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2022 Election

Our concerns for the 2022 election of Mayor and Council Northvale Community As we see our neighboring communities hold events such as Town Days, Farmers Markets, Color Runs and have the ability to perform basic functions through municipal websites doesn’t it make you ask “Why not Northvale?” That’s what we ask. We want to focus … Continue reading “2022 Election”

BOE Candidate Night Recap

Note: Questions were submitted no later than October 4th and were screened. The following are the selected questions. See the full video. Full Video Nicole Cowley – Michelle Marinuzzi – David Zimbler Q1: Why are running for the board of education? If elected, what are your priorities?Q2: Is there a particular issue that motivated you … Continue reading “BOE Candidate Night Recap”

PTO Sponsors Board of Education Candidate Night

Missed the zoom meeting? No worries, watch here: Open for all Residents of Northvale. Message below is from the Northvale PTO We would like to inform you that the Northvale PTO will be hosting a Zoom Candidate’s Night on Monday, October 25th at 7 PM with the Board of Education candidates. The Zoom information for … Continue reading “PTO Sponsors Board of Education Candidate Night”

2021 Campaign

Northvale Community As we see our neighboring communities hold events such as Town Days, Farmers Markets, Color Runs and have the ability to perform basic functions through municipal websites doesn’t it make you ask “Why not Northvale?” That’s what we ask. We want to focus on fostering a greater community feel for our Borough and … Continue reading “2021 Campaign”

Building/Planning Mtg May 19th 2021

Click for the Agenda A 40 unit proposal is on the docket for approval. This has been in the works since the original permit was denied, as early as December 2020. When: 7:30PM How to join: Borough Hall or Zoom Meeting link: https://zoom.us/join Zoom Meeting ID: 453 996 0939 Password: 4Qz3LR Phone in number: 1 … Continue reading “Building/Planning Mtg May 19th 2021”

Reminder: Donate to Receive a Lawn Sign

To donate, please click here. Signs will be delivered by the week of May 24, 2021. All orders must be received by May 10th to ensure timely delivery. Thank you for all of your support! ~The Northvale Republican Club Unable to use the secure payment site? Contact us via email or Facebook/Instagram Messenger

Bergen County Republican Organization Convention Results

Announcing the results of the Bergen County Republican Organization (BCRO) Convention. Votes for the Governors candidates are: 336   Jack Ciattarelli 25    Hirsh Singh 6    Brian Levine There were two contested County positions, Sheriff and Commissioner. Votes for the Sheriff Candidates are: 269  Robert “Bob” Kugler 98  Harry Shortway Votes for the Commissioner Candidates are: 301   … Continue reading “Bergen County Republican Organization Convention Results”

Senate and Assembly Candidates for District 37

Announcing Candidates for District 37 Senate and Assembly Michael W Koontz has stepped up to run for D37 Senate.Perley V Patrick and Edward P Durfee Jr have stepped up to run for D37 Assembly. We need your signatures for our petitions.  Due to Covid, electronic signatures are being accepted. Please share with registered Republican family … Continue reading “Senate and Assembly Candidates for District 37”

Northvale Public School BOE Meeting Mar 18 2021

Topic: BOE Preliminary Budget Hearing Meeting Time: Mar 18, 2021 06:30PM Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/j/99020598829?pwd=SzRnTGZaYUJ3S1RyK3NrZmxPbFI3Zz09 Meeting ID: 938 1561 8117 Passcode: 27D5Ur One tap mobile +19292056099,,93815618117#,,,,,,0#,,566191# US (New York) No Agenda posted as of Mar 17 2021 11:30PM

Northvale Borough Meeting Feb 10 2021

Click for the Agenda General borough meeting. Highlights of agenda: Approval of Appointments during Reorganization meeting Tax reductions 2nd Reading of ordinance for Zoning Fees Tax Sale of residence Phone in number: 1-646-307-1479 Telephone Passcode: 476570 Follow link for additional details

Building/Planning Mtg Feb 3rd 2021

Click for the Agenda How to join:Zoom Meeting link: https://zoom.us/joinZoom Meeting ID: 453 996 0939Password: 4Qz3LR Phone in number: 1 646 558 8656Meeting ID: 453 996 0939Telephone Password: 785974

Northvale Borough Meeting Jan 5 2021

Click for the Agenda General borough meeting. Highlights of agenda: Reorganization meeting Professional Assignments Council President and Assignments Planning/Zoning Committee appointments   Phone in number: 1-646-307-1479Telephone Passcode: 476570  

Northvale Public School BOE Meeting Dec 17 2020

Topic: BOE Meeting Time: Dec 17, 2020 06:30PM Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/j/93815618117?pwd=VWFtSURiWDgvcGMyUlJPa0lSbCtGUT09 Meeting ID: 938 1561 8117 Passcode: 27D5Ur One tap mobile +19292056099,,93815618117#,,,,,,0#,,566191# US (New York) No Agenda post as of Dec 16 2020 10:30PM

