On The Job – July 7th
Compilation of various Oakland PD activity includes DWI crash & arrest near Manito school, and continuing investigations of thefts of local business and home.
Oakland, Forever in Debt 2
Republican Governor Chris Christie and the Democratic state legislature reached an accord to cap property taxes in NJ, and apparently both sides are partying like it’s 1999; but, for most taxpayers in NJ there will be no party. In 1999 the average property tax in NJ was $4,239, in 2010 […]
Spirit of the 4th
The fireworks display in Oakland, while not held on the 4th of July, certainly held the spirit of the 4th. It incarnated the vision of John Adams who foresaw that Independence Day for America would forever be celebrated in the hearts, in the homes, in the streets and in the […]
Coach Guad Recognized
Mike Guadagnino was recently recognized for his commitment and efforts for the Recreation Baseball Program. Without volunteers like Mike these programs would not be possible. The Oakland Journal extends congratulations and gratitude to Coach Guad. Below is the thank you from all those involved in the program. Mike Guadagnino, On […]
Oakland Flag Day Ceremony
Oakland Flag Day Ceremony – June 14 The Flag Day Ceremony was hosted by the Elks Lodge 2167 in Veterans Park on Monday, June 14. Boy Scout Troop 49 was proudly represented by the following Scouts: (Left to Right) Mark Tyler Walstead, Padraic Burns, Matt Folkerts, Alec Walstead, and were […]
Deadline Looms
The Mayors of Wyckoff and Franklin Lakes have signed on in support of Governor Chris Christie’s call for a constitutional amendment called Proposition 2.5. The constitutional amendment would put a 2.5% cap on municipal spending with exceptions allowed only when rateables grow, or the voters approve going over the cap. […]