Council member Amanda Woolston officially resigned from Oxford Borough Council at the regularly scheduled council meeting on Sept. 11.

She wrote the following in her resignation letter:

“It is with a heavy heart that I must inform residents and Council alike that I must officially resign from my position as Borough Councilperson. I have spent the past several years searching for a home within borough limits that would accommodate my family's need for more space. Unfortunately, the home we were recently able to purchase is located just outside of borough limits. As such, due to my change in residence, I no longer meet the criteria to serve out my term on borough council. 

I want to thank Pauline, Kathryn, my fellow councilpersons, borough staff, residents, business owners, and our other local stakeholders for collaborating and working with me during my time on council. I will cherish our time spent together in service to our town for years to come.”

Her resignation was regrettably accepted by council. Woolston was a valuable member of council who will be most remembered for her desire to bring diversity to council and equality to all.

Dan Meixall, representing the Oxford Area Recreation Authority (OARA) from the Oxford Borough, informed council that in order for them to move forward on projects planned for the park, they need financial support from all municipalities involved in the recreation authority.

Currently, the park is home to miles of hiking, recreational fields, picnic areas and a dog park. Input from the public is greatly encouraged.

In other business at the meeting, the following council actions were taken:

• Approval of the 2024 minimum municipal obligation for the non-uniformed employee pension plan in the amount of $49,975.92.
• Approval of the 2024 minimum municipal obligation for the police pension plan in the amount of $165,437.42.
• A hearing on the proposed ordinance authorizing the execution of a cable franchise agreement between the Borough of Oxford and Comcast of Pennsylvania, LLC. 
• Sycamore Crossing escrow releases were approved in the amounts of (Phase 3, Request No. 5) $20,319.32, (Phase 5A, Request No. 4) $26,164.16, and (Phase 5B, Request No. 4) $359,093.07.
• Approved Damico & Sons at 703 Lincoln Street with an escrow release request in the amount of $33,560, conditioned on lighting.
• Approved Chester County Planning Commission’s request for the borough to be the lead municipality for the Oxford Region Planning Committee’s Vision Partnership Program in kind/technical services award to complete the Oxford Regional Comprehensive Plan Update.
• Approval of the Chester County Vision Partnership Program Technical Services Agreement to complete the Oxford Region Comprehensive Plan Update with a borough contribution in the amount of $5,100.