Communications Commission News & Announcements

Mayor Linda H. Schwager

Mayor's Message - November 2021

Veteran's Day is observed annually on November 11th regardless of the day of the week. It has not been moved to a Monday like so many other... more ››

Dan Logatto

Dan Logatto, A Towering Figure in Oakland's Youth Recreational Sports 

Dan Logatto, Oakland's softball and wrestling commissioner, knows first-hand the benefits that children derive from sports.

Mayor Linda H. Schwager

Mayor's Message - September 2021

In the September issue of New Jersey Monthly Magazine, Oakland was featured in the article, "the next hot markets--with housing... more ››

Thomas McGinnis

Remembering Thomas McGinnis, Oakland Resident Who Perished in Sept. 11 Attack

When terrorists attacked the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, Oakland resident Thomas McGinnis was on the 92nd floor of the North... more ››

Sean Bowe, Dogwood Hill School principal

Meet Sean Bowe, Dogwood Hill School Principal

 Sean Bowe comes from a family of educators.His grandfather was the superintendent of schools in Little Falls and his father was a teacher... more ››

Officer Ed McDermott

Oakland Police Officer Shares Recollections of Sept. 11, 2001

When Officer Ed McDermott was a little boy, he would often accompany his grandfather around North Bergen and listen with intrigue as he and... more ››

Jake King

Oakland Teen Receives National Recognition

Jake King, a 2021 graduate of Indian Hills High, is pursuing a career in the “trades.”

New Football Field

Oakland to Unveil New Football Field This Fall

Anyone with a child who plays football in town, knows what their field looked like very early into their football season. Oakland’s natural... more ››

Mayor Linda H. Schwager

Mayor's Message - August 2021

Congratulations to our Oakland resident, Caron McCormick, whom we nominated as our Hometown Hero and chosen to receive the award from... more ››

Mayor Linda H. Schwager

Mayor's Message - July 2021

We have seen the proof this summer that we are turning the corner towards meeting and greeting everyone in person.

Makenna, 2, enjoys her first carnival

Oakland Carnival Returns to the Delight of Residents Eager to Socialize and Savor Scrumptious Zeppolis

The aroma of zeppolis and greasy cheeseburgers. The squeals of delighted children. The sight of revelers trying their luck at game booths.

Verizon FiOS - 2021

Oakland TV Announces New Verizon FIOS HD Channel 2145; Channel 45 to be Discontinued on or about July 16, 2021

As of June 15, 2021, Oakland’s Local Access Television Channel is now available on Verizon FiOS Channel 2145 in full HD for residents who... more ››

The inscription on a plaque at Oakland's new dog park.

Oakland Gets A Dog Park, And A Son Fulfills A Vow In Memory Of His Mother

At long last, Oakland got its very own dog park on Mother’s Day weekend, when it officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the... more ››

Mayor Linda H. Schwager

Mayor's Message - June 2021

Flag Day is held each year on June 14th to commemorate the adoption of the United States Flag.

Package Theft - 2021

Oakland Police Department Warns About Package Theft

On May 5, 2021, three Oakland residents had packages stolen from their front porch. The detective bureau was provided security camera... more ››

Barbie Sue Allegretta (Photo by Emily Kern)

Barbie Sue Allegretta: Oakland's Smiling 'Horse Lady'

Barbie Sue Allegretta was standing outside the Oakland Post Office one day, and smiling knowingly as passers-by did double-takes, with some... more ››

Mayor Linda H. Schwager

Mayor's Message - May 2021

In the past I have attempted to organize a committee to help our residents with disabilities. The committee would serve to help enhance the... more ››

Oakland Braves Roller Hockey Team

Oakland Braves Roller Hockey Junior Division Champions

On Saturday, March 27th, the Oakland Braves Roller Hockey team won the North Jersey Youth Roller Hockey Association (NJYRHA) Championship... more ››

Field 8

Oakland’s Football Field to Get a New Sod Surface

In keeping with Oakland tradition, along with those of the LA Coliseum and Lambeau Field, our Edward Delmour Field will remain a natural... more ››

Officer Jacquelyn Jensen

Meet Officer Jacquelyn Jensen: “This Is What I Was Meant To Do”

From the time Jacquelyn Jensen was a child, the thought of becoming a police officer appealed to her.“From the earliest things I remember,... more ››

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