Welcome to the Town of Oxford

Meetings will be transitioning to In Person. OXFORD COMMISSIONERS MEETINGS will continue to have a VIRTUAL option, which will be provided on the calendar and agenda. Board Meetings will be in person, unless otherwise noted on their agendas. Links for any meetings with a VIRTUAL option can be found by clicking on the meeting event on the left of this page. Or by searching the agenda HERE

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Oxford 2022 Election for One Commissioner on June 21, 2022

Dates to remember:

  • Nominations are due by May 16, 2022
  • New voters should register with the County Election Board by May 24, 2022

Election will be held from 2 pm to 7 pm in the meeting room of the Community Services Building located at 101 Market Street. _____________________________________________________________________

It is that time of year! Talbot County High School Students please see the scholarship application below for higher education funding assistance:

The Commissioners of Oxford have established the R Gordon Graves Community Service Scholarship Program, in honor of former Commissioner Gordon Graves, open to all Talbot County Students pursuing post high school education, college or vocational. The chosen applicant/s will receive award/s of $500 to be used towards books and supplies for their post high school education.

More information and the student application form can be found at this link:

 R GORDON GRAVES COMMUNITY SERVICES SCHOLARSHIP

Citizens and businesses wishing to make contributions to the fund in honor of Gordon, should address their check to the Town of Oxford and note in the Memo:  Graves Scholarship Fund. Donations can be mailed to PO Box 339, Oxford, MD 21654 or dropped off at the town office.  

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – Police Officer Position

The Commissioners of Oxford have recently established a small committee, the CRC, to focus on the resilience efforts of the town in order to preserve the work that has been done, and to carry the efforts developed and planned into the future. 

Oxford Community Resilience Committee CRC

Talbot County is updating their Hazard Mitigation and Community Resilience Plan and they need your help!

Mitigation is actions taken to reduce the risk from hazards that pose a threat to our area. Talbot County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan takes into account the treats and hazard that pose risk to our area, the make-up of our county (geographically and culturally), and facets of our community that allow us to adapt and bounce back to create mitigation strategies for the next five years.

Please take the time to visit our website and give us your feedback on our plan! https://www.talbothazardplan.org/ The entire draft plan and an insight into our planning process over the last year are available on our website. You can your comments directly here https://www.talbothazardplan.org/publicreviewcommentform

April 2022 – The FDA has approved, and the CDC has recommended, a second booster of COVID-19 vaccine for certain people, specifically:

  • all individuals age 50 and older
  • moderately and severely immunocompromised individuals age 12 and older

These 2nd boosters may be obtained 4 months after a first booster dose.
The Talbot County Vaccine Center will start administering second boosters on *Monday, April 4, 2022*.
If you are eligible for a second booster dose, please make an appointment at https://bit.ly/3BdZ40G or call 410-819-5641 to schedule an appointment at the health department.
In the meantime, vaccines and boosters also are available at some pharmacies and doctors offices.

April 2022 – Transmission in Talbot County has dropped to prior season lows.  CDC recommendations for LOW level areas: people with COVID-like symptoms or exposure to COVID should wear a mask. Get a COVID test if you have symptoms or have been exposed. 
From the County Health Director: “Vaccines remain the best way for people to be protected against severe COVID-19 disease and hospitalization, as well as long-term complications from COVID-19 disease such as ‘long COVID’” states Dr. Maria Maguire, Talbot County Health Officer. “Testing, vaccination, and treatments for COVID are currently widely available. It is important to get tested if you may be sick with COVID or if you have been exposed, and treatment options are available for people at risk of severe disease.” People who test positive for COVID-19 should call their healthcare provider to see if they can benefit from COVID treatments, such as oral pills or intravenous infusions, which are highly effective at preventing severe disease.
 
Testing and Vaccinations are readily available from the Talbot County Health Department. 
  • Free at-home COVID tests via USPS. Every home is eligible for four tests and orders will ship in 7-12 days. Order them here
  • The health department’s rapid at-home COVID tests are available through the Talbot County Free Library when inventory allows.  
  • Local pharmacies are getting at-home COVID tests in stock. It is recommended you call ahead of time to see if they are in stock before going to purchase them.
  • **When taking at-home COVID tests, you can report your results here**
  • The Health Department is testing at 102 Marlboro Ave Monday through Friday 9 AM to Noon. You can call 410-819-5632 or visit https://portal.ciandx.com/portal to make an appointment. Drive Up.
  • The Health Department is providing Vaccines  at 102 Marlboro Ave Monday through Friday 1 PM to 6 PM. You can call 410-819-5641 or visit bit.ly3BdZ40G to make an appointment. Walk-ins welcome. No appointment required.

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For the most recent Public Notices, Request for Proposals and Notices of Public Hearings: Public Notices

March 21, 2022 The Oxford Commissioners Meetings will be moving back to in person, with a  VIRTUAL option available. Links to participate in the meetings will be listed on this website prior to the meetings. 
 
The town office is open Monday through Friday from 9am to noon, and from 1 pm to 4 pm. Closed for all government holidays. Staff only is permitted past the office front counter. Masks are not required, but recommended, especially if you are experiencing symptoms or have been exposed. In addition:
  • Mail can be dropped in the mail slot to the left of the front door or in the file box inside the lobby when the building is open
  • Building permit applications and plans can be dropped in the file box located inside the lobby when the building is open
  • Packages can also be left in the lobby
  • Building Permit Applications and other forms can be download from the town website: www.oxfordmd.net

The staff is available by telephone and email, with email being the preferred method of contact for questions and permitting information:       

 Town Office 410-226-5122 // Urgent Issues 443-496-1761

 For police and all emergency issues dial 911

Information regarding town meetings and virtual links to participate can be found on this website under events and under government agendas. 

Social Distancing protocols are in place and it is recommended that unvaccinated visitors wear a mask when inside the town building.

It is never too early to start thinking about Hurricane season. Visit Ready.Gov to learn more about the risk Hurricanes poses and the advance planning that will keep you and your family safe. Local information can be found at the links below:

Oxford Hurricane Preparation

Talbot County Emergency Services Hurricane Information 

 

 

 

 

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The Town of Oxford is pleased to have available the Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2020. This report is designed to inform you of the quality of water and services that the town delivers to you every day. The Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2020 was mailed with the quarterly water bill and can also be found here: CCR 2020

If you live in Oxford’s service area, but do not receive a water bill, you can also pick up a hard copy at the Town Office at 101 Market Street.

For the most recent Notices of Public Hearings and Request for Proposals: Public Notices/Public Hearings

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 Shoreline Improvements

Information regarding Oxford’s Economic Development efforts can be found here: Oxford Economic Development

 

New to Oxford? 
 

NEW!  Text to 911 is now available for Emergencies  Talbot County Emergency Services has just announced that in an Emergency when you cannot make an audio call, you can now Text a message to 911. (This service has been set up with the following carriers: AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon.) 


Complete copies of all ordinances, meeting minutes, maps, and other town records are maintained in the Oxford Town Office. This website, and the partial records shown on this website, are provided as a convenience only. This website is not a repository of official public records of the Town of Oxford.