School Budget Increase Draws Some Concerns; $33M Capital Plan Advances; Oxford Library Adds to Staff: Oxford News

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Oxford School Budget Increase Draws Some Concerns: Report

The size of the increase led to some concerns by Board of Finance members, according to a report in the Republican-American.

Oxford Residents Asked To Approve $33M Capital Improvement Plan: Report

The town meeting will be held next week on the $33 million short and long-term capital plan.

Oxford Library Makes Man's Dreams Come True: Report

The man said it was his dream to work in the library field and finding a job has taken several years.

New Ranking Of Best Connecticut School Districts In 2017: Where Does Oxford Rank?

Data compiler Niche.com recently released its 2017 list of the best school districts in Connecticut.

Oxford Church to Offer Program on Grief

'Good Grief', a program dealing with loss and grieving, will be presented at St. Thomas the Apostle Church Hall on Wednesday, April 19.

Oxford Schools to Offer Preschool Peer Model Program

In order to be considered, students must be four years old by August and be an Oxford resident. Deadline for applications is April 7.