Oxford, Maryland

Commissioners

Historic District

There is no meeting scheduled for August 2026. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2026.

Historic District

The Oxford Historic District Commission will meet to review applications for fence replacements, driveway material changes, and other exterior modifications. The body will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Review of 101 Stewart fence replacement application
• Review of 210 Market driveway material and garage door change
• Review of 512 Strand HOD materials change request
• Review of 200 Tred Avon interior remodel and bay window expansion
• Review of 101 South Street propane tank installation

Board of Port Wardens

The Board of Port Wardens will meet to nominate a new Chairperson and review several waterfront permits. The board will also discuss auxiliary floats and shoreline change permits.

• Nomination of a new Port Wardens Chairperson
• Permit review: Recommission old #9 mooring (Campbell)
• Permit review: Demolish old pier and construct new pier, finger piers, and boat lift at 5023 Hels Half Acre (Schmitt)
• Permit review: New Maintenance Permit at 510 E Strand (Kordell)
• Discussion on auxiliary floats and shoreline change permits

Board of Election Supervisors

The Board of Election Supervisors will conduct a debrief of recent elections to identify successes and challenges. Members will discuss potential changes to absentee deadlines, canvasser numbers, write-in candidates, and the cancellation of unopposed elections.

• Debrief of election successes and challenges
• Proposed lengthening of absentee application deadline
• Proposed change to the number of canvassers per process
• Proposed removal of write-in candidates
• Proposed cancellation of elections for unopposed candidates

Commissioners

The Commissioners of Oxford will vote on a contract for the Oxford Water System Improvement Project and a new permit fee for work on town roads. The body will also introduce a 2045 Comprehensive Plan and amendments to the Short-Term Rental Ordinance.

• Resolution R2603: $698,500 contract with Somerset Well Drilling Co. for a test well
• Resolution R2602: Establishment of a permit fee for work on Town roads, sidewalks, or rights of way
• Resolution R2601: Adoption of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan (public hearing Aug 11)
• Ordinance 2605: Amendments to the Short-Term Rental Ordinance (public hearing Aug 11)
• Proposed expenditures: $15,000 for a tide gate valve at Tilghman street and $25,000 for Market Street / Jefferson Street stormwater improvements

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the final approval of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan. The body will also review various building, utility, and tree removal permit applications.

• Public Hearing for Final 2045 Comprehensive Plan Approval
• Appeals Permit for new building height at 26106 Bachelors Harbor
• Building permit applications for 200 Tred Avon, 700 South, 210 Market, and 103 Willows
• Utility permits for 111 S Morris, 210 E Pier, 502 S Morris, 512 Strand, 700 South, 205 Bank St, 103 Willows, and 318 Tilghman
• Tree removal applications for 104 First, 208 Third, 103 Bayview, 200 Tilghman, 305 Bonfield, 300 Oxford, and 301 N Morris

Commissioners

The Oxford Commissioners will discuss appointing members to several commissions and consider a series of stormwater projects funded by ARPA allocations for FY26 and FY27. They will also review a purchase of public works vehicle signaling for up to $8,000 and a rental of lighting for the Independence Day ball field parking not to exceed $2,000. Additional items include adopting employee‑manual amendments and a potential retainer agreement for counsel.

• Appointment of Debbie Krolicki to the Ethics Commission
• Authorization of ARPA‑funded stormwater improvements on Market Street, Norton, Mill, and Stewart
• Purchase of public works vehicle signaling up to $8,000 from the FY26 General Fund
• Rental of lighting for Independence Day ball field parking up to $2,000
• Adoption of amendments to the Town’s employee manual (Resolution 2601)

Board of Port Wardens

The June 11, 2026, meeting for the Board of Port Wardens has been cancelled. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

Ethics Commission

The Oxford Ethics Commission will meet to approve April 2026 minutes and discuss a draft ethics code section with Town Commissioners. The meeting will be held in person at 101 Market Street.

• Approval of April 30, 2026 meeting minutes
• Workshop on draft Ethics Code Section
• Discussion on public access to meetings and records
• Review of 2024 financial disclosure forms
• Request for additional meeting to discuss draft chapter

Board of Election Supervisors

The Board of Election Supervisors will meet to review the Election Day voting process, provisional ballots, and canvassing procedures. The board will also review minutes from four previous meetings held between February and May 2026.

• Election Day Voting Process Review
• Provisional Ballot Process Review
• Canvassing Process Review

Commissioners

The Oxford Commissioners will vote on Ordinance 2603 to adopt the Utility Fund budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 and establish utility rates. The agenda also includes authorizing a Resident Deputy program with the Sheriff's Office and discussing parking and short-term rental regulations.

• Vote on Ordinance 2603: Utility Fund budget and rates for FY27
• Authorize MOU with Sheriff's Office for Resident Deputy program
• Discuss off-street parking request from Oxford Inn
• Discuss potential amendments to Short Term Rental ordinance
• Consider moving July 14 meeting to July 8

Commissioners

The Commissioners of Oxford will hold a work session to discuss the lease for the Oxford Community Center at 200 Oxford Road. The body is reviewing a proposed amended lease agreement and an alternative Memorandum of Understanding submitted by the Community Center board.

• Discussion of Amended and Restated Lease Agreement for 200 Oxford Road
• Review of proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as an alternative to lease revisions
• Proposed lease term of 53 years (March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2079) with annual rent of $1.00
• Discussion of property maintenance, insurance requirements, and rental policies
• Review of public access priorities and nonprofit mission compliance

Commissioners

The Commissioners of Oxford will hold a special work session to discuss candidates for three appointed town positions. The meeting includes time for public comments.

