Permit at 297 Oxford Road for 'Fiorelli Realty'

The Planning and Zoning Commission discussed a change-of-use application to convert the second floor of 360 Center Rock Green from commercial to 24 residential apartments, but took no formal vote as it can be approved administratively. A site plan for a 1,722 sq ft addition at 105 Willenbrock Road was presented and referred to the town engineer for review, with no action taken. Three administrative use permits were approved.

• Approved 1/21/25 regular meeting minutes (6-0)
• Discussed Z-25-002 change of use to 24 apartments at 360 Center Rock Green; no motion needed (administrative approval)
• Referred Z-25-007 site plan for 1,722 sq ft addition at 105 Willenbrock Road to engineer for review; no action taken
• Approved use permit Z-25-003 at 6 Fox Hollow Road (change of use)
• Approved use permit Z-25-001 at 248 Oxford Road (change of use)
• Approved use permit Z-25-008 at 297 Oxford Road (change of use and sign permit)

Affordable Housing Plan Committee

The committee will discuss and consider approval of the Oxford Affordable Housing Plan Outline. They will also receive a strategy bank overview for the March meeting. Procedural items include approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion and approval of Oxford Affordable Housing Plan Outline
• Strategy Bank Overview for March meeting
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting

Oxford Ambulance Board of Directors

The Oxford Ambulance Board of Directors holds a special meeting to approve the appointment of a 903 Staff position, which may be discussed in executive session. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the January 20 meeting.

• Approval of January 20 meeting minutes
• Approve appointment of 903 Staff position (possible executive session)

The Oxford Ambulance Association Board of Directors held a special meeting on February 3, 2025, and voted unanimously to hire an individual recommended in executive session for the 903 position, and to approve the corresponding salary and benefits. The board also approved the minutes from the January 20, 2025 meeting, with a title change to 'Special Meeting'.

• Approved hiring individual for 903 position (6-0)
• Approved salary and benefits for 903 position (6-0)
• Approved minutes of January 20, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Changed title of January 20, 2025 minutes to 'Special Meeting' (6-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to review the Director's and Social Media Coordinator's reports. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports.

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously recommended that the Board of Selectmen award The Nature's Edge the Town Lawns and Athletic Fields Maintenance contract for one year, with an option for two additional years. The commission also approved the January 6, 2025 meeting minutes and the Treasurer's Report. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports on programs, park updates, and community comments.

• Recommended The Nature's Edge for Town Lawns and Athletic Fields Maintenance contract (1 year + 2-year option) (unanimous)
• Approved 1/6/25 meeting minutes (4 yes, 1 abstain)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (unanimous)

Town Meeting

The Oxford Town Meeting will discuss and vote on four resolutions to appropriate a total of $15,330,000 and authorize bond issuance for capital projects at schools and flood damage repairs. The projects include HVAC upgrades at Quaker Farms School and Great Oak Elementary School, plus flood damage repair and rehabilitation. Each item has a discussion portion followed by a vote to adopt or reject the resolution.

• Appropriation of $4,890,000 for Quaker Farms School HVAC project via bond issue
• Appropriation of $4,000,000 for Flood Damage Repair and Rehabilitation project via bond issue
• Appropriation of $1,796,000 for Great Oak Elementary School Cafeteria & Gymnasium HVAC project via bond issue
• Appropriation of $4,644,000 for Quaker Farms School HVAC project via bond issue

At a Special Town Meeting on January 29, 2025, voters unanimously approved three bond resolutions totaling $10,440,000. These include $4,000,000 for flood damage repair and rehabilitation, $1,796,000 for the Great Oak Elementary School cafeteria and gymnasium HVAC project, and $4,644,000 for the Quaker Farms School HVAC project. Item 1 was not addressed due to a technicality in the meeting notice.

• Approved $4,000,000 bond for flood damage repair and rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved $1,796,000 bond for Great Oak Elementary School cafeteria & gymnasium HVAC (unanimous)
• Approved $4,644,000 bond for Quaker Farms School HVAC project (unanimous)
• Item 1 not addressed due to technicality in meeting notice

Water Pollution Control Authority

The Water Pollution Control Authority will hold a regular meeting to consider an application from Myer Properties, LLC for 3 Fox Hollow Road. Unfinished business includes discussions on a new pump station, the Towner Lane pump station, and the Towner Lane force main. The board will also approve minutes from the December 19, 2024 special meeting.

