Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update 7/24/2020

Virtual Special Borough Council Meeting 7/27:

There will be a Virtual Special Borough Council Meeting Monday July 27, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. on ZOOM to adopt a resolution authorizing a connection fee to Northwest Bergen Utilities Authority in order to decommission the sewerage treatment plants. Click here to register for the meeting credentials. The meeting will also be livestreamed on the Borough YouTube Channel.

Tennis Courts:

Please be aware that there will be a Tennis Camp at the Oakland Tennis Courts the weeks of 7/20 and 7/27.  Only 2 courts will be available to the public during the hours of 9-12 and 1-4 during these two weeks.

Commercial Rent Relief Program:

Today Governor Murphy announced the Commercial Rent Relief Small Business Lease. Applications will open on August 10, 2020 at njra.us.

UPDATED Travel Advisory: List Expanded to 31 States:

Due to the continued acceleration of confirmed COVID-19 cases in other states, Governor Murphy has issued an advisory for travelers to and from 31 States. Residents and visitors coming from these States are urged to self-quarantine for 14 days and to get tested.  

Darlington County Park Lake Re-Opened Today July 24, 2020:

Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces that starting tomorrow, Friday, July 24 at 10 a.m., the lower lake at Darlington County Park will reopen for swimming activities.

The announcement follows the June 9 Executive Order No. 153 issued by Governor Phil Murphy allowing municipal and private swim clubs to reopen.

“Throughout the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic, the Bergen County Parks System has provided a much needed retreat for so many of us. With proper safety and social distancing protocols in place, the swimming lake at Darlington County Park will offer residents another amenity to help beat the heat this summer,” said Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco.

Mahwah resident, Freeholder Chairwoman Mary Amoroso expressed her delight at the reopening of the swimming lake, “I have been hearing from many people who are anxious to enjoy swimming at Darlington and I am so glad that it is set to reopen.”

Swimming at Darlington County Park will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting. In order to meet NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Outdoor Pool Standards and CDC guidelines Darlington Lake will operate at reduced parking capacity on a first come, first serve basis. Face masks will be required for entry to the lake and at all times if it is not practicable to socially distance and keep a six-foot distance from others, excluding immediate family members, caretakers, household members, or romantic partners, consistent with Paragraph 3 of Executive Order No. 107 (2020). 

The Bergen County Parks Department will utilize a cashless payment system to accept all major credit cards and Apple Pay for entry as cash will not be accepted this summer. Admission pricing for Darlington County Park is listed as follows: 

Weekend Pricing:

• $10 – Bergen County residents (ages 18-61)
• $6 – Children (ages 5-17)
• $6 – Senior citizens (ages 62 and up)
• $15 – Out of county adults (ages 18-61)

Weekday Pricing:

• $8 – Bergen County residents (ages 18-61)
• $6 – Children (ages 5-17)
• $3 – Senior citizens (ages 62 and up)
• $10 – Out of county adults (ages 18-61)

Darlington County Park is comprised of 178 acres nestled at the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains in Mahwah. The park features three lakes, white sand beaches, a wooded picnic area, open lawns, a playground, tennis and handball courts, and a bird and wildlife observation. It is prized as one of the crown jewels within the Bergen County Parks System, which spans nearly 9,000 acres, including a nationally accredited zoo, six golf courses, 21 parks, two horseback riding areas, an environmental center and nine historic sites.

Reminder: COMPLETE THE U.S. CENSUS:

The Borough of Oakland now has an 81.2% Census Response Rate! Let’s make Oakland the highest in the State of NJ! Complete the US Census at 2020census.gov.

Upcoming Board, Committee, Commission Meetings:

Meeting Links and Passwords for upcoming Board, Committee, and Commission Meetings are posted here. 

• Recreation Commission 7/27 at 8:00 p.m.
• Sustainable Oakland Green Team 7/28 at 7:30 p.m.
• Shade Tree Commission 8/3 at 7:30 p.m.
• Environmental Commission 8/4 at 7:30 p.m.  

Coronavirus Positive Tests in Oakland:

Today the Borough of Oakland was notified by the Bergen County Health Department that there are a total of 238 individuals in Oakland who tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Bergen County has a total of 20,094 positive Coronavirus Cases, and the State of NJ has 178,345 positive cases.

If anyone has questions about COVID-19, you can call the 24-hour New Jersey Hotline at (800) 222-1222. You can also visit the State of NJ Coronavirus Website Here.

Important Resources:

• The latest data on coronavirus infections in New Jersey are available on the New Jersey COVID-19 Dashboard. The dashboard has been updated to provide more information on scope of the virus and hospitalizations, including the number of patients hospitalized, discharged, in critical care, in intensive care, and on ventilators, along with data on statewide ventilator capacity, numbers of positive/negative tests, and more.
• New Jersey’s COVID-19 Information Hub includes valuable resources and information for families, workers, and employers who have questions or needs arising from the current crisis.
• Testing Sites: To locate a testing location, specifics on how to get a test, and the hours of operation, click here.
• Information for businesses impacted by COVID-19.