Historic Oxford Borough

04/22/2022

Lawrence, Comitta Announce $2 Million for Oxford Theater

What a win for Oxford Mainstreet, Inc., the Borough and the greater Oxford region! Thank you to John Lawrence and Senator Carolyn Comitta!

Lawrence, Comitta Announce $2 Million for Oxford Theater

04/21/2022

CCIU Broadband Survey

The Digital Literacy Coalition and CCIU is currently conducting a survey of our community to learn more about Broadband connectivity and any gaps or needs in our area. It is their mission to assist with technology access and literacy and they need this data to plan and fund solutions.

Please consider taking the survey

CCIU Broadband Survey.

04/20/2022

What are your concerns about life in Oxford as our part of the county continues to grow?

Want to have a say in the planning document that will guide how we allocate resources in the years ahead?

Please join us for the next public open house for the new Oxford Borough Comprehensive Plan. We will present the draft plan for YOUR review and comment!


Thursday, April 28, 2022
Sessions at 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Oxford Presbyterian Church
(PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE)
6 Pine Street
Oxford, PA 19363

Please RSVP to [email protected]
or call 610-932-2500

Light refreshments will be served.

04/20/2022

Photos from Chester County Planning Commission's post

04/19/2022

04/18/2022

04/13/2022

It’s an inconvenience during construction, but what an improvement… both the look and safety!

This project is nearly entirely funded by state and county grants! We thank the Chester County Department of Community Development, the Commonwealth Finance Authority and PENNDOT!

04/13/2022

Hello Neighbors and Community, Oxford Neighborhood Services Center’s Food Pantry is currently looking for specific food donations. Here are some food items we are currently looking for and are in need of. If you have questions or may have something else you wish to donate please do not hesitate to message us or give us a call.

610-932-8557

Food can be dropped off Monday-Thursday from 8:30-4:00pm and Fridays 8:30-12pm
(If these times dont work for you please don’t hesitate to ask about other hours donations can be dropped off)

04/12/2022

PLEASE BE ADVISED!

Octoraro Alley will remain closed tonight and through tomorrow for road replaving.
Access to the parking garage is available off Second Street only.

We apologize for the inconvenience.
Thank you for your patience while we beautify the Borough.

04/12/2022

SAVE THE DATE!

Oxford Borough Comprehensive Plan
Public Open House
Thursday, April 28, 2022
7:00 PM
Borough Hall
1 Octoraro Alley, Oxford, PA

Please RSVP to [email protected] or call 610-932-2500


The new Comprehensive Plan will guide the Borough’s priorities and how we administer municipal services for years to come. This planning document will also affect our ability to secure grant dollars and other resources for projects that improve infrastructure and quality of life in the Borough. Please join us, review the draft plan and share your thoughts and concerns. Your feedback is important!

More information at Oxfordboro.org

04/11/2022

The Borough of Oxford Offices will be closed Friday April 15, 2022

04/05/2022

Photos from Historic Oxford Borough's post

04/05/2022

Geoff Henry has installed the rain barrel he obtained from the Borough as a result of his participation in a rain barrel workshop. Geoff reports that our last good rain produced 55 gallons of water! You too can be the proud owner of a rain barrel. Our final class for the spring will be held on Saturday, April 9th at 10:00 on Zoom.

Stormwater collected in rain barrels can be repurposed to water gardens and plants and in other ways around your property. This reduces the amount of fresh potable water used, resulting in lower water and sewer bills and less stormwater that ends up in our streams and watersheds.

If you're interested in obtaining a barrel to conserve water, help clean up our streams, and save money, please email Kathryn Cloyd at [email protected]. The only requirement is that you live in the Borough. We hope to hear from you!

This opportunity is made possible by a generous grant from the E. Kneale Dockstader Foundation.

04/01/2022

Photos from Oxford Borough Police Department's post

04/01/2022

AGENDA
OXFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING
April 4, 2022 D R A F T
In Person at 1 Octoraro Alley, Oxford, PA 19363

I CALL TO ORDER

II PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MOMENT OF SILENCE

III ROLL CALL
Ms. Cloyd, President Ms. Higgins, Vice President
Ms. Birdwell, Pro Tem Ms. Russell
Mr. Ketcham Ms. Buchner-Hulse
Ms. Woolston

Mr. Harris, Mayor Pauline Garcia-Allen Secretary

IV PROCLAMATION – National Library Week - Mayor Harris

V SCHEDULED VISITOR
Andrew Ralston – Oxford Borough Library Liaison


VI APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the minutes of March 21, 2022

VII ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council met in Executive Session on Monday, March 21 2022 to discuss personnel matters related to terms and conditions of employment and to consult with its Solicitor regarding information related to a matter of real estate.