Northvale Public School BOE meeting Nov 19 2020

Topic: BOE Meeting Time: Nov 19, 2020 06:30 PM Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/99918799957?pwd=N0NxWTZLT1htSitxVVJLS3AzVlFmZz09 Meeting ID: 999 1879 9957 Passcode: kWB3XZ

Unofficial Borough Meeting Minutes – Oct 14 ’20

Unofficial Agenda located @ October 14 2020 Mayor/Council meetingApproved Minutes located @ Approved Minutes Oct 14 2020 A G E N D A Combined Meeting of the Mayor and Council Wednesday, October 14, 2020 7:00 PM RESOLUTIONS – Consent Agenda resolution #2020-121 title: WAIVE BUILDING PERMIT FEESFOR INSTALLATION OF RAMP AT MITCHELL ARCHER, 424 BRIARWOOD … Continue reading “Unofficial Borough Meeting Minutes – Oct 14 ’20”

Northvale Mud-Slinging Revealed

The headline reads like a novel, “In Northvale council race, dueling flyers target candidates over arrest, extremism”, but we ask where are the “dueling flyers”. A duel, according to Webster, “a conflict between antagonistic persons, ideas, or forces; also : a hard-fought contest between two opponents”.  While we agree this is a contest, a political contest, usually … Continue reading “Northvale Mud-Slinging Revealed”

2020 Debates for Senate and CD-05

First and only debate of 2020 U.S. Senate campaign to be moderated by NJ Globe Editor David Wildstein Facebook Videos | | | YouTube Videos Democrat Cory Booker and Republican Rik Mehta will meet for the first and only debate in the 2020 race for United States Senate in New Jersey on Tuesday, October 27 … Continue reading “2020 Debates for Senate and CD-05”

Dr. Deidre Paul Endorsement

Time To Unmask The Northvale Democratic Team

Just when you thought that the stink couldn’t get any worse, we find that the flyers that try to smear Durfee and Singer are connected to the Bergen County Clerk? Is this how “OUR” tax dollars are put to work? Is that the real man behind the curtain? Talk about BOSSES!! It is time that … Continue reading “Time To Unmask The Northvale Democratic Team”

Northvale Public School BOE meeting Oct 15 2020

Topic: BOE Meeting Time: Oct 15, 2020 06:30 PM Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94012036744?pwd=aUVXWUhYRjM3TjFGbkJneDJPL0t6QT09 Meeting ID: 940 1203 6744 Passcode: b12KXa

Northvale Borough Meeting Oct 14th 2020

Click for the Agenda General borough meeting. Highlights of agenda: 1st Reading of adjustment to zoning, multiple-family, signs and site plan review Funding for beautification, payroll Inter-local Snow Plow agreement Phone in number: 1-646-307-1479Telephone Passcode: 476570

Councilman Peter Sotiropoulos Endorsement

To the Northvale Community, This year on the Republican ticket in town, we have Ann Singer and Edward Durfee running for Northvale Council. Both are energized and hope to add significant contributions to the Mayor and Council. Both wish to work with Republicans and Democrats for the good of our little town. I think both … Continue reading “Councilman Peter Sotiropoulos Endorsement”

Ann and Edward Are Asking, Who is the Man Behind the Curtain??

Do Northvale residents have a voice in their town government when Mayor Marana and Councilman Argiro are working closely with a non-elected resident to run our town. From the Democrat’s own flyer: John M. Hogan has worked closely with Mayor Pat Marana to improve our community. The flyer lists John M. Hogan’s name on top … Continue reading “Ann and Edward Are Asking, Who is the Man Behind the Curtain??”

Northvale Republican Council Candidates Falsely Accused!

When the Democratic Candidates for town council couldn’t verify a questionable postcard, their knee jerk reaction was to blame the Republicans! Now, THAT is an example of taking the LOW ROAD. FYI, the Republicans also couldn’t verify who sent it.

Former Councilman Roy Sokoloski Endorsement

WE NEED FRESH IDEAS AND NEW THINKING FOR NORTHVALEFrom former Councilman Roy Sokoloski Dear Northvale Neighbors and Friends, The last three years in Northvale government have been a financial disaster. We all know the When do the increases stop? What will happen to our tax bill in 2021? The Democratic candidates continue to tout all … Continue reading “Former Councilman Roy Sokoloski Endorsement”

Councilman Joseph McGuire Endorsement

This year I am endorsing Ann Singer and Edward Durfee for the Northvale Council. Ann and Edward are two good family-oriented people with tremendous life experience that will benefit the Council and Borough. Edward’s history as an IT Consultant is something that is very appropriate currently as the Borough begins a technology upgrade. His expertise … Continue reading “Councilman Joseph McGuire Endorsement”