• Discussion with Ken Gligman for Planning Commission
• Discussion with Debbie Krolicki for Ethics Commission
• Discussion with Joe Howard for Historic Commission

Commissioners

The Commissioners of Oxford will hold a special meeting to conduct a work session. The session consists of a discussion with a candidate for a town appointed office.

• Discussion with John Sutton regarding the Board of Port Wardens

Commissioners

The Oxford Commissioners will hold a special meeting on June 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM at 101 Market Street. The agenda includes a pledge of allegiance, a public comment period, and a closed‑session item to consider invoking Maryland Code § 3‑305(b)(7) to consult legal counsel. No other decisions are listed.

• Consider closed session under Maryland Code § 3‑305(b)(7) to obtain legal advice
• Public comment period (3‑minute limit per speaker)
• Pledge of Allegiance

Historic District

The Oxford Historic District Commission met on June 1, 2026 to approve May 4 minutes and review several items. It noted two no‑permit notices (roof replacement at 510 Strand and repainting at 103 High). The commission will discuss applications for a new fence at 200 Market and a two‑story screen porch, HVAC platform, roof and door changes at 205 Bank Street, as well as a consultation for shed work at 200 Factory Street.

• No Permit Required: 510 Strand – Kordell roof replacement
• No Permit Required: 103 High – Meade repainting with same colors
• Application: 200 Market – new white Oxford picket fence and extension of existing fence
• Application: 205 Bank Street – HVAC platform and two‑story screen porch addition, new roof, and front door repaint
• Consultation: 200 Factory Street – shed roof, pergola, fence, and planters

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will consider a variance request for a storage building and an extension request for a property owner. The primary focus is a request to exceed height limits for an accessory structure in the M Zoning District.

• Variance application from Hinckley Bachelors Point Marina at 26106 Bachelors Harbor Drive to build a 30-foot tall storage building (exceeding the 18-foot limit)
• Extension request from Monty Deel for the property at 206 Tilghman Street regarding an Administrative Review application

Commissioners

The Oxford Town Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2601 to adopt the FY2026‑27 General Fund budget and establish a tax rate of .32 per $100 of assessed real‑property value. They will also consider Ordinance 2602 to adopt the FY27 Stormwater Shoreline Protection budget. Additional business includes authorizing the Town Manager to accept service of a summons related to a contract with Underwood & Associates and moving into closed session for personnel matters.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2601 – FY27 General Fund budget, tax rate .32 per $100 assessed value
• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2602 – FY27 Stormwater Shoreline Protection budget
• Consider authorizing the Town Manager to accept service of a Summons and Complaint for a contract matter with Underwood & Associates
• Closed‑session consideration of personnel matters under Maryland Code §3‑305(b)
• Election announcements: absentee ballot deadline, poll‑book updates, and possible candidate forum

Planning Commission

The Oxford Planning Commission will meet on May 26, 2026, to review building permit applications, tree removal requests, and a stormwater management redesign. The meeting will be held in person at 101 Market Street.

• Stormwater management redesign at 102 The Strand
• New fence installation at 200 Market Street
• Demolition and new home construction at 113 First Street
• Tree removal applications at 210 S Morris and 200 Tilghman
• No June 9th Work Session Meeting

Commissioners

The Oxford Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss the FY27 Utility Fund Enterprise Budget and public engagement ahead of a scheduled public hearing on June 9, 2026.

• Discussion of FY27 Utility Fund Enterprise Budget
• Public engagement on FY27 Utility Fund Enterprise Budget
• Public hearing scheduled for June 9, 2026
• Public comments accepted via email, mail, or in person

Community Resilience Committee

The committee will meet to discuss outreach engagement workshops and review the status of the MyCoast summary information. Members will also address the QR code and the CRC member input ticketing process.

• Planning for Outreach Engagement Workshops
• Review of MyCoast summary information status
• Discussion of QR code and CRC Member Input Form ticketing process

Commissioners

The Commissioners of Oxford will hold a work session to discuss key highlights of the FY27 General Fund and Stormwater Shoreline Protection Enterprise Fund budgets. This meeting serves as public engagement ahead of scheduled public hearings on May 26, 2026.

• FY27 General Fund Budget highlights
• FY27 Stormwater Shoreline Protection (SMSP) Enterprise Fund highlights

Commissioners

The Oxford Commissioners will hold a special meeting to review the Strand stormwater designs presented by the Town Engineer. The agenda includes public engagement on the designs and a discussion of a path forward. Public comments are invited with a three‑minute limit.

• Presentation of Strand stormwater designs by the Town Engineer
• Public engagement on the stormwater designs
• Discussion of a path forward for the designs

Board of Election Supervisors

The Board of Election Supervisors will meet to certify the final candidates for the Office of Town Commissioner. The board will also provide an overview of the absentee ballot process.

• Final Candidate Certification for Office of Town Commissioner
• Absentee ballot process overview

Board of Port Wardens

The Board of Port Wardens has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting for May 14, 2026. The meeting was to be held at the Oxford Municipal Building at 5:00 p.m.

• No May meeting scheduled
• Meeting location: Oxford Municipal Building
• Meeting time: 5:00 p.m.

