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Richard Poulton June 10, 2013 at 07:38 am
Gee, funny thing about all this is does everyone remember that "Stimulas" bill, akaRead More American Recovery & Reinvestment Act back a few years ago, trouted by Pelosi saying it must be passed so they(we)can see whats in it. Remember that Murphy? Well built into that "Act" was a WHOLE section on student loans. Maybe he should read it? Where do I start Oh yes, families can take a $10,000 tax credit for 4 years. Oh, and the Pelll Grants would be increased. And lets not forget the 1 million students that will only pay 10% of their income towards student loans. And the big section is that all loan debts forgiven after 20 yrs, 10 yrs if the student goes into public service after graduation. So, I ask Murphy, what happened to ALL that money put aside in the stimulas package earmarked for the loans?
From left are committee chairman Peter Bunzl, James Badas, Jason Mraz, Allie Caple, Sarah Denisco and James Kostka.
CMG June 4, 2013 at 10:01 am
It's really sad that not enough places give scholarship money to the kids who want to go to techRead More schools or schools that are only one year. I couldn't find any scholarship money for my older son who went to Lincoln Tech to be a diesel mechanic and now running into the same problem with my graduate who wants to go to Porter & Chester for auto mechanics. Most are for people going to a 2 or 4 year school. People, let's not forget about the laborers (mechanics, electricians, etc.) or secretaries, dental hygenists, etc. We still need them and they need financial help as much as someone going to school to be a doctor or lawyer. So let's start putting some money out there for them. And if anyone can direct me to places that DO give scholarship money for these types of schooling, please post it. Thanks.
Mike June 4, 2013 at 11:42 am
That's awesome!
Fran June 9, 2013 at 07:21 pm
This is in response to CMG. My name is Fran Barr and i started the Oxford Greens Scholarship fourRead More years ago. The key to the scholarship is applying. Evidently your son or daughter didn't apply for our scholarship or they would have been considered along with all the other applicants. We have placed no restrictions on our scholarship. However, we will not change what the applicant needs to display and that is our criteria: 1) academic performance; 2) school involvement; 3) community involvement; 4) a one page essay as to why they deserve our scholarship. I will reemphasize that the student has to apply first. The process will take of itself from that point forward. If CMG would like to discuss the scholarship further he/she can contact me directly.
The new field at Oxford High School is moving along nicely, George Temple says.
Me June 4, 2013 at 09:16 pm
@george (carol) .. All I said was having restrooms that no one maintains is a joke, because theyRead More become unusable, almost deplorable, at a certain point during the event, and as such it is a joke to have them ... not as much as a joke as you reading more into than what I wrote .. I never said they were or weren't doing the restrooms, field house, storage nor commented on the Bose, I know nothing about the speaker system.. What I do unequivocally know is, no matter how perfect the project turns out you will never be happy, because you are simply one of those bitter people where "nothing is ever good enough"...Have a nice day :)
Pam June 4, 2013 at 09:22 pm
I would think a field house is a better investment than a Bose system. Where is all the equipmentRead More going to be stored? I should think that $300k should be enough for at least a nice storage shed.
carol georgette June 4, 2013 at 09:39 pm
@Me: maintain the restrooms, period. Provide storage and a field house. This town does not need anRead More outdated Bose system. ("Try" to be current now.) I do know who you are so going forward if you are to address me, address me by my proper name lest I begin to use your real name, coward.
Ann Gamauf - Proud Oxford GS Mom! April 30, 2013 at 04:05 pm
Congratulations to Jen LaCapra for making this program a reality at OHS! All the athletes andRead More partners are fantastic! It is by far the most heart-warming and motivating sight to see them all play any given sport together as a team!
Tanya Carver April 30, 2013 at 09:20 pm
Congratulations Wolverines!!!
Jennifer May 1, 2013 at 04:39 pm
Things like this make me so proud to live in this town!!!
Frank C April 13, 2013 at 03:35 pm
Oxford Rules! Great job guys.
RPotter April 13, 2013 at 04:49 pm
Great job to all you guys. Of course my grandson is one of those future engineers! So proud of youRead More Ricky Smith!
