The Town of Oakland is working on finalizing its update to the Comprehensive Plan and will host an open house to solicit input from the public on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 5:30pm-7:00pm at the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department. The in-person meeting will include a presentation on the plan development to date. Attendees will also have the opportunity to visit stations to review and provide comments on the draft recommendations.

Oakland trash pickup over the holidays will be on December 26 and January 2. The schedule will return to Wednesday morning pickups after that.

Recent snowfall and rainfall have restored Broadford Lake to normal levels, allowing the Town of Oakland to lift water conservation restrictions effective immediately. The Mayor and Town Council and the Water Department thank residents and businesses for their cooperation and commitment to reducing water usage during this period.

After receiving additional feedback from impacted residents, the Town of Oakland will not adjust the 4th Street traffic pattern as previously announced. The existing traffic pattern will remain in effect with the 4th Street bridge remaining closed until it is replaced in 2025.

Beginning Monday, December 9, 2024, 4th Street will be closed to north and southbound traffic between Mitchell Manor and Brian F. Thomas Drive and the 4th Street bridge will be opened as a single lane. This revised traffic pattern will allow Mitchell Manor residents with access to Route 219 at a traffic light, while minimizing usage of the 4th Street bridge until it is replaced in 2025.

December 2, 2024 Public Meeting - 5pm at Town Hall

The 2024 Joy of Christmas Light Show at the Oakland Community Center, 14 N 8th Street Oakland, Maryland will start November 29 running from 5pm to 10pm nightly! The show starts at the top of each hour, with the last show starting at 9PM.

The show is created and produced from scratch by staff of The CHIPS Network in Oakland and is sponsored by several area businesses, individuals, and organizations.

Attention all Oakland water system customers: Due to the ongoing severe drought, Broadford Lake, our primary water reservoir, has reached critically low levels. To preserve our water supply and avoid relying solely on the Youghiogheny River, which is also dangerously low, immediate action from all customers is required.

November 4, 2024 Public Meeting agenda announced

At the October 7, 2024 public meeting, the Mayor and Town Council voted to introduce Ordinance 2024-04. The ordinance will increase Oakland water and sewer rates effective January 1, 2025. A public hearing for the ordinance’s adoption will be held during the November 4, 2024 5pm public meeting. Public comments may be emailed to [email protected] or made in person during the November 4 public hearing.

The Street Department has begun the annual process of leaf collection for the this fall. Oakland town residents are requested to have their leaves raked out to the curb of sidewalk for collection. Leaf collection will continue until November 15, 2024, weather permitting.

The Oakland Mayor and Town Council are currently seeking applications from interested residents to fill a vacancy on the Oakland Town Council. This is an excellent opportunity for civic-minded individuals to play a key role in shaping the future of our community.

To qualify, applicants must reside within the town limits of Oakland, be a registered voter, and be at least 21 years old. Interested residents should email a resume, CV, or letter of interest to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed by the Mayor and Town Council. The selected candidate will serve until March 2026, the remainder of the vacant term.

We encourage anyone passionate about public service and community leadership to apply. The Town Council is responsible for making important decisions that affect the daily lives of Oakland residents, including local policies, infrastructure decisions, and economic development incentives. Submission

Deadline: October 1, 2024

4th Street is closed at the bridge between the Hospital and Walmart until further notice. Please utilize 219 to travel north-south through town. The town is in the process of replacing the structure. The bridge is expected to be closed until early summer 2025.