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Montvale NJ, good news for Montvale commuters! The long-awaited reopening of the Grand Avenue Parkway ramp is just around the corner, with Mayor Mike Ghassali confirming that the project is in its final stages. While there haven’t been major changes since the last update, the project remains on track for a September reopening.
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MONTVALE, NJ — After more than a century as a cornerstone of Bergen County agriculture, the DePiero Farmstand and Greenhouses has officially closed its doors. The farm, founded in 1924 by Italian immigrants Dante and Inez DePiero, survived economic downturns, shifting consumer habits, and decades of development — but this week, the family-run business officially handed its legacy over to the Borough of Montvale.
“Dear Montvale residents, this is what we are up against and why we are fighting.
Developers, Fair Share Housing, and their lobbyists are forcing massive overdevelopment on our small towns — ignoring our schools, traffic, water, sewer, floodings and infrastructure pressure.
Continue reading Montvale: Fair Share Housing vs Fair Share Farming
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MONTVALE, NJ — On Sunday, August 11 at 9:47 p.m., the Montvale Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle fire at the intersection of North Kinderkamack Road and Brook Avenue.
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MONTVALE, NJ — Following a string of electric bike (e-bike) crashes this summer, Montvale Police are urging riders and families to prioritize safety and follow local laws—especially after a dramatic collision between an e-bike and a car was caught on surveillance video and shared online.
Continue reading Montvale Police Urge E-Bike Safety After Shocking Crash Caught on Video
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MONTVALE, NJ — July 2025 — In a significant development for local planning and property development, Mayor Michael Ghassali announced that Montvale will be responsible for constructing only three affordable housing units over the next decade—down from the 348 units originally proposed by a state agency in October 2024.
photos courtesy of Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali
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Montvale NJ, Montvale’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) proudly participated today in the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Field Day Event, the largest single emergency preparedness exercise in the United States.
Continue reading Montvale OEM Joins Global Emergency Communications Effort
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Montvale NJ, heads up, drivers! Bergen County will begin a major road resurfacing project on Grand Avenue from Spring Valley Road to Railroad Avenue starting Monday, June 23, 2025. The work will involve milling and paving, requiring full road closures on sections of Grand Avenue and causing significant traffic disruptions.
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Montvale NJ, Montvale is continuing its legacy as a hub for automotive excellence with the exciting arrival of INEOS Automotive, which has officially chosen the borough as its United States headquarters.
Continue reading INEOS Automotive Selects Montvale, NJ for Its U.S. Headquarters and Showroom
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Montvale NJ, a coalition of over two dozen New Jersey towns is ramping up its fight against the state’s controversial forced over development “affordable housing” mandates, taking their case to federal court in an effort to halt the wave of rapid development sweeping through suburban communities.
Continue reading Over Two Dozen NJ Towns Sue State Over Court Ordered “Affordable Housing Mandates”
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Montvale NJ, a tragic dog attack in Bergen County has left a small dog dead and a man injured after a German Shepherd and Pitbull got loose from a nearby property, police confirmed.
Continue reading Loose German Shepherd and Pitbull Kill Maltese in New Jersey Dog Attack
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Montvale NJ , Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali is urging local parents to talk to their children about the disruptive trend of “ding dong dash” pranks, which have recently caused concern in neighboring towns.
Continue reading Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali Urges Parents To Put A Stop ‘Ding Dong Dash’ Pranks
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Montvale NJ, Montvale residents, don’t be alarmed if you spot a balloon in the sky this Friday! According to Mayor Mike Ghassali, Veolia Water will be launching at least one balloon over their property on Summit Avenue as part of an ongoing survey for the planned water tank installation.
photos provided by the Mayors and Assemblyman Robert Auth
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Montvale NJ, in a night filled with gratitude and admiration, Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali proudly honored Matt Goldman, EMT with the Tri-Boro Volunteer Ambulance Corps, as the 2025 Hometown Hero—an honor only awarded three times in the town’s history. Goldman was also presented with the prestigious Key to the City for his selfless and heroic actions.
Continue reading Montvale Honors EMT Matt Goldman as 2025 Hometown Hero
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Montvale NJ, a Montvale emergency medical technician (EMT) is being recognized for his heroic actions following a devastating school bus crash on the Garden State Parkway.
Continue reading Montvale EMT to be Honored for Heroic Rescue After Garden State Parkway Bus Crash
