Township of River Vale

PSEG Gas/Waters and Bugsbee will be continuing to work on Cedar Lane and will be working in multiple locations tomorrow, Friday, May 31. This will cause a closure at Cedar Lane/Demarest Avenue. An additional closure will be at Cedar Lane/Cleveland Avenue to Cedar Lane/Westwood Avenue. River Vale Police Officers will be present to conduct traffic control and assist residents who reside in the affected area in accessing their homes/businesses. Please follow the posted detours. We appreciate your anticipated cooperation. Please contact the River Vale Police Department with any questions or concerns.

What a perfect day for a Farmer’s Market- 72 degrees and sunny! Stop by today, Thursday May 30 from 1-6pm and try a delicious sandwich from our guest Food Truck: The Mozzarella God serving various Italian sandwiches and salads with fresh mozzarella cheese! Here is the list of amazing vendors who will be here today from 1-6pm at 406 Rivervale Rd • Hope Cress Farms • Cousins Maine Lobster • The Mozzarella God (New!) • Clydes Italian Ices & Ice Cream- Special homemade unicorn ices and Homemade Biscotti Ice Cream • The Empanada Lady- coming early (10:30) to serve our school staff- if you want to come early and grab some lunch, they will be there! • PickleLicious • Orlandos Famous Bakery • Earth’s Garden- Vegan and Gluten Free (New!) • Venti Coffee (New!) • The People’s Herbalist • Sue’s House of Fudge (New!) • Fantastic Foods and Flavors (New!) • Mochi Moly (New!) Live Music Today 2-5pm Mari Byrd Large insulated Market bags available at Managers Tent- While supplies last. Hope to see you there! https://www.rivervalenj.org/page/farmers-market

Join us for River Vale's HUGE annual Town Wide Garage Sale this Saturday, June 1st from 10-4pm! There are over 65 houses participating this year with hidden treasures and gems abounding! This is our biggest sale yet! • Toys, clothes, jewelry, household items, electronics, lawn furniture and equipment, baby items, bikes, sporting equipment and collectables.. and so much more!!! A map and listing of all participating houses will be available soon so you can map out your most efficient route and determine which sales you would like to visit. Visit our website to print, or come to the vestibule in the front of Town Hall to pick up a copy on Saturday morning at 9am. https://www.rivervalenj.org/page/town-wide-garage-sale We hope you find your treasure!!

Early Voting for the 2024 Primary Election begins tomorrow, Wednesday, 5/29 from 10-8 at the River Vale Senior/Community Center at 628 Rivervale Road, as well as other locations throughout Bergen County. https://www.rivervalenj.org/o/trv/page/election-information

There is NO recycling pick up on Wednesday, May 29 this week. The next recycling pick up (glass, aluminum, plastic and tin only) will be on Wednesday, June 5. The River Vale Recycling Center at 320 Rivervale Road is open for drop off on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm. Please do not place recyclables in plastic bags. https://www.rivervalenj.org/o/trv/page/recycling

Please join us tomorrow morning, Saturday, May 23 at 10:30 am for River Vale's Annual Memorial Day Ceremony to honor the men and women of our Armed Forces who have given their lives in service to our Country. It will be held at Veterans Memorial Park, 406 Rivervale Road. Bring your kids and have them dress in Red, White & Blue to receive a FREE Slurpee at River Vale 7-Eleven.

River Vale Town Hall will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. We reopen on Tuesday, May 28 at 8:30 am. After Memorial Day, Town Hall business hours will be 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 am to 12:00 pm on Friday, through Labor Day 2024. Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

Stonybrook Swim Club is offering their Forever Friends program to River Vale residents! One adult and children under 3 years can meet at the Stonybrook kiddy pool on Monday and Friday mornings in July. Fee is $200. Register through the Borough of Hillsdale's Community Pass system: https://register.communitypass.net/hillsdale

Please be advised that due to the severe weather this morning, the River Vale Farmers Market will be opening at 2pm this afternoon instead of 1pm. Thank you.

Join us at the River Vale Farmers Market this week, Thursday, May 23rd from 1pm to 6pm to shop for your Memorial Day Weekend needs!!!   https://www.rivervalenj.org/page/farmers-market Our vendors come to share their locally produced goods with our amazing community- show your support and come sample some of the items from our newest vendors: Earth’s Garden Gluten Free and Vegan, The Cheese Guy- delicious variety of cheeses and Venti Coffee.  The Eagle Scouts will be running the mini golf course for some great afternoon entertainment (weather dependent)!  Bro-Ritos- NEW!!!    Come meet the brothers who created one of the NJ’s best food trucks!!  Grab a delicious big-bro burrito, chicken chipotle bro! taco or a cheesy quesadilla!   Guest Visit- come try them out- they won’t be back until July!!!! https://5il.co/2mbae We still have some River Vale Insulated Market Totes left and we will have them at the market- no purchase necessary, while supplies last!

