Oakland Borough Council Reduces Affordable Housing Obligation in Resolution to Meet State Deadline

Overview: In a recent special meeting, the Oakland Borough Council approved a resolution to lower its affordable housing obligation from a state-calculated 306 units to 262 units. This decision was made to meet a looming deadline while avoiding potential litigation that could arise from non-compliance with state mandates. Failure to adopt the resolution by the January 31 deadline could have left the borough vulnerable to builders’ remedy lawsuits.

Oakland Borough Council Approves Saturday Work Amid Divergent Opinions

Overview: In the latest Oakland Borough Council meeting, members approved Saturday work hours for a contractor after a split vote, despite concerns about noise from prior resident feedback. Additionally, the council honored the Valley Middle School’s gifted class for their national triumph and elected a new council president.

Mayor Highlights Achievements and Outlines Future Plans at Oakland Borough Council Meeting

Overview: The recent Oakland Borough Council meeting was marked by a detailed address from the mayor, who reviewed the past year’s achievements and outlined plans for the future. Key highlights included the prevention of a recycling center dump, infrastructure improvements, and the introduction of new community programs. The meeting also saw the swearing-in of new police officers, reaffirmations of council members, and the appointment of various borough professionals.

Oakland Borough Council Approves New McDonald’s and Discusses Construction, Police Force, and Community Initiatives

Overview: The Oakland Borough Council approved plans for a new McDonald’s in the town and addressed several other topics, including construction requests, police department leadership, and community engagement initiatives.

Oakland Borough Council Debates Fire Truck Purchase Amid Fiscal Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Oakland Borough Council, the need to purchase a new pumper truck for the fire department took center stage, with council members debating the necessity and financial implications of the acquisition. The proposed purchase, priced at approximately $777,000, requires an additional $50,000 in funding and is driven by an impending 10% price increase set for January.