Daily Archives: April 21, 2010


Think Local on Earth Day

Earth Day started as a grassroots effort in 1969. Today it is recognized across the country and across the world, but it’s at the local level where the real differences are made on a daily basis. Franklin Lakes, Wyckoff and Oakland have all implemented efforts to help improve the environment. […]


School Budget Results

The results are in….. Franklin Lakes, with 1,823 voters out of approximately 7,558, passed the K-8 budget by 29 votes. The Yay’s numbered 926, and the Nay’s 897. The budget passed was for $23,129,335. Oakland, with 2,255 voters out of approximately 8,775 registered voters, passed the K-8 budget by 77 […]


Oakland Newcomers and Neighbors Club Scholarship Offer

The Oakland Newcomers and Neighbors Club will be granting one high school senior residing in Oakland, currently attending any public or private school, a $1,000 scholarship.  Applicants are asked to complete a questionaire and submit a 300-word essay describing their aims, interests and goals in life.  Applications are available at […]