• Application: Myer Properties, LLC – 3 Fox Hollow Road
• Unfinished Business: New Pump Station
• Unfinished Business: Towner Lane Pump Station
• Unfinished Business: Towner Lane Force Main
• Approval of December 19, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes

The Oxford Water Pollution Control Authority elected Larry Ellis as Chairman and Bob Farnum as Vice Chairman after Fred D'Amico's resignation. The board approved the sewer application for Myer Properties, LLC at 3 Fox Hollow Road with conditions, and approved payment requests 5, 6, and 7 to Tucker Mechanical for the Towner Lane pump station and force main projects. A letter will be sent to Modern Metals about a forthcoming sewer rate increase.

• Elected Larry Ellis as Chairman (all ayes)
• Elected Bob Farnum as Vice Chairman (all ayes)
• Approved Myer Properties, LLC application at 3 Fox Hollow Road with conditions (all ayes)
• Approved payment requests 5, 6, 7 to Tucker Mechanical (all ayes)
• Decided to send letter to Modern Metals about sewer rate increase

Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency

The Oxford Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands Agency will meet to consider two new permit applications: a single-family dwelling at 81 O'Neill and excavation for a future 20,000 sq ft industrial building on East Commerce Drive. Enforcement matters include continued cease-and-desist orders for clearing and wetland violations. The commission will also discuss the 2025-2026 budget.

• IW 25-2: Excavation of 710 cy material and deposit of 16,555 cy for future 20,000 sf industrial building at Woodland Hill Ind. Park, East Commerce Drive
• IW 25-1: Single-family dwelling at 81 O'Neill with 200 cy removal and 7,000 sq ft upland review area impact
• Cease & desist continuance for Scott Kimmer at 40 Hunters Mountain Rd for clear cutting in a regulated area
• Show cause hearing for Ed Carver at Old Moose Hill Rd/28 Lisa Drive for grading/filling in a wetland
• Discussion of 2025-2026 budget

The Oxford Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands Agency held its regular meeting on January 28, 2025. It approved an environmental study for a proposed home at High Meadow, 81 O'Neill Rd, with the applicant covering costs. It also issued a cease and restore order for clear cutting in a flood zone at 11 Seth Den Road, requiring debris removal within 30 days and a replanting plan by July 1, 2025. The commission tabled action on an excavation application for Lot 1, East Commerce Drive, pending a final letter from the town engineer.

• Approved environmental study for High Meadow, 81 O'Neill Rd (5-0)
• Tabled excavation application for Lot 1, East Commerce Drive until Feb. 11
• Approved minutes of Jan. 14, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Ordered restoration for violation at 40 Hunters Mountain Rd within 60 days (5-0)
• Issued cease & restore order for 11 Seth Den Rd with 6 conditions (5-0)

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance unanimously approved four bond resolutions totaling $14,695,000: $4,255,000 for Great Oak Elementary School HVAC (amended from $950,000), $4,000,000 for flood damage repair and rehabilitation, $1,796,000 for Great Oak Elementary School Cafeteria & Gymnasium HVAC, and $4,644,000 for Quaker Farms School HVAC. All votes were 6-0. The board also scheduled a Special Town Meeting for January 29, 2025, for voters to consider these items.

• Approved $4,255,000 bond for Great Oak Elementary School HVAC project (6-0)
• Approved $4,000,000 bond for Flood Damage Repair and Rehabilitation Project (6-0)
• Approved $1,796,000 bond for Great Oak Elementary School Cafeteria & Gymnasium HVAC project (6-0)
• Approved $4,644,000 bond for Quaker Farms School HVAC project (6-0)
• Scheduled Special Town Meeting for January 29, 2025, to vote on the bond resolutions

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved the sale of Lot 1 in Woodruff Hill Industrial Park to 589 Investments, LLC for $105,000 and authorized the First Selectman to sign the contract. The board also hired David Hare as a part-time police officer at 10% below union scale, and made three appointments to town boards. A storm water retention basin maintenance bid was tabled pending clarification.

