🌱 Patch AM: Oxford Names New Animal Control Officer

Morning Oxford! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

• Oxford welcomes new full-time animal control officer
• How Coventry’s 22nd straight win shut down Oxford’s postseason hopes

Also on today's calendar: 50th Annual Southbury Strawberry Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did Tennessee see? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 91 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 65.
• Sunday: A shower and t-storm; warm, with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Oxford Names New Animal Control Officer (patch.com) — Oxford residents have a new full-time animal control officer, as Danielle Kish stepped into the role on May 26 and is now handling all animal control calls in town. She succeeds longtime officer Adrienne Croce, who left the position in early April after thanking the community and police department for their support. The change ensures continued coverage for animal-related issues across Oxford.    

• Baseball Recap: Coventry Picks Up 22nd Consecutive Win (maxpreps.com) — Coventry’s baseball team shut out Oxford 8–0 on Tuesday, handing the Wolverines a tough postseason loss and dropping Oxford’s record to 12–11. Coventry’s dominant pitching and timely hitting powered their 22nd straight win, while Oxford’s season momentum stalled. No future games are currently scheduled for either team.    

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📸 Around Oxford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oxford

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday June 6

• 50th Annual Southbury Strawberry Festival →
  The United Church of Christ Southbury, 283 Main St N, Southbury
  10:00 am

Wednesday June 10

• St. Rose Carnival, Newtown CT →
  St. Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown
  6:00 pm

Wednesday June 17

• Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown →
  Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  11:30 am

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Other local events

Saturday June 6

• A Chance To Shine, BHcare's Annual Fundraiser →
  Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Rd, Oxford
  10:00 am
• A Chance to Shine →
  Quarry Walk Oxford, 300 Oxford Rd, Oxford
  10:00 am
• Seymour Culture & Arts Concert Series →
  Great Hill Hose Company, 140 Botsford Rd, Seymour
  6:00 pm

Tuesday June 9

• Legend of Chauncey Judd: a Colonial "Somewhat" Local Kidnapping →
  Seymour Public Library, 46 Church St, Seymour
  6:30 pm

Friday June 12

• Bobby Jo Valentine Concert →
  South Britain Congregational Church, 693 S Britain Rd, Southbury
  7:00 pm

Saturday June 13

• Newtown Duck Race Festival →
  , Newtown
  10:00 am

Wednesday June 17

• "Adams Voice" to Perform Special Concert →
  Great Hill United Methodist Church, 225 Great Hill Rd, Seymour
  5:30 pm
• The Liberty Bell: Symbol of American Freedom →
  Seymour Public Library, 46 Church St, Seymour
  6:30 pm

Thursday June 18

• Plein Air Artist Meetup →
  Oxford Blooms Flower Farm
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Southbury. Apply here.
• ShopRite posted a job opening for ShopRite - Meat Wrapper Clerk in Shelton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oxford here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Seymour

• 43 Balance Rock Rd Apt 11, Seymour, CT 06483 (realtor.com)
• Seymour man accused of defrauding wholesale food companies over $100K (wtnh.com)
• Fireworks To Celebrate America's 250th! (newhavenindependent.org)

Naugatuck

• Naugatuck Students Named To College's Spring 2026 Dean's List (patch.com)
• Naugatuck Animal Control Facility Closed Due To Fire, Flood Incident (patch.com)

Monroe

• Monroe Planning Townwide Display For America's 250th Celebration (patch.com)

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Ok Oxford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Same as Arkansas (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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