Fast-charging EV stations coming to Oxford through grant funding
Oxford is using $900,000 in grant funding to install new electric vehicle chargers, but city officials disagreed on their locations during a meeting April 1.
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Oxford centralizes Civil Rights policy, applies to grants for housing and tree canopy
At a City Council meeting March 18, council members voted to move forward with two grant applications which would allow Oxford to diversify its tree canopy and expand its housing stability program.
Council supports appropriations for trail as negotiations continue
As Oxford prepares to move forward with Phase Five of its trail system, City Council has approved the use of appropriations to acquire easements on two properties.
New legislation for sidewalk snow clearance in Oxford could be on the way
Under a newly proposed ordinance, Oxford could clear snow from sidewalks that property owners don't handle themselves, then bill those owners.
New efforts to preserve historic buildings in Oxford could be on horizon
As Oxford continues to work with consultants to create a new historic preservation plan and update its design standards, pursuing National Register designation for the city seems likely.
Oxford extends alley development moratorium, considers further deer management actions
City Council has once again extended an alley lot development moratorium as the Planning Commission considers solutions to public service challenges posed by the lots.
As Oxford officials consider solutions to improve alleys, staff raise public safety concerns
Today, Oxford's alleys are primarily used as cut-throughs and routes for deliveries and waste management. City officials want to see more creative uses of the spaces, but city staff warn that could come with logistical and safety concerns.