Commerce
"Four Corners" is the Township's bustling business and commercial area. River Vale offers shops, restaurants, services and medical facilities. There is an abundance of community spirit here, which is apparent during the Township sponsored parades, community day and other events. In 2007, our community was ranked Number 29 on the 100 Best Places to Live survey published by CNN/Money magazine.
History
River Vale is also rich in history, dating to the Revolutionary War. In 1967, the remains of several American Revolutionary War soldiers dating from 1778 were discovered at the site of what is called "Baylor's Massacre." Please see our
Historical Committee page for much more information on Baylor's Massacre and other points of historical significance in River Vale.
Special Acknowledgements
In 2007,
CNN Money Magazine ranked River Vale as
#29 Best Place to Live in the United States. Both in 2018 and 2019,
River Vale was ranked the #1 Safest City in New Jersey by the National Council for Home Safety & Security!