Deadline to participate in River Vale Town Wide Garage Sale extended to Friday, May 24 at 4pm! Sign up today. Let's make this the biggest sale yet! https://5il.co/2j9dm

Summer Weekly Chess Lessons are available for both Adults & Children in River Vale at the Mark Lane Sports Complex Pavilion starting in July! Register today. $159 for eight classes. Chess sets provided. https://5il.co/2m6si

Please join us for River Vale's Annual Memorial Day Ceremony to honor the men and women of our Armed Forces who have given their lives in service to our Country. It will be held at the Veterans Memorial Park, 406 Rivervale Road, on Saturday, May 25th, beginning at 10:30 am. Bring your kids and have them dress in Red, White & Blue for a coupon for a FREE Slurpee at River Vale 7-Eleven.

The rain has stopped! It's time again to shop! A beautiful weekend is coming up to explore some River Vale Garage Sales: https://www.rivervalenj.org/page/upcoming-garage-sales 819 Loretta Drive Saturday, May 18 & Sunday, May 19 (Rain Dates 6/1 & 6/2) 9:00am to 5:00pm 42 Rivervale Road Saturday, May 18 (Rain Date 5/19) 9:00am to 4:00pm

River Vale Military Tribute Banners are up! Many thanks to the Department of Public Works for hanging them along Westwood Avenue, as well as other locations in town, in time for Memorial Day. It's not too late to have a banner for the special River Vale veteran(s) in your life proudly displayed as well! https://www.rivervalenj.org/o/trv/page/military-tribute-banner-program Thank you all for your service. 🇺🇸

Come Join Instructor Toni for a Free Self Defense Seminar next Thursday evening, May 23 at 7:30pm at the River Vale Community Center at 628 Rivervale Road! https://5il.co/2lt7d

Please join us for the 2024 launch of the River Vale Farmer’s Market this Thursday, May 16th from 1-6pm at the River Vale Town Hall Parking Lot! Amazing Vendors (many new!), DJ Anthony (3:00-5:00pm), Balloon Chica (1:30-3:30pm), Bistro Seating, Kids Korner and our amazing community coming together! Grab a FREE Large Insulated River Vale Market Tote Bag just for coming and saying hi. No purchase necessary - while supplies last. A few things to note: PARKING- Parking is limited, however, we have done our best to open up some additional spots in the lot area as well as on the side of the building. There is only one way in and out of the lot at the far end. In addition, there are spots across the street at Holdrum Middle School after 3pm. BATHROOM- The Bathroom is located in the Library Make sure you check out the RV Farmers Market Web Page to get updates as vendors, entertainment and food trucks change weekly: https://www.rivervalenj.org/o/trv/page/farmers-market 5/16 LAUNCH PARTY!!! ENTERTAINMENT Balloon Chica: 1:30-3:30pm DJ Anthony; Triple Platinum Entertainment: 3:00-5:00pm VENDORS • Hope Cress Farms • Orlando’s Bakery • PickleLicious • Empanada Lady • Clyde's Italian Ices & Ice Cream • The People’s Herbalist • Earth’s Garden- NEW!! Gluten Free, Vegan, Nut Free Cheese, pasta and more!! • Sue’s House of Fudge- NEW!! • Babka’s Paradise- Challah, Babka and other kosher goods • Tin Can Confections- coffees, fresh squeezed, shaken lemonades • Cousin’s Maine Lobster- every other week! • Angelos Finest Pizza- now offering Frozen Bar Pies!! • Fantastic Flavors & Foods- Mediterranean food, ready to eat Paella (changes weekly), fresh pasta, olive oils and vinegars, spices -NEW!! • Crispy Edge Cookies- delicious and beautifully decorated cookies • Deer Fear- locally made organic solutions to deter deer from your prized landscaping • TC New Jersey- Wood charcuterie and cutting Boards, Non-Profit- NEW!!

Join Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission for Hidden in Plain Sight, a 60-minute live, virtual experience intended for parents and other adults caring for youth, including school professionals, coaches, nurses, physicians, and scout leaders. The event will take place Wednesday, May 29, 2024, from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM via Zoom. Participants are provided with the opportunity to explore a mock teen’s bedroom to explain various trends of teen substance use, signs, symptoms, and lingo in an effort to raise awareness about substance use disorders. Pre-registration is required for this event; please email Alexandra at healtheducation@nwbrhc.net to register.

The 7th Annual River Vale Free Shredding & Recycling Event will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Mark Lane Sports Complex! Don't forget your donations for the Helping Hand Food Pantry! https://5il.co/2lftk

Summer Sale for USA Sport Group Camps & Clinics in River Vale ends May 16! Register today! https://usasportgroup.com/recreation/866-river-vale-twp-river-vale-nj