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Street Trees
"Street Trees", the trees planted between the "sidewalk to curb", are not personal trees. They're intended to provide shade and cover for paved surfaces, reducing run-off and reflected heat. Street trees also improve the curb appeal of the neighborhood, known to increase real estate values (as much as 20%). On the flip side, street trees don't live that long due to limited root growth, water, and oxygen. Their environment is confining, they have to deal with the blacktop, cement, the elements and road salt. When planting these trees and future ones, the Village Tree Board carefully studies the site selection so that the (mature size of the) trees will be trouble-free and enjoyed for years to come. When choosing a planting location, overhead lines, which can be either electric, telephone, or cable, must be avoided. Underground lines, which can be these three, plus water, sewer and natural gas, must also be avoided. A list of "Street Trees" with a high resistance to insects and disease, adaptable, and hardy is consulted when new plantings are being considered. This list of trees is as follows:
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See the Calendar of Events or the Discussion Board for further details on all the following. May 1st is MAY DAY and OXFORDNY.COM's 4th anniversary! May 3rd, 8-9 PM, the Oxford American Legion's Comedy Night. May 9th, 7-9 PM, Oxford Youth Center presents, HYPNORICH at OxAc High School auditorium. May 10th, 10 AM, the Band Boosters fundraiser- Car Wash & Bake Sale at Blueox. 5/10, 5:30 PM, at St. Paul's- Mark Sampson Scholarship Fund Dinner. Also May 10th, 7:30 PM, concert- Shapiro & Shore at 6 On The Square. May 17th, Noon-6 PM, Oxford Legion's all-you-can-eat Clam Bake at the Oxford Rod & Gun Club. This is to benefit the John Sherman scholarship fund. May 17th, 7:30 PM, Annie and the Hedonists at 6 On The Square. May 20th, 7 PM, Middle School Band Concert O.A.P.A. Auditorium. May 20th, 7:30, Village of Oxford Bicentennial Meeting All are welcome; bring ideas! at 6OTS May 21st, 7:30 PM, High School Band Concert. May 22nd, 7 PM, Oxford Academy Primary School Concert. May 23rd, Kindergarten Screening. May 26th, Monday, No School & Memorial Day Parade 9:30 AM. May 28th, 7 PM, High School Chorus Concert. May 31st, 7:30 PM, concert- Jamie Notarthomas at 6 On The Square. Now thru June '08, the Taste N See Soup Kitchen is open again in St. Paul's Parish House. Pictures of Past Oxford Village Mayors Wanted! Discussion forum board open! |
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