Conservation District Announces Election Results

A new Supervisor has been elected to the Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors.  Gary Hill, of North Waterford, was elected to a 3 year position as supervisor on January 3, 2012.  He will join our dedicated group of volunteers who serve to lead the Conservation district in it's mission and programs.

New Supervisor Information

Gary Hill:  Gary is currently a Police Detective with Norway Police after 20 years as a Deputy Sheriff for Oxford County. He is also a veteran of United States Army Military Police Corps. A graduate of Oxford Hills High School, Gary went on to study Criminal Law at Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado. He and his wife Lori live in Waterford on land that has been in his family since 1800’s. This includes woodlots, fields and a small trout pond.

 Gary has a small Christmas tree plantation, harvests firewood, and operates a small portable saw mill. In spring he’s involved with maple syrup production. An active member of SWOAM, Gary serves as an executive board member for the Western Maine Chapter, and is a member of the American Tree Farm Association. He has also served on the Oxford County Board of Supervisors in a temporary position on the Board of Supervisors for the past year.

 The Oxford County SWCD is a legal subdivision of state government.  It was established to assist local communities with soil and water concerns.  The Board of Supervisors directs programs to assist individuals, groups, and municipalities with their conservation needs.