Montvale, New Jersey Relocation Guide

Montvale is a small borough of approximately 4 square miles ideally situated in the picturesque Pascack Valley of northeastern Bergen County, bordering on New York State. Its 7,000 residents enjoy a high quality of life with fine schools and recreation programs, and easy access to area shopping and cultural activities. Montvale's blend of corporate centers and residential areas make the Borough a unique suburban community with something to offer everyone.

The Borough of Montvale was chartered in1894 as a Borough Council form of government in which the Mayor is elected to a four-year term and six council members are elected at large to serve staggered three-year terms.

The Mayor and Council meet every second Tuesday of the month for regular meetings and on the last Tuesday of the month for executive sessions. Meetings are open to the public and residents are given the opportunity to speak on proposed ordinances and other matters of concern at both meetings. The first meeting of each month is televised on the local cable television access channel.

The Borough Administrator is appointed by the Borough Council and is responsible for the implementation of policies of the Mayor and Council, for the administration of all Borough affairs, and for the day to day operations of the Borough. The Administrator is the chief administrative officer of the Borough.

The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the Borough, and as such presides over all public meetings, provides leadership in the development of community projects and makes appointments to various boards. The Borough Council exercises all legislative powers including financial adoption of the municipal budget and bond ordinances and confirmation of the Mayor's appointments.

There are over 300 business and commercial establishments in Montvale, ranging from local merchants to national corporate headquarters. Planned development has resulted in a diversified mix of corporate campuses and smaller concerns. Financial institutions serving Montvale include Summit Bank, Commerce Bank, Hudson United Bank, Chase Home Mortgage Corp., Interchange Bank, First Union and Merrill Lynch ∓ Co., Inc.

The Borough is situated near the large shopping malls of North Jersey. Only minutes away are the Paramus Park Mall, Garden State Plaza, Riverside Square, Bergen Mall and Willowbrook Mall. In New York State are the Nanuet Mall, Palisades Center and Woodbury Commons. Four shopping centers are located in the Borough, two on Chestnut Ridge Road and two on Kinderkamack Road. The Borough has one of the few remaining working farms in Bergen County, with a farm outlet on Grand Avenue.

The Borough has an active year-round community recreation program, administered by a Recreation Committee and Recreation Director Donald Smith. The Recreation Committee offers a broad, diversified program of activities, the highlight of which is an annual "Community Night" celebration held in June.

The Borough has four parks encompassing 32 acres of land. The parks offer recreational opportunities that include tennis, basketball, football, baseball, roller hockey, softball and soccer and two playgrounds.

The Montvale Athletic League provides programs for Borough youth including baseball, softball, soccer, football and cheerleading. This all-volunteer organization is administered by a board of Directors.

The Montvale Senior Club organized in 1980, has over 10 members who participate in various social activities, trips and luncheons. The Club meets twice a month.

The Montvale Swim Club is a privately run organization that operates an excellent outdoor pool facility. Its facilities are available to Montvale residents on a membership fee basis.

The Borough also enjoys the recreational opportunities offered by the Montvale Roller Rink, one of the largest indoor skating surfaces in the country, Mar-Bel Stables that offers riding and stabling services to the public and the Montvale Bowling Lanes.

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