August 2018

Hello!  Here's the latest information about things going on in the Borough of Oakland this month, assembled and produced by the volunteers on the Oakland Communications Commission's Newsletter Committee.

Top Stories

Welcome to the NEW Borough Newsletter Hello fellow Oaklanders and welcome to the brand new Borough Newsletter! For those who have wondered why they haven't seen a Borough Newsletter in a while, a series of events happened behind the scenes that led to the newsletter being delayed,... Read more www.oakland-nj.org Oakland Public Library undergoes long-awaited renovations In recent months, Oakland residents have gone to the borough library to learn about brake mechanics, how to change a tire, and how to jump start a car. They've gone there to play chess, to have coffee and to color, and even to get married. Read more www.oakland-nj.org Oakland to hold dedication ceremony for 9/11 memorial On the 17th anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, Oakland will hold a dedication ceremony for the borough's new 9/11 memorial, which will feature a piece of steel from the World Trade Center. Read more www.oakland-nj.org

Mayor's Message

I hope you enjoy the inaugural issue of the Borough Newsletter.  Thank you to the Oakland Communications Commission for making this happen.  Please contact me with your comments and suggestions. We are always trying to improve our communication with all the Oakland residents. Linda H. Schwager, Mayor of Oakland

Your Monthly Garbage & Recycling Cheat Sheet

Yard Waste: If Monday is your garbage collection, Tuesday is your yard waste pickup. If Friday is your garbage collection, Monday is your yard waste pickup. Electronics: August 1 & 15 Paper: August 1, 15 & 29 Plastic: August 8 & 22

Trash: Monday & Thursday garbage collection on the South side of town. Tuesday & Friday garbage collection on the North side of town.

Borough Boards & Committees News

Environmental Commission The Environmental Commission recently published its Summer 2018 newsletter. Click here to read! 

Communications Commission The Oakland Communications Commission always welcomes volunteers for the borough newsletter, television committee, our website & social media committee, and the bulletin board committee. Click the blue "volunteer' button at the end of this newsletter to get involved.

Tax Bill Update 7-30-18 | Borough of Oakland NJ Please be advised that the tax bills have not been mailed yet. Read more www.oakland-nj.org

First Responders Flash Briefing

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Fire Department 10 Fire Safety Tips Oakland Fire department wants you to be safe! Please review some standard fire safty tips. 1)Install and Maintain Smoke Detectors Smoke detectors warn you of fire in time to let you escape. Install them on each level of your home and outside of... Read more www.oaklandfd.org First Aid Squad Apply John Robert Walker Memorial - Oakland First Aid Squad. Read more oaklandfas.org

Community Announcements

Pleasureland Park coming to Great Oak Park Over the past six years there has been a lot of work done in many areas to redevelop the 40-acre tract of land now called Great Oak Park. One promise the park committee made was to prevent the history of Pleasureland and Muller's Park to fade... Read more www.oakland-nj.org

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