VIII AGENDA ADOPTION

IX PUBLIC COMMENT

X OLD BUSINESS
A. Update on Codes Work Group

B. Update on Infrastructure Work Group

XI NEW BUSINESS
A. Motion to approve an allocation of Borough Council Endowment Funds to pay
for Jeff Dillard’s salary while he is on medical leave, contingent on the conditions
specified by Council.



XII WORKING TOPICS
A. Overview of Municipal Stormwater Fee Programs – Ellen J. Kohler JD,
MS, Director of Applied Research and Programs at The Water Center
at the University of Pennsylvania

B. Southern Chester County Trail Feasibility Study – Mark Gallant, Senior
Community Planner, Chester County Planning Commission

C. Overview of the Police Civil Service Commission and Process
Jim McLeod

XIII DISCUSSION TOPICS
A. An Advisory Council on Latino Affairs (ACOLA) Work Group - The purpose of the group will be to bring information/speakers to a future meeting to educate Council about how an ACOLA might benefit Borough residents. This will help inform any future decision about the creation of an ACOLA. – Amanda Woolston

XIV FUTURE TOPICS
A. Housing – Ms. Russell, Ms. Buchner-Hulse, President Cloyd

XV COUNCIL COMMENTS

XVI PUBLIC COMMENTS

XVII ADJOURNMENT

03/31/2022

Sergeant Coverly and Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. Executive Director Brian Dix showing progress through partnership with an OPD painted rain barrel provided by The Dockstader Foundation grant. Rain barrels help lower water bills, and storm water flowing into our streams. Check out www.oxfordboro.org to learn more.

03/30/2022

What is a Remembrance Walk?

With guidance from the American Legion and input from our Purple Heart Award recipient, we are pivoting the event this year to include a Remembrance Walk and Ceremony. One aspect that was discussed was the desire to educate the community about the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Memorial Day is a day to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. This year, we will honor all fallen heroes with a silent Remembrance Walk to the Oxford Cemetery, where the American Legion will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony.

The Oxford Area High School Band and Penns Grove Band will accompany walkers from the Oxford Memorial to the Oxford Cemetery. Walking groups and all members of the community are invited to "Walk With Us" as we honor those that gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Additional details at: https://oxfordpa.org/memorial-day

03/30/2022

Looking for a way to save money on your water and sewer bills and improve the environment?

Stormwater collected in rain barrels can be repurposed to water gardens and plants and in other ways around your property. This reduces the amount fresh potable water used, resulting in lower water and sewer bills and less stormwater that ends up in our streams and watersheds.

Last fall, the Borough advertised the availability of rain barrels free of charge to Oxford Borough residents who complete a workshop. We held our first class on Saturday morning, and distributed the barrels following the class. We will hold another workshop this Saturday, April 2nd at 10:00 at Borough Hall, 1 Octoraro Alley, Oxford. We have room for 15 more people in that class, and enough rain barrels for the class as well.

If you're interested in obtaining a barrel to conserve water, help clean up our streams, and save money, please email Kathryn Cloyd at [email protected]. Space will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. There will also be a Zoom option in the near future, so if you're not able to attend this Saturday, we could still put your name on the Zoom list. The only requirement is that you live in the Borough. We hope to hear from you!

This opportunity is made possible by a generous grant from the E. Kneale Dockstader Foundation.

03/29/2022

Representatives from Presence Bank presented a $500 donation to support the Oxford Police community education initiatives.

