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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 and the staff of the Borough of Oakland
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How I Found Faith and My Self Worth |
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We sat at a cute little local coffee shop and as we settled in with our coffees, I pulled out my notebook and pretty much told her to start talking. This was her story to tell so whatever she wanted to say…go for it!
This is Mary Ellen’s story of finding faith and self- is estimated that 1 in 4 Americans live with a disability. The spectrum of disabilities is wide and the impact on one’s life varies greatly. Living with a disability can be incredibly challenging for some depending on the nature of the disability, the support systems available and the ability to cope with the challenges presented. Some disabilities are immediately apparent while others are invisible. Some individuals are born with disabilities and for them, living with a disability is the existence they know. Others can develop disabilities over time or acquire disabilities through sudden onset which can lead to a range of unsettling fears and emotions.
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Oakland Historical Society |
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Memories of our hometown stay with us throughout our lives. These memories are fun to share with old friends and new. Photographs and stories can be passed around in books, on websites and in person. Oakland is lucky to have the Van Allen House that is used as a safe-haven that hold so many memories of Oakland. Many residents in town know the Van Allen House as the place where George Washington visited almost 250 years ago, but there is a lot more history in our town. |
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We are working with our planning professionals to improve the look of our downtown. A great beginning is the proposed BUSH PLAZA PARK.
Bush Plaza Park is located at the gateway to downtown across the road from
Yawpo Avenue on Ramapo Valley Road next to West Oakland Avenue at the railroad crossing.
Thank you to the members of the Bush Plaza Ad Hoc Committee, Ed Clark, Mike
Guadagnino, Lee Haymon, Kevin Heffernan, Chair, Tom Connolly and Council Liaison, Steve Saliani for your hard work, dedication and imagination for the design.
Working together with our generous residents, our business community and grants received, we will be able to enjoy a beautiful park in the center of town.
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Easter Egg Hunt Postponed Until April 2, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. |
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Your Monthly Garbage & Recycling Cheat Sheet |
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Electronics: April 5 & 19
Paper: April 5 & 19
Commingled: April 12 & 26
Household Appliances/Metal:
April 13
Yard Waste Pick Up:
April 10 North Side
April 11 South Side
Trash: Mon & Thurs garbage collection on the South side of town. Tues & Fri garbage collection on the North side of town.
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Bergen County Utilities Authority Recycling Events |
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April Borough Meeting Schedule |
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April 3, 2023 7:30PM
Shade Tree Commission Meeting
April 4, 2023 7:30PM
Environmental Commission Meeting
April 5, 2023 7:30PM
Access for All Meeting
April 10, 2023
Flood Commission Meeting 7:30PM
Public Events Meeting 7:00PM
April 11, 2023 8:00PM
Zoning Board Meeting
April 12, 2023 7:00PM
Council Meeting
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April 13, 2023 7:00PM
Planning Board Meeting
Library Trustees Meeting
April 17, 2023 7:00PM
Oakland Arts Committee
April 18, 2023 6:30 PM
Board of Health Meeting
April 24, 2023 8:00PM
Recreation Committee Meeting
April 25, 2023 7:30PM
Green Team Meeting
April 26, 2023 7:00PM
Council Meeting
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Baseball Opening Week
Movie and Hotdogs
"42" True Story of An American Legend
Thursday April 6, 2023 12 Noon
RSVP by April 4
Oakland Senior Center
More Information: Call the Senior Center 201-405-7731
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Travel Tips for Seniors!
What to know before you go
Thursday April 20, 2023
11:30 am
Presented by ChoreVoyant & JJ Travel Associates
Lunch Provided
Please RSVP at (201)405-7731
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The Borough of Oakland Senior Center and the Oakland Public Library are offering 'Books to Go' Program, which began earlier this Fall. Contact the Library and see availability of books. Delivery and pick-ups will take place every Tuesday by the Senior Center Van. To reserve books, (201) 337-3742. |
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First Responders Flash Briefing |
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The Borough of Oakland Junior Police Academy is scheduled for July 14, 2023 to July 21, 2023. For more information and to register, please visit
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Oakland Public Library Presents! |
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Qi Gong for Health
with Tara Farley
Saturdays: April 15 and 22,2023
10:00AM
No registration required, just show up!
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Tony Bennett and Bill Evans live on the Library stage!
Join us on Sunday April 16, 2023
2 PM
Register online or by calling the Library (201)337-3742
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"After the Revolutionary War"
or
"We Rebelled, We Fought, We Won... Now What?
