Oxford BOS: Animal shelter grand opening

set for November 4th

by Janet Stoica
Patriot Correspondent

OXFORD -  Selectmen Michael Voas, Dennis Lamarche, and Chairman John Saad met in the Oxford High School library for their board meeting prior to the October 4 Town Meeting.

Selectman Lamarche announced that the Oxford Animal Shelter was now officially open with hedges trimmed, landscaping finished, and asphalt on the way. A grand opening is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 4, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. The celebration will include pony rides, bounce amusements, and more.  Mr. Lamarche also stated that the town hoped to have a new Animal Control Officer hired by that time.

The agenda also included the resignation of Kathleen Burke as an election worker effective 9/20/12; a request from St. Roch’s Church of 334 Main Street for a one-day wine and malt beverage pouring license on Saturday, October 13, which was unanimously approved; and a unanimous vote for appointment of Rose Wing of Huguenot Road to the Cultural Council.