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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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)

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)

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.

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.

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

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)

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)

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.

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)

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)

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)

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.

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)

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.

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

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)

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

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.

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.

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)

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

Parks and Recreation Commission

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 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 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 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 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 & 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 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 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

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)

Main Street Project Committee

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)

Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency

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.

Flood Victims Memorial Advisory Committee

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 & 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)

Parks and Recreation Commission

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.

Water Pollution Control Authority

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 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 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 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 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 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 & 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)

Fire Department Chiefs

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

Main Street Project Committee

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)

Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency

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)

Parks and Recreation Commission

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 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 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)

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 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 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)

Oxford Ambulance Board of Directors

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 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 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.

Main Street Project Committee

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)

Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency

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

Elderly Commission

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)

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 & 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 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)

Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee

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)

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)

Library Board of Directors

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)

Economic Development

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.

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 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

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 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)

Main Street Project Committee

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)

Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency

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

Elderly Commission

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)

Oxford Ambulance Board of Directors

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 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 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

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

Parks and Recreation Commission

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 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 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

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)

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)

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)

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.

Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee

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

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)

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.

Economic Development

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 & 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

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 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 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.

Fire Department Chiefs

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

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 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.

Main Street Project Committee

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 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)

Conservation Commission-Inland Wetlands Agency

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.

Elderly Commission

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)

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 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 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 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 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)

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)

Planning and Zoning Commission

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.

Planning and Zoning Commission

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 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)

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)

Assessment Appeals Board

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 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 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)

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

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.

Great Oak Middle School Evaluation and Improvement Committee

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 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 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.

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)

Library Board of Directors

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