Future Is Very Bright For Oxford: Report

OXFORD, CT — The future for Oxford is bright, especially on the financial end of things. Due to several economic development projects including the Power Plant $117 million tax deal, taxpayers saw a 2 mill or 8.5 percent tax decrease.

First Selectman George R. Temple told the Republican-American that a day care center and Five Guys are slated to open next month at Quarry Walk. Also a new industrial park could generate $2 million annually in tax revenue.

The town's finances are strong enough that a new library and middle school will be built. Top priorities in 2018 include acquire more open space and continue to combat the opioid epidemic, Temple told the Rep-Am.

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