On May 5, 2012 Ptl. Docwra conducted a motor vehicle stop on Ramapo Valley Road on a vehicle that was being operated in an erratic manner. The driver, a 31 year old Jersey City resident, was determined to be under the influence of a prescription legend drug which impaired his ability to safely operate a [...]
Field 2 Fittingly Named Joseph Gaul Field
It is very rare for an Oakland ball field to be named after an individual. In fact, no one can remember the last time a ball field had been named. That all changed on Wednesday May 9, 2012. At that night’s mayor council meeting the Oakland council unanimously voted [...]
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 issues and the advice of counsel; [...]
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, because the efforts and responsibilities of [...]
On April 29, 2012 Ptl. Keenan conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle after it failed to stop for a flashing red signal at the intersection of Ramapo Valley Road and Post Road . Upon his approach to the vehicle on Long Hill Road , the officer immediately detected the strong odor of burnt [...]
Kevin Jonas Sr., former Wyckoff resident and father of The Jonas Brothers, is honored by the American Diabetes Association .
Bill & Joel Werner of Wyckoff, long time friends of the Jonas Family, hosted a fundraising event at their home on Wednesday evening, May 2nd, honoring Kevin Jonas, Sr. and the contributions he has made to [...]
On April 23, 2012 as a result of an ambulance request at a residence on Grove Street , Officer Rowin charged a 17 year old Franklin Lakes resident with the possession of drug paraphernalia and with being under the influence of suspected heroin.
He was subsequently released into the custody of his mother and is due [...]
“Equally important, schools, community groups, local governments and local businesses participate in the cleanups funded by these grants, boosting community spirit and civic pride.”
On April 17, 2012 as a result on a motor vehicle stop on Franklin Avenue for erratic driving, Ptl. Harvey arrested a 46 year old Franklin Lakes resident for driving under the influence of alcohol. She was transported to HQ where she submitted samples of her breath for chemical testing and was later released into [...]
Animal Control recently picked up a cat displaying aggressive behavior in the Roosevelt-Truman Boulevard vicinity. The Board of Health has received confirmation from the State Health Department that the cat tested positive for furious rabies, an aggressive form of the disease.Residents should not be feeding stray cats and anyone found doing so should be immediately [...]
Robert Akovity 405
Russell Talamini 404
Herb Stride 392
Budget passed Yes: 512, No: 346
On April 8, 2012 at approximately 3:05 a.m., Ptl. Noury conducted a motor vehicle stop on West Oakland Ave on an individual that was wanted for questioning in an earlier reported act of criminal mischief to a vehicle. Before the officer was able to complete his radio transmission to HQ regarding the stop, the driver [...]
Open Letter to Stephen Colbert
Dear Dr. Stephen Colbert,
As New Jersey’s favorite native-adopted son, fellow taxpayer, and leader of the American patriotic movement known as Colbert Nation, I appeal to you to help bring Truthiness to Oakland, NJ.
I regularly seek to promote Truthiness in local government, and have been a loyal member of Colbert Nation [...]
“What the duck!”, seems to be the reaction of some local residents after council member Pat Pignatelli claimed they had engaged in animal cruelty during a recent town. The accusations relate to the situation concerning Buddy the Goose, etal., who were removed from the River Road area of Oakland.
Even though a petition of 300 was [...]
Upon arrival, officers were met outside by numerous victims, some of whom displayed visible facial injuries.
On Display at the Oakland Public Library in April
The 2012 Baseball Season is upon us. Oakland resident, Matt Fulling, will get everyone in the spirit by displaying baseball cards he has designed himself. Both players from bygone years and celebrated newcomers will be featured. The cards will be on display in the [...]
On April 1, 2012 as a result of a motor vehicle stop on Ramapo Valley Road for erratic driving, Ptl. Harvey arrested a 40 year old Franklin Lakes resident for driving under the influence of alcohol. At headquarters, the subject refused to submit samples of his breath for chemical analysis and was charged accordingly. He [...]
On March 22, 2012 as a result of a motor vehicle stop for failing to signal a turn on Ramapo Valley Road , Ptl. Broek arrested an 18 year old Upper Saddle River resident for the possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was also charged with the possession of a controlled dangerous substance in [...]
A four hour marathon meeting covered issues regarding senior housing, Van Allen House, Buddy The Goose, a Pay-to-Play ordinance, Oakland’s Business District, and…
FARMER’S MARKET COMING TO OAKLAND, NJ.
This June Oakland, NJ will be holding its first farmers’ market which will include various foods and produce vendors, live music and art. This will be a fun place for the whole family to spend some time together and a great opportunity to support local farms, the arts and small [...]
