Yearly Archives: 2014


Rally for the VAH

Let’s rally for Ramapough Conservancy, Inc. We are raising the matching funds needed for the replacement of the roof of the Van Allen House in Oakland New Jersey. The Van Allen House is the site of George Washington’s headquarters in the late 1700’s, on one of the oldest roads in […]


NOTICE TO HISTORIC RESTORATION GENERAL CONTRACTORS

NOTICE TO HISTORIC RESTORATION GENERAL CONTRACTORS Ramapough Conservancy seeks experienced historic Restoration General Contractors who specialize in wood shingle roof restoration; copper flashing repairs; masonry repointing, repair, and rebuilding; finish carpentry restoration including siding, windows, cornices and soffits; and surface preparation and painting for the Phase 1: Exterior Restoration of […]


Pleasureland Band Sioux looking for pics

Oakland – Below is a message we received from a member of a band that played in Pleasureland in 1969. If anyone can help him please do! My name is Doc LaFalce. I played Keyboards in a band called SIOUX in the summer of 1969. We played Pleasureland many times […]


Lisa Cooper named to Board of Ed 1

Lisa Cooper is Oakland’s newest Board of Education member. She takes the vacant spot of Russell Talamini, who was recently named to the Oakland Council, replacing Betsy Stagg who resigned earlier this summer. The term expires in April, 2015. Lisa was interviewed by the remaining 4 members of the BOE. […]


Mayor Schwager Meets the Ice Bucket Challenge

Mayor Linda Schwager stepped up to the plate and met Rec Chair, Mike Guadagnino’s ice bucket challenge to help raise awareness and funds to help us create a world without ALS! Mayor Schwager, in turn nominated Oakland Borough Administrator Rich Kunze, her fellow Mayors of the Northwest Mayors Group, and […]


On the Job – August 19, 2014

AUGUST 11:  Officer Ryan O’Keefe investigated a reported burglary to a vehicle parked on Calumet Avenue.  The complainant reported that multiple items had been removed from the vehicle.  Report taken and matter forwarded to the Detective Bureau. AUGUST 11:  A resident from Spruce Street responded to headquarters to report being […]