THE MAYOR OF OXFORD, PA
Geoffrey L. Henry
NEWS

SECOND ANNUAL NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

The Oxford Area Town Watch held it's Second Annual National Night on August 8, 2009 at the Oxford Memorial Park.  This year's event was a Community Block Party.  The event started at 12 noon and ended at 9PM.  Approximately 400 people attended throughout the day and took advantage of a Moon Bounce, games, entertainment, vendors and food.  The OATW wishes to thank all of our generous contributors would made this year's event a hugh success.

TOWN MEETING NOTES

 The third annual Town Meeting was held on October 16th at the Oxford Presbyterian Church.  Approximately 25 people were in attendance.  The agenda included a report on police activity in 2008, overtime in 2008, Town Watch update and the Code Red proposal which has been presented to Council. An open forum was held were residents raised issues on taxes, the 3rd Street project, Borough services, vandalism in the park, noise problems, property condition problems, commercial development, the new Police Station and Walmart.  Council President Teel, Borough Manager, Betsy Brantner and Chief slauch were present to answer questions.

FIRST ANNUAL NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

Oxford's first National Night Out was  on August 5th from 5 - 9 PM.  A block party was held on Broad Street between 5th and 6th.  There was live music, good food and neighbors enjoying one another.  Approximately 150 people were in attendance.  The  Oxford National Night Out was organized by the newly formed Oxford Town Watch.  By all the positive comments received, it was a successful event.


OXFORD YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL



Oxford's first youth advisory council was sworn in on July 21, 2008. For more information, contact Council Member Andrew Atkinson


East Side Town Watch 

  The Chief and I have been meeting monthly with residents of the East Side to discuss concerns relating to police presence, drug activity and excessive noise.  As a result, residents have expressed an interest in forming a Town Watch.  We have pledged our assistance in helping this group of residents organize a Town Watch Program.  For more information, contact me at 610-932-2500 or email me at oxfordmayor@zoominternet.net.  I am pleased to announce that an organized Town Watch is now in effect on the East Side of the Borough.

PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUES 

Lost and Stolen Firearms
The Oxford Borough Council on October 19, 2009 passed and ordinance the requires gun owners to report lost and/or stolen firearms. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL TEXT.

CURFEWS

The Oxford Borough Council at their Regular Meeting on June 18, 2007 passed an ordinance that changes curfew hours. CLICK HERE FOR FULL TEXT 
 

 CROSSWALKS
I encourage the motoring public to yield to pedestrians in crossing walks particularly on Third Street..  When in doubt as to whether or not a pedestrian is going to cross the street, please stop.  Once  a pedestrian is in the crosswalk motorists must stop, violators will be ticketed.

  SKATEBOARDING
 While we realize that our youth need to have a place to skateboard, we are also concerned about the safety of skateboarders and the public.  Skateboarding is not permitted in the Central Business District.  We ask for your cooperation.  To view the Ordinance which was ammended on March 17, 2008,  and see where skateboarding is permitted, click this link to see the SKATEBOARD ORDINANCE 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

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