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Oxford's In The Red Zone + Vaccination Update + Members Needed

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Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Brian McCready, your host of the Oxford Daily. As we begin the Labor Day weekend, here's an update on several items of interest in Oxford.


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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 75 Low: 58.


Here are the top stories in Oxford today:

  1. Oxford Among CT Towns In Coronavirus 'Red Zone.' Oxford has reported 34 coronavirus cases over the past two weeks. (Read the full Oxford Patch story here).
  2. Of Oxford's 13,255 residents, 66.7 percent have received at least one dose and 62.71 percent are considered fully vaccinated.



Today in Oxford:

  • Elementary Nutmeg Book Club - Oxford Public Library (1:00 PM)
  • Story Time - Oxford Public Library (3:00 PM)
  • Summer Concert Series - The Bernadettes presented by Seymour Culture & Arts Commission (6:00 PM)

Oxford Patch Notebook

  • Friends of The Oxford Animal Shelter: "Please help me find my kitten!!!! Missing today off Old English Lane off of Park Road. Her name is Marley but I call her Kitten. She is an indoor only cat. Please call Melissa at 203-500-0042 Please. I'm heartbroken" (Facebook)
  • Oxford Ambulance Association: "Looking to make a difference? Want to give back to the community? Or maybe you just like helping people. We are always looking for new members. Fill out an application on our website: oxfordambulance.com or call/email us (info below). St..." (Facebook)

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Brian McCready

About me: I have been Patch's regional manager for Connecticut's 76 hyperlocal sites since June, 2014.

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