Commissioners

The Oxford Commissioners will vote on Ordinance 260 to adopt the utility fund budget for the fiscal year July 1 2026 to June 30 2027, with a public hearing scheduled for June 9 2026. They will also consider terminating the MDIA building‑inspection agreement and authorizing a new contract with First State Inspection Agency, along with several other authorizations for legal services, employee benefits, and mosquito control. The meeting includes reports, a look‑ahead schedule discussion, and a short‑term rental ordinance discussion.

• Adopt Ordinance 260 utility fund budget for FY July 1 2026 – June 30 2027 (public hearing June 9 2026)
• Terminate MDIA building‑inspection agreement and authorize First State Inspection Agency contract, funded from Planning and Zoning Administration
• Authorize legal services agreement with Victoria Sheerer of Eccleston & Wolf, P.C. on an hourly basis
• Renew employee health, dental, and vision insurance with CareFirst effective June 1 2026
• Approve mosquito prevention program purchase of mosquito dunks costing $1,000

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss potential zoning ordinance updates and the Maryland Department of Planning Annual Municipal Report. The body will also review several building, utility, and tree removal permit applications.

• Discussion of zoning text amendments regarding ADUs, marina structure height, and administrative approval
• Building permit for porch extension at 318 Tilghman Street
• Building permit for flagstone path, shed painting, and awning at 104 N Morris Street
• HVAC permits for primary and accessory structures at 504 S Morris Street (Oxford Inn)
• Tree removal applications for 201 Tilghman, 203 Third St, and 102 E Pier

Ethics Commission

The Oxford Ethics Commission will approve April minutes and continue work on the draft Ethics Code section presented by the Town Commissioners. Members will discuss specific language questions and plan a follow‑up meeting to finalize the draft. No other business is listed.

• Approval of meeting minutes for April 30, 2026
• Workshop of the Draft Ethics Code Section from the Town Commissioners
• Discussion of specific code questions (e.g., indebtedness, public access, final disposition)
• Request for an additional meeting to further discuss the draft chapter

Commissioners

The Commissioners of Oxford will hold a work session to review rates for the FY27 Utility Fund. The meeting also includes a potential closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• FY27 Utility Fund rate review discussion
• Closed session regarding appointment, employment, or performance evaluation of officials

Historic District

The Oxford Historic District Commission will meet to approve April meeting minutes and review three applications for porch extensions, path/fence work, and guest house renovations. The body will also discuss adopting a window condition survey and a 'demolition by neglect' identification process.

• Approval of April 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of 318 Tilghman Street porch extension application
• Review of 104 N. Morris Street flagstone path and fence application
• Discussion of potential 'Demolition By Neglect' identification process
• Discussion of potential adoption of Window Survey guidelines

The commission approved the minutes from the April 13, 2026 meeting. It approved the porch extension and garage‑door change at 318 Tilghman, pending confirmation of brick requirements. It also approved a flagstone path, shed painting, and fence extension at 104 N Morris, while the awning request was tabled. Finally, the commission adopted a window‑survey guidance update.

• Approved April 13, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 318 Tilghman porch extension and garage door change, pending brick confirmation (unanimous)
• Approved flagstone path at 104 N Morris (unanimous)
• Approved painting shed at 104 N Morris (unanimous)
• Approved fence extension at 104 N Morris (unanimous)
• Tabled awning installation at 104 N Morris (pending further detail)
• Approved window‑survey guidance update (unanimous)

Board of Election Supervisors

The Oxford Board of Election Supervisors will meet on May 1, 2025 to consider candidate certifications for the Office of Town Commissioner. The meeting is scheduled from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM at 101 Market Street and will also be streamed online. No other agenda items are listed.

• Candidate certifications for Office of Town Commissioner

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will discuss a draft Ethics Code section provided by the Town Commissioners. The body will also review the final five financial disclosure forms from the 2024 calendar year.

• Review of remaining 2024 CY Financial Disclosure Forms filed under Town Code Section 13.4
• Workshop on Draft Ethics Code Section from Town Commissioners

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to consider several building permit applications, including a variance request for a new workshop at 106 Richardson. The body will also review utility permits and tree removal requests.

• Building permit variance for a new workshop at 106 Richardson
• Building permits for 102B Bonfield, 110 Norton, 102 Strand, and 104 First Street
• Utility permits for 106 Third, 211 N Morris, and 504 S Morris
• Tree removal applications for 204 Bonfield and 105 Richardson
• No permit necessary notice for exterior paint and door replacement at 200 Factory

Commissioners

The board approved the General Fund budget for July 1, 2026‑June 30, 2027 and set the property tax rate at .32 per $100 of assessed value. They also approved the Stormwater Shoreline Protection budget for the same fiscal year and granted a special event permit for a bike ride benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society on May 16, 2026. Additionally, the commissioners approved an agreement with Shore United Bank to install a full‑service ATM and identified three open boat slips for priority assignment.

• Approved Ordinance 2601 adopting General Fund budget and .32 tax rate (motion by Norman Bell, seconded by David Donovan, all in favor)
• Approved Ordinance 2602 adopting Stormwater Shoreline Protection budget (motion by David Donovan, seconded by Norman Bell, all in favor)
• Approved special event permit for May 16 bike ride benefiting National Multiple Sclerosis Society (motion by Norman Bell, seconded by David Donovan, all in favor)
• Approved agreement with Shore United Bank to install a full‑service ATM (commissioners approved, final steps pending)
• Identified three open boat slips to be assigned by priority set by commissioners
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried (motion by David Donovan, seconded by Norman Bell, all in favor)

Commissioners

The Commissioners of Oxford will meet for a work session to discuss the FY27 budget and utility rates. This is a discussion-based meeting where the public may provide comments.

