Why Chris Christie Won’t Cry

Governor Chris Christie says he has no sympathy for those on the New Jersey shore who refuse to sign easements to allow for the building of protective dunes, and he plans on putting the pressure on them prior to the May deadline for compliance. The reasons Christie will not be […]


On the Job – March 27, 2013

On March 22, 2013 Ptl. Rowin observed an individual standing outside of his residence on Ramapo Valley Road who was known to have an active warrant for his arrest. The officer took the 38 year old suspect into custody without incident and transported him to headquarters. Bail had been previously […]


Barnstable Academy Student wins Writing Awards

Barnstable Academy senior, Zeke Maben who is headed off to Vassar College in the fall recently won three separate Regional writing awards in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition presented by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers.    Maben won a Gold Key for his personal essay titled “On […]


Measuring Municipal Performance

In 2011, the WOLF pack – Wyckoff, Oakland, and Franklin Lakes – reviewed a presentation by Revelstone concerning their new Compass software system described as, “…an intuitive Web-based solution designed to allow local governments to measure and improve their municipality’s services performance.” Wyckoff at the time declined to buy into […]


Tracking Crime In Your Neighborhood

Residents in Franklin Lakes, Oakland and Wyckoff can check on the monthly crime stats via the NJ State Police Uniform Crime Report. The reports – the most recent showing statistics for January and February of 2012, cover crimes such as forced entry, assault, larceny, and motor-vehicle theft. Local police departments […]


Modell’s Supporting Oakland Sports

Get all your spring sport equipment while saving 15% and a percentage of your purchases will go to support the Sports Association of Oakland for Oakland Recreation! Click on image to print.