Boroughitis The NJ Disease That Created Oakland By Kevin Heffernan On April 8, 1902 Oakland seceded from Franklin Township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature. Hurrah! And in the words of Martin King, Jr., we finally were “Free at last, free at last, thank God almighty we are […]
The Unauthorized Biography of the Founder of Oakland David C. Bush By Kevin Heffernan It may be that many in Oakland have heard of David C. Bush and it’s probably that most might even be aware of Bush Plaza adjacent to the railroad tracks in town. But it’s a good […]
Installment #7: The Rise of Townships in Bergen County and the Creation of Oakland or How the Brits Helped Us Depart By Kevin Heffernan The rise of townships in Bergen County…..Hmmmmm….Some might suggest that this is an article to assist borderline insomniacs while others might postulate that it is for […]
The Ponds Church Serving God and Oakland for Over 300 Years By Kevin Heffernan The Ponds Church in Oakland…..This writer struggles to present its importance and contribution to this community since it was established in 1710. And even now when I have much information at my fingertips about it, I […]
Oakland History Reconsidered Recap of Oakland History Presentation Installment #5 By Kevin Heffernan The Bergen County Courthouse Comes To Oakland Oakland Sheriff Hangs Prisoner Without a Trial We Oaklanders take great pride in the historical fact that in 1780 the Bergen County Courthouse was moved to Oakland. Of course, we […]
Oakland History Reconsidered Recap of Oakland History Presentation Installment #4 By Kevin Heffernan The Real Skinny About George Washington and the Van Allen House This installment will focus on just one of several events that occurred in Oakland during the Revolutionary War: Washington and the Van Allen House. More to […]