• FY27 Budget discussion
• Utility Rate discussion

Planning Commission

The Oxford Planning Commission will review a request to lift a Stop Work Order for 512 E. Strand due to prior unpermitted fill and regrading. The commission will also consider plumbing permit applications for 504/506 S. Morris (Oxford Inn) and 508 S. Morris (Gebauer residence). A tree removal application for 301 N. Morris (Poe) and a discussion of updates to the town's zoning ordinance are on the agenda.

• Plumbing permit for 504/506 S. Morris Street – Oxford Inn renovation
• Plumbing permit for 508 S. Morris Street – residential addition
• Tree removal application for 301 N. Morris Street – Poe
• Stop Work Order lift request for 512 E. Strand – unpermitted fill in Critical Area and Floodplain
• Zoning Ordinance Update discussion – administrative approvals, definitions, solar panel language, marina/commercial height limits

The commission approved plumbing permits for 504 S. Morris (Oxford Inn) and 508 S. Morris (The Gebauers). It also approved a tree removal at 301 N. Morris. The stop‑work order on 512 E. Strand was lifted. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved plumbing permit for 504 S. Morris (all in favor)
• Approved plumbing permit for 508 S. Morris (all in favor)
• Approved tree removal for 301 N. Morris (all in favor)
• Lifted stop‑work order for 512 E. Strand (5 in favor, 1 against)
• Adjourned the meeting (all in favor)

Commissioners

The Commissioners of Oxford will discuss water system improvements, including a test well contract and the potential rejection of water meter proposals. The meeting also includes a work session for the FY27 budget and updates on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.

• Contract for test well project to Somerset Well Drilling for $698,500.00
• Proposed rejection of water meter replacement bids of $762,029 and $872,675
• GMB General on Call Floodplain Consulting Services hourly rate of $195
• Lease agreement with Shore United Bank, N.A for an ATM at 104 Factory Street
• FY27 Budget Work Session #3 reviewing General Fund and Enterprise Funds

The commission approved a $698,500 contract with Somerset Well Drilling for a test well as part of the USDA‑funded water system improvements. They also approved a $195 per hour rate for floodplain consulting, reappointed Karen Saum to the Board of Election Supervisors, and approved a lease for a Shore United Bank ATM at 104 Factory Street. The short‑term rental compliance item was tabled, and proposals for water‑meter replacement and a fireworks vendor request were rejected. A special event permit for the Courtyard at the Oxford Market on Oxford Day was also approved.

• Reappointed Karen Saum to the Board of Election Supervisors (unanimously approved)
• Tabled short‑term rental compliance item (no decision)
• Approved GMB floodplain consulting rate $195 per hour (unanimously approved)
• Approved test well contract to Somerset Well Drilling, $698,500 (unanimously approved)
• Rejected water meter replacement proposals $762,029 and $872,675 (unanimously rejected)
• Rejected vendor placement request for annual fireworks display (unanimously rejected)
• Approved special event permit for “Courtyard at the Oxford Market” on Oxford Day (unanimously approved)
• Approved lease agreement for Shore United Bank ATM at 104 Factory Street (unanimously approved)

Historic District

The Oxford Historic District Commission will consider three property applications: paint colors, storm door and garage door at 200 Factory Street; exterior garage renovation at 102 The Strand; and driveway reconfiguration at 100 South Street. The meeting will also approve the March 2, 2026 minutes and discuss routine HDC guidance updates. All items require HDC approval before any work proceeds.

• Review and approval of paint colors, storm door and garage door at 200 Factory Street
• Review of exterior garage renovation (siding, windows, doors) at 102 The Strand
• Review of driveway reconfiguration (gravel and granite cobble border) at 100 South Street
• Approval of March 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of HDC guidance updates (maintenance worksheet, demolition‑by‑neglect process, etc.)

The commission approved the March 2, 2026 meeting minutes. It approved renovation applications for 200 Factory Street, 102 Strand, and 100 South Street, with the 102 Strand approval noted as pending Planning Commission approval. The board then moved to a work session and adjourned.

• Approved March 2, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 200 Factory Street exterior paint and door replacements (unanimous)
• Approved 102 Strand siding, windows, and door replacements (pending Planning Commission approval, unanimous)
• Approved 100 South Street driveway and wall modifications (unanimous)
• Approved motion to move to work session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Oxford Town Commissioners will hold a work session to review a clean draft of the Ethics Ordinance that incorporates prior revisions and legal review. They will consider model ordinance language from neighboring municipalities and decide on a path forward for additional comments from the Ethics Commission. The meeting also includes a public comment period.

• Ethics Ordinance discussion – review clean draft incorporating prior revisions
• Consider model ordinance language from neighboring municipalities
• Determine next steps for additional Ethics Commission comments
• Public comment period for residents

Board of Port Wardens

The Oxford Board of Port Wardens will approve the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting and the May 28, 2025 special session. The board will then consider three permit applications: dredging at 106 Richardson (Jacks Point Marina), dredging at 107 Myrtle Street (Town Creek Boatyard), and a mooring application from Rajacich. The meeting also welcomes new board member Steve Tull.

