Oakland Township Safety Paths and Trails Committee Vacancy

The Charter Township of Oakland is seeking a new Safety Paths and Trails Committee member. Residents who have a passion to implement safe connections to trails in parks throughout the township are requested to apply. The Safety Paths and Trails Committee (SPTC) was established in 2007 to make recommendations to the Board of Trustees concerning planning, analysis, and implementation of a township-wide trail system. Composed of township officials and residents, the SPTC holds regular … [Read more...]

Rochester-opoly Now Available, Just in Time for the Holidays

This holiday season the places of Rochester will be spaces on a customized board game, Rochester-opoly. The game will feature all of the fun and memorable places in our community, including Leader Dogs for the Blind, Oakland University, Rochester Hills Public Library and many more. The game was created by Lynne Vettraino, a local entrepreneur, after she was inspired by a similar game in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, “While visiting my hometown, I saw a custom city-based ‘opoly’ game and was … [Read more...]

Oakland Township Seeks Election Workers

Join our team! The Charter Township of Oakland is hiring additional election workers for the 2016 election season.  Inspectors work at one of our 8 precincts throughout the township and are paid for working on Election Day. Inspectors also receive additional compensation for attending mandatory training prior to Election Day. Interested in applying? Visit the Employment Opportunities section available on our website at: … [Read more...]

New Supervisor For Oakland Township and other Local Election Results

Very few of us went to the polls for the General State Primary. And while many races were "Vote for Not More than 1" when only one candidate was running, a few races were contested. Such as in the Charter Township of Oakland. Incumbent supervisor, Terry R. Gonser, lost his bid for re-election to Michael Bailey who took 48% of the vote over Gonser's 26%. Coming in third was Andy Zale with 25% of the vote. "Tonight was huge win for the residents of Oakland Township, but unfortunately it was … [Read more...]

Oakland Township Library Board Seeking to Fill Vacant Position on the Oakland Library Board of Directors

Due to the sudden and tragic death of Library Board member Elizabeth Buchheister, the Oakland Township Library Board is seeking applicants for appointment to fill the vacancy for the remainder of her term ending November 2016. The applicant must be 18 years of age or older, an American citizen and a resident of the Charter Township of Oakland. He or she also must be able to attend the evening meetings of the board which are held quarterly on the third Thursday of the month and be able to … [Read more...]