KB April 13, 2013 at 05:30 pm
So proud of all the kids at Oxford who participated, especially my son Aaron & his friend Kyle!Read More Well done & can't wait until next year!!
Tom Adamski April 11, 2013 at 11:38 am
You can help in this effort by adopting your street or part of your street and cleaning up theRead More litter along the roadside. If you have vacant property across from your home, help out by picking up the litter along it. You don't want to want to look out at trash, do you?
MOM April 12, 2013 at 10:44 am
Great job to the students and thanks to Mrs. Gibbons and Mrs. Ryan for spearheading this very worthRead More cause!
Johanna Bosone Ruggiero March 30, 2013 at 02:39 pm
Jennie is an awesome teacher/advocate for the young. She teaches her students life lessons. In herRead More classes, her "kids" have to make a business, they have to select a slate of officers, profit and loss statements, they even sell stock in their company. She teaches them how to succeed in the real world. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is another organization she participates in with her students. Congratulations, Jennie, another job very well done! You make us proud.
Sarah Gill Ogle March 25, 2013 at 08:17 pm
I thought this event was sponsored by the GOMS music dept?
Paul Singley (Editor) March 26, 2013 at 01:58 am
Hi Sarah: That was my mistake. I apologize. It has been fixed. Thank you.
Dick Kaminski April 30, 2013 at 08:12 pm
It looks like the collected items are sold to a third party who then must resell in order to make aRead More profit; different from a donation to say, Goodwill? Who benefits from this transaction other than the PTO?
Paul Singley (Editor) April 24, 2013 at 12:02 am
I thought I had written something like that. Thanks. I will ask.
E Twig April 24, 2013 at 10:13 am
It was on here on Dec.12 2012.
Paul Singley (Editor) April 24, 2013 at 11:53 am
$100K goes back into budget:Read More http://oxford-ct.patch.com/articles/board-of-finance-adds-money-back-into-budget
Pieter Davelaar April 22, 2013 at 07:17 pm
I believe everyone should vote for the kids and teens to have a skate park so they can have a safeRead More place for them to meet and have fun
Jim April 22, 2013 at 07:44 pm
The town would be better served with a Community Center than a skate park. How many kids and teensRead More actually skate in town? Since Mr. Temple is keeps part time hours and a full time law practice he should receive a part time salary and benefits.
Me April 22, 2013 at 10:47 pm
Get out of the 2010 newspapers... the depression is over, you can stop playing that card now..
Lollie April 24, 2013 at 01:59 am
I have to say I was very happy with the Town, especially Public Works during the blizzard. OxfordRead More got plowed out a lot better than other towns did! That meant people were able to get to work. Right?? Not to mention daily updates by phone with some humor. I hope they do get a playground with some grant money. My son is older and won't use it, but I see a lot of young families with young children--a playground would be great! And yes, I had to replace my mailbox for the second time in 10 yrs, and I do see a lot of busted mailboxes after a storm cleanup....lets see something done about that! It seems like its the same guy all the time that does the plowing of the streets, so can something be done about that??
Bonnie April 24, 2013 at 11:42 am
@smiley... My comment wasn't even at you.. If you read to comment above mine you'll understand!!Read More Read others before just mine! You have a issue with me and I'm curious to who you really are! This neighbor is YOUNGER than MY DAD! And no I'm not referring to the snow storm and his mail box! 2 weeks ago his mailbox was hit by his own vehicle as he was backing out of his driveway! Why does the town come and replace the entire post, new hole and all for something he did on his own? Lets talk logic here! How do you know he wasn't getting help by me and my family? Huh? Do you know for a fact? No you don't! So why don't you read other posts besides mine? I don't recall a massive snow storm 2 weeks ago, do you? Maybe perhaps if we could've gotten into our street with the snow blower it would've been used in his driveway. You don't know because you're not here! Maybe perhaps I'm not the one with the problem with him! Ahhh, you never thought of that now did ya? No he speaks to NO ONE around here, I've got neighbors all around me that we are all friendly with! How bout you? Matter a fact, I offered an extension cord to him when there was no power, you wanna know what this man did? Poured gasoline on 5 new pine trees we planted! Yup.., so you don't know me nor this guy nor any of the other neighbors that have tried helping him! Why don't you go try?