• Approve October 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve May 28, 2025 special session minutes
• Review dredging permit for 106 Richardson – Jacks Point Marina
• Review dredging permit for 107 Myrtle Street – Town Creek Boatyard
• Review Rajacich mooring application

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider the approval of the Comprehensive Plan for submission to Commissioners. The body will also review building and utility permit applications and a legal determination regarding a new structure at Hinckley Marina.

• Approval of Comprehensive Plan for submission to Commissioners
• Legal review of Hinckley Marina new building regarding height restrictions and principal structure determination
• Building permit for driveway replacement at 100 South Street
• Utility permit for 500-gallon underground LP tank installation at 504 S Morris (Oxford Inn)
• Utility permit for 500-gallon fuel tank removal at 102 Sinclair

The commission approved the February 24th meeting minutes and several permit applications, including driveway modifications, a fuel tank installation, an HVAC system, and an underground tank removal. It voted to forward the Comprehensive Plan to the Town Commissioners for adoption. The previously approved Hinckley Marina building permit was rescinded and rejected, with a referral to the Board of Appeals. An updated schedule for future permit reviews was adopted.

• Approved February 24th meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved driveway modification at 100 South Street (unanimous)
• Approved fuel tank installation at 504 S Morris (unanimous, Leslie Kelly abstained)
• Approved HVAC permit at 508 S Morris (unanimous)
• Approved underground fuel tank removal at 102 Sinclair (unanimous)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan for submission to Town Commissioners (unanimous)
• Rescinded Hinckley Marina building permit application (unanimous)
• Rejected Hinckley Marina application and referred to Board of Appeals (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Commissioners of Oxford will hear a report on stormwater mitigation solutions and consider several board appointments. The meeting includes a work session on the FY27 budget and the Town's Ethics Ordinance.

• Proposed $15,045.61 repair for a Public Works backhoe
• Consideration of a special event permit to close part of Market Street for an Oxford Library book sale
• Approval of the Oxford Community Center lease
• Appointment considerations for the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Election Supervisors
• Recommendation of Alfred Sikes to the Talbot County Police Accountability Board

The commission approved the USDA‑funded replacement of town water meters and the related inspection contract. They adopted a gravity‑based stormwater mitigation strategy and approved a $15,045.61 repair to the public works backhoe. The commission also confirmed appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Board of Election Supervisors, and a recommendation to the county police‑accountability board, and approved a special event permit for the Oxford Library book sale.

• Approved USDA water‑meter replacement and inspection contract (unanimous)
• Approved shift to gravity‑driven stormwater mitigation (unanimous)
• Approved $15,045.61 backhoe repair from FY26 capital fund (unanimous)
• Appointed Will Cawley to the Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Henry Hale to the Board of Election Supervisors (unanimous)
• Appointed Kenneth Kligman to the Board of Election Supervisors (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed Jean Konopac to the Board of Election Supervisors (unanimous)
• Recommended Alfred Sikes for the Talbot County Police Accountability Board (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Oxford Commissioners will meet in person at 101 Market Street on March 24, 2026, to consider entering a closed session regarding potential litigation. The meeting will also include a special town meeting and a public comment period.

• Closed meeting to discuss potential litigation
• Special town meeting at 5 PM
• Public comment period included

Community Resilience Committee

The Community Resilience Committee will review a map of potential micro-communities and discuss strategies for general outreach, including surveys and neighborhood walk-arounds. The committee is also preparing to discuss budget requests for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

• Review of Micro-Communities Map and neighborhood boundaries
• Discussion of general outreach planning and survey requirements
• Planning for Oxford Day on April 25, 2026
• Preparation for budget requests for 2026-2027
• Drafting a commitment statement for town commissioners

The committee approved using a simplified neighborhood map for its initial work and assigned members to conduct walk‑arounds in each area. The Town Manager will create a ticketing process, seek MyCoast app data, and clarify the Commissioner Liaison role. A QR code will be printed for Oxford Day and 100 business cards ($20) will be ordered. Member Curt Reintsma announced his resignation.

• Adopt simplified micro‑communities map as reference for initial discussions
• Assign walk‑around duties: Jan – Park; Jody & Steve – Jack’s Point; Curt & Tim – Historic; Warren – Tilghman
• Town Manager to create ticketing process for CRC observations
• Town Manager to discuss with the Lab obtaining MyCoast app data
• Town Manager to obtain clarification on Commissioner Liaison role
• Print QR code for Oxford Day and distribute business cards with code
• Approve $20 for 100 business cards from Vista Print for Oxford Day
• Record resignation of member Curt Reintsma

Board of Election Supervisors

The Oxford Board of Election Supervisors will meet on March 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM. The agenda includes a new business item to cull the preliminary voter registration list. The board will discuss how to update the voter rolls. The meeting is open to the public in person and online.

• Culling of preliminary voter registration list

Board of Port Wardens

The Board of Port Wardens has cancelled its March 12, 2026 meeting. No agenda items will be considered. Residents should note that no decisions or discussions will occur on this date.

Commissioners

The Oxford Commissioners will hold a special meeting on March 11, 2026. The agenda includes a pledge of allegiance, review of candidates for the Planning Commission and Board of Election Supervisors, and a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker. Commissioners may move to a closed session to discuss personnel matters such as appointments, employment actions, and performance evaluations.

