Yearly Archives: 2012


New Head of School at Barnstable Academy

Barnstable Academy Appoints Doctoral Candidate as New Head of School Veteran Educator to Lead Local Private School Oakland, NJ, Sept. 13, 2012—First year students at Barnstable Academy aren’t the only ones getting acclimated to a new school environment this year.  Earlier this month, the Academy’s newly appointed Head of School, […]


Ramapough Conservancy receives grant 2

Ramapough Conservancy Receives Brotherton Foundation Grant Oakland, NJ, September 13, 2012 — The Ramapough Conservancy has received a $15,000 grant from the Fred J. Brotherton Charitable Foundation to complete emergency repairs to the roof of the Van Allen House in Oakland. The Brotherton Foundation is a family-run organization which supports […]


Youth in Service

Youth from St. Alban’s Episcopal Church participated in a mission trip this summer that included painting a church and working with children with life-limiting illness and their families at ‘Haven of Hope’. The trip was led by the rector, The Reverend Kathryn King, and based at Crossroads Camp and Conference […]


Ramapo’s Mike Taranto on MSG Varsity

Today, Ramapo High School soccer sensation, senior Mike Taranto will be calling into MSG Varsity’s High School Sports Desk to discuss how his team is doing early on in the soccer season. High School Sports Desk will air tonight at 7:00 p.m. on MSG Varsity, Optimum TV channel 14. In […]


Oakland Mayor’s Ball 2012

The Annual Oakland Mayor’s Ball Dinner Gala was held this past Friday evening at Portobello Banquets in Oakland New Jersey.  100 people were in attendance to enjoy some great music and dancing, a spectacular buffet dinner and of course some incredible conversation on the new direction that Oakland is taking.    […]