February 2019
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Here's the latest information about things going on the Borough of Oakland this month, assembled and produced by the volunteers on the Oakland Communications Commission's Newsletter Committee.
Top Stories
Military Veteran Officer Robert Hintzen Speaks of Feeling Blessed to Serve Oakland
Meet Military Veteran Police Officer Robert Hintzen, an Oakland Police Officer, who says he feels blessed to be working for the Borough of Oakland Police Department. Officer Hintzen takes pride in keeping Oakland safe while working with our great community.

Borough of Oakland launches free Burbio.com app
The Borough of Oakland has launched an events platform for the community in partnership with Burbio.com , a free website, iPhone and Android app that puts government and community events in one easy to use digital service.
Residents can sign up by visiting Burbio.com or, on a smartphone, by selecting the Burbio app in the app store. After entering Oakland's zip code (07436), a resident can then select which calendars to follow.

Mayor's Message
A special thank you to the restaurants and delis in Oakland who participated in the program to help our residents who are federal employees and were furloughed or working without getting paid. 

When I asked each establishment for their help I received an overwhelming response—whatever they could do to help the affected families they would do. 

Now that the government shutdown has been temporarily stayed, all that is left is to thank everyone for their support and hope that the “stay” is permanent.  

Linda H. Schwager, Mayor of Oakland

Your Monthly Garbage & Recycling Cheat Sheet
Yard Waste: There is no yard waste collection during the winter months. This service begins on April 1, 2019 or Tuesday April 2, 2019 and ends Monday December 9, 2019 or Tuesday December 10, 2019.

Electronics: February 6 & 20

Paper: February 13 & 27

Comingled: February 6 & 20

Trash: Mon & Thurs garbage collection on the South side of town. Tues & Fri garbage collection on the North side of town.
Upcoming Deadlines
Property Takes DUE February 1, 2019

Last Day to pay without a penalty is February 11, 2019
Dog And Cat Licenses
Oakland Residents: Dog and Cat Licensing renewals are now due .

Residents who previously registered their dog or cat will receive a letter in the mail from the Borough with a return envelope for renewal. Residents have until February 15, 2019 to renew before a late fee of $15 is assessed.

The application can be found here , and residents are encouraged to mail back their application to: “One Municipal Plaza, Oakland, NJ 07436, Attn: Borough Clerk”.
Recreation Commission
2019 Girls Volleyball registration is now available for girls grades 3-8.

Any questions, please contact Sandra Coira, Volleyball Commissioner, at [email protected].

Recreation Commission
2019 Oakland Recreation Summer Camp Counselor Applications are now available. The application is due by Friday February 22, 2019. Applications will not be received or accepted after the above deadline. Please return applications to the Borough Clerk's Office. Also, please check your email frequently and make yourself available for an interview during March 2019. Thank you.

Recreation Commission
The Oakland Recreation Commission will hold registration at the Danny D'Elia Building on the following dates for the 2019 Softball Season:

Wednesday February 13, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Print, fill out, and drop off the completed form on the specified dates above at the Danny D'Elia Building. Please note, going forward all forms will be available online.

Communications Commission
The Oakland Communications Commission is looking for volunteers to join the Oakland Television Committee and any interested residents wanting to serve as members on the Communications Commission.

Dog Park Fundraising Subcommittee
The Dog Park Fundraising Subcommittee is looking for volunteers to join who are passionate and eager to jump in and help with the efforts to bring a dog park to town. Please email committee chairman Ryan Schwertfeger at [email protected] or visit our website here .
First Responders Flash Briefing
Vehicle Break-ins In Oakland
Recently, some of your neighbors have experienced vehicle break-ins. If you experience a break-in or see any suspicious activity, even if no harm or damage is done, please report the incident to the police as soon as possible.
 All information that residents provide helps the police investigation and may lead to the apprehension of the perpetrator(s). Remember…If there is something valuable that you must keep in your vehicle, conceal it. If you don’t have to keep a valuable item in your vehicle, take it out and secure it in your residence. These items include wallets, purses, cell phones, sunglasses, computer bags, tools, etc. Car burglars are looking for any item(s) they can make quick money off of.

The easiest way to prevent a car burglary is to remove your key fob or keys from the vehicle when it is unoccupied and to keep your vehicle locked at all times.This helps to keep Oakland safer for you and your neighbors.

Emergency: 9-1-1. Oakland Police Dispatch: 201-337-6171 ext. 0
Oakland Fire Dept. Installation Dinner
The Oakland Volunteer Fire Department held their Annual Installation Dinner on Saturday January 26, 2019. Mayor Linda H. Schwager gave the official oath of office to the incoming officers.
OFAS Members honored for over 100 calls in 2018!
The Oakland First Aid Squad hosted their annual Installation Dinner on Saturday January 12, 2019. The installation dinner was a time for fun and celebration as we honor and recognize all the hard work of all the volunteers of OFAS. We thank everyone on OFAS for all the hours and dedication each member puts into the squad going above and beyond to help the people of Oakland. Special congratulations to all those who received awards!

Community Announcements
Oakland Public Library
Saving Radio City Music Hall

Monday February 25, 2019
6:30 p.m.
Oakland Public Library
2 Municipal Plaza

The true story of how Rosemary Novellino-Mearns, a young dancer from Glen Rock, New Jersey, working as a ballet dancer at Radio City Music Hall, gathered performers, politicians, the media, and heavy hitter to the world at NYC real estate to save Radio City from demolition.

Registration required by phone or online at (201) 337-2742 or online at www.oaklandnjlibrary.org.

Oakland Public Library
The New Friends of the Oakland Library Sunday Concert Series begins again on February 10, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. with  INTUITION , a 4 woman band that sings Soulful Blues, Originals and Bossa Nova. The women are hailed in Billboard Magazine and honored on Women of Substance Radio.
Intuition is completing a new album which co-features poignant originals, blues, Bossa nova, and jazz. The Sunday Afternoon Series is delighted to bring  Intuition  to Oakland. This concert is free, donations to the NFOPL, a 501c3 organization, to keep the music going are greatly appreciated. 

Oakland Public Library
Did you know that the Oakland Public Library offers a Digital Library that is open 24/7? Oakland Library cardholders can access over 200,000 titles in HOOPLA ranging from Movies and TV shows to eBooks and eAudiobooks.

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Borough of Oakland Confidential Paper Shredding Event
The Borough of Oakland is hosting a "Confidential Paper Shredding" Event on Saturday May 11, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in the Borough Hall Parking Lot across from the Library. Residents may observe the documents being shredded in front of them. The event is rain or shine. 

Flow Green Film Series
The Sustainable Oakland Green Team and the County of Bergen will be hosting "Flow Green Film Series" at the Oakland Public Library on Friday March 22, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Refreshments available. For more information, you may contact the Oakland Public Library.

Bergen County
The Bergen County Executive James Tedesco III and the Board of Chosen Freeholders cordially invite you to "Lunar New Year" on Tuesday February 12, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bergen County Administration Building, One Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, NJ.
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