Oxford, Pennsylvania
Upcoming
Borough Council
The Oxford Borough Council will vote on a final payment of $113,866.44 for the 2024 Water Meter System Upgrade, approve the sale of a police vehicle to the Oxford Area School District, and ratify a $14,900 HVAC purchase for the Police Department. Council will also discuss a social media policy and consider an extension for the Wedgewood Oxford subdivision plan review.
- Resolution 1422-2026 authorizing sale of Oxford Borough Police Vehicle to Oxford Area School District
- Motion to ratify purchase of HVAC unit for Police Department for $14,900.00
- Final payment application No. 7 for 2024 Water Meter System Upgrade in amount of $113,866.44
- Acceptance of extension for review of Wedgewood Oxford, LLC Preliminary Subdivision & Land Development Plan through October 19, 2026
- Discussion of Social Media Policy
Recent meetings
Oxford Planning Commission
The Oxford Borough Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, discuss old and new business, and hear public comment. The agenda contains no specific proposals or actions for decision.
- Approval of meeting agenda
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
- Discussion of old business items
- Discussion of new business items
- Public comment period
Parking Committee
The June 22, 2026 meeting of the Oxford Parking Committee has been cancelled. No business will be conducted. The next meeting is scheduled for July 13, 2026.
Borough Council
The council will vote to advertise a zoning ordinance amendment affecting district and parking regulations. It will also consider approving two pay applications totaling $231,284.25 for the Mt. Vernon Street 'Dig Once' construction project and discuss road repaving bids, a stormwater landscaping contractor, and a HARB certificate for 241 Penn Street. A Juneteenth proclamation will be presented.
- Juneteenth Proclamation presented to Voices Underground ahead of June 21 festival
- Moran Farm development update
- Resolution #1421-2026 designating June 2026 as LGBTQ+ PRIDE Month
- Ordinance amendment to Chapter 27 (Zoning) for definitions, district regulations, and parking
- MECO Construction Pay App. No. 7 for $148,299.75 and No. 8 for $82,984.50 for Mt. Vernon Street Dig Once Project
Historical Architectural Review Board
The Oxford Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB) will consider a letter of recommendation for the Niblock Alley project and review window replacement plans at 241 Penn Avenue. These are the two agenda items for the June 10, 2026 meeting. The board may vote or issue formal recommendations on these matters.
- Letter of recommendation for Niblock Alley project
- 241 Penn Ave. – window replacements
Finance Committee
The Oxford Borough Finance Committee will review the Treasurer's Report, discuss a proposed Mechanical Device Tax, and consider a mid-year report. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comment. No specific dollar amounts or contract details are listed.
- Review of Treasurer's Report
- Discussion of Mechanical Device Tax
- Mid-Year Report for Council and Residents
Parking Committee
The Oxford Parking Committee will discuss items adopted by Council on May 18, including on-street parking on Market Street between 4th and 5th, motorcycle parking in the garage, and free parking on holidays. The committee will also review the source of a $4 million figure from Brian Hoover’s spreadsheet, potentially from a Fulton Bank loan or a gift for the new Borough Hall. Other agenda items include a statement of committee purpose for the webpage and updates from the Borough Manager.
- Discussion of on-street parking changes on Market Street between 4th and 5th
- Motorcycle parking in the garage
- Free parking on holidays
- Review of $4 million source: Fulton Bank loan, gift for new Borough Hall, or other
- Statement of committee purpose for webpage
Police & Public Safety Committee
The committee will discuss parking concerns on South 4th Street based on an email from Sergeant Coverly, along with general updates and topics for summer consideration. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is entirely discussion items.
- Discussion of parking on South 4th Street (email from Sgt. Coverly)
Borough Council
The Oxford Borough Council meeting scheduled for June 1, 2026 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on June 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
Oxford Planning Commission
The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and public comment. No substantive decisions, rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are listed for discussion or action.
Borough Council
The Oxford Borough Council will consider approving pay application #6 ($262,266.30) and change order #1 ($176,381.40) for the Mt. Vernon Street 'Dig Once' project, and authorize going to bid for 2026 Road Repaving (estimated $280,012.75). The council will also discuss a settlement agreement with Sunny Dell, engineering services for water main replacement along multiple streets, and grant-support letters for a public piazza and community services.
