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Winter 2018 Volume 7, Issue 3
From the Commissioners of Oxford:
With the proposed design for the rehabilitation of THE MEWS com-plete, the town was successful in submitting a grant request for mitiga-tion and stabilization work to abate lead paint and asbestos concerns,
along with foundation improvements, to provide a stable structure for future renovations to the building. DHCD has awarded the town an additional $175,000 towards this effort in FY 2019.
The Town is still accepting applications for mini grants from the DHCD Funded Interior and Ex-terior Improvements for Commercial Businesses Mini Grant Program. Oxford business owners who are interested should contact the Town for more info. Potential projects should address an interior or exterior need or improvement to the business structure that will result in a positive ef-fect on the business and the community.
Construction of the ENR (Enhanced Nutrient Removal) upgrade to the Wastewater Treatment System, with funding from the Maryland Bay Restoration Fund and USDA Rural Development, will continue through 2019. We are expecting considerable truck traffic for the next three months as we complete the decommissioning of the front lagoon. Most traffic will be isolated to East Pier Street/Second Street area. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience residents may encounter. We will do our best to minimize impacts wherever possible. Please keep in mind this activity is part of a large construction zone and for the safety of all please do not enter any area where you see excavation or construction taking place either during or after hours, and whenever possible give way to the dump trucks as it is difficult for them to navigate our narrow streets.
Thanks to a Chesapeake & Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund with a grant award of $650,000, construction is near-ly complete for the Causeway Stormwater Retention Improvements project. There are still a few components to be installed, but the frequent “normal then high” high tide over the last month has slowed down the final construction stages. Once the weather and the water cooperate, we will try to finish up the work. These interconnected retention areas will provide short-term storage immediately following a heavy rain event, allowing the stormwater to filter
through plants and soils, eventually dissipating through absorption, evaporation, and/or discharge through the tide gate, while reducing rapid stormwater flooding of the Causeway/South Morris intersection.
The town has been awarded engineering funds from the Department of Natural Resources Coastal Resiliency Program for the design of living shoreline and green infrastructure practices that increase shoreline resilience to flooding, sea level rise, and other storm impacts. The designs will be looking at approximately 620 linear feet of shoreline in north Oxford, with the intent to help protect exist-ing residential and commercial infrastructure and town properties from tidal, storm and high-intensity precipitation events. The town will be working with the National Wildlife Federation on this project, and you may see professionals look-ing at these beach areas over the next several months as we go through the solici-tation process to choose a design firm to work with.
Town of Oxford Founded 1683 Incorporated 1852
Newly introduced Ordinances, information from the Commissioners, Public Works and office staff, along with upcoming community events can be found on the Town Website: www.oxfordmd.net
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Oxford Community Center
You can now buy your tickets online!!
www.tredavonplayers.org
Check out our “Season Flex Pass”
On October 6th, 2018, Talbot Interfaith Shelter is returning to the Oxford Community Center for their 2nd annual Long Walk Home Family Fun Walk and Adventure Day! From 11 am to 2 pm, area kids can be adventurers for a day as they participate in trail walk retracing the steps of an Appalachian Trail journey, followed by a compass scavenger hunt, rock wall, obstacle course, crafts, and more. At 2:30 pm, TIS invites the whole community to join them as a local sailor recounts their adventures on the high seas! Last year's event raised over $10,000 to benefit TIS' S4 Program (Shelter, Stability, Support, Success)! Presented by Wells Fargo Advisors Easton. Due to the generosity of their sponsors, admission is free, but we encourage a donation to support our program.
Oxford Fire Company Is currently researching a replacement of their fire rescue boat, to be used for water rescue and also as a water source for waterfront fires.
Capsize is hosting the OVFC Guest Bartender and Wait Staff night on Friday October 19, from 5 pm to 9 pm. Come out and support their new boat
fundraiser!! Speaking of efforts to upgrade their inventory, congratulations on acquisition of the new Oxford Fire Co Brush Truck, seen here awaiting her paint job!
51st ANNUAL OXFORD ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE
NOVEMBER 10TH (10-5) AND 11TH (11-4)
Again this year we will have 3 Full Rooms, More New Dealers ~ Free Appraisals (call for info) ~ Our Famous Lunch Available Both Days ~
Baked Goods & Crafts by the Auxiliary ~ Admission $5 per person
Breakfast with Santa - Sunday, Dec. 2nd Starting at 8am. Bring the kids to see Santa, have breakfast and shop for crafts, jams, pickles and baked goods for holiday giving and enjoyment!
Unless otherwise noted, OCC programs are free and open to
the public. Movie Nights and Concerts are sponsored in part
by a grant from the Talbot County Arts Council with funds
from the MD State Arts Council.
To make reserva-
tions, purchase
tickets, or for more
information, con-
tact OCC at 410-
226-5904 or [email protected] or visit their
website at www.oxfordcc.org.
October 23 at 1 pm the Board President will be
speaking on updates to the Museum.
The Museum will close for the regular season the day after Waterfowl Weekend.
Visit the Museum website for updates: www.oxfordmuseummd.org
December 2nd as part of Christmas on the Creek, the Museum will be open and providing
refreshments for Santa’s visit and lighting of the Town Park Christmas Tree.
