Twenty-four Essex Middle School students participated in the Vermont State STEM Fair at Norwich University on Saturday, March 30th. They did a fantastic job presenting their original research projects to
Oxford County Approves 2021 Business Plans and Budget
OXFORD COUNTY - Oxford County council has approved the 2021 Business Plans and Budget.
It calls for a general tax levy of $63.7 million, a 1.4% increase from 2020. This means the average homeowner will pay $996 in property taxes this year, based on a residential property being valued at $271,277.
New Oxford County CAO Michael Duben says this is a very responsible budget.
“The County has brought forward a responsible budget that addresses pressing needs in our community now, while preserving our financial strength and flexibility to meet whatever future pressures may be exerted by the pandemic. Our focus throughout the budget planning process has been on how we can support our area municipalities and community partners and, through that, the people of Oxford County.”