September 2018
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Here's the latest information about things going on the Borough of Oakland this month, assembled and produced by the volunteers on the Oakland Communications Commission's Newsletter Committee.
Top Stories
Arielle Preciado - Director of Oakland Senior Center
Meet Arielle Preciado, New Director of The Oakland...

This summer, the Oakland Senior Center got a new director, Arielle Preciado, who has embraced her role with an abundance of enthusiasm and ideas for exciting activities. The Senior Center, which is a borough organization, has served our residents ...

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A Conversation With Oakland's Unofficial Historian,...

Q -- How did your interest in Oakland history begin? A -- By accident. It began 40 years ago when my wife and I moved here from Fairlawn. At first I decided to research the history of my property which I did back to the Civil War.

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Tax Bill Update 8-15-18 | Borough of Oakland NJ

Residents should expect to receive tax bills on or about September 1st. The grace period for payments will be extended to September 28th. Tax amounts are available via WIPP on the Borough website.

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Mayor's Message
When you read this newsletter, summer vacation will be coming to an end a new school year will be starting.  Although you may have enjoyed a quiet summer, your elected officials have been very busy working on many exciting projects. 

We have so many activities for our residents. If you are interested in joining a committee or working on a board, contact me to discuss your interests.   

Linda H. Schwager, Mayor of Oakland
Your Monthly Garbage & Recycling Cheat Sheet
Yard Waste: If Mon is your garbage collection, Tues is your yard waste pickup. If Fri is your garbage collection, Mon is your yard waste pickup.

Electronics: September 5 & 19

Paper: September 12 & 26

Plastic: September 5 & 19
Trash: Mon & Thurs garbage collection on the South side of town. Tues & Fri garbage collection on the North side of town.
Borough Boards & Committees News
Dog Park Fundraising Subcommittee
The Dog Park Fundraising Committee, a committee off of the Great Oak Park Committee, is looking for new members and volunteers.

The next meeting is September 19 at 6pm at the Borough Hall Conference Room.

For further information, email dogrun4oakland@yahoo.com and/or visit Jill Schwertfeger Memorial Dog Park.
Styrofoam Collection Drive | Borough of Oakland NJ

Did you know Styrofoam isn't recycled in Bergen County? All of our styrofoam ends up in a landfill and never goes away. Bergen County is hosting a sytrofoam collection drive on Sept 22 (Leonia) and Sept 23 (Glen Rock).

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Great Oak Park's Butterfly Garden

The Environmental Commission and Green Team created a butterfly garden at Great Oak Park.

Members and their families gathered to plant over 50 butterfly flowers. Pinelands Nursery and Supply in Columbus, NJ donated the plants, arranged through ANJEC.

Butterflies help pollinate flowers, eat weedy plants, and provide a food source for other animals.

Stop by and hike in the trails or enjoy Oakland’s new butterfly garden!  







Emergency Numbers:


Police: 911

NJ Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

NJ Poison Info & Education Website: http://www.njpies.org/


Board of Health Meetings:
When:  Generally, the third Tuesday of the month
Where:  Municipal Building Conference Room
Time:  7:30 pm



Substitute Crossing Guards Needed!! | Borough of Oakland NJ

The Borough of Oakland is looking to hire substitute crossing guards.

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www.oakland-nj.org
First Responders Flash Briefing
Police Department
Back To School Safety Message From Oakland Police...

The Oakland Police Department would like to put out a few reminders to our residents.

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www.oakland-nj.org
Fire Department
Oakland Fire Department - Bergen County, New Jersey

Welcome to the Official Website of the Oakland Fire Department

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www.oaklandfd.org
First Aid Squad
Oakland First Aid Squad is looking for volunteers.
Apply

John Robert Walker Memorial - Oakland First Aid Squad.

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oaklandfas.org
Community Announcements
Upcoming Event
JOIN CNV PRAYER WALK IN OAKLAND, NJ ON SEPTEMBER 23
CAPPING WEEK OF PEACE AND NONVIOLENCE

(Oakland, NJ) [September 23, 2018]
 Join Campaign Nonviolence on Sunday, September 23, at 3:00 PM at Messiah Lutheran Church (228 Ramapo Valley Road) in downtown Oakland and walk to Veterans Park to protest racism, war, poverty and environmental destruction.

As a way of helping to feed those who are hungry in our borough, please bring to the prayer walk one can of food to donate to the Ponds Food Pantry, serving the Oakland community.

For more information about the prayer walk on September 23, beginning at 3:00PM at Messiah Lutheran Church, please call Beatrice Mondare at 201-637-6970 or Loretta Patron at 201-410-2257.
11TH ANNUAL CHARITY HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER

Announcing the Knights of Columbus 5846 11th Annual Charity Horseshoe Tournament and BBQ on Saturday, September 22, 11:30 am - 7 pm, located at 7 Court House Place in Oakland.

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www.kofcknights.org
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