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9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Borough of Oakland Hosting 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Saturday September 11, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.

The Borough of Oakland has announced a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony will take place on Saturday September 11, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Veterans... more ››

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Governor Murphy Announces FEMA Major Disaster Declaration for Bergen County Residents Related to Ida

Residents and Businessowners in Six FEMA-Approved Counties Can Register for Individual Direct Assistance at www.disasterassistance.gov

Governor Phil Murphy today announced that FEMA has approved a Major Disaster Declaration in Bergen, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Middlesex,... more ››

Coronavirus Update 9-2-2021

COVID-19: Updated Case Count for 9/2/2021

From Mayor Linda H. Schwager

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases:Total Number of Cases:NJ: 955,692Bergen:96,091Oakland: 1,293Daily Increase:NJ: 2,115Bergen: 1,224Oakland:... more ››

Blood Drive - 2021

Oakland Mayor's Wellness Campaign Hosting Upcoming Blood Drive

Tuesday September 21, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Oakland Senior Center, 20 Lawlor Drive, Oakland, N.J. 07436

The Borough of Oakland Mayor's Wellness Campaign is hosting a Blood Drive on Tuesday September 21, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the... more ››

Flu Clinic - 2021

Borough of Oakland Announces Senior Citizens Flu Clinic

Thursday October 14, 2021 at the Oakland Senior Citizens Center, 20 Lawlor Drive, Oakland, N.J. 07436

The Borough of Oakland has announced an upcoming Senior Flu Clinic on Thursday October 14, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Oakland... more ››

Weather - 2021

Borough of Oakland Provides Storm Update

The Borough of Oakland is still under a flood warning until 10 a.m.

Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.

Orange and Rockland Provides Storm Safety Tips

Safety Tips For safety’s sake, don’t touch or approach any downed wire. Strong winds may knock trees and branches onto... more ››

Storm

Borough of Oakland Provides Storm Update

Flash Flood Warnings in Effect Until September 2, 2021 at 2:00 a.m.

The Borough of Oakland is currently tracking the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida and the forecast for tonight into tomorrow, which suggests... more ››

Borough Hall - 2021

Borough Offices Closed Monday September 6, 2021

Borough Offices (Except for Emergency Services) will be closed on Monday September 6, 2021 for the Labor Day Holiday. Borough Offices will... more ››

Thomas McGinnis

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

By Elizabeth Llorente

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

Meet Sean Bowe, Dogwood Hill School Principal

By Terri Casaleggio

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 Edward McDermott

Oakland Police Officer Shares Recollections of Sept. 11, 2001

By Elizabeth Llorente

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 ››

Oakland, NJ

Update on Senior Freeze and Homestead Benefits Program

From Tax Collector

Homestead Benefits Program:The NJ Division of Taxation has announced that they will begin mailing out the 2018 Homestead Benefit... more ››

COVID-19 Testing

Borough of Oakland Announces Expanded COVID-19 Testing Hours

New Hours Take Effect August 30th

The Borough of Oakland has announced new expanded COVID-19 testing hours, which take effect on Monday August 30, 2021. The new hours are as... more ››

Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.

NJ Board of Public Utilities Announces Public Hearing for Orange and Rockland Utilities Proposed Rate Increases

Public Hearing Scheduled for September 24, 2021

Orange and Rockland Utilities has announced a public hearing over proposed rate increases on September 24, 2021 from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.... more ››

Coronavirus Update 8-27-2021

COVID-19: Updated Case Count for 8/27/2021

From Mayor Linda H. Schwager

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases:Total Number of Cases:NJ: 943,954Bergen: 94,867Oakland: 1,271Daily Increase:NJ: 1,726Bergen: 2,024Oakland:... more ››

Bergen County NJ

Bergen County Presents "Music at the Barn" Free Concert Series

Bergen County Executive James Tedesco III, and the Bergen County Commissioners invite the public to attend a free music concert featuring ... more ››

Bergen County NJ

Bergen County Vaccination Center Now Offering Third Doses for Immunocompromised

The County of Bergen in partnership with Bergen New Bridge Medical Center announces that starting today Tuesday, August 17, the Bergen... more ››

Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.

Orange and Rockland Payment Plan Can Help Customers Emerge from the Pandemic

Company Seeking to Work with Customers, Offering Payment Plans, Other Help

When the pandemic hit the region in March 2020, Rockland Electric Company recognized the hardship it would pose and moved quickly to help... more ››

Road Work - 2021

NJDOT Announces Road Work at Exit 58 South Bound for August 16

Please be advised that on or about August 16, 2021, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) will be overseeing a road... more ››

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