• Approved sale of Lot 1, Woodruff Hill Industrial Park to 589 Investments, LLC for $105,000 (all ayes)
• Hired David Hare as part-time police officer at 10% below union scale, start date Jan 24, 2025 (all ayes)
• Appointed Richard Burns, Jr. to Water Pollution Control Authority (all ayes)
• Appointed Scott Halstead to Housatonic Valley Health Department Board (all ayes)
• Appointed Joseph Iucci to Great Oak Middle School Evaluation & Improvement Committee (all ayes)
• Tabled storm water retention basin maintenance bids pending clarification (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of three prior meetings (all ayes)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Oxford Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to decide on several applications, including a proposal to convert the second floor of a commercial building at 360 Center Rock Green into 24 residential apartments. Other items include special exception requests for a winery/distribution facility at 83 Prokop Road and a liquor store at 71 Oxford Road, as well as an accessory dwelling unit conversion at 219 Moose Hill Road. The commission will also authorize signatures on mylar plans for previously approved developments.

• Z-25-002: Change of use from commercial to residential for 24 apartments at 360 Center Rock Green
• Z-24-104: Special exception to manufacture and distribute wine at 83 Prokop Road
• Z-24-115: Special exception for a liquor store at 71 Oxford Road, Unit C
• Z-24-106: Convert 775 sq. ft. of barn to an accessory dwelling unit at 219 Moose Hill Road
• Authorize signing mylars for Phase 5 residential development at Oxford Greens and re-subdivision at 441 Oxford Road

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a special exception to convert a barn into an accessory dwelling unit at 219 Moose Hill Road, with conditions including a 775 sq ft limit and one bedroom. It also approved special exceptions for a wine manufacturing/distribution facility at 83 Prokop Road and a liquor store at 71 Oxford Road, Unit C. The Commission tabled a change-of-use application for 360 Center Rock Green and scheduled a public hearing for a text amendment at 671 Oxford Road.

• Approved ADU at 219 Moose Hill Road (6-0) with conditions
• Approved special exception for wine manufacturing at 83 Prokop Road (5-1 abstention)
• Approved special exception for liquor store at 71 Oxford Road, Unit C (5-1 abstention)
• Tabled change of use at 360 Center Rock Green to next meeting (6-0)
• Requested applicant attend next meeting for 360 Center Rock Green (4-1-1)
• Authorized signing mylar for Phase 5 Oxford Greens (6-0)
• Authorized signing mylar for Randall Drive Estates re-subdivision (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Z-25-004 on Feb 18, 2025 (6-0)

Oxford Ambulance Board of Directors

The Oxford Ambulance Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings, receive updates on the Griffin Billing program and audit status, and elect 2025 board leaders. The board will also set regular meeting dates for 2025 and consider staff assignments, potentially in executive session. Member suggestions will be heard.

• Approval of December 18, 2024 minutes
• Approval of January 13, 2025 town budget meeting minutes
• Griffin Billing program status update
• Election of 2025 Board Leaders
• Setting 2025 Regular Meeting Dates

The Oxford Ambulance Association Board of Directors met on January 20, 2025, and unanimously appointed Robert DeBisschop as Board Chairman and Casandra Frenette as Board Secretary. The board also approved a personnel action including a termination discussed in executive session, authorized the executive director to seek legal consultation, and created a hiring subcommittee for a vacant position. All votes were 7-0.

• Appointed Robert DeBisschop as Board Chairman (7-0)
• Appointed Casandra Frenette as Board Secretary (7-0)
• Approved personnel action including termination discussed in executive session (7-0)
• Authorized Executive Director Seth Poston to seek legal consultation (7-0)
• Approved hiring subcommittee to fill vacant 903 position (7-0)

Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee

The regular meeting of the Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee scheduled for January 16, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Housing Authority

The Oxford Housing Authority is holding a regular board meeting with routine administrative items: approval of minutes, treasurer's and manager's reports, and an executive session. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Treasurer's Report
• Manager's Report
• Executive session

The Oxford Housing Authority held a regular board meeting on January 16, 2025, but the minutes contain only agenda items and no recorded decisions, approvals, or votes. The meeting covered standard items such as call to order, minutes review, treasurer's and manager's reports, and old/new business, but no outcomes are documented.

