Nov12DevelopmentOrdinances & Borough CodeView Borough Code OnlinePending Ordinances:INTRODUCTION: Adopted Ordinances2026 26-CODE-982 AN ORDINANCE REVISING, AMENDING SALARY ORDINANCE 2025 26-CODE-983 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE BOROUGH CODE TO INCLUDE A NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT FEE ORDINANCE 26-CODE-984 AN ORDINANCE TOAllOfficial source ↗
Nov10Local lawsRecreationAI summaryThe Recreation Department in Oakland, NJ offers various sports programs for adults and children, including basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, and more, with registration information and schedules available on their website.AllOfficial source ↗
Nov10Local lawsMayor and Council Meeting AgendaAI summaryThe Borough Council will consider authorizing a grant agreement for $93,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for Mountainview Avenue Storm Sewer Improvements. They will also consider adjusting travel baseball registration fees for the 2027 season and authorizing a shared services agreement with Bergen County Utilities Authority for sanitary sewer cleaning and TV inspection services.Oakland Borough: meeting calendarOfficial source ↗
Nov10Local lawsRecycling & GarbageAI summaryThe Borough of Oakland has entered into a shared services agreement with the Borough of Pompton Lakes to provide comprehensive garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection services. Garbage and Bulky Waste Collection will be collected twice a week on the south side on Mondays and Thursdays and on the north side on Tuesdays and Fridays. Recycling will be collected on Wednesdays with co-mingled and paper/cardboard collected on alternate weeks.AllOfficial source ↗
Nov10Local lawsHow to Complain About an Issue: Chain of CommandAI summaryTo complain about an issue in the Oakland Recreation Department, follow this chain of command: meet with the coach, then the sports director, then the commissioner of the sport, and finally the full Recreation Commission. If an issue arises with a referee or umpire, the head coach or manager may discuss it calmly with them.AllOfficial source ↗
Nov10Local lawsBergen CountyBERGEN COUNTY TO HOST FIRST-EVER VETERANS OF THE YEAR ASSEMBLYAI summaryBergen County will host its first-ever Veterans of the Year Assembly on November 13, 2026, at the Bergen County Technical Schools' Teterboro Campus. The event will recognize Bergen County's Veterans of the Month and feature remarks from Commissioner Chairman Steven A. Tanelli, Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco, III, and Congressman Josh Gottheimer.Bergen County: RSS feedOfficial source ↗
Nov09Local lawsBecome a CoachAI summaryTo become a coach for Oakland Recreation, you must sit the Rutgers SAFETY program, pass a background check, and watch a 45-minute concussion training seminar from your computer.AllOfficial source ↗
Nov09Local lawsApproved CoachesAI summaryThe list of approved coaches includes Recreation Coaches who have completed Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. training, a criminal background check, and concussion training.AllOfficial source ↗
Nov09Local lawsFlood Commission Regular Meeting AgendaAI summaryThe Flood Commission will hold a regular meeting on November 2026, with the agenda subject to change.Oakland Borough: meeting calendarOfficial source ↗
Nov09DevelopmentZoning Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting AgendaOakland Borough: meeting calendarOfficial source ↗
Nov09Local lawsBergen CountyEarly Childhood Specialist Bilingual – Division of Child Care Resources, Department of Human ServicesAI summaryThe Bergen County Department of Human Services is hiring a Per Diem Early Childhood Specialist Bilingual to conduct inspections, provide services to day care centers, and develop training programs. The job requires a bachelor's degree in child development, bilingual English-Spanish skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. The position pays $22 per hour and offers benefits, including a voluntary deferred compensation plan and employee assistance programs.Bergen County: RSS feedOfficial source ↗
Nov06Local lawsMayor and Council Meeting AgendaAI summaryThere is no specific information about a proposed, decided, approved, funded, or discussed item in the provided text.AllOfficial source ↗
Nov06Local lawsMayor & CouncilAI summaryThe Mayor and Council of Oakland, NJ are the governing body responsible for setting policies and adopting the budget. They meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 pm in the Municipal Court Chambers. The Mayor and Council members are Eric Kulmala, Russ Talamini, Matthew Dumpert, Bill Eilert, Pat Pignatelli, Carol Ann Rose, and Steven Saliani.AllOfficial source ↗
Nov06DevelopmentZoning Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting AgendaAI summaryThe Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet on November 9, 2026, to discuss and vote on agenda items.AllOfficial source ↗
Nov05Local lawsBorough Newsletter - Feature StoriesAI summaryMitchell Weiss, a 94-year-old resident of Oakland, NJ, served in the Army during the Korean War and played in the Pacific Command Band in Hawaii.AllOfficial source ↗
Nov05Local lawsBergen CountyBERGEN COUNTY TO HOST DIWALI CELEBRATIONAI summaryBergen County will host a Diwali celebration on November 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the Two Bergen County Plaza Conference Center in Hackensack. The event will feature traditional lighting of the diya, prayers, musical and dance performances, and remarks from County officials and guests including Mahesh Yadav and Kris Kolluri.Bergen County: RSS feedOfficial source ↗
Nov04Local laws2026 - 2027 Oakland Braves Wrestling Registration Now OpenAI summaryRegistration for the 2026-2027 Oakland Braves Wrestling program is open, with a $30 late fee applying after October 23rd, and is available on Community Pass or the Recreation website.AllOfficial source ↗
Nov04Local lawsEnvironmental Commission Meeting AgendaAI summaryThe Environmental Commission will meet on November 4, 2026, at 7:00 pm at One Municipal Plaza. The agenda includes committee reports from the Borough Council, Open Space, Sustainable Oakland Green Team, Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Webpage Updates. New business includes Stewarts Woods Trails Eagle Scout Involvement and Review of Recycling information to assist DPW.Oakland Borough: meeting calendarOfficial source ↗
Nov04Local lawsFlood Commission Regular Meeting AgendaAI summaryThe Flood Commission of Oakland, NJ will hold a regular meeting on November 9, 2026, with an agenda available for download.AllOfficial source ↗
Nov02Local lawsShade Tree Commission Regular Meeting AgendaAI summaryThe Oakland Borough has published a new official record of the Shade Tree Commission Regular Meeting agenda.Oakland Borough: meeting calendarOfficial source ↗