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| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen |
| Incorporated | August 31, 1894 |
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| - Type | Borough |
| - Mayor | Roger J. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. The US state of New Jersey has 21 counties New Jersey was governed by two separate groups of proprietors as two distinct provinces East Jersey Bergen County is the most populous County of the state of New Jersey, United States. A municipal corporation is the legal term for a local governing body, including (but not necessarily limited to cities, counties, Towns Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Year 1894 ( MDCCCXCIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common A Borough (sometimes abbreviated Boro on road signs in the context of New Jersey local government refers to one of five types and one of eleven Fyfe (R, 2011) |
| - Administrator | John T. Doyle[1] |
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| - Total | 4. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 0 sq mi (10. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 3 km²) |
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| Elevation [2] | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Population (2006)[3] | |
| - Total | 7,308 |
| - Density | 1,769. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 8/sq mi (683. 3/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 07645 |
| Area code(s) | 201 |
| FIPS code | 34-47610[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0878455[5] |
| Website: http://www.montvale.org | |
Montvale is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout A Borough (sometimes abbreviated Boro on road signs in the context of New Jersey local government refers to one of five types and one of eleven Bergen County is the most populous County of the state of New Jersey, United States. New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 7,034.
Montvale was incorporated as a borough on August 31, 1894, from portions of both Orvil Township and Washington Township, at the height of the Boroughitis craze then sweeping through Bergen County that led to the creation of over two dozen new municipalities in the county in that one year alone. Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Year 1894 ( MDCCCXCIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Orvil Township was a township that existed in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States, from 1886 to 1919 Washington Township is a township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Boroughitis was a political phenomenon that spread throughout the U [6] On February 15, 1896, Montvale acquired part of Orvil Township. Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Year 1896 ( MDCCCXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year In 1906, Montvale added further land from both Orvil and Washington Townships, and in 1912, Montvale added territory from Upper Saddle River. Upper Saddle River is a Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. [6] On May 20, 1959, portions of Montvale were passed to River Vale, and on December 9 and December 14, 1965, territories were exchanged between Montvale and Upper Saddle River. Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held The year 1959 ( MCMLIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. River Vale is a township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. [7]
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Montvale is located at (41. 048997, -74. 040523)[8].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 4. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 0 square miles (10. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 3 km²), all of it land. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of
The borough borders six neighboring municipalities Woodcliff Lake, Upper Saddle River, Park Ridge, and River Vale in Bergen County and Pearl River and Chestnut Ridge in Rockland County in New York. Upper Saddle River is a Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Park Ridge is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. River Vale is a township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Pearl River is a hamlet (and Census-designated place) in the Town of Orangetown Rockland County, New York, United States Chestnut Ridge is a village in the Town of Ramapo Rockland County, New York, United States located north of the state of New Montvale is serviced by the Garden State Parkway at exits 171 and 172, as well as the New York State Thruway in Chestnut Ridge. The Garden State Parkway ( GSP) is a 1724-mile (277-km limited-access toll Parkway that stretches the length of New Jersey from the New York The New York State Thruway (officially the Governor Thomas E Dewey Thruway) is a limited-access toll Highway in the U
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 416 |
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| 1910 | 522 | 25. 5% | |
| 1920 | 779 | 49. 2% | |
| 1930 | 1,243 | 59. 6% | |
| 1940 | 1,342 | 8% | |
| 1950 | 1,856 | 38. 3% | |
| 1960 | 3,699 | 99. 3% | |
| 1970 | 7,327 | 98. 1% | |
| 1980 | 7,318 | −0. 1% | |
| 1990 | 6,946 | −5. 1% | |
| 2000 | 7,034 | 1. 3% | |
| Est. 2006 | 7,308 | [3] | 3. 9% |
| Population 1900 - 1990. [9][10] | |||
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 7,034 people, 2,509 households, and 1,999 families residing in the borough. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 1,769. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 8 people per square mile (684. 1/km²). There were 2,590 housing units at an average density of 651. 7/sq mi (251. 9/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 92. 79% White, 0. 44% African American, 0. 09% Native American, 5. 36% Asian, 0. 63% from other races, and 0. 70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3. 09% of the population.
