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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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Crossing Guards: Keeping Everyone Safe |
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As parents and children prepare for the new school year to begin, there is a list of essential things to be bought. A new school bag, clothes, pens, pencils, books... all the things needed to start off a safe, fun and successful school year. Getting the kids up in the morning, fed, dressed and ready for the day, a kiss and a hug at the front door and they are off! |
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It is difficult to believe that summer has come to an end and a new school year is about to begin. Please drive carefully. Children will be walking. Adults will be walking. Remember that pedestrians have the right of way. Don’t forget to stop at the crosswalk when a pedestrian is attempting to cross the roadway.
School busses will be stopping to pick up children and dropping off children at the end of the school day. As soon as their lights go on, STOP, for the safety of our children.
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From the Desk of the Municipal Clerk |
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12 Years in the Making and Not to be Missed! |
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Grab a blanket or a lawn chair and join us at the brand-new Arts Pavilion at Great Oak Park, Saturday, September 9th 1:00-5:00pm for a Grand Opening not to be missed!
We have Oakland's favorite talents lined up for a fantastic show!
Kicking off the event with our beloved IHHS Marching Band, followed by an array of Rock and Pop faves across the years, from No Picnic and event headliners, The Core. Plus, appearances from multi-talented singer-songwriters Amanda Masefield and folksy, Emily Kern, the Amazing Dancers from DTNJ, The Real Brave Ambassadors and your favorite High School Teachers in The Un-Professionals along with some very special guests to make this celebration for all to enjoy and remember!
Plus, the Chamber of Commerce businesses are cooking up something good!
Join us for 4 plus hours of Food, Music & Harmony! OAKLAND F U N !!!
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OAKLAND TV SPONSOR OPPORTUNITY |
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We have a wide range of programs on our channel, including governmental, educational, cultural, and community content. Our programs attract a diverse audience, with viewers from all age groups and backgrounds. Your sponsorship will help fund improvements, attract new volunteers, and raise citizen awareness of community affairs - all vital components of our TV Committee’s mission.
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Your Monthly Garbage & Recycling Cheat Sheet |
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Electronics: September 6 & 20
Paper: September 6 & 20
Commingled: September 13 & 27
Household Appliances/Metal:
September 14
Yard Waste Pick Up
September 5,11,18,25 North Side
September 5,12,19,26 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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Did you know that there's an app for your recycling?
The Recycle Coach app lets you know when your recycling day is, tells you what types of materials are accepted at the curb, and has tips for responsible recycling!
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Bergen County Utilities Authority Recycling Events |
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September Borough Meeting Schedule |
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September 5, 2023 7:30PM
Environmental Commission
Shade Tree Commission
September 6, 2023 7:30PM
Access for All Meeting
Communications Commission
September 7, 2023 7 PM
Library Trustees Meeting
September 11, 2023 7:30PM
Flood Commission
September 12, 2023 7:00PM
Public Events Meeting
Zoning Board Meeting
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September 13, 2023 7:00PM
Council Meeting
September 14, 2023 7:00PM
Planning Board Meeting
September 18, 2023 7:00PM
Recreation Commission Meeting
Oakland Arts Committee Meeting
September 19, 2023 6:30 PM
Board of Health Meeting
September 26, 2023 7:30PM
Green Team Meeting
September 27, 2023 7:00PM
Council Meeting
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Billiards Club
Mondays 10:00am-12:00 Noon
Open Play, Equipment available or bring your own
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Dominos Club
Tuesdays
12:00 Noon -1:00 PM
Open to beginners, all players welcome
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MOVIE DAY!
Thursday September 7, 2023
1-3:30 PM
Featured Movie:
Ticket to Paradise
Fresh Popped Popcorn will be served.
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Aging In Place
Lunch and Learn
Thursday September 21, 2023
12 Noon Lunch will be served
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First Responders Flash Briefing |
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Back To School Safety
Whether children walk, ride their bicycle or take the bus to school, it is extremely important that they take proper safety precautions. Here are some tips to make sure your child safely travels to school.
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TRIPLEDEMIC PROTECTION THIS FALL! |
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INFORMATION ON SEASONAL VACCINES & IMMUNIZATIONS
August has been named National Immunization Awareness Month, making the month of September an excellent time for everyone to review available vaccine options, especially for diseases which spike in fall and winter. With the anticipation of a new school year and the flu season quickly approaching, the New Jersey Department of Health is encouraging everyone to stay up to date on all vaccinations. A late-summer swell of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations is causing health experts to remind people about the measures they can take to minimize another “tripledemic,” a circulation of three viruses, including influenza, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). Keep in mind when making any healthcare choices, it is important to first consult with your healthcare provider.
