Residents are invited to attend a Thursday, Oct. 27 town hall meeting regarding a proposal to transform the existing Oxford Village municipal complex on W. Burdick St. into a mixed-use development that includes affordable apartments for senior citizens. The 6 p.m. meeting will take place at Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ, located at the […]
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office will be taking over dispatch services for Oxford Village sooner than originally planned. Last week, council voted 3-1 to approve an amended dispatch contract with the county. Instead of taking effect on Jan. 10, 2018, the county will begin handling all 9-1-1 and police-related calls on Wednesday, Nov. 30. The […]
It’s official. Regina Woodson and Sam Barna are the newest members of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) board. Last week, council voted 4-0 to appoint both to four-year terms. Woodson, a Rochester Hills resident, is the owner/operator of the Woodson Family Insurance Agency in downtown Oxford, while Barna, of Orion Township, serves as the assistant […]
Looking for something to do that will scare the pants off you and your fine crew of boys? Then head on over to Lakeville Elementary’s spooktacular haunted house on Saturday, Oct. 22. The frightening fun begins at 6:30 p.m. and ends when the last scream sounds at 8:30 p.m. Admission is $3 each for both […]
The Friends of the Addison Township Public Library is holding its 10th Annual Fall Flavor Fest Wine Tasting and Silent Auction on Thursday, Oct. 27 at the Addison Oaks Buhl Estate. It is a wonderful evening featuring a full buffet dinner, desserts, live piano music, wine tasting and great auction items. It will run from […]
Thirty-six teams, representing students from all over Michigan will compete in a regional qualifying event for FIRST LEGO League (FLL) teams, also referred to locally as The Robocat Rumble. The Robocat Rumble will be held Nov. 12 in the Oxford High School gymnasium. Practice rounds will begin at 8 a.m. Opening ceremonies begin at noon, […]
It appears restaurants in Oxford Village will soon be able to offer their patrons outdoor seating year-round. Last week, council voted 4-0 to approve a zoning ordinance amendment that would allow outdoor cafes and seating areas on private and public property to operate between Nov. 2 and April 14 with special use approval from the […]
Oxford Township’s parks and recreation department will team up with Oxford Community Schools to address questions from the public regarding proposals on the Nov. 8 ballot. Two public forums will be held. The first is 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 26 at the township Hall (300 Dunlap Road) while the second one is on Thursday, October […]
Oakland County Sheriff’s officers are investigating a rash of robberies involving unlocked vehicles in the Oxford area. Between Oct. 10 and Oct. 15, there were seven reports of items stolen from vehicles. Most of the robberies occurred in the Waterstone development. Thefts have taken place on Chelsea Blvd., Chelsea Ct., Golfside Dr., Coventry Ct. and […]
Oxford Village’s program to make it easier for its staff to read water meters will continue to grow this year. Last week, council voted 4-0 to approve the $19,890 purchase of 153 radio transceivers that collect and transmit water meter readings. Each unit costs $130 and they are being purchased from Etna Supply in Grand […]