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Oxford voters attending a special town meeting Thursday evening at the Oxford Elementary School rejected a proposal to lease space for a town office and approved allowing medical and adult-use marijuana businesses. Seated from left are Board of Selectmen Chairman Scott Hunter, Vice Chairwoman Samantha Hewey and Selectman Sharon Jackson.
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OXFORD In a close vote, residents Thursday night defeated an article asking that selectmen be authorized to enter a five-year lease with Oxford Shopping Center Trust for a town office. The paper ballot vote was 39-30 against the proposal.
The town has been considering moving from the former Oxford High School on Pleasant Street because of a number of building issues.