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Oakland Public Library Presents |
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Decoupaged Glass Serving Plates Adult Art Class
Thursday September 28, 2023 6:30 PM
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Kids heading back to school? Remember we have these resources for them to take advantage of @OPL
Live tutoring/Writing Lab/Skill Surfer etc.
It's all on the page - best synopsis is:
Live tutors, writing and study assistance, educational eLearning platform and more!
Looking for that book LAST MINUTE? Don't forget that OPL's Digital Library is open 24-7 with access to ebooks and more through Libby and Hoopla
Download the app and start reading today
Wondering what else you can get online form OPL? how about downloadable audiobooks, TV shows, movies, comics, online assistance with skills & jobs, and more! Check out all our great services here:
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Oakland Recreation Commission |
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A New Era for Oakland Soccer
By Mike Guadagnino, Recreation Chairman
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It is with great pleasure that I am now able to announce a major upgrade in infrastructure for Oaklands Youth Soccer Program.
As currently constructed, the Borough of Oakland has four soccer pitches located within the borough. There are two full fields at the recreation complex, one smaller pitch at Wells Field and our full-size “soccer only” field on Truman Boulevard. Over the past few years, we took a hard look at Truman Field and knew it was not up to the standards we expect for Oakland’s youth. It was time to put a plan in motion.
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TENNIS and PICKLEBALL REGISTRATION IS OPEN! |
Tennis & Pickleball Badges are available for sale - Residents $25, Non-Residents $50 and Seniors $20.
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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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Dog Park Banner Advertising |
Oakland is now offering your business more exposure than ever! The Oakland Dog Park, located in Great Oak Park is now accepting banner purchases, until all space is sold out.
The dog park is located next to the Oakland Arts Pavilion.
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Oakland Communications Commission |
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Jersey Access Group Member Spotlight |
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By Mark Albala, Vice Chairman, TV Committee, Oakland, New Jersey
Many of you do not know that the borough of Oakland was the test case for Altice’s HD service for municipal broadcasts. The purpose of this article is to present the two-year journey that the dedicated team of volunteers, who partnered with Oakland’s elected officials and ultimately obtained permission from Altice to broadcast HD quality municipal coverage over Altice.
While municipal broadcast service was available via Oakland TV historically, our mission to upgrade our broadcast to HD quality began in 2020 with the first rollout of HD quality service being achieved over Verizon FiOS in June 2021 and enabling HD broadcast of YouTube and LocalBTV streaming services shortly thereafter. But it was not until November 2022 that broadcast service was upgraded to HD on Altice’s cable network.
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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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"WANTED- OAKLAND PHOTOS"
Submit Yours Today!!!
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Oakland Residents, Your Attention, Please!
The Website, Social Media, and Welcome Committee is on the lookout for captivating photos to feature in upcoming posts. We welcome a wide range of photos, whether it's a nostalgic glimpse into Oakland's past with historical or vintage family pictures, or capturing memorable moments from Oakland events throughout the years, including recent ones too! Don't hesitate to share your photographic treasures with us.
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"Class is in session!"
These young scholars from 1878 in Oakland are posing proudly in front of their schoolhouse. But can you 'school' us and guess where this school was located??
Photo credit: Bill Eilert
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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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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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The Sustainable Oakland Green Team will again host a hike in our local trails on the first Sunday of the month, September 3rd at 9:00am.
Limited Parking Available. To carpool please contact Andrea Levy 201-739-8278.
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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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Get Your Poetic Juices Flowing! |
ARTS IN OAKLAND is excited to introduce its summer POETRY CONTEST!!
The contest is open to ALL OAKLAND RESIDENTS with student submissions to be broken into Elementary, Middle and High School categories with an additional OPEN CATEGORY for ANY AGE contest participant.
Entrants can choose any topic or theme, with full creative liberty in their writing. However, all entries must be rated G and appropriate for all ages, to be included in the contest.
DEADLINE: Contest entries will be accepted until September 15, 2023.
For more info and how to submit:
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Oakland Mural Project Extended |
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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, 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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