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Board of Selectmen Meeting July 21st, 2026
Published: Jul 21, 2026
Oxford Updates on Master Plan, Infrastructure Projects, and Community Events
The Town Manager provided an update on several community development and infrastructure projects. A Master Plan Community Workshop is scheduled for July 29th at Oxford High School to gather resident input for the town's future planning. Updates were also given on DPW road maintenance, including the ongoing construction on Wheelock Road and upcoming improvements on Caron Lane, Johnson Lane, Crescent Street, and Allen Ave. Mass DOT is performing line striping on I-395 ramps. The final phase of roof and siding replacements at Oxford High School is substantially complete. The report also thanked Kevin Duffy for his service as DPW Director, highlighting his achievements in securing grants and overseeing construction projects. Finally, upcoming community events, including a Teddy Bear Picnic and a Red, White, and Bluegrass Family Field Day, were announced.
Oxford Sets Special Town Meeting Date and Warrant Schedule
The Board of Selectmen set the date for the special town meeting for Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Oxford High School. The warrant for this meeting will open on August 3rd and close on August 28th, 2026. These dates are intended to provide sufficient time for departments, boards, and legal review to prepare recommendations and conduct necessary public hearings prior to the meeting.
Oxford Board of Selectmen to Implement Public Comment Period
The Board of Selectmen discussed and initiated the process for establishing a public comment period at the beginning of their bi-weekly meetings. The goal is to allow residents to voice concerns and provide input on town matters. While a formal policy drafted by KP Law was presented, the board decided to start with a 15-minute period for public comment at the next meeting as a trial, with the possibility of extending it. The policy, which allows residents to speak on any topic for up to three minutes, will be further reviewed and potentially adopted by the board, with efforts to simplify its presentation for the public.
Oxford Appoints New Town Manager and Swears In New Lieutenant; Heroism Award Presented
The Board of Selectmen officially swore in Lieutenant Jason Burnett and welcomed Justin Leduc as the new Town Manager. Burnett, a veteran with 20 years of experience, was promoted from within the Oxford Police Department. Leduc brings over 15 years of municipal leadership experience, having previously served as Assistant Town Manager for Operations and Finance in Oxford. Both expressed gratitude and commitment to their new roles. The meeting also featured the presentation of the first-ever Colonel Alexander DeWitt Award for Heroism to Ms. Erica Eisner for her bravery in saving residents from a house fire.
Oxford Approves Animal Permits, Licenses, and Declares Surplus Vehicle
The Board of Selectmen approved the annual renewal of licenses for egg-laying chickens and ducks for three residents. Additionally, they approved the annual renewal of special animal permits for twelve residents. The meeting also covered the declaration of a 2008 Ford F-150 as surplus property, authorizing its auction, and approved a Hawker's Pederal license for the Chafee Parent Teachers Organization for an event on August 24, 2026.
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