Board of Finance

The joint Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance approved four bond authorizations totaling $15 million: $4.255M for Great Oak Elementary HVAC (amended), $4M for flood damage repair, $1.796M for Great Oak cafeteria/gym HVAC, and $4.89M for Quaker Farms School HVAC. The flood repair project will be split into five bid areas to speed work, and the town may hire a lobbying firm to pursue grants and a bridge loan.

• Approved amended appropriation and bond authorization of $4,255,000 for Great Oak Elementary HVAC project
• Approved appropriation and bond authorization of $4,000,000 for Flood Damage Repair and Rehabilitation Project
• Approved appropriation and bond authorization of $1,796,000 for Great Oak Elementary Cafeteria & Gymnasium HVAC Project
• Approved appropriation and bond authorization of $4,890,000 for Quaker Farms School HVAC Project

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance voted unanimously to schedule public hearings for January 27, 2025, at 7:00 PM on four resolutions authorizing bond issues for school HVAC and flood repair projects. The resolutions include increasing the Great Oak Elementary School HVAC bond from $950,000 to $4,255,000, and new bonds of $4,000,000 for flood damage repair, $1,796,000 for Great Oak cafeteria/gym HVAC, and $4,644,000 for Quaker Farms School HVAC. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Set public hearing for Jan. 27, 2025 on resolution to increase Great Oak HVAC bond to $4,255,000 (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Jan. 27, 2025 on $4,000,000 flood damage repair bond (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Jan. 27, 2025 on $1,796,000 Great Oak cafeteria/gym HVAC bond (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Jan. 27, 2025 on $4,644,000 Quaker Farms School HVAC bond (5-0)

Elderly Commission

The Elderly Commission will hold a regular meeting to review reports and the budget. The agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Budget review
• Municipal Agents Report
• Directors Report

The Oxford Elderly Commission met on January 14, 2025, and approved the minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting. The commission discussed a grant application for a part-time outreach/case management position, budget preparations, and upcoming senior center activities. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes of December 10, 2024 meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned at 10:30 a.m. (unanimous)

Main Street Project Committee

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for discussion.

The Oxford Main Street Project Committee held a regular meeting on January 14, 2025, but the minutes contain only agenda items with no recorded discussion, motions, or votes. No substantive decisions were made.

Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency

The Oxford Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands Agency will consider accepting two new applications: a single-family dwelling at 81 O'Neill (High Meadow) and an excavation for future industrial building at 589 Investments on East Commerce Drive. The board will also receive updates on several ongoing enforcement actions, including cease-and-desist orders and violations related to wetland impacts. Routine items include approval of November 26, 2024 minutes and an enforcement officer report.

• Application IW 25-1: High Meadow, 81 O'Neill, single-family dwelling, 71,000 sq ft site, no wetlands impact, 7,000 sq ft upland review impact
• Application IW 25-2: 589 Investments, Lot 1 East Commerce Drive, excavation of 710 cy and deposit of 16,555 cy for future 20,000 sf industrial building, 1.53 acres wetlands, no impact, 63,615 sq ft upland review impact
• Enforcement: Scott Kimmer cease-and-desist (clear cutting, restoration plan from 2021/2022)
• Enforcement: Blaze Fabry & Gabriella Takacs, no-permit deck on Housatonic River at 660 Roosevelt Drive, awaiting floodway verification
• Enforcement: Ed Carver grading/filling in wetland at Old Moose Hill Rd/28 Lisa Drive, restoration plan pending

The Oxford Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands Agency accepted two new applications for review, approved the previous meeting minutes, and voted to continue Susan P. Gibbons as Chairwoman. The commission also ordered a 60-day restoration for a violation at 40 Hunters Mountain Rd and discussed a budget and a forestry assessment for Rockhouse Hill.

