Communications Commission News & Announcements

Patrolman Charles Kelly

Skills Gained On Previous Cable Company Job Come In Handy For Oakland Patrolman

Part of the skills Patrolman Charles Kelly applies to his job in the borough can be traced back to his employment years ago at a cable... more ››

Richard Kunze

Meet Oakland Borough Administrator Richard Kunze

As Oakland’s business administrator, Richard Kunze is involved in a wide range of town operations and activities. Kunze, who has worked in... more ››

Coleman

Jonathan Coleman: Living His Childhood Dream of Being a Policeman

(In the next several months the Oakland Newsletter will be speaking with members of Oakland's Police Department. Following is the first in... more ››

Kevin Heffernan

Slavery Was Here, Too

Dear Oakland Residents,Did you know that your property was once owned by a slave owner and that your same property was once farmed by slave... more ››

Oakland Business Administrator Richard Kunze, Recreation Chairman Mike Guadagnino, Mayor Linda H. Schwager

Dedication Ceremony Planned For New Borough Sept. 11 Memorial

For the 17th anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, Oakland will hold a dedication ceremony for the new 9/11 Memorial, which... more ››

Back To School Safety Message From Oakland Police Department

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

Arielle

Meet Arielle Preciado, New Director of The Oakland Senior Center

This summer, the Oakland Senior Center got a new director, Arielle Preciado, who has embraced her role with an abundance of enthusiasm and... more ››

Mayor Linda Schwager

Mayor's Message - September 2018

When you read this newsletter, summer vacation will be coming to and end a new school year will be starting.  Although you may have enjoyed... more ››

Kevin Heffernan

A Conversation With Oakland's Unofficial Historian, Kevin Heffernan

Q -- How did your interest in Oakland history begin?

Mayor Linda Schwager

Mayor's Message - August 2018

 I hope you enjoy the inaugural issue of the Borough Newsletter. Thank you to the Oakland Communications Commission for making this happen. 

Great Oak Park

Pleasureland Park Coming To Great Oak Park

Over the past six years there has been a lot of work done in many areas to redevelop the 40-acre tract of land now called Great Oak Park. ... more ››

Oakland Public Library

Oakland Public Library Undergoes Extensive Long-awaited Renovations With Nod To Borough History

In recent months, Oakland residents have gone to the borough library to learn about brake mechanics, how to change a tire, and how to jump... more ››

Ryan Schwertfeger in a suit

Welcome to the NEW Borough Newsletter

Hello fellow Oaklanders and welcome to the brand new borough newsletter!

Welcome to the New Borough Newsletter Story Page!

Welcome to the page for the new Borough Newsletter feature length stories!

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