Paul Singley (Editor) April 24, 2013 at 11:58 am
$100K goes backRead More in...http://oxford-ct.patch.com/articles/board-of-finance-adds-money-back-into-budget
Richard Burke March 20, 2013 at 05:29 pm
If we do decide to travel down this road again, I hope we learn from our mistakes. 1) Looking backRead More on this project, it would have maybe been nicer to erect something more traditional that would played along with the town colonial character. If anyone has ever driven past North Haven's new high school ... I think you'll understand my point. At 1st, I thought the Oxford HS design was OK, but each time I drive past the collection of four color bricks, the use of metal, all the different sections, and the flat roof ... I now think, more traditional would have been nicer and better suited to Oxford’s character. 2) Concerning the pool, I fully endorse it, however ... a) the design was far short sighted with the placement of the spectator viewing area, and b) the absence of a residential access and changing area is a roadblock to greater public use. The pool is an expensive operation. It could have been built such to provide much greater utilization and maybe pay for itself ... if not even generate a profit. Live and learn hopefully ... just my two sense.
Dick Kaminski March 20, 2013 at 07:17 pm
Hey Dick, My thoughts on the materials - we used whatever was on sale that week; it didn't matterRead More what it looked like.
Rebecca Stegmaier March 21, 2013 at 12:27 am
I know for a fact that the crack goes from the second floor up, other students reported seeing itRead More all the way on the first floor. That doesn't seem 'safe' to me. It honestly sounds like a foundation problem. The school had problems with the soil on the soccer field last year, whose to say that same soil isn't causing a problem with the foundation of the school. I'm no expert but I can put two and two together. Obviously Oxford once again cut one to many corners.
Nancy Sasso Janis March 18, 2013 at 10:58 pm
Thank you so much for posting these wonderful photos, Ally. Patch readers can now see the amazingRead More costumes by Becky Seibert that I mentioned in my review and the talented members of the cast portraying their characters. I also enjoyed seeing the behind the scenes shots. I really appreciate that you took the time to share them.
Jim March 15, 2013 at 11:12 am
OHS Lady Wolverines your did a tremendous job good look in regionals on Saturday
Paul Singley (Editor) March 15, 2013 at 12:10 pm
When and where are the regionals, in case people want to head out there? Thanks. Good luck!
JIM March 15, 2013 at 01:25 pm
Let me try again now that I have hade my coffee LOL. Good Luck Lady Wolverines you have had a greatRead More year and a special thank you to the coaches.The regionals start at 2:30 on Saturday and address is: Lawrence High School 70-71 North Parish Road Lawrence, MA
Oxfordite March 15, 2013 at 01:12 am
Congrats to these guys and the entire Wrestling Team !! Tied for 3rd at Class S !! How great isRead More that ?? Can't wait till next season, keep it going Coach.
Paul Singley (Editor) March 13, 2013 at 11:59 am
My bad. It's April 15-19. Fixing that. Thanks
Bonnie March 13, 2013 at 12:32 pm
Thank You Paul for your phone call!!! Relief!!!
Lynn Valverde March 13, 2013 at 05:08 pm
When is OHS graduation?
Richard Burke March 12, 2013 at 04:46 pm
Infrequent and unique spending activities, in this case associated with the facilities, which areRead More not part of normal annual direct operating expenses.
Richard Burke March 12, 2013 at 05:13 pm
For now, only a line item with reference to Center School as the main issue. This pot of money willRead More ultimately be increased by state reimbursement if, and when, a solution is presented and approved. The solution yet to be decided ...either, nothing at all ... or, a complete new replacement (maintaining a 4 school district) ... or, maybe (hopefully in this taxpayer's eyes), increasing the size of QFS & GOMS, thus less admin expense and more money available for direct education, and overall maybe less expensive. All yet to be researched and evaluated by a school facility study committee.
Carole C. March 12, 2013 at 07:11 pm
$900,000 is a far far stretch of what the town will actually receive from Miriam Strong's estate.Read More Not sure who invented that figure.