• Accepted application IW 25-1 for a single-family dwelling at 81 O'Neill (5-0)
• Accepted application IW 25-2 for excavation at East Commerce Drive (5-0)
• Approved minutes from the 11/26/24 meeting (5-0)
• Ordered restoration for violation at 40 Hunters Mountain Rd within 60 days (5-0)
• Re-elected Susan P. Gibbons as Chairwoman (5-0)
• Re-elected Andrew Ferrillo Jr. as Secretary (5-0)

Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency

The Commission will discuss a new application for a single-family home with septic and well, impacting 75 sq ft of wetlands and 18,930 sq ft of upland review area. Other items include a discussion on the Jacksons Cove open space forest health assessment, ongoing enforcement cases for violations, and review of the 2026 budget.

• New application IWWC 26-1: single-family home at 86 Chestnut Tree Hill Ext. with 75 sq ft wetlands impact
• Discussion on Jacksons Cove open space forest health assessment
• Cease and desist continued for Scott Kimmer at 40 Hunters Mountain Rd for clear cutting
• Notice of violation for Mr. & Mrs. Fattah at 95 Freeman Rd for watercourse damage
• Discussion of 2026 budget

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance held a special meeting to review recent capital improvement and flood restoration spending, along with grant reimbursements. No formal votes were taken on funding; the board discussed upcoming HVAC projects at Great Oak Elementary and Quaker Farms School, flood costs, and the need for better grant tracking and financial reporting. The meeting was informational, with no substantive decisions made.

• No formal votes taken on funding items
• Discussed upcoming HVAC projects at Great Oak Elementary and Quaker Farms School
• Reviewed flood restoration spending of $1,735,000 to date
• Noted $4,255,000 total town responsibility for GOES main HVAC with $417,000 received of $1,887,590 grant
• Discussed $1,796,000 upcoming GOES cafeteria/gym HVAC with $160,000 Eversource rebate and $638,000 state grant
• Quaker Farms School HVAC estimated at $5M+ with $3.3M town bond and $2,125,000 state grant
• Agreed to invite grant writer to future meeting
• Expressed interest in monthly reporting and financial software review

Oxford Ambulance Board of Directors

The Oxford Main Street Project Committee will hold a regular meeting. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate with no specific topics listed for decision or discussion.

The Oxford Ambulance Board of Directors approved a proposed budget for submission to the Oxford Board of Finance. The motion passed unanimously 5-0. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved proposed budget for submittal to Oxford Board of Finance (5-0)

Open Space Trail Management Committee

The Open Space/Trail Management Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss the election of officers, review the history of Rockhouse via a presentation by Joe Lanier, and receive an update on handicap trail access with a possible recommendation. The committee will also review projects completed this calendar year and ongoing projects.

• Election of officers and possible action
• Presentation on history of Rockhouse by Joe Lanier
• Update on handicap trail access with possible recommendation
• Update on projects completed and ongoing this calendar year

The Open Space/Trail Management Committee voted to send a letter to the Board of Selectmen requesting approval of an engineer to finalize preliminary design for the adaptive trail at Rockhouse Hill. The motion passed with one dissenting vote. The committee also reviewed updates on trail work and partnerships, but took no other formal action.

• Approved motion to send letter to Board of Selectmen requesting engineer approval for adaptive trail preliminary design (4-1, Wayne Johnson opposed)

Fire Department Chiefs

The Oxford Fire Department Board of Fire Chiefs will hold its regular January 2025 meeting to review department reports, membership updates, and committee activities. The meeting is procedural and does not include major decisions or public votes.

The Oxford Board of Fire Chiefs unanimously re-elected Scott Pelletier as Chief of Department for 2025, with Dan Gramigna and Edwin Hellauer remaining as Assistant Chiefs. The board also approved sending final and 30-day letters to two members for past-due SCBA physicals, and agreed to add company tone tests to the daily radio tone test. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely routine reports and updates.

• Re-elected Scott Pelletier as Chief of Department for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved sending final letter to Cali Chmiel for past-due SCBA physical (unanimous)
• Approved sending 30-day letter to Melissa Krassner for past-due SCBA physical (unanimous)
• Agreed to add company tone tests to daily radio tone test (unanimous)

Library Board of Directors

The Oxford Public Library Board of Directors is holding a special meeting on January 8, 2025, to discuss the budget. The agenda consists of call to order, budget discussion, new business, and adjournment.