Church of the Holy Trinity
In conjunction with Oxford’s Christmas on the Creek, The Holy Trinity Christmas Bazaar will be held on Saturday, December 1st from 9AM till 1PM in the Parish House.
Featured items will include decorated mini trees, handmade jewelry, beautiful notecards, holiday greeting cards and more. Edible goodies will also be available –cookies, candies, frozen soups, appetizers and other holiday yummies. Traditional favorites include decorated wreaths, Christmas flowers and beeswax candles blessed by Father Kevin. New this year are small Advent wreaths handcrafted by Holy Trinity parishioners.
Raffle tickets for seasonal themed baskets will be available before and during the Bazaar. The drawing for these delightful creations will be held at the conclusion of the Bazaar.
Shoppers can relax before and after shopping in our Café, with complimentary hot coffee or cider and baked goods.
Proceeds from the Bazaar help fund Holy Trinity’s Mission projects. Major credit cards will be accepted.
Oxford’s Annual Christmas on the Creek
December 1st, 2018
Christmas Bazaar at Holy Trinity 9 am
United Methodist Church Soup Sale 5-7 pm
Santa and Tree Lighting in Town Park
Open Houses and Holiday sales at the
Oxford Museum, Oxford Library
& the Treasure Chest.
Restaurant specials all weekend.
December 2nd, 2018
Breakfast with Santa at the Oxford Fire House
And so much more… Watch for the Flyer!!
PO BOX 339
101 MARKET STREET
OXFORD, MD 21654
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From
the Clerk,
Town Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9 AM to NOON / 1 PM to 4 PM Please check the online Town calendar for Holidays and closures.
You can reach us during regular operating hours at 410-226-5122 / Fax: 410-226-5597 or email us anytime:
Cheryl Lewis [email protected] Lisa Willoughby [email protected]
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Please be wary of phone and email scams!! Do not give information out
to people you do not know.
In today’s world it is best to keep your homes and vehicles secured
and please, always report suspicious activity “when you see it” so we can follow up immediately.
In an emergency ALWAYS dial 911
OXFORD PARKS & RECREATION
Pumpkin Parade and Party October 20th at 2 pm Costume parade, children, dogs and adults… to begin at Holy Trinity Church grounds and walk to Memorial Park for crafts,
games and refreshments.
Veteran’s Day Memorial Nov 11 at 6 pm at St Pauls
Santa arrives at 6 pm on Dec 2 at Town Park
The Oxford Library would like to thank everyone who helped with our big book sale this past weekend. We look forward to having an indoor Christmas Book Sale on December 2nd and we are making final plans for the celebration of our 80th year in 2019. Books put in the library in September include the newest by Sandra Brown, Ann Cleeves, Robert Galbraith, and Charles Todd.
It is that time of year! Leaf pick up will be every Wednesday through mid December. PLEASE REMEMBER to ‘only’ put LEAVES out to prevent any damage to the town’s vacuum system.
TALBOT GOES PURPLE We appreciate everyone’s help in supporting Sheriff Gambles efforts to bring awareness to Opioid Addic-
tion and the devastating effect it is having on our com-munity for the second year. As the Sheriff has said, don’t let the conversation stop here because the need con-tinues.
Many thanks to Public Works employee Matt Ozman for embracing the effort, deco-rating the town buildings, lamp posts and trees, along with tak-ing all down and storing for next year. If you have a PURPLE LIGHT BULB from the town, please return it to the town office so that we can store them for next September.
The
Treasure Chest End of season sale at The
Treasure Chest Gift Shop on Christmas on the Creek
Friday, November 30 through Sunday, December 2nd. 10 to 50% off most items in the
store (excludes artist consignment). Be sure to
stop by that weekend to pick up some great deals for your
Christmas gift giving!
Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
Preparations for the 2019 Oxford Directory are under-way. The goal is to include all Oxford Residents (21654) who wish to be listed. Please look at the 2016 Directory and contact us if you are a new resident or if you have updates or changes to your contact information or want to add or up-date your email or cell phone.
New for 2019, we will be including a cross-cross listing of residences – a section that lists all the Oxford Streets and addresses with the owner’s name so that we can more easily access individuals that we want to contact.
Kathleen Case will be coordinating the collection of business listings and ads in the Directory’s 2019 edition. If you are a business or non-profit in the 21654 zip code, or if you have a business in the area and live in Oxford, you qualify to have a business listing ($50) or purchase a display ad in the directory. Please contact us at [email protected] for rates and deadlines. The businesses who choose to be listed as well as those who place ads support the production costs of the directory.
When printed, each resident may have one copy of the directory at no charge and additional copies at $10 each with proceeds going to the Oxford Museum or Oxford Library.
Make the neighborly choice and contact the directory team (Henry Hale, Pamela Baker, Skip Case, Kathleen Case) with your updates and to reserve your business listing or ad space. Reach the team at [email protected].
Every year a group of volunteers continue the tradition of
decorating the “Hanks” dockside trees, lighting up Town
Creek for the Holidays. Donations towards this effort can
be made at the town office, directed towards the
Hanks Christmas Tree Fund.
Anyone wishing to assist in the annual chore of freshening
up the trees and placement on docks, can leave their infor-
mation at the office and we will get it to the group.