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Briefing

Jul 27, 2026

Oxford finances remain in strong position

The Board of Finance reviewed the draft 2024-2025 audit and said Oxford’s finances remained strong after the flood year. The board also approved the tax collector’s June report unanimously.

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Youth program funding remains pending

No funding was approved for the Youth Conservation Corp; the Board of Finance said the request must first be discussed with the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Finance.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Oxford Receives $250,880 in Extra Revenue

The Board heard that Oxford will receive $147,880 in additional ECS funding and $103,000 in Mashantucket Pequot slot-machine revenue, totaling $250,880; the stated intent is to reduce taxes.

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Briefing

May 14, 2026

Oxford Sets New Mill Rate

The Board of Finance unanimously set Oxford’s 2026–2027 fiscal year mill rate at 20.55 mills after confirming that all three ballot questions passed and the budget became official.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Board Advances $234,000 Parking Lot Funding

The Board of Finance unanimously approved $234,000 in LoCIP funding for paving the Town Hall parking lot and forwarded the proposal to a town meeting for approval.

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Briefing

Apr 22, 2026

Finance Board Forwards Budget With Education Cut

The Board of Finance voted 4-2 to reduce the Board of Education budget to $37,719,317 and forwarded a budget package to Town Meeting. The package includes $24,129,389 for the town, $37,719,317 for education, and $750,000 for road improvements.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Board cuts capital spending by $1.14 million

The Board of Finance unanimously reduced the capital outlay budget from $1,808,400 to $668,400 by removing $300,000 for a Public Works plow truck and $840,000 for Town Hall HVAC work. Discussion of the Board of Education budget was postponed to the next meeting.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Residents Comment on Proposed Annual Budget

The Board of Finance presented a proposed 2026-2027 budget totaling $63,269,389 and received public comments on its issues and line items.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Board of Finance Budget Review Canceled

The April 14, 2026 special meeting to review Oxford’s fiscal year 2026–2027 department and capital budget requests was canceled.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Finance Board Recommends $62.5 Million Budget

The Board of Finance reviewed and revised the proposed 2026–2027 budget before a public hearing, recommending $62,519,389 in total expenditures—$6,367,205 below department requests. Capital projects were reduced from $7,512,905 requested to $1,808,400 recommended.

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Proposed budget includes 7% increase

The Board of Finance reviewed a proposed budget with a 20.01 mill rate, a 7% increase, and $1,808,400 in capital costs. No final budget vote was recorded.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Budget Review Meeting Canceled

The Board of Finance’s April 8, 2026 special meeting to review fiscal year 2026–2027 department and capital budget requests was canceled.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Budget Review Meeting Canceled

The Board of Finance’s April 7, 2026 special meeting to review fiscal year 2026–2027 department and capital budget requests was canceled.

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Briefing

Apr 2, 2026

Board Cuts and Adjusts Proposed Budget

The Board of Finance recorded numerous proposed budget changes before the budget goes to a public hearing, including reducing highway materials to $400,000, tree removal services to $250,000, and sewer improvement reserves to $0.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Board Revises Proposed Budget Line Items

The Board of Finance listed proposed changes to several budget line items before the budget goes to a public hearing, including reducing ambulance contracted services to $103,000 and increasing the audit budget to $60,000. The minutes state these changes were to be voted on, but do not record a vote approving or rejecting them.

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Briefing

Mar 31, 2026

Board Reduces Several Department Budget Requests

The Board of Finance approved multiple reductions to department budget requests, including cuts to ambulance equipment, facility maintenance, vehicle maintenance, dog-welfare veterinary bills, and fire vehicle maintenance. The board also approved a $60,000 audit-services line to reflect the actual audit cost.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Tax Delinquencies Continue to Decline

The Tax Collector reported approximately $613,000 in delinquent taxes on the current grand list, a decrease from previous years. The meeting also reviewed a $50,000 request for the 250th anniversary celebration and a $50,000 engineering budget.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Departments Presented Budget Requests

Seven departments presented their budgets to the Board of Finance and answered questions from members. The minutes record no budget approval or other substantive vote.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Departments Presented Budget Requests

Seven departments presented their budgets to the Board of Finance, followed by questions and answers. The minutes record no budget vote or other substantive decision.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

School Budget Needs and Maintenance Discussed

The Board of Education presented a proposed 5.89% budget increase, citing labor contracts, benefits, inflation, transportation, utilities, state mandates, academic needs, and building maintenance. Officials also discussed approximately $352,000 in uncommitted funds used to address Quaker Farms School air-quality problems, though the amount had not yet been certified by town auditors.

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Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

Police budget faces staffing and fleet pressures

The board reviewed police staffing and equipment needs, including 3 to 4 officers potentially retiring within a year, overtime running $40,000 above the prior year, and a proposal to add two cruisers annually at about $80,000 each.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Budget Reviews Highlight Service Costs

Parks and Recreation reported no public fee increases for the coming year and roughly $300,000 in annual revenue, while the Senior Center identified building repairs as its most pressing need.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Officials Review Department Budget Requests

The Board of Finance reviewed budget and capital needs across town departments, including an aging ambulance fleet, sewer infrastructure repairs, and new election-related language requirements.

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Briefing

Feb 26, 2026

Finance Board Advances $280,000 Truck Purchase

The Board of Finance unanimously approved $280,000 for an emergency Public Works truck purchase, but the transaction must still go to a town meeting for approval. The board also discussed a potential $5.4 million FEMA reimbursement across projects and conflicting views of the town’s projected year-end finances.

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