OXFORD — The Board of Selectmen has voted to establish an Ad Hoc Committee to review the current state and adequacy of municipal buildings and submit a report to the Board of Selectmen of its findings. The unanimous decision was based on a recommendation by Town Manager Butch Asselin after concern arose about the mold, moisture […]
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Oxford Board of Selectmen Nov. 2, 2017 Oxford Municipal Building Improvements What happened: Selectmen discussed and approved paying for improvements for the grounds, ball field and facilities at Pismo Beach. What it means: Recreation Director Connie Staples gave selectmen an update on the work that still needs to be done, including improvements to the snack […]
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Oxford Board of Selectmen Sept. 21, 2017 Oxford Town Office Cleanup What happened: Selectmen voted to allow Code Enforcement Officer Joelle Corey Whitman to pursue cleanup of 150 Paine Road and 9 Whittemore Road, through the town’s attorney. What it means: Corey Whitman issued the third and final notices to Dolores Paine and Gilbert […]
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What You Need to Know: Oxford Board of Selectmen
Oxford Board of Selectmen Aug. 3, 2017 Oxford Town Office Town Manager What happened: Selectmen Chairman Scott Owens announced the board hired Butch Asselin of Houlton as the permanent town manager. What it means: Asselin will be paid $78,000 a year. Oxford has been without a permanent town manager since Derik Goodine abruptly resigned in […]
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Selectmen to discuss sewer hookup incentive program
OXFORD — The Board of Selectmen tabled a discussion Thursday on a proposed sewer hookup incentive program. The board is considering a subsidy incentive program for user fees that residents and commercial owners will pay in order to hook up to the new sewer system. Town Manager Derik Goodine crunched numbers to determine the final subsidy […]
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Get to know candidates
There is an election on June 14 when residents of Oxford will be electing two selectmen. I think that it would be to our advantage to have the candidates meet with concerned citizens, to tell us a little about themselves and then be open to questions from the audience regarding the town. I am not […]
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Oxford selectmen appoint school board director
OXFORD — Selectmen unanimously appointed a volunteer Oxford Hills alumnus to fill the vacant school board director seat at their meeting Thursday evening. The board agreed to place 26-year-old Colin O’Neill who, in a June 30 letter addressed to Town Manager Michael Chammings, wrote that his interest in the position surfaced when he discovered no one […]
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New Oxford fire chief, selectmen sworn in
OXFORD — Former Westbrook deputy fire chief and longtime firefighter Wayne Jones has been hired as the new head of the Fire Department. Outgoing fire chief and newly elected Selectman Scott Hunter shook hands at Thursday night’s selectmen meeting. The fire chief’s position was amended from part-time and elected to full-time and appointed at the annual […]
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Oxford County backs jail solution opposing governor’s plan
PARIS — Oxford County officials are asking lawmakers to return control of the jail system to the counties, if it comes with some help to foot the bill. At a special meeting of Oxford County commissioners Thursday evening, law enforcement, state and local politicians tweaked the language of an open letter to lawmakers, urging them to […]
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Oxford committee to address employee safety
OXFORD — Town officials on Thursday evening authorized a committee to pursue municipal health and safety improvements to address employee welfare. Selectmen voted unanimously to approve a Safety, Health and Loss Control Policy that encourages safe practices for town employees and the public on town properties. The vote is an endorsement of the committee’s work toward […]