At last night's Borough Council Meeting Mayor and Council honored Councilman Chris Walters for his six years of service to the Borough as Councilman. Councilman Walters began his term January 1, 2019. He was then elected to a second term that began January 1, 2022. Please join us in thanking Councilman Walters for all his hard work and dedication to the residents of the Borough of Oaklyn.
Don't forget-Annual Holiday Light Parade and Tree Lighting. Thursday, December 5 -7:00 p.m. Starts at Congress and Kendall, to W. Clinton Ave. and ends at the Borough Hall.
File this in the ‘We hope you never need this’ folder.
Oaklyn Public Works Sewer Services
Any Oaklyn residence that may experience a sewer issue can contact OPW via these phone numbers to have their issue checked out by our staff.
Business Hours
Monday through Friday 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM
856-833-6018
After Hours Emergency Number
Weekends and Monday to Friday 3:00 PM to 6:30 AM
609-504-7138
Right Tree, Right Place is back!
In partnership with the Borough of Audubon and PSE&G, this course focuses on the management and care of trees in and around utilities. Learn about utility safety & 811 mark outs, trimming around powerlines, storm aftermath care, and how to properly plant & maintain young trees. After the presentation, you are invited to participate in a demonstration where we will plant a shade tree. This course is designed for county officials, Environmental/Shade Tree Commission members, or anyone interested in the long term care of their community's urban forest.
Right Tree, Right Place Workshop
Date: Friday, December 13th, 2024
Time: 8am-12:30pm
Location: John J Ward Recreation Building-602 Hampshire Ave, Audubon NJ
The course is free, but you must register to attend! For more information or to register, please contact Jay at jay.kaplan@pseg.com. The deadline to register is December 6th.
Leaf Pick up for the week of December 2-6 is Districts 3 & 4. Please place leaves on the curb strip for pick up. DO NOT PLACE LEAVES IN THE STREET
Reminder-Civic Association Holiday Run! Tomorrow!!! Friday, November 29th. 10:30 am. Runners report between 9:30 & 10:00 in front of the school. Happy Thanksgiving Oaklyn!!!
Reminder-Districts 3 & 4 your trash will be picked up tomorrow, Wednesday, November 27th. Put your trash out tonight!
A Message from our Police Department:
Chief Jones has suspended overnight parking through the Thanksgiving Holiday and weekend. Enforcement will resume Monday evening into Tuesday morning (Enforcement date: December 3, 2024 at 2am). Enjoy your weekend and stay safe!
Reminder-Districts 1 & 2 your trash will be picked up tomorrow, Tuesday, November 26th. Put your trash out tonight!
REMINDER- Recycling for the entire town is tomorrow (Monday, Nov. 25). Put your recycling out tonight.
Leaf Pick up for the week of November 18-22 is Districts 3 & 4. Please place leaves on the curb strip for pick up. DO NOT PLACE LEAVES IN THE STREET
BOROUGH OF OAKLYN
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS TO BE AWARDED BY
CRITERIA ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 19:44-01 ET.SEQ.
The Borough of Oaklyn solicits statements of qualification for applicants for appointment to the following professional positions. Responses should address the general criteria and mandatory minimum criteria for the position sought. All responses will be treated as confidential and reviewed only by the Mayor & Borough Council, unless otherwise required by law. Responses must be received in the Office of the Borough Clerk no later than 12:00 PM Friday, December 6, 2024. All responses shall be opened and announced publicly, immediately thereafter by the Borough Clerk or her representative. Responses will be reviewed by the Mayor & Borough Council. All appointments will be announced at a public meeting. Unless otherwise noted appointments shall be for the calendar year of 2025 and subject to the execution of an appropriate contract.
MUNICIPAL ATTORNEY
MUNICIPAL BOND COUNSEL
MUNICIPAL AUDITORS
SPECIAL COUNSEL
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
INSURANCE BROKER OF RECORD
TITLE COMPANY
BOROUGH APPRAISER
MUNICIPAL PLANNER
MUNICIPAL COURT PROSECUTOR
Bonnie L. Taft, RMC
Municipal Clerk
Oaklyn Civic Association Holiday Run
Leaf Pick up for the week of October 28th to November 1st is Districts 1 & 2. Please place leaves on the curb strip. DO NOT PLAC E LEAVES IN THE STREET.
FALL LEAF PICK UP
Oaklyn Green Team Meeting Sept. 18th 7-8PM
Do you have an event or meeting you would like to add and share with the community? Let us know. Contact Bonnie Taft at b.taft@oaklyn-nj.net