The Town of Oxford is updating its Master Plan. This plan will lay out a vision for Oxford’s future over the next ten years and provide a roadmap for achieving community goals. There are many opportunities to get involved, including open monthly meetings, a community survey, and a workshop. Oxford’s current Master Plan was adopted in 2017.
What is a Master Plan?
A Master Plan is a comprehensive community plan that explores important topics such as land use, natural resources, economic development, housing, transportation, and other themes.
Through the planning process, Oxford will assess its challenges and opportunities by collecting research and input from the community. Once written, the Master Plan will lay out a vision for Oxford’s future and strategies to achieve it. Master Plans require periodic updates. Issues, challenges, and resident preferences can change a lot in 10 years, which is the typical horizon of a Master Plan.
How does a Master Plan help Oxford?
A Master Plan helps a community
- Manage growth and change
- Provide for orderly and predictable development
- Protect environmental resources
- Set priorities for developing and maintaining infrastructure and public facilities
- Strengthen local identity
- Create a framework for future policy decisions
- Promote open, democratic planning
- Provide guidance to landowners, developers, and permitting authorities
Master Plan Committee Meetings
Find out when the next Master Plan Steering Committee meeting is on the Town of Oxford Calendar Webpage. Please join us or check out the meeting recordings and minutes.
Get Involved
There are several ways you can get involved and provide input that will inform the plan.
Community Survey
The Town of Oxford, with assistance from The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission, is updating the Town’s master plan. This process is being led by the Master Plan Steering Committee.
This plan will lay out a vision for the community’s future over the next ten years and provide a roadmap to get there. It reflects a shared vision of where the community intends to be in the coming decades, helping to shape local policies, inform decisions, and guide public and private investments.
Thank you for your participation and commitment to the future of Oxford!
Survey data will be compiled anonymously, and open-ended comments will not be credited.
If you have further questions or comments, or survey translations, please contact Sarah O’Brien sobrien@cmrpc.org
Community Workshop – Save the Date
The Town of Oxford is hosting a Master Plan Community Workshop on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at Oxford High School, 100 Carbuncle Drive, Oxford, MA 01540. Stop by anytime between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Join us to help Oxford update its long-range Master Plan which will inform municipal policies and investments for the next 10 years!
Oxford community members of all ages are invited to participate in this interactive workshop. You don’t have to stay for the entire time!
The evening will feature activities and discussions with professional planners and local leaders on the future of Oxford. Share your thoughts, chat with neighbors, and help the Town create a Master Plan that works for everyone!
Free food and childcare will be available.
Stay Connected
Make sure to follow the Town of Oxford Master Plan Facebook page for more information about the project!
