K-8 Elections UPDATE 1

Press Release from Oakland K-8 School Board “The Board of Education believed that they should not have the authority to decide whether its citizens can vote on the school budget. Nor did the Board believe that they should bestow upon themselves the benefit of an extension of their terms. With […]


RIH Conduct Policy

The RIH out of school conduct policy that saw a lengthy debate in the community, and then a court challenge, is being cited by other communities considering similar actions to thwart underage drinking.


Man, dog die in house fire – Police Press Release

Police Press Release: Oakland Police Department Press Release (Oakland case # 12-00897) On February 27, 2012 at approximately 4:50 p.m. the Oakland Police Department received a report of a house fire at 79 Grove Street. Members of the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department and the Oakland First Aid Squad were immediately […]


Job Networking Group to Meet

Job Networking Group Comes To The Oakland Public Library Oakland, New Jersey, February 27, 2012 – The Oakland Public Library is pleased to announce the formation of the Oakland chapter of Neighbors-helping-Neighbors (NhN), a volunteer moderator led organization offering free weekly support and networking meetings for people actively seeking employment. […]


One Referendum(b), Now What? 9

The Van Allen House and The Stream House continue to be a subject of public debate with the introduction of a new player, The Ramapough Conservancy, which seeks to enter into a lease agreement with the town and assume responsibility for fundraising and restoration. The Ramapough Conservancy is currently operating […]


On the Job – February 22, 2012

On February 9, 2012 Ptl. Ryan O’Keefe and Sgt. Coghlan investigated a reported burglary to a residence on Ramapo Valley Road .  Their investigation revealed that the owner of the residence knew the identity of the offender.  He was observed on the property by a family member on February 8 […]