Town Notices:
Community Gardens: Do you have a community garden plot? Please remove all debris from the plot no later than April 9th for new plantings. Residents who have not cleaned their lot and have not contacted the Town will be reassigned via the waiting list of applicants. Thank you to our Public Works staff for maintaining the garden beds for residents access and planting each year!
Openings on Boards and Commissions: The Commissioners of the Town of Oxford are accepting applications for the following Boards and Commissions:
- Historic District
- Board of Port Wardens
If you are interested in serving, please complete the application linked on the Town website here and return it to Town Hall in person, by mail or via email oxfordmanager@goeaston.net.
Town of Oxford Coastal Resilience Shoreline Enhancement Project Phase I Contract Completion is underway as the contractor began mobilization on Monday March 31st to complete the required work no later than April 19, 2025. This work includes (1) lowering the islands per the approved permit and site plan, (2) removing the temporary access to the islands per the approved permit and site plan, (3) purchasing and installing native plantings per the approved permit and site plan available here and planting list available here, and (4) installing the grassy strip along the roadway per the approved permit and site plan.
Town Meeting Notices:
The Town of Oxford Commissioners will meet on April 7th starting at 11:00 AM for a work session to discuss the Town election. To view the agenda packet please click here.
The Historic Commission will meet on April 7th starting at 3:30 PM for their regularly scheduled meeting. To view the Agenda, please click here.
The Town of Oxford Commissioners will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on April 8th starting at 6:00 PM. To view the agenda packet please click here.
The Board of Port Wardens will meet on April 10th starting at 5:00 PM for their regularly scheduled meeting. To view the agenda please click here.
TOWN COMMISSIONER MEETINGS ARE STREAMED LIVE AT: https://townhallstreams.com/towns/oxford_md
All Town Commission meetings are live streamed on the Town Hall Streams link above, including the Town Commissioners meeting, as well as meetings of the Historic District Commission, the Planning Commission, the Port Wardens, and the Board of Appeals. Videos of past meetings are available for viewing.
Special Events and Happenings:
OXFORD DAY: Please join us for Oxford Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025. This day-long event, running from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., showcases the town’s rich history and vibrant community with a full schedule of activities, entertainment, and local traditions. This is our 30th year to celebrate together!
Event Highlights: Oxford Day features eight event locations across town, offering something for all ages
- 7:45 a.m. – Memo
- Memorial Walk led by Talbot Hospice (Oxford Community Center)
- 8:30 a.m. – Blessing of the Pets & Dog Walk (Causeway Park to Town Park), followed by the Dog Show at 9:00 a.m.
- Oxford Library Book Sale from 8-1
- 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Plant Sale at Holy Trinity Church
- 9:00 a.m. – Pickleball Clinics & Tournaments (Causeway Park)
- 10:00 a.m. – Family Hour (Town Park) with games, balloon creations, and prizes
- 11:00 a.m. – Oxford Day Parade on Morris Street, featuring marching bands, floats, classic cars, and more
- 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Local Exhibitors & Vendors in Town Park
- Food Offerings – Enjoy BBQ & fish fry (Market Street), grilled favorites from the Fire Department (Causeway Park), plus sweet treats throughout town
- Museum & Business Specials – Opening day at the Oxford Museum with a quilt exhibit, book sales at Oxford Library, and more
- 12:00 Lunch and Live Music on the OCC patio (crab cakes by the Eternal Life Ministries Church
- 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Educational Activities at Oxford Cooperative Lab & USCG Station
- Free Rides – One free ride on the Oxford Bellevue Ferry and/or skipjack Nathan of Dorchester
Plan Your Visit: Morris Street will be closed to traffic from 10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Shuttle services will be available, and attendees are encouraged to bike or walk between event locations. The festival will be held rain or shine, with alternate arrangements for outdoor events if needed.
The presentation is available on the OCC YouTube channel below:
Visit Ready.Gov to learn more about the risk Hurricanes and other weather related events pose and the advance planning that will keep you and your family safe. Local information can be found at the links below:
Talbot County Emergency Services Hurricane Information
Are you prepared for a flood? Brochure 2022
When is the best time to purchase Flood Insurance?
All residents should access the vulnerability of your individual properties and make sure you have a Flood Insurance Policy in place. The current Flood Insurance rates are less than they have been in past and if you do not have a policy, this would be a good time to get one. As participants in the FEMA Community Rating System, Oxford residents also receive a 15% discount off normal NFIP rates. Most Homeowner Insurance providers can assist you with Flood Insurance or put you in contact with a Flood Insurance provider.
Planning Commission information regarding the update as it becomes available can be found at the link below:
UPDATE TO THE OXFORD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2023
The Planning Commission proposed the adoption of a new Oxford Sewer Tier Map as a recommendation to the Commissioners of Oxford based on the recent public input.
Res 2308 Growth Tier Map 2023 as approved by the Commissioners of Oxford on August 22, 2023.
For the most recent Notices of Public Hearings and Request for Proposals: Public Notices/Public Hearings
For Commissioner and Board Agendas: Meeting Agendas
Other town news and information can be found below and at: News, Calendar and Town Information
Recent Information concerning ongoing efforts to build resilience for Oxford can be found here: Oxford Resilience
Information regarding Oxford’s Economic Development efforts can be found here: Oxford Economic Development
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