{
 "city": "Oxford",
 "state": "Maryland",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/oxfordmd.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-24",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07242026-467",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Historic District",
   "headline": "No August 2026 Historic District Commission meeting",
   "summary": "There is no meeting scheduled for August 2026. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-468",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Historic District",
   "headline": "HDC to review fence, driveway, and material changes in Oxford",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-466",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Board of Port Wardens",
   "headline": "Oxford Board of Port Wardens to nominate new Chairperson",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-463",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Board of Election Supervisors",
   "headline": "Board of Election Supervisors to discuss election procedure changes",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-464",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Oxford Commissioners to vote on $698,500 water system test well contract",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-465",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Oxford Planning Commission to hold public hearing on 2045 Comprehensive Plan",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-462",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners consider multiple stormwater improvement authorizations using ARPA funds",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-461",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Board of Port Wardens",
   "headline": "No June meeting for the Oxford Board of Port Wardens",
   "summary": "The June 11, 2026, meeting for the Board of Port Wardens has been cancelled. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-450",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Ethics Commission",
   "headline": "Ethics Commission to discuss draft ethics code",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-451",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Board of Election Supervisors",
   "headline": "Board of Election Supervisors to review voting and canvassing processes",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-460",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Town to vote on utility rates and budget for FY27",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-459",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to discuss Oxford Community Center lease agreement",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-452",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to discuss candidates for town appointed offices",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-457",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to discuss candidate for Board of Port Wardens",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-458",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-05",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners consider entering closed session for legal counsel",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06052026-455",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Historic District",
   "headline": "Commission considers two‑story screen porch addition at 205 Bank Street",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-456",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Board of Appeals to review height variance for Bachelors Point Marina",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-442",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to adopt FY27 General Fund budget and set property tax rate",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-453",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission meets to discuss permits and construction projects",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-454",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Town discusses FY27 Utility Fund budget for June public hearing",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-449",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-22",
   "body": "Community Resilience Committee",
   "headline": "Community Resilience Committee to plan outreach engagement workshops",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05222026-446",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to discuss FY27 General Fund and Stormwater budgets",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-448",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Town discusses Strand stormwater design plans",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-447",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Board of Election Supervisors",
   "headline": "Board to certify final candidates for Town Commissioner",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-429",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Board of Port Wardens",
   "headline": "Board of Port Wardens cancels May meeting",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142026-435",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners consider new inspection contract and adopt FY26‑27 utility fund budget",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-443",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.oxfordmd.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}