Oxford Grange

The Grange is a family organization with a ritual based on agriculture and the four seasons of the year. It also is a civic organization with an interest in rural-urban problems and a service organization which contributes to a variety of causes. It performs community service, conservation and beautification projects.

The first Oxford Grange was organized April 16, 1889. It disbanded in 1895, surrendering its charter.

It reorganized in 1928 with 50 members.

Ground was broken for the Grange Hall on Route 67 the same year. There, the Grange held dances, minstrel shows, card parties and suppers.

 Current officers are: Master- Maggie Buck (203-267-6796), Overseer- Jane Haines; Steward- John Haines;Chaplain- Dorothy Peebles-Pelley; Treasurer- Raye Hodgson; Secretary- Rob Buck; Gatekeeper- Martin Earley; Ceres- Karen Earley; Pomona- Patricia Pace; Flora, Jeanne Vaill