Tuesday, November 3, 2026 is General Election Day!

Early voting is now over.

River Vale Polls are open from 6am to 8pm on Tuesday.

Additional information here: https://www.rivervalenj.org/o/trv/page/election-information

Dear River Vale Property Owners,

Fourth quarter 2026 property taxes are due November 1. The last day to pay without penalty is Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

*Please note, cash payments are no longer accepted for property taxes.*

It is recommended that you utilize the following methods to make your payment:

1. Drop Off / Mail in Checks:
You can mail in or drop off your check using the drop box mailbox at the front door of Town Hall, which is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please include your tax stub with your check in a sealed envelope.

Checks should be payable to the “Township of River Vale”. Please DO NOT leave any cash in the tax payment drop box. If mailing your payment and you would like a receipt, please include your entire tax bill with a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

Post-Dated Checks: By statute, our office is required to deposit payments as soon as they are received and we cannot accept “post-dated” checks, therefore, please date your check the day you write it out, just as you would if you were paying in person.

2. Online Bill Pay from your bank:
Please be aware payments that you initiate with your own bank through online bill pay should be scheduled in advance of any due date to allow a sufficient number of mailing days for the Township to receive, process and apply the payment to your account. Bank payments made from online bill pay are sent through the mail. The Township is not responsible for late payments due to delays in mail service or bank processing. Please include your Block and Lot, Last name and/or property address in order for us to apply the payment to the correct account.

3. Electronic Check or Credit Card - Directly from the Township’s website
Fees are as follows:
ACH or e-check: $1.50 per transaction
Debit or Credit cards: 2.65% of the payment

4. Direct Debit - ACH/Direct Withdrawal
The Tax Collector’s Office now offers an Automated Clearing House (ACH) bank draft program (direct withdrawal) to our taxpayers. This service assures your payment will be received in a timely manner as well as providing a safe and secure way to pay your taxes without the worry of mail delivery or coming to pay in person. Click here for more information.

The Tax Office is currently open from Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 4:30pm and Friday 8:00am to 12pm. We can be reached to answer questions at avassallo@rivervalenj.org or klombardi@rivervalenj.org, and 201-664-2346, ext. 1001 or 1002.

Thank you.

💫Join Win at Fun on Thursday, November 5th, 9am - 12pm at the River Vale Community Center (48 Greenhalgh Lane) for a half day camp for ages 5 to 9!

Games & Dancing, Color Braids, Sparkly Crafts. Rumi Live Performance !! Fun with Rumi, Snacks, Singing with mic , Pictures with Backdrop.

Enjoy Teachers Convention Day with Win at Fun in partnership with the Township of River Vale! Spots are limited, FUN is abundant! 🎉🤣🎶

Register now at www.winatfun.co.

REMINDER: RIVER VALE 2027 REASSESSMENT IS UNDERWAY

River Vale property owners are reminded that the Township's 2027 property reassessment is currently underway.

As previously communicated, River Vale is revaluing all properties for the 2027 tax year to ensure uniform and equitable assessments. The Township has contracted Appraisal Systems, Inc. (ASI) to assist with the reassessment process.

What residents should know:

ASI inspectors continue to visit properties throughout the Township this Fall to measure and photograph the exteriors and inspect the interiors of buildings.

If no one is home during the initial visit, the inspector will complete the exterior inspection and leave a yellow note with information about arranging the interior inspection.

Contactless interior inspections by video conference are available upon request.

ASI representatives will carry photo identification, and their names are registered with the River Vale Police Department and Township Clerk's Office. Please do not allow anyone into your home without proper identification.

If your property has a unique condition that may affect its value, you may submit supporting documentation to ASI for consideration.

Important: New 2027 property values will be determined based on the estimated market value of each property as of October 1, 2026, the statutory valuation date. Property owners will receive notice by mail of their proposed assessed values and will have an opportunity to question or contest those values.

Questions regarding the inspection or valuation process should be directed to Appraisal Systems, Inc. at (201) 493-8530. Additional information is available at www.asinj.com under “Current revaluation information,” followed by the River Vale link.

Thank you for your cooperation as this important Township-wide reassessment continues.

FREE RABIES VACCINATIONS for dogs and cats will be available at the River Vale Community Center at 48 Greenhalgh Lane from 8:30 am - 10:00 am Saturday, November 14.

For more information, please call Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission at 201-445-7217 or info@nwbrhc.net.

This is a reminder that the River Vale Recycling Center at 320 Rivervale Road is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am to 3:00pm for River Vale residents to drop off:

1) Commingled - Properly Rinsed Aluminum and Tin Cans, Glass and Plastic #1, 2 and 5 ONLY. NO PLASTIC BAGS ALLOWED.
2) Paper - Newspaper, Books, Magazines
3) Cardboard - BROKEN DOWN Cardboard Boxes. Please make sure boxes are flattened and do not contain packing materials nor anything else.
4) Electronics - leave outside D.P.W. office

NOTHING ELSE is permitted to be dropped off at this location. NO PLASTIC BAGS, STYROFOAM, FURNITURE, GARBAGE, etc.

If illegal dumping continues, the Center will be unfortunately CLOSED and no longer available as a courtesy for our residents.

Thank you.

An Important Message From the D.P.W.

Attention River Vale Residents,
Chipping of large branches and heavy wood was extended into October for the collection of storm debris. Chipping is now complete for 2026 as the trucks are being prepped and tested for leaf collection.

There are two Tuesdays remaining for the collection of garden debris, which ends after October 27. All debris must be placed into containers or tied in bundles or it will not be collected. Additional information here. Please make sure to get all remaining yard debris out in the next two weeks.

