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Oakland NJ , the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional School District school board has scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday to introduce its third candidate for superintendent — Shauna DeMarco.
Continue reading Ramapo Indian Hills School District Again Names a New Superintendent
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Oakland NJ,the Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education voted 5-4 to submit a draft contract for a third superintendent candidate to the Bergen County Office of Education for review. This decision comes after a series of contentious meetings and the earlier rescinding of a contract for a previous candidate.
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Oakland NJ, the Ramapo Indian Hills school board left many questions unanswered at Monday night’s special meeting, following their unexpected decision to rescind the new superintendent’s $1.9 million, five-year contract just days before he was set to begin.
Without explanation, the board voted 5-0-3 last Thursday to cancel the contract they had unanimously approved on May 28 to hire Ronnie Tarchichi, who was serving as the superintendent of the Pennsauken School District in Camden County. Tarchichi’s first day with Ramapo Indian Hills was supposed to be July 1.
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Oakland NJ, a controversial photo caption in this year’s Indian Hills High School yearbook has drawn fresh criticism from parents, who claim that the district’s administration is not adequately preventing bias incidents within its 2,000-student body.
Continue reading Indian Hills High School Yearbook Yanked Over Antisemitic Quote
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Oakland NJ, In a decisive move, the Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education has appointed Ronnie Tarchichi as the new superintendent of schools. The unanimous decision came during a special meeting held on Tuesday, marking a significant transition for the district.
Continue reading Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education Welcomes New Superintendent Ronnie Tarchichi
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Oakland NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of TODD V. GENTILE, 55, of 96 Truman Boulevard, Oakland, NJ, on the charge of terroristic threats. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
Continue reading Oakland Man Charged After Threatening to Shoot Police Officers
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Oakland NJ, after an extended period of deliberation, the Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education finally reached a consensus on Thursday to initiate the process of hiring a new school superintendent by soliciting bids from search companies.
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Oakland NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of RANDY S. McMASTER (DOB: 6/17/1981; single; unemployed) of 21 Waterfall Court, Bloomingdale, NJ. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Oakland Police Department under the direction of Chief Keith Sanzari.
Continue reading Man Charged with Arson of Two Optimum Service Vans in Oakland
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Oakland NJ, according to a petition launched by the Borough of Oakland , Oakland Materials LLC has requested the Bergen County Utilities Authority to modify the Bergen County District Solid Waste Management Plan to incorporate its proposed Class B recycling facility located at 342 W. Oakland Avenue.
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Oakland NJ, in the Tuesdays municipal elections, voters made several key decisions, including the election of a Republican mayor and council members as well as the rejection of cannabis-related initiatives. Here are the key outcomes:
Continue reading Democrat Mayor Defeated , Oakland back to all Republican
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Oakland NJ, The Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District has seen another departure in its administrative team. Elizabeth McDermond, the district’s director of curriculum, has been hired by the Mount Olive Township Board of Education to become the assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. Her annual salary for this role is reported to be $175,000.
Continue reading Ramapo Indian Hills School District Loses Director of Curriculum
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Oakland NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of CHARLES J. VINCENT (DOB: 7/29/1961; married; financial controller) of 30 Brandywine Place, Oakland, on charges of money laundering, theft, and theft by deception. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.
Continue reading Bergen Company Controller Charged in Unauthorized Payments Scheme
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Oakland NJ, it took 12 Years in the Making and Not to be Missed!
Continue reading Borough of Oakland Announces Kickoff Concert for Great Oak Park Arts Pavilion
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Oakland NJ, a Bergen County, New Jersey, man and a New York woman were charged for their roles in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy operating in and around Bergen County, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Continue reading Major Fentanyl Drug Ring Busted in Bergen County
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Oakland NJ, a $3 million grant called the , “the largest single grant ever received by the borough,” has been authorized by the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT) for repairs to the decrepit Patriots Way Bridge.
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