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Oxford Township accepts up to $2.58M state grant to investigate former Oxford Textile site
Summary
The township committee unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-96 to accept up to $2,576,416 from the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund (NJDEP/NJEDA) to fund site investigation at the former Oxford Textile, Inc. property; the grant requires a redevelopment plan within three years of remediation completion.
Oxford Township’s committee on July 15 adopted Resolution 2026-96 accepting a grant of up to $2,576,416 from the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund administered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. The resolution authorizes the mayor or an authorized representative to execute grant documents and requires a plan showing the project site will be developed or redeveloped within three years of remediation completion.
The resolution — moved by Deputy Mayor Georgette Miller and seconded by Linda Koufodontes — passed unanimously (Ayes: 3). The grant award is described in the resolution as intended to fund a site investigation of the Oxford Textile, Inc. property; the resolution also directs that a certified copy be forwarded to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.
Town officials did not provide additional timeline details for the investigation during the meeting. The resolution states the municipality must demonstrate commitment to redevelopment within three years of remediation completion; any further implementation steps or contractor selections were not discussed at the public meeting.