There were 2,509 households out of which 37. 7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71. 4% were married couples living together, 6. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20. 3% were non-families. 17. 4% of all households were made up of individuals and 7. 3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 80 and the average family size was 3. 18.
In the borough the population was spread out with 25. 9% under the age of 18, 5. 5% from 18 to 24, 27. 7% from 25 to 44, 28. 2% from 45 to 64, and 12. 6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 97. 1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93. 4 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $93,031, and the median income for a family was $104,047. Males had a median income of $80,355 versus $37,440 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $45,448. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 0. 9% of families and 0. 9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 4% of those under age 18 and 1. 0% of those age 65 or over.
Montvale is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. A Borough (sometimes abbreviated Boro on road signs in the context of New Jersey local government refers to one of five types and one of eleven The government consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at large. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office and only votes to break a tie. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year. [11]
The Mayor and Council meet every second Tuesday of the month for formal public meetings and on the last Tuesday of the month for informal work sessions. Meetings are open to the public and residents are given the opportunity to speak on proposed ordinances and other matters of concern at the formal meetings. The first meeting of each month is usually televised on the local cable television access channel.
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 adoption of the municipal budget, bond ordinances and the general business of the community.
The Council's powers include, for example, adopting all ordinances; reviewing, revising and adopting the budget; making appropriations; levying taxes; authorizing bond issues; providing for the internal structure of local government; providing by ordinance for the creation and abolition of jobs; fixing salaries and establishing general municipal policy.
The Mayor of Montvale Borough is Roger J. A mayor (from the Latin mÄior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government Fyfe (R, term ends December 31, 2011). Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. 2011 ( MMXI) will be a Common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. Members of the Montvale Borough Council are Council President Lorna M. Scully (D, 2009), Timothy E. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Lane (R, 2010), Leah LaMonica (R, 2008), Martin Kent (D, 2008), Salvatore Talarico (R, 2010) and Elmer C. Wehrle (D, 2009). [1][12]
In elections held on November 6, 2007, voters turned out to fill a four-year term for mayor and two three-year seats on the Borough Council. Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Councilman Roger J. Fyfe (1,131) won the mayoral seat vacated by fellow Republican George B. Zeller, edging Democrat James P. Kimball (1,034). Republican newcomers Timothy E. Lane (1,163) and Salvatore Talarico (1,121) won election to the Borough Council, defeating Democratic incumbent Thomas J. Sullivan (1,017) and his running mate, newcomer Sara M. De Lange (976). [13][14]
Montvale is in the Fifth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 39th Legislative District. [15]
New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District, covering the northern portions of Bergen County, Passaic County and Sussex County and all of Warren County, is represented by Scott Garrett (R, Wantage Township). New Jersey 's Fifth Congressional District is currently represented by Republican Scott Garrett. Bergen County is the most populous County of the state of New Jersey, United States. Passaic County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. The County of Sussex (also known as Sussex County) is the northernmost county in the State of New Jersey. Warren County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. E Scott Garrett (born July 9, 1959 in Englewood New Jersey) is a member of the United States House of Representatives. Wantage Township is a Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken). The United States Senate is the Upper house of the bicameral United States Congress, the Lower house being the House of Representatives Frank Raleigh Lautenberg (born January 23 1924 is an American businessman and Democratic Party Politician. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Cliffside Park is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Robert "Bob" Menendez (born January 1, 1954) is the junior Democratic Senator from New Jersey. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Hoboken is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States.