• Pledge of Allegiance
• Review of candidates for Planning Commission
• Review of candidates for Board of Election Supervisors
• Public comment period (3‑minute limit per speaker)
• Potential closed‑session discussion of personnel matters

Planning Commission

The Oxford Planning Commission will discuss several expedited permit issues, including a front porch repair at 102 Truax and a new building application for Hinckley Marina that exceeds the town's height limit. Staff reports will be considered for a proposed storage/workshop building at 26106 Bachelors Harbor Drive, which requires a height variance, and for fence variances and extensions at 103 Richardson Street and 312 N Morris Street. The commission will also hold a comprehensive plan work session to review MDP comments and HDC proposed streamlined processes.

• Hinckley Marina – New Building (height restriction non‑compliance, variance needed)
• 102 Truax – Front Porch/Step Repairs (permit notification)
• 103 Richardson Street – Fence replacement and extension (variance granted)
• 312 N Morris Street – Fence extension with stepped design (code compliance)
• Comprehensive Plan work session – Discuss MDP comments and HDC streamlined processes

The Planning Commission unanimously removed the stop‑work order for 26340/42 Oxford Road and approved the building, HVAC, plumbing and related improvement permits. It also approved several building, fence, HVAC, and tree‑removal applications, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved 26106 Bachelors Harbor Drive workshop/storage building (unanimous)
• Approved 103 Richardson fence replacement and extension (unanimous)
• Approved 312 N Morris fence step‑down to meet zoning code (unanimous)
• Approved 208 South HVAC unit and water‑heater replacements (unanimous)
• Approved tree removal at 502‑504 S Morris (Oxford Inn/Vestry) (unanimous)
• Approved tree removal at 110 Tilghman (unanimous)
• Approved tree removal at 101 East (unanimous)
• Removed stop‑work order and approved permits for 26340/42 Oxford Road (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Commissioners of Oxford will discuss several authorizations for town maintenance and equipment. The meeting includes a special presentation on the Waters Edge Middle Passage Project regarding a proposed waterfront memorial.

• Authorization of $2,795.00 for blower motor repair at the Water Reclamation Treatment plant
• Authorization of $1,988.00 for tree maintenance on the Strand
• Consideration of a no cost extension for the Waterway Improvement Fund Grant floating dock
• Discussion on equipment ownership related to the NOAA earmark
• Work session on Oxford Community Center lease and ethics ordinance

The Commissioners voted unanimously to remove the town's electric vehicle charging stations. They also authorized a $2,795 repair of the water reclamation plant blower motor, a $1,988 tree‑maintenance contract on the Strand, and the ownership of NOAA grant equipment by the town. A no‑cost extension was approved for the floating dock grant, and the consent agenda was adopted.

• Authorized removal of EV chargers (unanimous)
• Approved $2,795 blower motor repair at water reclamation plant (all in favor)
• Approved $1,988 tree maintenance work on the Strand (all in favor)
• Authorized equipment ownership to NOAA after grant period (all in favor)
• Authorized no‑cost extension for Waterway Improvement Fund floating dock grant (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda (all in favor)

Commissioners

The Commissioners of Oxford will hold a special meeting to discuss filling a staff vacancy. The body is considering authorizing the Town Manager to post the position of Accounting & Finance Clerk.

• Authorization to post the Accounting & Finance Clerk position

Historic District

The Historic District Commission will approve the minutes from the January 5, 2026 meeting and note two roof‑replacement notifications that require no permit. It will consider the application to enclose the attached garage at 200 South Street, which was approved by the Planning Commission pending HDC review. The commission will also hold a consultation on a proposed rear‑bay expansion at 200 Tred Avon and discuss updates to Historic District guidelines, including a new flow chart and a demolition‑by‑neglect identification process.

• Approval of January 5, 2026 meeting minutes
• No permit necessary notifications: 200 Factory Street roof replacement; 206 S Morris roof replacement
• Application to enclose garage at 200 South Street (approved by Planning Commission, pending HDC review)
• Consultation on rear‑bay expansion at 200 Tred Avon
• Historic District Guidelines updates: proposed updates, application flow chart, demolition‑by‑neglect process

The commission approved the minutes from the January 5, 2026 meeting. It approved the garage enclosure application at 200 South Street, requesting window alignment with existing windows. The board voted to move the April 6 meeting to April 13 to avoid the Easter holiday. All motions passed with everyone in favor.

• Approved January 5, 2026 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved garage enclosure application at 200 South Street (all in favor)
• Approved moving April 6 meeting to April 13 (all in favor)
• Approved entering work session (all in favor)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (all in favor)

Board of Election Supervisors

The Oxford Board of Election Supervisors reviewed proposed charter amendments and the draft Elections Chapter (Chapter 21) of the town code. The board voted to restrict voter eligibility to U.S. citizens who are at least 18, domiciled within Oxford, and registered with the Talbot County Board of Elections, rejecting a supplemental voter list for part‑time residents. The board also discussed increasing membership to seven members for tie‑breaking and set dates for future meetings on absentee voting procedures and voter‑registration list cleanup.

• Review of charter amendments and draft Chapter 21 of the Town Code
• Motion passed to limit voter eligibility to U.S. citizens, domiciled residents registered with Talbot County Board of Elections
• Recommendation to increase Board membership to seven members for tie‑breaking purposes
• Discussion and rejection of creating a supplemental voter list for part‑time residents
• Upcoming meetings: February – absentee voting procedures; March – culling preliminary voter registration list

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss MDP comments and proposed updates to the Draft Comprehensive Plan. The body will also review several building and tree removal permit applications.

