OXFORD — Selectman Roger Jackson was re-elected to a three-year term Tuesday, defeating challenger George Gardner III by a vote of 291-91.

A state representative, Jackson said he was looking forward to going to work to improve the economic fortunes of the town.

“We’ll continue to move the town forward and get the sewage system in place and expand it into the upper end of town,” he said.

Jackson noted that Oxford could — and should — use the sewer system as an opportunity to attract businesses to town.

“There’s plenty of opportunity for new businesses,” he said.

Jackson, who has held a post in Oxford government for a number of years, said, “You never get used to election nights. There’s some anxiety. You wake up in the morning, no matter what the office you’re running for is, and the anxiety builds up.”

“I said at 3 p.m. today,  ‘You know, God, it will be what it will be.’ So I came home, ate my supper, and then the call came in.”

Voters also approved a measure amending the fire chief’s job description from part time and elected, to full time and appointed, by a vote of 242-131.

The move was a source of controversy after fire Chief Scott Hunter said the decision was motivated by political maneuvering.

Hunter said recent disagreements over safety standards had placed him at odds with Town Manager Michael Chammings, whom he alleged orchestrated the change to find a compliant fire chief who would show preferential treatment to businesses.

Chammings denied the move was an attempt to oust Hunter. The town manager said it was a necessary change for a growing community that requires a well-qualified, full-time chief to update the department’s regulations and comply with state codes.

Hiring a full-time chief will not affect the town’s budget until next year.

William Frye Jr. was elected trustee of the Oxford Water District with 315 votes.