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

8/31 Work Session Meeting of the Mayor and Council Cancelled
Posted Saturday, August 20, 2010

Please be advised that the Work Session Meeting of the Mayor and Council scheduled and advertised for Tuesday August 31, 2010 has been cancelled. There will be a Combined Meeting of The Mayor & Council on Wednesday September 8, 2010 at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building at 116 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ 07647. All members of the public are welcome.

From the Office of Emergency Management
Tips to Beat the Heat
Posted Saturday, July 24, 2010

Please see the OEM Page for a useful document containing tips for beating the summer heat.

2010 Municipal Budget
Posted Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Below is a link to the Northvale 2010 Municipal Budget.

2010 Budget.pdf (147kb)

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Spring Clean-Up/Grass Barrel Pick Up
Posted Thursday, May 27, 2010

Begins on May 4th and continues through October 6th.

Please see the DPW Page for more information.

Northvale Police Department Announcement
Posted Thursday, May 21, 2010

Due to a recent article in the Star Ledger yesterday with regard to 3 men posing as police officers and robbing a Clifton resident – the Northvale Police Department is asking that you take the following precautions

1. Do not open your door to anyone that you cannot visually see is a Northvale police officer.

2. If you look out your window and cannot see a police car secure your home and immediately dial 9-1-1 – the Northvale police department will respond immediately to your call.

Please obtain a 2010 license for your pet….
Posted Friday, March 18, 2010

Licenses for dogs and cats were due by February 15, 2010.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.

Please add a $ 5.00 late fee for all renewals for 2010.

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.