Whole Community Response

Hurricane Sandy brought out the best in many people, the worst in a few, and brought intense stress to the entire communities of Wyckoff, Franklin Lakes, and at least half of Oakland. Property destruction was dwarfed by the widespread power outages that blanketed the area, leaving thousands of residents huddling […]


VAH Grant Matched

The Oakland Public Events Committee has matched the Brotherton Grant recently awarded to the Ramapough Conservancy, and repairs to the Van Allen House roof are set to begin as soon as possible. Brought forward by committee member Caron McCormick who originally suggested a donation of $10,000 from the committee’s $100,000+ trust […]


On the Job – November 11, 2012

On October 26, 2012 as a result of a motor vehicle stop on Pawnee Avenue on a vehicle that failed to display a front license plate, Ptl. Keenan arrested the three occupants for various drug-related offenses.  The rear seat passenger, an 18 year old male Oakland resident, was arrested for […]


Oakland Contractors

ThinkOakland.org has a list of over 50 local contractors for those who suffered damage during the Sandy Hurricane.


Hurricane Sandy Relief Effort

There will be a drive to collect essential items for victims of Hurricane Sandy on Saturday November 10 from 9am to 5pm at the Danny D’Elia Building, 24 Lawlor Drive in Oakland.


Mayor Message Nov 8th

Rockland Electric is very close to having electricity restored to the entire community. There are about 20 homes still without power in several locations and we expect that Rockland will connect them…