• Comprehensive Plan work session regarding MDP comments and draft updates
• Building permit for 17 solar panels at 101 East Street
• Building permit for a 100 gallon propane tank at 200 Factory Street
• Building permit for a woodstove and elevator at 508 S Morris Street
• Tree removal applications for 103 Richardson, 312 N Morris, and 106 Myrtle

The commission approved roof‑mounted solar panels for 101 East Street, a 100‑gallon propane tank for 200 Factory Street (pending measurements), and a woodstove and elevator for 508 South Morris. It also approved tree removals at 103 Richardson, 312 N Morris, and 106 Myrtle. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 17 roof‑mounted solar panels on accessory structure at 101 East Street (motion carried)
• Approved 100‑gallon LP propane tank at 200 Factory Street, pending appropriate measurements (motion carried)
• Approved woodstove installation at 508 South Morris (motion carried)
• Approved elevator installation at 508 South Morris (motion carried)
• Approved removal of six trees at 103 Richardson (motion carried)
• Approved removal of one tree at 312 N Morris (motion carried)
• Approved removal of one tree at 106 Myrtle (motion carried)

Commissioners

The Commissioners of Oxford will discuss a request for the Planning Commission to review the town's zoning map and the bank building at 104 Factory Street. The body will also consider several agreements, including a sub-lease for the Oxford Kids Camp and a proposal for the Customs House for Talbot 250.

• Request for Planning Commission to review the overall zoning map and 104 Factory Street
• Proposed sub-lease agreement between Oxford Community Center and Oxford Kids Camp
• Expense reimbursement to Skip Case in the amount of $3,917.56
• Authorization of ACH bill pay with Shore United
• FY27 Budget Work Session regarding revenue sources and fee schedules

The commissioners unanimously approved several actions, including removing the town’s EV charging stations, replacing water meters under a USDA project, and authorizing various agreements and subleases. They also approved posting two NOAA‑funded positions, a reimbursement to Skip Case, and a blower‑motor overhaul for the water reclamation plant. A temporary pause on external donations was discussed but no vote was taken.

• Approved removal of EV charging stations (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of water meters through USDA Water Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved utilization of the Customs House for Talbot 250 celebrations (unanimous)
• Authorized sublease of Oxford Community Center to Oxford Kids Camp (unanimous)
• Authorized ACH bill pay with Shore United to prevent check fraud (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Delmarva 811 for utility line notifications (unanimous)
• Authorized posting of NOAA‑funded Physical Oceanographer and Community Liaison positions (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement to Skip Case of $3,917.56 for tree‑fund expenses (unanimous)

Community Resilience Committee

The Community Resilience Committee will discuss outreach planning, including its charges, focus areas, and overall strategies. It will review committee responsibilities such as identifying key community members, leading implementation, and ensuring feedback informs resilience planning. The meeting will also develop an activities roadmap and consider a flooding‑assessment survey example. Public comments will be invited before adjourning.

• Outreach Planning – charges, scope (focus areas), and overall strategies
• Committee Responsibilities – identify key community members, lead implementation, ensure feedback informs resilience planning
• Develop Activities Roadmap
• Survey Discussion – Flooding Assessment example
• Public Comments

The Community Resilience Committee approved several next steps, including reviewing the micro‑community map and offering revisions at the next meeting, drafting a commitment statement for the Commissioners, and preparing to discuss outreach topics and survey compliance on March 20, 2026. The committee also agreed to consider town‑provided outreach ideas and to bring survey requirements to the March meeting.

• Committee will review the micro‑community boundary map and recommend revisions at the next meeting
• Curt will draft a commitment statement to present to the town at the March 20, 2026 CRC meeting
• Committee will consider outreach topic ideas and bring additional suggestions for a plan of action to the next meeting
• Ashley will present the town’s brainstorming list of outreach ideas at the next meeting
• Committee will prepare for a longer discussion of survey use at the March 20, 2026 meeting
• Ashley will bring town survey requirements to the March 20, 2026 meeting for inclusion in the discussion

Board of Port Wardens

Commissioners

The Oxford Town Commissioners will discuss several items, including actions on state housing bills HB239/SB36 and HB548 and a goal to add 20 new housing units by the end of 2030. They will also consider removing the town’s electric‑vehicle charging stations, which cost about $7,000 per year to operate. Additional agenda items cover a contract with Republic Services for dry biosolids removal and a special presentation of the Oxford Park Connector Trail draft plan.

• Consider removal of EV charging stations (estimated operating cost $7,000 / year)
• Action on HB239/SB36 and HB548 housing bills; set quota for 20 new housing units by 2030
• Authorize contract with Republic Services for dry biosolids removal ($57.84 one‑time fee, $465.49 per 10 yd lift, $97.44 per ton disposal)
• Special presentation of Oxford Park Connector Trail Draft Plan by Sean Callahan (Lane Engineering)
• Discussion of full‑service ATM options at the town‑owned building at 104 Factory Street

The commission voted unanimously to remove the town’s electric vehicle charging stations, eliminating the $7,000 annual operating cost to residents. They also approved a contract with Republic Services for on‑call dry biosolids removal, pending attorney review, and authorized action to oppose Maryland Senate Bill 36 and House Bill 548. Additionally, the consent agenda and USDA‑funded water‑meter replacement and test‑well projects were approved.

