Meet Officer Jonathan Lyons: One of the Oakland Police Department's Newest Members
Officer Jonathan Lyons is going to have a big year.This will be his first year as a member of the Oakland police force. He will be married... more ››
Oakland Recreation Always Remembers
Over the past decade the recreation complex has become a place to remember those that have tragically passed and to honor those that have... more ››
Mayor's Message - March 2021
Our town, the Borough of Oakland, will be highlighted in a feature article in the New York Times newpaper.... more ››
Introducing One of Oakland's Newest Police Officers: Matthew Lopez
In the sunny conference room at police headquarters, Officer Matthew Lopez, on the job only three weeks, arrived a bit out of breath. “... more ››
Mayor's Message - February 2021
I dedicate this message to Oakland Councilman Robert Knapp, Jr, who resigned his council seat at the end of this month because he is... more ››
Meet Kathy Gurney: Confidential Secretary to the Borough Administrator
Every day, the gears and cogs that move various administrative duties along within the Borough of Oakland do so with ease. That’s because... more ››
Police Chief Keith Sanzari Provides Update on Home Security
Due to the recent increase of motor vehicle thefts and vehicle burglaries in Bergen County, the Oakland Police Department would like to... more ››
Oakland's Stream House Will Be Built Again With New Purpose
When the news came that a plan submitted for the Stream House at last had gotten the green light, Mayor Linda Schwager was elated.“When we... more ››
Ryan Schwertfeger Named “Hometown Heroes” Honoree by Congressman Josh Gottheimer
Congressman Josh Gottheimer named Oakland resident Ryan Schwertfeger as a recipient of the 5th District Hometown Heroes Award.
Mayor's Message - January 2021
The most important message I can write about at this time is to remind everyone to enjoy the holidays safely.
Police Chief Keith Sanzari Provides Holiday Update
The Oakland Police Department would again like to remind all residents to take the necessary measures to protect their vehicles and the... more ››
Oakland’s Bountiful Nature Captured in Photos by Borough Resident
The seven acres of woods behind Denise Stewart Liss’ childhood home became her playground. She spent her days in harmony with the... more ››
Oakland First Aid Squad Plays Vital Role During Pandemic
If there’s a silver lining to the COVID-19 pandemic for the Oakland First Aid Squad, it’s that calls for assistance are down dramatically... more ››
Mayor's Message -- November 2020
A few months ago a friend stopped in my office crying. She told me her nephew was arrested in Florida and needed money for bail. She was... more ››
Oakland Police Department Provide Update on Car Burglaries
Through a thorough investigation, an individual from East Orange was identified and charged with the car burglaries that occurred in... more ››
Oakland and Franklin Lakes Kids Create Time Capsule About Life This Year
This has been a year like no other.Seemingly overnight, life as we knew it changed.Some lost jobs. Many fortunate enough to still have... more ››
Mayor's Message -- October 2020
For my message this month I thought I would summarize "Vote by Mail" in New Jersey in the year 2020 as directed by Trenton.
In Her Unprecedented Third Term, Mayor Schwager Reflects on a Year Like No Other
When Linda Schwager got sworn in early this year for an unprecedented third term, she could never have imagined that just a few months... more ››