• Discussion of budget

The Oxford Public Library Board of Directors held a special meeting on January 8, 2025, and approved the 2025-26 budget as presented by Robbi Costigan, with minor refinements discussed during the meeting. The motion was made by Chairman Margaret Keating, seconded by Treasurer Mark Goumas, and passed unanimously. No other new business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 7:11 PM.

• Approved 2025-26 library budget with minor refinements (unanimous)

Library Board of Directors

The Oxford Library Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to discuss the library's budget. The agenda includes a discussion of budget and new business, but no specific proposals or votes are listed. This is a procedural meeting with no concrete decisions indicated.

• Discussion of budget for the Oxford Public Library
• New business item (unspecified)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved several personnel hires, tax refunds, and non-union raises, and authorized HVAC contracts for two schools contingent on funding approval. The meeting also approved prior meeting minutes with corrections. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on a clerk hire and one on a raise for Linda McKane.

• Approved tax refunds of $7,840.11 (all ayes)
• Hired Jessica Gernat as Board Clerk at $17.56/hr (2 ayes, 1 abstention)
• Hired Kyra Nesteriak as Board Clerk at $17.56/hr (all ayes)
• Hired Mary Ann McAuliffe as part-time Senior Center Office Assistant at $19.00/hr (all ayes)
• Approved 2.5% raises for full-time non-union employees effective July 1, 2023 and 2024, and 2.5% for part-time employees effective July 1, 2024 (all ayes)
• Approved 2.5% raises for Linda McKane effective July 1, 2023 and 2024 (2 ayes, 1 abstention)
• Approved AirTemp HVAC contract for Great Oak Elementary School, contingent on funding (all ayes)
• Approved AirTemp HVAC contract for Quaker Farms School, contingent on funding (all ayes)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two special exception applications: a wine manufacturing and distribution facility at 83 Prokop Road and a liquor store at 71 Oxford Road. Regular business includes a site plan review for two 10,000 sq. ft. industrial buildings at 143 Jack's Hill Road and a proposal to convert a barn into an accessory dwelling unit at 219 Moose Hill Road.

• Public hearing: special exception for wine manufacturing at 83 Prokop Road
• Public hearing: special exception for liquor store at 71 Oxford Road
• Site plan for two 10,000 sq. ft. industrial buildings at 143 Jack's Hill Road
• Accessory dwelling unit conversion from barn at 219 Moose Hill Road
• Approval of December 17, 2024 regular meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a site plan for two 10,000 sq. ft. industrial buildings at 143 Jack's Hill Road, with conditions including removal of an existing residence and a 5-year approval limit. Two public hearings were closed for special exceptions (wine manufacturing and a liquor store), but no final decisions were made on those applications. A barn conversion application was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved site plan for two 10,000 sq. ft. industrial buildings at 143 Jack's Hill Road (6-0)
• Closed public hearing for wine manufacturing special exception at 83 Prekop Road (7-0)
• Closed public hearing for liquor store special exception at 71 Oxford Road, Unit C (6-0)
• Tabled accessory dwelling unit conversion at 219 Moose Hill Road to next meeting (6-0)
• Authorized signing of mylar for self-storage on Pheasant Run Road (6-0)
• Authorized signing of mylar for lot line revision on Good Hill Road (6-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Oxford Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting with no major decisions or discussions listed. The agenda consists of procedural items including call to order, audience of citizens, review and approval of minutes, treasurer's report, director's report, social media coordinator's report, and other business.

• Review and approval of minutes
• Review and approval of treasurer's report
• Director's report
• Social media coordinator's report
• Audience of citizens

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved a motion to increase the non-resident car day pass to $60 Monday-Thursday and $150 Friday-Sunday and holidays, and to change the resident walk-in pass to a resident family walk-in pass. The commission also approved the 2025-2026 budget with changes requested by members. Other actions included approving the December 9, 2024 meeting minutes (with 3 abstentions) and the Treasurer's Report.

• Approved increase of non-resident car day pass to $60 (Mon-Thu) and $150 (Fri-Sun/holidays) (unanimous)
• Approved change of resident walk-in pass to resident family walk-in pass (unanimous)
• Approved Parks & Recreation 2025-2026 budget with requested changes (unanimous)
• Approved December 9, 2024 meeting minutes (3 yes, 3 abstain)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (unanimous)