Monthly Archives: May 2012


Service Above Self

The Oakland Journal has a policy of not normally publishing obituaries, but the passing of certain individuals offer the community a unique opportunity to reflect and be inspired.


Carnival Chaos

The council meeting of May 9th in Oakland contained veiled references to the possibility that the Oakland town carnival would be cancelled this year. Frank Monaco, the new acting chairperson of the Public Events Committee, yielded to Mayor Schwager who was not prepared to address the issue due to personnel […]


Message to Parents from the OPD

MESSAGE TO PARENTS FROM THE OAKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT: As widely reported in the news media during the past several days, on Friday May 4, 2012 the Old Tappan Police Department received a report of an “attempted luring” incident.  At approximately 3:49 PM a tan Caucasian or dark skinned Hispanic male […]


Junior Firefighters

Justin Longa of Oakland, NJ was sworn in as a junior firefighter at the May 9th council meeting. The oath taken sets the stage for Longa to assume a full position with the Oakland Volunteers once he reaches the age of maturity. The “age of maturity” is a legal term, […]