On March 21, 2022 The Oxford Borough Police Department formally swore in Detective Adam Weaver, Officer Jacob Williams and Officer Jamie Cruz

03/29/2022

We would like to congratulate our very own Police Administrative Clerk, Caitlin Cole for winning first place in Forensic Psychology for upper class. West Chester University attended American Criminal Justice Association in Kansas City. Great job and Congratulations Caitlin and West Chester University of PA

03/29/2022

PUBLIC NOTICE
BOROUGH OF OXFORD
ZONING HEARING BOARD

The Zoning Hearing Board of the Borough of Oxford will meet on Monday April 11, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room of Borough Hall, 1 Octoraro Alley, Oxford, Pennsylvania to resume a hearing on the Application of Presbyterian Homes, Inc. doing business as Ware Presbyterian Village. The applicant is requesting a special exception and any other relief necessary to expand an existing retirement community and life care facility located at 7 East Locust Street, Oxford, PA 19363 by construction of a new apartment building, parking, and related facilities. A special exception pursuant to Sections 27-404.D and 27-404.E of the Borough Zoning Ordinance is required to expand the existing retirement community use. The applicant proposes the construction of an independent living apartment building instead of eleven cottages that were previously approved and not constructed. The property subject of the application is located in the PD-1 Planned Development Zoning District. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation to attend or participate in the hearing, please contact the Borough at 610-932-2500.

03/25/2022

THE BOROUGH OF OXFORD OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY MARCH 25, 2022 FROM 10 AM – 11:30 AM FOR A STAFF MEETING

THANK YOU

03/22/2022

Timeline photos

cchighwaysafety There have been 18 United States Emergency Responder “Struck-By” deaths this year. The names on this list are comprised of police officers, EMTs, firefighters, mobile mechanics, and tow operators. Don’t be the reason that number increases!!

The Pennsylvania “Move-Over Law” requires drivers to change lanes or slow down to 20 miles per hour slower than the posted speed limit when they pass by emergency response area.

03/22/2022

Photos from Oxford SILO's post

03/21/2022

Photos from Oxford Borough Police Department's post

03/21/2022

Volunteers from the Green Thumb Garden Club made quick work of cleaning up the native plant beds at the Oxford parking garage! This chrysalis was hanging out on a Black-eyed Susan

03/21/2022

Borough Council Meeting Agenda 3.21.22 | Oxford PA

Please join us at Borough Hall tonight at 7pm for the Borough Council Meeting and watch a presentation on the Oxford Borough Budget and how tax dollars are raised and spent.

For the full agenda please go to:

AGENDA OXFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETINGMarch 21, 2022 D R A F T In Person at 1 Octoraro Alley, Oxford, PA 19363 I CALL

03/18/2022

Borough Council Meeting Agenda 3.21.22 | Oxford PA

Please join us at Borough Hall on Monday March 21, 2022 at 7pm for the Borough Council Meeting and watch a presentation on the Oxford Borough Budget and how tax dollars are raised and spent.

For the full agenda please go to:

AGENDA OXFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETINGMarch 21, 2022 D R A F T In Person at 1 Octoraro Alley, Oxford, PA 19363 I CALL

03/14/2022

Do you have documents that you need to shred? In just 4 weeks the Lighthouse will be hosting a Shred Day!

03/11/2022

Make it a spring forward tradition! ⏩ Change your clocks AND change your smoke and carbon monoxide alarm batteries this weekend. ⏰➕🔋

Learn more: bit.ly/3hY0GED

03/10/2022

Dr. Russell Gordon Doyle, M.D. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

The Borough is saddened to hear of the death of Dr. Russell Doyle. Dr. Doyle was a former member of Oxford Borough Council, serving in total for about eight years. We will hold Dr. Faye Doyle and her family in our hearts as they go through this difficult time.

Share Memories & Support the Family.

03/08/2022

Top-Rated Charities Providing Aid In Ukraine

Many of us are heartbroken over the devastation wrought by the war in Ukraine. Some of you may be wondering how you can help. Below is a link to a page listing some of the most effective aid organizations in the world. As the very fluid situation in Ukraine changes, there may be other ways we can all help, and we will post more information. Oxfordians have always supported those in need. We stand with the brave people of Ukraine ~ The Borough of Oxford and the Office of the Mayor

Don't get scammed! Donate to legitimate and efficient charities aiding victims fleeing violence in Ukraine. 

03/06/2022

Attention Residents of Oxford and families of former Oxford Police Officers, we could use your help.

We are in the process of putting together an Oxford Police museum display case.

If you or know someone who may have old photos, patches, uniforms, equipment that you’re willing to donate to the police department to be included in our display case.

Please see Officer Galle or drop off at the station 57 N. 4th Street Oxford, PA 19363 to speak with an on duty officer.