For the 2008-2009 Legislative Session, the 39th District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Gerald Cardinale (R, Demarest) and in the Assembly by John E. Rooney (R, Northvale) and Charlotte Vandervalk (R, Hillsdale). The New Jersey Legislature is the US state of New Jersey 's legislative branch seated in the New Jersey State House at the state's capital Trenton The New Jersey Legislature is the US state of New Jersey 's legislative branch seated in the New Jersey State House at the state's capital Trenton The New Jersey Senate is the Upper house of the New Jersey Legislature. Gerald Cardinale (born February 27 1934) is an American Republican Party Politician, who has served in the New Jersey Demarest is a Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. The New Jersey General Assembly is the Lower house of the New Jersey Legislature. John E Rooney (born April 23, 1939) is an American Republican Party Politician, who serves in the Northvale is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Charlotte Vandervalk (born July 31 1937) is an American Republican Party Politician, who serves Hillsdale is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. [16] The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken). The Governor of New Jersey is the Chief executive of the US state of New Jersey. Jon Stevens Corzine (born January 1 1947 is the Governor of New Jersey and a former United States Senator The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Hoboken is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. [17]
Bergen County's County Executive is Dennis McNerney (D). Bergen County is the most populous County of the state of New Jersey, United States. Dennis McNerney is the County Executive of Bergen County New Jersey. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. [18] The executive, along with the seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders administer all county business. In New Jersey, the Boards of Chosen Freeholders are the county legislatures of the 21 counties of the state. As of 2008, Bergen County's Freeholders are Chairman Tomas J. Padilla (D, Park Ridge), Vice-Chairman Elizabeth Calabrese (D, Wallington), James M. Carroll (D, Demarest), David L. Ganz (D, Fair Lawn), Bernadette P. McPherson (D, Rutherford), Julie O'Brien (D, Ramsey) and Vernon Walton (D, Englewood). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Tomas J Padilla is an American Democratic Party Politician, who has served on the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders since Park Ridge is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Elizabeth Calabrese is an American Democratic Party Politician, who has served on the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders since Wallington is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. James M Carroll is an American Democratic Party Politician, who has served on the Bergen County ( New Jersey) Board of Chosen Demarest is a Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. David L Ganz (b New York New York 1951 is an American Democratic Party Politician, who has served on the Bergen County Board of Chosen Fair Lawn is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Bernadette P McPherson is an American Democratic Party Politician from New Jersey, who has served on the Bergen County Board Rutherford is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Ramsey is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Englewood is a city located in Bergen County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 26203 [19]
Other countywide elected officials are Sheriff Leo McGuire (D), Surrogate Court Judge Mike Dressler (D, Cresskill) County Clerk Kathleen Donovan (R, Rutherford). Cresskill is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Kathleen A Donovan (1952-) is an American Republican Party politician who is currently serving her fourth term as County Clerk of Bergen County [20]
As of April 1, 2006, out of a 2004 Census estimated population of 7,321 in Montvale, there were 4,798 registered voters (65. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. 5% of the population, vs. 55. 4% in all of Bergen County). Of registered voters, 597 (12. 4% vs. 20. 7% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 1,425 (29. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. 7% vs. 19. 2% countywide) were registered as Republicans and 2,775 (57. 8% vs. 60. 1% countywide) were registered as Undeclared. Undeclared is a status for voters in New Jersey. Those voters who do not specify a party when they register to vote &mdash Democrat, Republican, or one There was one voter registered to another party. [21]
On the national level, Montvale leans toward the Republican Party. In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 56% of the vote here, defeating Democrat John Kerry, who received around 43%. The United States presidential election of 2004 was held on Tuesday November 2, 2004, to elect the President of the United States. George Walker Bush ( born July 6 1946 is the forty-third and current President of the United States. } John Forbes Kerry (born December 11 1943 is an American Politician who is currently serving his fourth term as the junior United States Senator [22]
The Montvale Public Schools serve students in pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade. The Montvale Public Schools are a comprehensive community public School district that serves students in pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade in Montvale, in Schools in the district (with 2005-06 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[23]) are Memorial Elementary School with 558 students in grades pre-K through 4, and Fieldstone Middle School with 470 students in grades 5 to 8. The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES as part of the United States Department of Education 's Institute of Education Sciences (IES collects analyzes
Public school students in grades 9 - 12 from Montvale attend Pascack Hills High School along with students from neighboring Woodcliff Lake, as part of the Pascack Valley Regional High School District. Pascack Hills High School (PHHS is a four-year comprehensive Public high school, one of two high schools that are part of the Pascack Valley Regional High School District The Pascack Valley Regional High School District is a regional Public high school district encompassing students from four communities in the Pascack Valley region [24] The school is led by principal Sarah Van Gunten and assistant principal Glenn deMarrais with athletic director Owen Haveron.
