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

Request for Qualifications for Professional Contract Positions in the Borough of Northvale
Posted Sunday, January 19, 2010

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, 20.5 et seq. the Borough of Northvale shall pursue a “Fair and Open Process” as defined in NJSA 19:44A-20.7 for awarding contracts for 2010 for the positions set forth more fully below, and hereby solicit qualifications in the form of resumes and letter applications for the below stated positions of the Borough of Northvale, which shall be submitted to the Borough Clerk at 116 Paris Avenue, Northvale, New Jersey 07647 with documentation showing qualifications and compliance with the criteria set forth by the Borough and by State Statute. All qualifications (9 copies) shall be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Borough Clerk to be received no later than 10:00 a.m. on February 2, 2010. Interested parties may receive criteria for the various positions from the office of the Borough Clerk prior to submission of qualifications.

Notice of the awarding of a contract, if any, for the position will be published as required by statute in a newspaper of general circulation within the Borough. Included in that criteria shall be an annual retainer for enumerated services and a statement of services the fees for which would be excluded from an annual retainer. Planning Board professionals have the option of submitting RFQ’s with or without retainer information. Qualifications for professional services for the following positions are hereby requested:

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Northvale/Rockleigh Police News Release
Posted Sunday, December 6, 2009

Northvale/Rockleigh Police Go High Tech to Search for Missing Children Northvale, N.J.—Police Chief Bruce Tietjen has formalized an agreement with the A Child Is Missing alert program that has led to a high tech method now in place to search locally for missing children, missing elderly (often with Alzheimer’s), college students, and missing persons who may be mentally or physically challenged or disabled.

Upon receipt of a missing person call, Northvale Police will now make their first phone call to a toll free number that rings in Fort Lauderdale , Florida . This call, answered 24/7, 365 by a technician at A Child is Missing, initiates a rapid process of information gathering and sophisticated mapping systems which expedites thousands of phone calls within minutes with a customized recorded message detailing the missing persons description and last known whereabouts. The message will also include a Northvale Police Department phone number to be called by anyone who has information regarding the location of the missing person. A Child Is Missing is a nationwide non-profit organization that helps law enforcement agencies locate missing children, missing elderly (often suffering from Alzheimer’s), college students, and missing persons who are mentally or physically challenged or disabled.

A Child is Missing utilizes sophisticated computer mapping systems and trained technicians with the capacity to place 1,000 alert phone calls in one minute to residents and businesses in the area where someone has gone missing. To date the efforts of A Child Is Missing have been credited with more than 620 safe assisted recoveries. To register your unpublished home or cell phone number, visit www.achildismissing.org.

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.

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.