Brief History
by Anita Silva Rejmaniak

Before Northvale was named Northvale, before it was known as Carrieville, even before it was called Neuvy, the land was part of a c. 1640 purchase from the Tappan Tribe by a Dutch Captain to establish a trading post. Later in the same century, the site was incorporated into a royal land grant to the Haring family, who paid 16 bushels of wheat annually for the privilege. This Tappan grant continued until 1775, when... [Read More]

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Northvale Current Events

Notice Of Petition For Substantive Certification
Posted Tuesday, June 15, 2009

NOTICE is hereby given that the Borough of Northvale has petitioned the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing for Substantive Certification of its Housing Element and Fair Share Plan pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-301 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 5:96-3.1 et seq. A copy of the adopted Housing Element and Fair Share Plan and supporting documentation is available for public inspection at the office of the Borough Clerk at the Municipal Building located at 116 Paris Avenue, Northvale, New Jersey 07647 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.. Comments or objections to said petition for Substantive Certification shall be filed with the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing, 101 South Broad Street, PO Box 813, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0813 and with the Borough Clerk by July 17, 2009 which is within 45 days of the publication of this notice.

From the Office of Emergency Management — Borough of Northvale Swine Flu Information and Prevention
Posted Tuesday, May 15, 2009

Please call Nick Lepore (OEM) or Northvale Board of Health with any questions or concerns regarding the Swine Flu (H1N1virus) at 201-767-3330. The Bergen County Office of Emergency Management has established a 24 hour hot line number at 1-866-321-9571.

Please see the Office of Emergency Management Page for more details.

2009 Municipal Budget
Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2009

The 2009 Municipal Budget is available for public inspection online, as well as in the Borough Clerk's office. The public hearing will be on May 13, 2009 at 8:00 PM.

Please see the Mayor & Council Page for additional information.

Free Compost
Posted Monday, March 30, 2009

Free compost available to Northvale residents from the Northvale Department of Public Works. Compost is available for resident pick up Monday–Friday, 9am–3pm at 195 Paris Avenue, Northvale.

Please see the DPW Page for additional seasonal information.

2009 Bergen County Youth Police Academy
Posted Sunday, March 2, 2009

The County of Bergen, Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, Bergen County Sheriff’s Office and the Bergen County Police Department, are pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the Bergen County Youth Police Academy ­ Class #5.

Please see the Municipal Alliance Page for more information and to download an application.

2009 Dog and Cat License
Posted Sunday, February 1, 2009

Licenses for dogs and cats are due by February 15, 2009. New Jersey Statutes Annotated 4:19-15.2A requires that the duration of the immunity against rabies is to cover the duration of the licensing period. Proof of rabies vaccination is required prior to licensing.

Any questions, please call Donna Gambutti at 201-767-3330 ext. 1023, between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

New Satellite Emergency Department
Posted Monday, October 6, 2008

Wednesday October 1, 2008 a New Satellite Emergency Department at Hackensack University Medical Center North opens at the former Pascack Valley Hospital (250 Old Hook Road , Westwood New Jersey). They will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Stormwater Management
Posted Sunday, March 17, 2008

Due to new Stormwater Regulations, all residents are required to put all grass clippings, leaves and small brush into barrels for pick up as they will not be vacuumed at the curb in the Spring.

Please see the DPW Page for more information.

Donate Yarn to Help Seriously Ill Children
Posted Sunday, September 30, 2007

The McGuire Senior Center is asking for donations of new acrylic yarn, 4-ply, in pastel colors. The ladies of Linus Project have crocheted over 1,000 blankets for seriously ill children. The blankets are donated to Hackensack University Hospital's Imus Center for Tomorrow's Children and the pediatric ward of Pascack Valley Hospital. Please call the center at 201-767-6299 for drop off times.

Recreation Meetings Now on 3rd Tuesday of Every Month
Posted Saturday, May 26, 2007

All Recreation Committee meetings to be held on the third Tuesday of every month at the Municipal Building, 116 Paris Avenue, Northvale, New Jersey 07647 at 8:00 P.M., no meetings held in July and August. All members of the public are welcome.

Please see the Recreation Page for more details.

DPW Stormwater Management Plan & Ordinances Are Now Online
Posted Friday, April 6, 2007

Please see the DPW Page for more details.

Health Consultation & Blood Pressure Check
Posted Sunday, March 31, 2007

Please see the Board of Health Page for more details.

Rio Vista Homes at Northvale
Posted Thursday, July 27, 2006

Please contact Rio Vista Homes at 201-262-3000 or visit www.riovistagreens.com for information. The architectural and site plans are available for viewing at our Building Department between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.