Montvale is also the home of Saint Joseph Regional High School, a college preparatory school for young men founded in the Xaverian tradition of Catholic education. Saint Joseph Regional High School is a private Roman Catholic, college preparatory school for boys located on a 33 acre campus in Montvale, New Jersey
Montvale is served by New Jersey Transit on the Pascack Valley Line at the Montvale train station. The New Jersey Transit Corporation (usually shortened to New Jersey Transit, NJ Transit or NJT) is a statewide Public transportation system serving The Pascack Valley Line is a Commuter rail line operated by the Hoboken Division of New Jersey Transit. Montvale Station is a New Jersey Transit rail station on the Pascack Valley Line. The station is located at the intersection of Kinderkamack Road and Grand Avenue. County Route 503 is a County highway in the US state of New Jersey.
This line runs north-south to Hoboken Terminal with connections via the Secaucus Junction transfer station to New Jersey Transit one-stop service to New York Penn Station and to other NJ Transit rail service. Hoboken Terminal is a major transportation hub located in Hoboken, New Jersey on the Hudson River waterfront operated by New Jersey Transit. The Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Junction Station (known as Secaucus Transfer during planning stages is a major rail hub in Secaucus New Jersey. Pennsylvania Station (commonly known as “Penn Stationâ€) is the major intercity rail station and a major Commuter rail hub in New York City Connections are available at the Hoboken Terminal to other New Jersey Transit rail lines, the PATH train at the Hoboken PATH station, New York Waterways ferry service to the World Financial Center and other destinations and Hudson-Bergen Light Rail service. Hoboken Terminal is a major transportation hub located in Hoboken, New Jersey on the Hudson River waterfront operated by New Jersey Transit. The Port Authority Trans-Hudson ( PATH) is a Rapid transit railroad linking Manhattan, New York with New Jersey, and providing service See also Transportation in New York City NY Waterway is a private Ferry system that provides commuter service and tourist excursions in New York Harbor The World Financial Center is a complex of buildings across West Street from the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan in New York City, The Hudson–Bergen Light Rail (HBLR is a Light rail system in the United States, owned by New Jersey Transit and operated by the 21st Century Rail Corporation
Service on this line operates seven days a week. As of October 28, 2007, NJ Transit added 15 new weekday trains, 23 trains on Saturdays and Sundays on the line, 11 inbound to Hoboken and 12 outbound to Spring Valley each day. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Spring Valley is a Metro-North Railroad station and terminus of New Jersey Transit 's Pascack Valley Line.
The Garden State Parkway and County Route 503 pass through Montvale. The Garden State Parkway ( GSP) is a 1724-mile (277-km limited-access toll Parkway that stretches the length of New Jersey from the New York County Route 503 is a County highway in the US state of New Jersey.
Montvale is home to the corporate headquarters of numerous major companies including Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc., The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, Benjamin Moore as well as the U. Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc, ( is global specialty pharmaceutical company that operates in more than 30 countries worldwide and is engaged in the development manufacture and marketing The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, better known as A&P, is a 456-store Supermarket chain with locations in Connecticut, New York S. headquarters of Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz is a German manufacturer of luxury Automobiles Buses coaches and Trucks It is currently a division of the Montvale is home to the operational headquarters of Ingersoll Rand and both acounting firm KPMG and Pentax have a large local presence. Ingersoll Rand ( is a $17 billion global diversified industrial company founded in 1871 KPMG is one of the largest Professional services firms in the world is a wholly owned division and brand name of Hoya Corporation. The international marketing and commercial services headquarters of Western Union are also located in Montvale. The Western Union Company ( is a financial services and communications company based in the United States.
Noted current and former residents of Montvale include: