Town of Oxford

The committee convened to discuss the FY22 budget, addressing procedural requirements for remote participation due to the Governor's orders. The committee reviewed the minutes from the previous meeting. A presentation was given by the animal control officer, covering the department's budget and the addition of a behavioral trainer. The land management also presented their budget.

The meeting included a COVID-19 response update, discussing total cases, deaths, and proactive measures taken by the town. The board was alerted to the alcoholic beverages control commission's notification regarding on-premise consumption of alcohol, and the fall school reopening guidelines were reviewed. The board also discussed the reductions to the town's operational budget for fiscal year 2021. Additionally, the board affirmed Patricia Fredella's role on the housing authority and approved an outdoor business permit for Roxanne Corey.

The Oxford Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting to continue a public hearing regarding an appeal of a cease and desist order. The board heard from inspectors, including the animal control officer, regarding observations and findings from property inspections. Discussions included the number of turtles and bearded dragons found, conditions in the garage and basement, and potential hazards such as overloaded electrical outlets and insects. The board also discussed the presence of substances in a window and a trap in the backyard.

The meeting addressed plans not requiring subdivision approval, focusing on a property transaction involving Louise J Harrison and the town of Oxford for the expansion of the carbuncle park area. The board also discussed and approved Mary, as the clerk, to sign off on a chapter 91 waterways license application for Culver at Sakuraba Road. Additionally, the board went into an executive session to discuss an upcoming application for a job within the town of Oxford.

The Finance Committee held a meeting on capital requests and budget approvals for fiscal year 2022. The committee discussed and approved requests related to road repair and restoration, building improvement funds, bridge rehabilitation, a facilities van, school parking lot maintenance, lawnmowers, emergency services vehicle replacement, a public access playback system, police department dispatch control system, police technology upgrades, a town hall inspection vehicle, document scanning and destruction, and green community matching funds. Additionally, the committee reviewed and approved budget requests for various departments, including the moderator, selectmen, town manager, finance committee, finance department, legal services, human resources, town clerk, and land management.