NEWS and EVENTS

NEWS AND EVENTS  

Oxford Borough Council President, Randy Teel

releases statement

     As President of the Oxford Borough Council, I would like to respond to a confusing article: “7 Nitwits Shut Down Wal-Mart” printed in the Chester County Press’s August 13th edition.

     My reason for responding is to give our residents the facts, which were lacking in the article.

    1.   Wal-Mart is not located in the Borough of Oxford, so the Oxford Borough council does not have the authority to shut down Wal-Mart, as it was stated in the headline.

        2.   The Borough Council has had no discussion about Wal-Mart or spoken with Wal-Mart representatives since           February of 2008. That discussion was done in a public meeting. So, the statement in the article that Council just told Wal-Mart to take a walk is not correct.

          3.   The Borough Council has not refused to sell water to Lower Oxford.

      4.    It is the Borough’s understanding that the Wal-Mart project is continuing  and has not been shut down.

     Finally, the Oxford Borough Council is proud to make decisions based on what is good for our residents and not based on the pressure of any newspaper, or special interest groups.

Fall Clean-up Scheduled for

October 8, 9, 10 and 11  

Get rid of those unwanted items at our annual fall clean-up. A dumpster will be available at the Borough Garage on Locust Street for eceipt of trash. Tires and rims must be separated. No charge for tires or appliances. Used batteries will be accepted. The following items will NOT be accepted: Hazardous and Toxic Materials, Liquids, Sludges, Medical Wastes, Closed Containers/Drums, Tree Stumps, and Old Buildings.

Fall Clean-up is available only to Borough residents and proof of residency is required. Special curbside pick-up is NOT available.

Local Services Tax

If you are an employer or employee in the Borough of Oxford, and have questions about the Local Services Tax please contact:

Berkheimer Tax Administrator

50 North 7th St. Bangor PA - 18013-1798

Phone: (610) 588-0965

Fax: (610) 588-5765

Hours:  M-F 8:00am to 4:30pm