Oxford Board of Selectmen July 20, 2017 Oxford Town Office Pismo Beach rules What happened: The Board of Selectmen agreed to revise the rules for the use of Pismo Beach by a 3-2 vote, with Selectmen Scott Hunter and Ed Knightly voting against the measure. What it means: The board has ordered that Pismo Beach […]
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Third marijuana grow operation before Oxford board
OXFORD — The Planning Board will meet on Thursday to determine whether it will approve a permit for a medical marijuana grow facility that does not conform to the town’s current zoning ordinance, or deny the application and force the applicant to appeal the decision. At issue is the application by Stevenson Enterprises Inc. for the […]
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Survey: Erosion in Oxford ponds' watershed
OXFORD — More than 80 sites of active erosion were discovered in the Whitney and Hogan ponds watershed by volunteer surveyors recently. The 83 documented sites included residences, trails, beach accesses and public roads, according to a preliminary watershed update presented to members of the Hogan-Whitney Ponds Association at its annual meeting June 24 at the Town Office. This […]
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Driver injured in Oxford crash
OXFORD — A West Paris man was injured when his car and a truck collided on Route 26 on Thursday afternoon, Oxford police Sgt. Alan Coffin said. Joshua Bugbe, 36, had leg bruises but did not to go a hospital, Coffin said. Bugbe was driving south on Route 26 about 2:35 p.m. when a pickup […]
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Bridge club raises over $16,000 for Alzheimer's Association
OXFORD — The Oxford Hills Bridge Club held three games in conjunction with the American Contract Bridge League, raising over $16,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association. The largest fundraisers were Carolyn Oldenberg, B.J. and Steve Cavicchi and Barbara Vanderzanden. There were 38 tables and 152 players. Local businesses donated food and drinks for lunch and supper. […]
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Norway offering incentive for sewer hookups
OXFORD — Hook up now and save more than $1,000, was the message interim Town Manager Becky Lippincott gave to more than 50 people at the municipal building Wednesday night. “I, for one, am hooking up. Who’s with me?” shouted Nick Rochester as he threw his arms in the air. The meeting was to give […]
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Knightly sworn in; residents get answers to questions
OXFORD — Selectman Ed Knightly was sworn in at Thursday night’s meeting to a round of applause from fellow board members and residents, including his election opponents Dana Dillingham and Mark Blaquiere. Knightly succeeds Roger Jackson who retired from the board. Interim Town Manager Becky Lippincott and the board were questioned at length during the […]
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Knightly confirmed as winner in Oxford following recount
OXFORD — The results of a recount Wednesday morning for a tight race on the Board of Selectmen left political newcomer “Ed” Knightly still on top as winner in the three-man race for one seat. Town Clerk Beth Olsen announced the results of the recount, that was requested by candidate Dana Dillingham, Wednesday. Knightly squeaked […]
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Knightly wins Oxford selectman race
OXFORD — Political newcomer Ernest “Ed” Knightly squeaked out an election victory over Dana Dillingham and Mark Blaquiere for a seat on the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday. Knightly received 193 votes to Dillingham’s 189 votes. Blaquiere got 86 votes. Dillingham said he has asked for a recount, which is expected to take place Wednesday. […]