Yearly Archives: 2016


RBARI hires social justice attorney

Oakland, NJ – Northern New Jersey’s leading no-kill animal shelter, RAMAPO-BERGEN ANIMAL REFUGE, INC., hires social justice attorney as part of shelter reorganization and planned expansion effort. Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. (RBARI) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Megan Boyle, Esq. to the position of Executive Director. Ms. Boyle, […]


Charlotte Bronte: A Fiery Heart

Claire Harman. Charlotte Bronte: A Fiery Heart. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2016 As reviewed by Ted Odenwald In 1857, British novelist Elizabeth Gaskell wrote a masterful biography of her friend, Charlotte Bronte, who had died two years earlier at the age of 39. As new materials were discovered over […]


Troop 49 Christmas Wreath and Roping Sale

Christmas Wreath and Roping Sale – Boy Scout Troop 49 of Oakland is having its annual sale. 21” Wreath Decorated with pine cones, berries and red bow is $20, Undecorated $12. 36” Decorated are $50, Undecorated $35. White Pine Roping $1.50/yard. Contact any Troop 49 scout, or Ann Donnelly at […]