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Town of Oxford

The Town of Oxford, NY encompasses approximately 132 square miles, and includes the Village of Oxford, which is about 1 square mile in size. Often confused for one another, the Oxford Village Goverment is responsible for what takes place only within that smaller area and is separate from the Oxford Town Government. The Town Government is responsible for overseeing all the communities within that larger area, handling road maintenance, the community pool and more.

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Meeting Dates

Town Board
Current Month: March 13, 2024
Next month: April 10, 2024

The town board meets every 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Village Office
Town Board Agenda Outline


Planning Board
Current Month: March 19, 2024
Next month: April 16, 2024

The town planning board meets every 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Village Office

Town of Oxford, NY

Oxford is a lovely, bucolic town located in the south-central portion of Chenango County, known as the "southern tier," which is 8 miles southwest of the county seat - the City of Norwich. The idyllic rural town of Oxford is situated between the major metropolises of Binghamton to the south and Syracuse to the north and Oneonta to the east and Cortland to the west. At the 2021 census the town population was 3,620.

The land, once inhabited by the Oneida and Tuscarora Native Americans, was named after Oxford, Massachusetts by Benjamin Hovey. The Chenango River, which cuts through the land, was the main attraction making Oxford a popular destination throughout history. The Town was formed in 1793 from territory divided from the Towns of Bainbridge and Union. It was reduced in size in 1813 when the Towns of Guilford and Coventry were formed.

An update from Chenango County Health, about COVID information and precautions.


Attention Dog owners, DID YOU KNOW?

  • New York State Law requires all dogs 4 mths of age and older to be licensed?
  • Licensing ensures all dogs have been properly vaccinated against rabies protecting both you and your neighbors.
  • The license also makes it easier to locate the owner of a lost dog when it is found.
  • Any dog harbored at an address for more than 30 days must be licensed or subject to a court appearance ticket and a fine.

DOG LICENSE INFORMATION available here.


NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
On November 8th, 2023 at 7:45pm, Town Board of the Town of Oxford will meet and hold a public hearing on the 2024 Preliminary Budget, at the Oxford Village Hall
See this notice (PDF)

The town of Oxford has fertile, rolling hills dotted with quiet residences, acres of undeveloped land, productive farms for horses, sheep, poultry, alpacas, and dairy, as well as rivers and woodlands teeming with wildlife. Oxford is noted for the numerous natural springs which supply a large number of homes with constantly running, delicious water. Going back to the early 1800's this unique fresh water feature was touted as a positive, healthful attraction …and it still is!

Some seasonal residents come for peaceful vacations at the lakes or exhilarating hunting in the woods. (You can safely brush up on your aim, slug or archery at the Oxford Rod & Gun Club.) For safety around water, school age children can take swimming lessons at the municipal swimming pool. Year-round, it's a community of residents, many employed in the manufacturing plants of surrounding towns or actively involved in agriculture.

Some sources of pride for "Oxonians," are the five churches -that offer an abundance of fellowship choices- and the Oxford Academy schools. The long established educational institution, founded by Uri Tracy, was one of the first New York State chartered schools in 1794. Some old meets new at the historic Oxford Memorial Library, built by the famed bridge builder, Theodore Burr. The Library, equipped with wi-fi and all the modern conveniences, is also home to the Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Resource Center, the first of its kind in the country. There are plenty of restaurants, taverns, shops and galleries. There's always plenty to see and do in Oxford, or simply relax and enjoy its verdant, natural beauty.

The Town of Oxford government tends to the roads, clears the snow in winter, readies the pool in summer, and makes it a clean and safe area to live in. It's ideal for a sight-seeing visit for the turning of the leaves or the ethereal spring blooms. Come to taste the locally-made maple syrup, shop for antiques, get some sweet corn at a farm stand, have a swim in the pool, admire the Victorian homes, play a round of golf, or cast a fishing line in the river. Just beware, the Town of Oxford may have YOU hooked!