2010 Town Council Election Results

Oakland Town Council Results
Marcalus 2,346
Jensen 1,976
Coira 1,216
Tirri 1,184
Burns 509
McCormick 498

Art That Pops, May 22

Feast your eyes on the art work of Scott Scarpelli who will be displaying his art at The Endless Vine in Franklin Lakes from 6pm until 10pm on Saturday May 22th.
The works of art are for sale, and Scott is donating 25% of the proceeds to the Knights of Columbus in Oakland. [...]

Town Wide Garage Sale

Newcomers Host Town-Wide Garage Sale
The Oakland Newcomers & Neighbors Club is organizing a Town-Wide Garage Sale on Saturday May 15th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine.  Oakland residents can register to have their address put on a map of all of the garage sales participating that day.  This event will be advertised [...]

Bowling for IHHS Relay for Life

Come on down to Holiday Bowl on Saturday, May 15th from 1-2:30pm to help support the…

Relay For Life Movie Night

RELAY FOR LIFE
OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT AT MANITO SCHOOL TO SUPPORT THE IHHS RELAY FOR LIFE, SATURDAY, MAY 15TH
Movie:  Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (the original)
Door Opens: 7pm – Movie –time 8pm
Donation in advance:  Adults $5, Children $3, under 5-free
At the Door:  Adults $6, Children $4, under 5-free
See flyer for details and ticket orders.
Thank you [...]

Heal the World Concert

The North Jersey Chorus will be holding a concert to honor First Responders on…

Strawberry Festival

The Oakland Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary to hold it’s annual Strawberry Festival
Come & enjoy Fresh strawberries with cake & ice cream
Beverage included
Diabetic option available
On Tuesday May 11th, 2010. 6:00pm - 8:30pm
At the Ben H. Wood Memorial Fire House, 25 Yawpo Ave, Oakland, NJ
Adults - $5.00
Seniors - $4.00
Children 3 & under - Free
Tickets may be [...]

Mothers’ Club to Award Scholarships

Mothers’ Club of Oakland High School Scholarship Awards
Mothers’ Club of Oakland will be awarding two $500 scholarships to the 2010 graduating high school seniors. To qualify, applicant must be an Oakland resident. Applications may be picked up at IHHS guidance office or contact Wendi at 201-913-6702 or email wendicancalosi@verizon.net. Deadline for the applications is Monday, [...]

Pre-School Hearing and Vision Screening

The Oakland Board of Health and Valley Hospital will be offering free Vision and Hearing Screening on…

Oakland Newcomers and Neighbors Club Scholarship Offer

The Oakland Newcomers and Neighbors Club will be granting one high school senior residing in Oakland, currently attending any public or private school, a $1,000 scholarship.  Applicants are asked to complete a questionaire and submit a 300-word essay describing their aims, interests and goals in life.  Applications are available at the Indian Hills High School [...]

Project 195 Mexican Night

Stop in and grab a bite at Blue Moon Mexican Cafe on May 11th…

To learn more about Project 195 visit their website www.project195.org

Comedy Night Cancer Fundraiser

The Mother’s Club of Oakland will be hosting a Comedy Night Cancer Fundraiser on Friday, May 21st at the Oakland Senior Center.. Doors open at 7:30PM with the show beginning at 9:00PM. Dinner Buffet and dessert will be served. BYOB please. Ticket price $40.00. Tickets may be purchased by contacting Ingrid @201-651-7744.

The Wizard of Oz

Treat your kids and yourself and see The Wizard of Oz.  Oakland’s own Kenny Easton will star in the role of Mayor of Munchkin Land! Adults $20, Sr. Citizens $15 and kids $10. See below for more details:

Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner

Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner and Door Prize Raffle - Boy Scout Troop 49 of Oakland is hosting a fundraising dinner on Saturday, May 8, 6-8 pm at OLPH. $10 Adults, $8 Seniors, $6 kids (3-7). Salad, bread, dessert, coffee/tea included. Take out available with advance notice. For tickets/info, see any Troop 49 Boy Scout or [...]

New Jersey Cop Shot

A Fairfield, NJ police officer is in critical condition after being shot multiple times by two suspects. Information describing the suspects is limited.
They are described as black males driving a Dodge black Magnum. The car looks like those pictured below, and is believed the car may have bullet holes in it.
A $40,000 reward — including [...]

Oakland Resident Arrested for Arson

FROM: BERGEN COUNTY PROSECUTOR JOHN L. MOLINELLI
DATE: JANUARY 16, 2010
Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli announced today the arrest of Eugene M. Crawford, unemployed, 50 years old of 12 Sienna Way, Oakland, New Jersey. The arrest is for charges related to a residential fire and explosion which occurred at 12 Sienna Way. The arrest was the [...]

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David Skoblar for Council

The Journal is posting late submissions with the clarification that they were received after the publication of the original article
All the candidates have stated that they intend to seek out the input, or assistance, of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce in terms of improving downtown Oakland and the local business climate in general. What would [...]

Pat Tirri for Council

The Journal is publishing late submissions with the clarification that these responses were received after the publication of Frank Di Pentima’s answers.
All the candidates have stated that they intend to seek out the input, or assistance, of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce in terms of improving downtown Oakland and the local business climate in [...]