Leaf collection begins in Zone 1 starting October 19. If there is ANYTHING other than leaves in leaf piles, the piles WILL NOT be picked up, this includes branches, roots, flower pots, sticks, etc. Please see the 2026 Leaf Removal Schedule for additional dates and information.

Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.

River Vale pet owners, are you unable to attend the River Vale Rabies Vaccination Clinic on November 14?

Protect your pets by attending any of these free local Rabies Clinics this Fall, presented by the Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission.

Dear River Vale Residents,

I hope you had a wonderful summer.

If you haven’t been to the Mark Lane Athletic Complex off of Piermont Avenue lately, I encourage you to check out the new outdoor exercise park adjacent to the hut on north side of the complex. We are grateful that the Mark Lane Fitness Zone was made possible with grant funding from Bergen County Open Space, State of NJ Recreation and Municipal Open Space.

Designed to promote health, wellness, and community connection, the park features a variety of durable fitness equipment, which is free to use, and suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Whether you are looking to build strength, improve your balance, or simply enjoy a workout in the fresh air, this space has something for everyone!

On your recent visits to our Farmers Market, you may have noticed construction on the tennis courts next to Town Hall. We are pleased to have been able to resurface them with additional grant funding. They are now complete and ready for our tennis-playing residents to play! The resurfacing of the Mark Lane turf field is scheduled for later this Fall as well, so stay tuned for updates.

In addition to the improved courts, I hope you enjoy this great new exercise space to stay active, meet your neighbors, and enjoy the physical and mental benefits of exercising in beautiful outdoor River Vale!

Best Regards,
Mark Bromberg, Mayor

Registration is now open for the 2026 River Vale Turkey Trot Charity 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Fitness with Friends and Run 4 The Love!

Last year was a huge success- proceeds were donated to the Helping Hand Food Pantry to help our community!

Prizes for top runners, free tee shirts, music, food and community engagement!

Whether you want to run, walk or cheer on friends or family, we hope to see you there!

Sign up now:
https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/RiverVale/RiverValeTurkeyTrotFamily5KRunWalkForCharity

Registration for the 2027 season of Pascack Valley Junior Wrestling is now OPEN!
This K–8 Youth Wrestling Program for residents of River Vale and Hillsdale focuses on learning the basics, building confidence, and having fun on the mat!

Register here - https://pascackvalleywrestling.sportngin.com/register/form/053021121

Please email pascackvalleywrestling@gmail.com for more information or questions.

BERGEN250 RESUMES REVOLUTIONARY WAR ROUNDTABLE SERIES WITH DIVE INTO TWO NOTABLE FIGURES AND THEIR IMPACT ON BERGEN COUNTY

Learn More about John Fell, Patriot and Signer of the Declaration of Independence, and William Franklin, Last Colonial Governor of New Jersey

HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen250, the Bergen County Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs, and the County of Bergen invite the public and media to attend the first lecture of the fall 2026 American Revolutionary War Roundtable Series on Wednesday, September 9th at 7:00 PM at the Bergen County Administration Building’s 1st Floor Multipurpose Room, 1 Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, NJ.

William Franklin, illegitimate son of Benjamin Franklin, was the last royal governor of New Jersey. John Fell led the local opposition to the British during that time. Although their paths probably never crossed, their dual lives provide a unique look at New Jersey in Revolutionary times.

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, noted local author, Jim Wright of Allendale, will talk about these two exceptional men – and their legacies in Northwest Bergen County.

For those unable to attend in person, the lecture will be recorded and published on the County of Bergen’s official YouTube channel following the event.

Fall 2026 Lineup (7pm at the One Bergen County Plaza Multipurpose Room):
September 9th: “The Turncoat & The Patriot” Presented by Jim Wright
October 14th: “The Baylor Massacre” Presented by Edmund Moderacki
November 10th: “George Rogers Clark & The Revolutionary War in the West. The Siege of Fort Vicennes, February 23-25, 1779” Presented by Pat Schuber
December 9th: “Pillage, Plunder, and Arson in 1780 in Bergen County: Material Culture of the Inhabitants” Presented by Peggy Norris

About Bergen250
Bergen250 is Bergen County’s initiative to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, highlighting the county’s critical role in the nation’s founding and engaging the public through lectures, events, and community programming. For more information, visit www.Bergen250.com.

🏠 REMINDER: RIVER VALE 2027 REASSESSMENT IS UNDERWAY

River Vale residents are reminded that the Township’s 2027 property reassessment is currently underway.

Appraisal Systems, Inc. (ASI), contracted by the Township, is conducting inspections throughout River Vale, including exterior measurements/photos and required interior inspections.

A few important reminders:
🔹 ASI inspectors will carry photo identification and their names are registered with the River Vale Police Department and Township Clerk’s Office.
🔹 If you are not home for the initial visit, you will receive information about arranging a return visit for the interior inspection.
🔹 Video conference/contactless interior inspections are available upon request.
🔹 New 2027 property values will be based on estimated market value as of October 1, 2026.
🔹 Property owners will receive their proposed assessed values by mail and will have an opportunity to question or contest those values.

📞 Questions about the inspection or valuation process?
Contact Appraisal Systems, Inc. at 201-493-8530.

Additional information: www.asinj.com → “Current revaluation information” → River Vale.

Thank you for your cooperation!

River Vale's health services provider, Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission, is offering in-person and virtual Health Education programs in partnership with Valley Health.

These Health programs are free and open to the public and are updated frequently with new programs added every month! This is also the best place to see the schedule of in-person events in your community by our Health Educator.

Link to Events Calendar - https://nwbrhc.org/events/