The Town of Oakland is committed to transparency and public access to information. In response to community questions about zoning permits and review processes, the Town has launched a new publicly accessible list of zoning permit applications on the Town website. The Zoning Permit Archive allows residents to view zoning permit applications that have been submitted to the Town, along with permits that have been issued.

Operational changes and recent snowfall and rainfall have restored Broadford Lake to stable levels, allowing the Town of Oakland to lift water conservation restrictions effective immediately.

Attention all Oakland water system customers: Due to the lack of significant precipitation, Broadford Lake, our primary water reservoir, has reached low levels. To preserve our water supply and avoid relying solely on the Youghiogheny River, we ask all customers to begin conserving water until further notice. Reduce overall water usage wherever possible and avoid all unnecessary water use.

Leaf vacuuming will continue until November 21. If you have leaves along the curb for pickup, please fill out the pick-up form so town staff know to come get it.

October 31 will be the final bulk trash pickup for the year. Bulk pickup will begin again in April.

The town is responding to a water main leak on Liberty Street near the Glades. Water will temporarily be turned off to customers near this area.

Update 10/6/2025 3:18pm - Water service has been restored.

The town is responding to water main leak near 12978 Garrett Highway (Taco Bell area). Water will temporarily be turned off to all customers north of this area. When water service is restored, water customers may notice temporarily discoloration from minerals and sediment as a result of repressurization of the main line. Our team is diligently working to minimize the downtime.

The Garrett County Health Department has issued a water contact advisory for Broadford Lake due to the presence of a blue-green algae (Microcystis) bloom. The Town reaffirms that the Oakland drinking water supply remains clean, reliable, and safe. Oakland’s raw source water and processed drinking water are regularly tested in accordance with regulations and results continue to confirm that the drinking water remains safe for consumption.

The Town of Oakland is seeking interested Town of Oakland residents to serve on the Oakland Board of Zoning Appeals for a three-year term or the Planning Commission for a five-year term.