April 18, 2023 6:30 PM
Register online or by calling the library (201)337-9742
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Oakland Recreation Commission |
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TENNIS REGISTRATION IS OPEN! |
Tennis Badges are available for sale - Residents $25, Non-Residents $50 and Seniors $20.
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SPRING SIGN UPS ARE OPEN! |
ALL SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATIONS FOR OAKLAND RECREATION AND OPEN CAMP CLOSE ON APRIL 1, 2023
TGA Golf classes Closes 4/17
Indoor Volleyball Closes 4/1
Spring Tennis Closes 4/21
Lacrosse Clinic K-2 Closes 5/14 Girls Lacrosse Girls 3 & 4th Grade
Closes 4/28
Summer Camps run by IHHS Coaches
Braves Baseball Camp
Softball Camp
Braves Girls Basketball Camp
Braves Boys Basketball Camp
Braves Football Camp
Volleyball Camp
TGA Summer Cheer Camp
TGA Multi-Sport Camps
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Proof of dog being licensed in your home municipality is required to complete your registration and receive a code for the gate. Please email a copy of your current dog license to the Recreation Department at recsec@oakland-nj.org, or you can mail a copy to the Borough of Oakland, 1 Municipal Plaza, Oakland, NJ 07436, Attn:Oakland Dog Park.
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Oakland Communications Commission |
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The Communications Commission is seeking new volunteers for its various subcommittees. Are you interested in television production? Do you have writing skills? Are you computer savvy? Are you interested in social media? Then any one of the Subcommittees would be a great fit for you. Volunteer for a position today and have an impact on your community. For more information, email occ@oakland-nj.org.
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The Oakland Shade Tree Commission is seeking 2 volunteers to fill a vacancies on the Commission.
If you have a passion for trees and are looking to give back to the community this committee could be for you!
The meetings are the first Monday of the month 7:30PM at the Oakland Senior Center 20 Lawlor Drive Oakland NJ 07436.
If you are interested in learning more, please contact shadetree@oakland-nj.org.
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April 27, 2023 7:00 PM
Oakland Senior Center
Campaign to Complete Tree Inventory
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The Oakland Environmental Commission is seeking a volunteer to fill a vacancy on the Commission. If you are interested in learning more, please contact boroclerk@oakland-nj.org. |
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SUSTAINABLE OAKLAND GREEN TEAM |
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Ramapo Lake Loop
April 2, 2023
Easy 4 Miles
11:00am start
Skyline Drive, Oakland Lower parking Lot
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10th ANNUAL FLOW GREEN FILM SERIES |
The Biggest Little Farm
Free Movie and Expert Discussion
Learn about sustainable, local farming from Jim Abma, Jr. of Abma's Farm
There will also be a backyard composting demonstration
Thursday April 6, 2023
Wyckoff Public Library
200 Woodland Ave
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
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STYROFOAM COLLECTION DRIVE |
Saturday April 22, 2023
9:00AM-12:00PM
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until the truck is full.
Oakland Borough Hall
1 Municipal Plaza
Rain date is April 23, 2023
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Sustainable Oakland Green Team |
Backyard Composter Bins are available for purchase at the Oakland Department of Public Works, 63 Oak Street, Oakland, NJ 07436 during normal business hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The composter is available at a discounted price to Oakland Residents at $60.00.
Questions, email recycle@oakland-nj.or (201) 337-8104.
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SPRING BIRD WATCHING WALK |
April 29, 2023 7:30 am
Great Oak Park
23 Doty Road, Oakland, NJ 07436
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/great-oak-park-birdwatching-april-2023-tickets-479583104977?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse&fbclid=IwAR2lgP7Jk498g2ezX2N_dzDQFUsTjRHXCGRq3OdjP6EmonKafeJ-4j-ZEjE
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Wanted :
Oakland Performing and Visual Artists
Showcase your talents!
June 9-11, 2023
Oaklandartscouncil@gmail.com
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Live performance series!
Poetry, Music and More
Thursday April 27, 2023 7 PM
Real Brave
350 Ramapo Valley Road
Oakland, NJ 07436
Information and registration :
artsinoakland.com
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Community News and Events |
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Mayor Linda H. Schwager
Council Members
Eric Kulmala, John McCann, Pat Pignatelli, Steven Saliani,
Kevin Slasinski, Russell Talamini
Chairman Ryan Schwertfeger
Jim Barry, Amy Eilert, Andrea Levy, Kris Pawelko, Kerri Sirinides, William Sisti
Junior Member Benjamin Good
Commission Secretary Wendi Francis-Seelin
Borough Administrator Designee Michael Carelli
Patricia Carrera (Alt.1), Salma Shamy (Alt. 2)
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Borough of Oakland, New Jersey
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