Mayor's Message - July 2022

A special thank you to the Oakland Public Events Committee for running a very successful Oakland Carnival in June.  Without the help of the wonderful DPW workers, Police Officers and Fire Department and First Aid Squad volunteers, the Carnival could not have run as smoothly as it did.  

This year for the first time the carnival opened one hour earlier on Saturday for anyone with special needs and disabilities.  The rides ran slower with less lights and less noise plus our town organizations opened early to give out free food for the participants.  I am so proud and so appreciative of the volunteers who serve on the newly formed Borough Committee, Access For All, who helped organize.  

There was alot of talk as to why the Borough did not have fireworks at the annual carnival this year.   Please note that the members of Public Events made the difficult decision.  There are plans that fireworks could occur at another event.   In the meantime, enjoy the many events Public Events Committee has planned for the coming months.