Borough Eyes Flood Buyouts, Manufacturing Plant Closing in Top Local News

Council to Hold Public Hearing on Buyouts of Flood Prone Homeowners

The Oakland Council will hold a public hearing next week on a grant application to purchase five flood-prone properties along the Ramapo River.

Manufacturing Plant to Close, Laying Off 80

Operations at Wagner SprayTech Corp.'s Oakland plant will be shifted to Minnesota by mid-2014.

Oakland Rec Commissioner Tim Pernetti Tapped by Reeve Foundation

The foundation announced the appointment of the former Rutgers athletic director to its board of directors.

Oakland to Recoup Some of DPW Project's Added Costs

Borough will hold contractor responsible for some of the additional costs.

Council, Fire Dept. Reach Compromise on New Fire Truck

The Oakland Borough Council and Fire Department reached a compromise last week to purchase a new fire truck.