Township of River Vale

Reminder: Free Blood Pressure Screenings at River Vale Town Hall, 406 Rivervale Road, TODAY until 12pm!

NEW! ART Classes Available for Adults and Children at the River Vale Community Center! Presenting 6-week Thursday afternoon sessions starting 2/27/25 in partnership with One River School of Art & Design! Details and registration here: https://oneriverschool.com/river-vale-community-center-2025/

Kids' USA Sport Group Spring Clinics in River Vale are ON SALE starting today, 1/28/25! Details and registration available here: https://usasportgroup.com/recreation/866-river-vale-twp-river-vale-nj

The River Vale Police Department is hosting a Child Safety Seat Event this Friday, January 31 from 10am to 1pm at the RVPD Headquarters, 334 Rivervale Road. Stop by to have our officers, who are nationally certified technicians, inspect and assist with proper installation of your child safety seats!

The Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck, a favorite vendor at the River Vale Farmer’s Market, is back again this Saturday in front of Town Hall from 11am to 6pm! Don't forget to download the app to order ahead (use the Freehold, NJ option). Note that these dates may be cancelled in inclement weather, so always keep an eye on the River Vale app, website or Facebook/Instagram pages for updates!

Free Blood Pressure Screenings Will Be Available at River Vale Town Hall (406 Rivervale Road) on Wednesday, January 29 from 10am to 12pm!

Reminder: First quarter 2025 property taxes are due February 1. The last day to pay without penalty is Monday, February 10, 2025. Information on Payment Options here: https://www.rivervalenj.org/o/trv/page/tax-payment-information The Tax Collection Office is currently open from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. We can be reached by email or telephone to answer questions at avassallo@rivervalenj.org or klombardi@rivervalenj.org, and 201-664-2346, ext. 1001 or 1002. Thank you.

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night. Here are some helpful tips regarding SNOW REMOVAL: https://www.rivervalenj.org/o/trv/page/snow-removal

Registration deadline extended to Monday, January 20 for the 2025 River Vale Junior Police Academy! Open to River Vale 8th Graders, the JPA will be held at Holdrum Middle School on Monday evenings starting January 27. Details here: https://www.rivervalenj.org/o/pd/page/jr-police-academy

Around the County Satellite Office and Passport Outreach Services will be at River Vale Town Hall on Wed., March 12, 2025 from 10:00am to 2:00pm! No appointment necessary. Call 201-336-7057 or email gdesantis@bergencountynj.gov for further information.

The Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck, a favorite vendor at the River Vale Farmer’s Market, is offering six Saturday pop-up dates in front of Town Hall starting this Saturday, January 11 from 11am to 6pm! Mark your calendars so you don't miss a visit and download the app to order ahead (use the Freehold, NJ option). Note that these dates may be cancelled in inclement weather, so always keep an eye on the River Vale app, website or Facebook/Instagram pages for updates!

Registration is now open for the 2025 River Vale Junior Police Academy! Open to River Vale 8th Graders, the JPA will be held at Holdrum Middle School on Monday evenings starting January 27. Must register by Monday, January 13! Details here: https://www.rivervalenj.org/o/pd/page/jr-police-academy

From January 6 until January 17, the Department of Public Works will be picking up Christmas trees placed at the curb. During this time, they will also collect any branches under 4 feet that are placed in barrels. Happy New Year!

The 2025 River Vale Recycling Calendar is now available! Reminder: Due to the New Years Day holiday, recycling pick up of glass, aluminum, plastic and tin will be on Thursday, January 2, 2025. https://www.rivervalenj.org/o/trv/page/recycling Happy New Year!

Due to the upcoming New Year's Day holiday, glass, aluminum and plastic recycling pick up next week will be on Thursday, January 2, 2025. 2025 Recycling Calendar Coming Soon! River Vale residents can also drop off recyclables in the appropriate dumpster at 320 Rivervale Road, the DPW building complex,Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am - 2:30pm. https://townshiprvnj.sites.thrillshare.com/o/trv/page/recycling Have a Healthy and Happy New Year!

TODAY at 5:30pm, please join us as we light the menorah 🕎 on the second night of Hanukkah at the River Vale Annual Menorah Lighting! The Township of River Vale is once again partnering with Valley Chabad for the festivities at River Vale Town Hall which are expected to be BIGGER and better than ever! Come see the GIANT ROBOT and GIANT MENORAH, free delicious donuts and latkes, gelt drop from the Fire Truck, raffles and prizes and of course spending time with our amazing community!

Come in out of the cold for Hot Chocolate with Cop and get pictures taken with Santa - TODAY 5pm - 7pm at the River Vale Community Center, 628 Rivervale Road!

Indoor Pickleball for Kids Ages 7 to 14 will be available at the River Vale Community Center starting in January 2025! Weekly lessons will be held on Friday evenings starting January 10. Eight sessions for $210. Additional info: 646-541-3976 Email to register: newjerseysportsacademy@gmail.com.

UPDATE 12/18 9am- THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Please be aware that Veolia Water will be conducting a deer population study using drones overnight on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from approximately 7:00 pm to 3:00 am in River Vale and other nearby towns with Veolia watershed property. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the River Vale Police Department. Thank you.

There are still a few spots available for Chess Lessons for ages 5 to 8 on Friday afternoons starting in January at the River Vale Community Center, 628 Rivervale Road. Chess sets provided! $160 for 8 classes. Additional info: 646-541-3976 Email to register: newjerseysportsacademy@gmail.com