On May 16, 2013 officers were dispatched to Shop-Rite for a reported shoplifter. Upon arrival, the officers met with store security who identified a 64 year old patron who had reportedly concealed $318.19 worth of merchandise under bags in her shopping cart. She was stopped after she paid for some […]
During the most recent Oakland council meeting, discussions revolved around two of New Jersey’s most controversial and litigious entities – The Council For Affordable Housing and the New Jersey Highlands Council. The reasons for the local discussions concern how Oakland will conform to the Highlands Master Plan which includes a […]
Ryan Schwertfeger announces at the May 8, 2013 Mayor and Council Meeting that he will be ending his tenure as Public Opinion Pollster for Oakland soon as he will be heading to college. Thank you Ryan for caring so much about Oakland and we wish you much luck and success […]
On May 6, 2013 as a result of a motor vehicle stop on Franklin Ave., Ptl. Gary Fiore arrested a 24 year old Oakland resident on an outstanding no-bail warrant issued by the Passaic County Sheriff’s Department. The subject was transported to headquarters without incident and subsequently turned over into […]
In the summer of 2012, the Oakland town council debated at the 11th hour how to protect the borough’s affordable housing money from Governor Chris Christie who had vowed, “We’re going to collect that money…” Today, Christie is one step closer in enforcing the state’s right to seize affordable housing […]
Altana, Michael Vladimir, 14, of Oakland NJ passed away unexpectedly but peacefully surrounded by his family and close friends on April 28, 2013. Survived by proud and adoring parents David and Jill Altana, loving brother Brady (his best friend), grandparents Bud and Sydney Kobuskie of Glen Rock, Althea and Frank […]
