Oxford Voters Head to Polls for Charter Decision

Oxford voters will decide on a proposed 2026 town charter revision at the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Voting takes place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Quaker Farms School on 30 Great Oak Road. The school also serves as the site for Election Day voting, while Town Hall is designated for same-day registration. State and federal office elections occur on the same ballot.

The town’s Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hearing at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, regarding a detached garage proposal. The meeting is set for the Main Meeting Room in Town Hall at 486 Oxford Road. The request concerns a garage located at 17 Old Country Road that would extend into a required 25-foot setback. Legal notices for the hearing cite driveway constraints and the lack of space for an emergency vehicle turnaround as factors in the application. The full application is available at the town clerk’s office.

The Parks and Recreation Commission met earlier in the week on Monday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. in Town Hall. Their agenda covered the fiscal 2025 to 2026 financial overview, capital expenditure requests, and program and facility reports. The commission also established the 2027 meeting schedule. The Board of Fire Chiefs has meeting materials posted for a session on Wednesday, Nov. 4.

A regional household hazardous waste and paint collection is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. The event was postponed from its original date of Sept. 26. Collection will take place at the Ansonia Transfer Station at 1 N. Division St. in Ansonia. The town advises residents to review updated collection notices and flyers before gathering materials for disposal.

Oxford High School and the American Legion are hosting a Veterans Day assembly on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The event runs from 10 to 11 a.m. in the high school gym. Veterans, active military members, first responders, and community members are invited to attend. The program includes a presentation of colors, student music, and remarks from veterans. A light luncheon follows the assembly for veterans and their families.