• Approved removal of EV charging stations (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Republic Services for dry biosolids removal, pending attorney review (unanimous)
• Approved action to oppose Maryland Senate Bill 36 and House Bill 548 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of water meters through USDA Water Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved test‑well RFP through USDA Water Improvement Project (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Oxford Planning Commission will approve minutes from previous meetings and consider a series of building permit applications, including a hot‑tub/door/window reconfiguration at 100 Sullivan, a fence extension at 312 N Morris, a garage enclosure at 200 South Street, a deck enclosure at 201 Third, and solar panels at 102 East Street. The commission will also vote on multiple tree removal requests for properties such as 101 Tred Avon/107 Benoni, 700 S Morris, 200 Factory, 716 S Morris, and 106 Tred Avon. A discussion of the town’s Comprehensive Plan will be held as a work session.

• Approve building permit for hot‑tub/door/window reconfiguration at 100 Sullivan
• Approve fence extension permit at 312 N Morris
• Approve solar panel installation permit at 102 East Street
• Approve tree removal permits for 101 Tred Avon/107 Benoni, 700 S Morris, 200 Factory, 716 S Morris, 106 Tred Avon
• Comprehensive Plan work session discussion

Board of Appeals

The Oxford Board of Appeals will hold an administrative meeting to discuss potential procedures for appeals hearings. Topics include applicant requirements, hearing presentation, and the Board's decision and final record. The Board will also set the next meeting to review the draft procedures developed from this discussion.

• Procedures for applicant requirements and appeals application submissions
• Procedures for the appeals hearing and applicant presentation
• Procedures for the decision of the Board and the final record
• Set next administrative meeting to review the draft proposed procedures

Historic District

Board of Election Supervisors

The Board of Election Supervisors reviewed proposed charter amendments and the draft Elections Chapter 21. They approved a motion restricting voter eligibility to U.S. citizens at least 18 years old, domiciled within Oxford, and registered with the Talbot County Board of Elections. The Board also discussed increasing membership to seven members and scheduled future meetings on absentee voting procedures and voter‑registration list cleanup.

• Approval of July 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review and comments on Town Charter amendments (sections C5.1‑C5.18)
• Motion passed to limit voter eligibility to U.S. citizens 18+, domiciled, and county‑registered
• Discussion of expanding Board membership to seven members for tie‑breaking
• Future meetings: February on absentee‑voting procedures; March on voter‑registration list culling

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to consider several building permit applications and tree removal requests. The body will also review minutes from the December 9, 2025, and January 13, 2026, meetings.

• Building permit for hot tub and door reconfiguration at 100 Sullivan
• Building permit for solar panels at 102 East Street
• Building permit for garage enclosure at 200 South Street
• Tree removal applications for 101 Tred Avon/107 Benoni, 700 S Morris, 200 Factory, 716 S Morris, and 106 Tred Avon
• Building permits for fence extensions and deck enclosures at 312 N Morris and 201 Third

Community Resilience Committee

The Community Resilience Committee discussed and approved an approach to create an Oxford Resilience Action Plan, setting a draft target in six months and final approval by November 2026. Members agreed to seek external expertise from the University of Maryland Sea Grant Program and NOAA Lab and to develop a consultant scope of work by January. The group also began exploring a Resiliency Fund and Resiliency Hubs as possible strategies.

• Approved timeline for Resilience Action Plan: draft in 6 months, final by 11/21/2026
• Decision to develop a consultant SOW/RFP for the Resilience Plan by January
• Discussion of NOAA Shoreline Resilience Project Earmark Award of $1,060,000
• Exploration of a Resiliency Fund using Stormwater Management Fund and grant matching
• Clarification request on Resiliency Hubs resources from Talbot and town emergency management

Commissioners

Planning Commission

The Oxford Planning Commission will consider utility permits for plumbing and HVAC work at the Post Office on 101 Wilson Street after a fire. It will also review building permits for a front porch at 200 Bonfield Ave, concrete pads at 100 Riverview Ave, a columbaria extension at 500 S Morris St, a rain garden at 103 Stewart, and a home elevation/addition at 201 Bonfield Ave, plus a zoning use certificate for Babe’s Spirits at 26340 Oxford Road. A comprehensive plan working session will discuss draft plan comments and accept public input.

• Utility permits (plumbing and HVAC) for fire restoration at 101 Wilson Street (Post Office)
• Building permit for front porch replacement at 200 Bonfield Ave
• Building permit for three concrete pads at 100 Riverview Ave
• Building permit for columbaria expansion at 500 S Morris St (Vestry of Holy Trinity)
• Zoning Use Certificate for Babe’s Spirits & Fine Provisions at 26340 Oxford Road

Commissioners

Commissioners

The Commissioners of Oxford have scheduled a special meeting to enter a closed session. The purpose of the session is to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice.

• Closed session to obtain legal advice under General Provisions Article § 3-305(b)(7)

Board of Port Wardens

Historic District

The Commission will review applications for home modifications and a fence extension. Members will also hold a work session to develop formal procedures for identifying and enforcing 'Demolition by Neglect' for historic buildings.

• 100 Sullivans Aly: Request for window/door reconfiguration and hot tub installation
• 312 N Morris: Request for fence extension and height variance
• Work session on 'Demolition by Neglect' identification and enforcement process
• Review of St. Michaels Historic District Guidance

The commission approved the application to replace the sunroom sliding doors with windows and add new French doors. It referred the hot‑tub request to the Planning Commission for lot‑coverage review. The fence‑extension application was denied due to height restrictions. The meeting minutes were approved and the session was adjourned.

• Approved December 1, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved sunroom window and door modifications (motion carried)
• Referred hot‑tub installation request to Planning Commission (motion carried)
• Denied fence extension application (motion carried)
• Moved into Work Session (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)