Building/Planning Mtg Oct 7th 2020

Click for the AgendaAdditional documents for 251 Union Street located here This meeting does not include an item for 411 Clinton Ave rezoning. Please use this meeting to become familiar with the flow and how the planning board operates. Remember one of these members are running for a councilman position. How to join:Zoom Meeting link: … Continue reading “Building/Planning Mtg Oct 7th 2020”

Join Us on fb Live

Want a chance to speak to our candidates? Want to hear from them regarding their outlook for Northvale? Join their facebook live session: Monday 7PM

Remember Fallen Firefighters

Unofficial Borough Meeting Minutes – Sept 9 ’20

Unofficial Agenda located @ September 9 2020 Mayor/Council meetingApproved Minutes located @ Approved Minutes Sept 9 2020 A G E N D A Combined Meeting of the Mayor and Council Wednesday, September 9, 2020 7:00 PM RESOLUTIONS – Consent Agenda resolution #2020-109 title: approve condition resolution for liquor license for noeleen llc t/a biddy o’malley’s … Continue reading “Unofficial Borough Meeting Minutes – Sept 9 ’20”

Northvale Public School BOE meeting

Topic: BOE MeetingTime: Sep 17, 2020 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/94012036744?pwd=aUVXWUhYRjM3TjFGbkJneDJPL0t6QT09 Meeting ID: 940 1203 6744Passcode: b12KXa

The Campaign Begins

Be sure to sign up to receive notifications of our live-stream broadcasts. First and foremost we wish to thank all who attended our reception. Your presence made the event a success. Now the campaign begins. The campaign signs are in. Please let us know if you would like one dropped off or come on by … Continue reading “The Campaign Begins”

Candidates Reception

RSVP here Please be aware due to the weather forecast, this event has been moved to the rain date of August 30, 2020.

Northvale School Board Meeting: July 16th, @ 6:30PM

Get involved! Come join the Northvale School Board’s virtual meeting to hear the latest on all things Northvale. Meeting Details can be located at the bottom of the Northvale School Board Site

Northvale Republicans’ Lincoln Day Success

Northvale Republican Club Lincoln Day

Click here to purchase tickets in advance. Come out to meet and ask questions of the candidates vying to unseat Josh Gottheimer. The candidates will be trying to get your vote this June to be the newly elected candidate for District 5. Meet with James Baldini, Paul Duggan, Mike Ghassali, John McCann and Frank Pallotta. Where: … Continue reading “Northvale Republican Club Lincoln Day”

Vote Column 1

“All You Can Eat” ~ Beefsteak Dinner

Nightingale’s Catering Famous Beefsteak Saturday October 5th 6 pm ~ 10 pm Northvale American Legion $50 per person Request your tickets now. Link to tickets

The Annual Republican Barbeque

2019 Town Hall and Victory Party

To order your tickets, please contact us at, edurfee@durfee.us or 201-575-6923

Our Council Elected

Joseph McGuire Joseph McGuire has lived in Northvale for over 17 years and is proud to raise his family here. Improving Northvale’s quality of life while maintaining its hometown feeling is the motivation for Joe to run as a Republican candidate for town council. Joe is no stranger to community service or elected positions. He … Continue reading “Our Council Elected”

Republicans Need to Answer the Call

The 2018 Republican Primary will elect County Committee persons for the purpose of carrying our Republican values and message to our fellow Republicans, in our district and our circles.  This position is one of the most important elected positions, as it partakes in deciding the direction of our Republican party in Northvale and Bergen County. … Continue reading “Republicans Need to Answer the Call”

Bergen County Pension Woes

The dire straits of Bergen County and the out of control spending is coming home to roost. JP Morgan, as reported by Zero Hedge, has ranked the most egregious of out of control spenders. Well what do you know, third from the bottom is “A-Rated” Bergen County. JP Morgan ranked every major city in the … Continue reading “Bergen County Pension Woes”

Support A-4666/S-3080 and A-4667/S-3081, Affordable Housing

Much needed information and links to demand our legislature get on board. Especially since we see our District 37 leadership with no concern for the overpopulation of Bergen County. Imagine apartment buildings throughout Northern Valley. Where does the water come from for these new residents to drink? Where will their children attend school? Our schools … Continue reading “Support A-4666/S-3080 and A-4667/S-3081, Affordable Housing”

Importance of County Committee

Many people wish they could be involved and help foster positive change in their community, but don’t know how. They hope that someone who is in the right position of leadership will promote awareness of political actions that are in harmony with the Bill of Rights and warn against those that are not. Did you … Continue reading “Importance of County Committee”

Northvale Republican Club

As we look to re-elect our Republican President Trump and replace the current Democratic Congressman with Frank Pallotta, we have no Republicans in place in our local County government.  Our borough council is comprised of two Republicans, four Democrats and an Independent/Democrat Mayor. Every year our borough decides on two council positions.  Our team will … Continue reading “Northvale Republican Club”