Oxford Township discusses three drop-off programs for county residents

The Oxford Township Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting on Sept. 14. The trustees reviewed regular monthly financial reports and the bi-annual audit as presented by Oxford Township Fiscal Officer Van Frank. Trustees also discussed investing in the State Treasury Asset Reserve of Ohio (STAR) investment program, which will be voted on at next month’s meeting.

Road Superintendent Johnny Smith is working on crack sealing and mowing to ensure that roads are ready for the winter.  He has advertised for a part-time worker and has two interested people. 

Oxford Township Police Chief Patrick Piccioni reported that in the month ending Sept. 14, the department received 507 calls for service, made 132 traffic stops resulting in 18 citations, took 15 reports and made 14 arrests and responded to 22 calls for assistance to other area agencies.  

With school back in session, there are increased traffic problems.

Trustees discussed the process by which data centers might be legislated, the status of nuisance properties and making the township website ADA compliant. 

The Butler County Solid Waste District is sponsoring a household hazardous waste drop-off for Butler County residents every Thursday from 2 to 7p.m. until Oct. 29 at 355 Yankee Road in Middletown, Ohio. 

Additionally, they are sponsoring a computer and TV drop-off every Friday from 9a.m. until 1p.m. until Oct. 30 at 3120 S. Verity Parkway, Middletown.

The group is also sponsoring a tire recycling program on Saturday Oct. 24 from 8a.m. until 1p.m. at the Butler County Fairgrounds. 

A quarterly report from the township's electric aggregation consultant was reviewed. Trustees invited the Oxford City Council to send a representative to township meetings in the spirit of increased communication and coordination. 

The next meeting of the Oxford Township Trustees will be at 6:30p.m. on Monday, Oct. 13 at Township Hall. Virtual attendance is possible through the Oxford Township webpage. 

This brief was contributed by Kate Rousmaniere, Oxford Township Trustee. You can reach her at npennock@oxfordtwpohio.org.