- MECO Construction Pay Application #6 for $262,266.30 for Mt. Vernon Street Dig Once Project
- MECO Construction Change Order #1 for $176,381.40 for roadway reconstruction on Mt. Vernon Street
- Approval to go to bid for 2026 Road Repaving at estimated $280,012.75
- GFT Proposal up to $73,300 for engineering services for water main replacement on New, Addison, Sixth, and Seventh Streets
- HARB Certificate of Appropriateness for 305 Market Street
Historical Architectural Review Board
The Oxford Historical Architectural Review Board will consider a single application for renovation work, including an entry door and signs, at 305 Market Street. This is a public hearing and decision on the proposed changes to the property.
- 305 Market Street – renovation, entry door, and signs
Finance Committee
The meeting is largely procedural, including approval of minutes from April 8, 2025, and a review of the treasurer's report. No new ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed.
- Approval of minutes from April 8, 2025
- Review of treasurer's report
- No rezonings, contracts, or fee changes on the agenda
Parking Committee
The Oxford Parking Committee will discuss data from the parking garage's new system, the original construction cost, and a concern about the two-hour parking limit on Market Street between 4th and 5th. They will also discuss when to make the parking garage free. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Data from parking garage's new system to be presented by Borough Manager
- Discussion on how to post parking data to website
- Presentation on original cost of garage construction
- Concern about two-hour parking limit on Market Street between 4th and 5th
- Discussion on when to make parking in garage free
Police & Public Safety Committee
This meeting was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 1, 2026.
Borough Council
The Council will consider several proposals including engineering services for Memorial Park and financial/police studies. The agenda also includes new resolutions regarding public meeting livestreaming and participation policies.
- Pennoni proposal up to $55,250 for Memorial Park engineering services
- Resolution # 1419-2026: Policy for Livestreaming and Recording of Public Meetings
- Resolution # 1420-2026: Policy for Public Participation at Borough Meetings
- Ordinance amending Chapter 27, Zoning, for Chester County Planning Commission review
- Keystone Municipal Solution proposal for $9,500 financial forecast and $15,250 police study
Oxford Planning Commission
The Oxford Borough Planning Commission will meet to discuss and potentially issue a planning consistency letter for a Kings Cross grant application. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and other routine procedural items.
- Planning Consistency letter for a Kings Cross grant application
Parking Committee
The April 13, 2026 Parking Committee meeting has been cancelled. No business was conducted.
Borough Council
The council will vote on three proposals: a $55,000 contract with GFT for engineering services on the water system interconnect with Chester Water Authority, a time-and-materials proposal from Keystone Alliance Consulting to review the 2024 Water Rate Study, and a $55,250 contract with Pennoni for grant-supported Memorial Park improvements. Discussion items include an update on the Mechanical Devices Tax and parking. The agenda also notes the No Mow May registration deadline and junior council applications.
- GFT proposal up to $55,000 for water system interconnect engineering
- Keystone Alliance Consulting proposal to update Water Rate Study (2024)
- Pennoni proposal up to $55,250 for Memorial Park improvements (grant-supported)
- Discussion of Mechanical Devices Tax update
- Discussion of parking update
Parking Committee
The Oxford Parking Committee will hold a discussion-focused meeting with no votes or decisions scheduled. Items include setting committee goals, reviewing data from a new gate system, and updating the count of revenue-generating parking spaces. The committee will also discuss resource requests from borough staff and historical parking system expenses.
- Discussion of philosophical goal of transparency for government
- Demonstration of data from new gate system
- Update on count of revenue-generating parking spaces (garage, street meters, other)
- Update on current parking initiatives
- Review of 'Parking Facilities' expenses document and historical analysis
Finance Committee
The Oxford Finance Committee will hold a regular meeting with roll call, minutes approval, and public comment. The main new business is an analysis of police department revenues and expenditures. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Analysis of Police Department Revenues & Expenditures