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1. When can I complete the census?
2. What questions does the 2020 Census ask?
3. How is census data used?
4. What happens to my responses?
5. Will my information be disclosed to other agencies?
6. Will the census form be available in different languages?
7. How do I know whether someone works for the U.S. Census Bureau?

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1. Where can I learn more about Millburn’s current Affordable Housing situation?
2. What are the ways the Township can obtain compliance and repose from the courts for affordable housing?
3. What is the status of the 75 units of 100% affordable housing at the 11 Main Street development (a portion of the DPW facility)?
4. Does Millburn have an Affordable Housing Plan?
5. Is the Township required to provide an opportunity for Affordable Housing units?
6. How many units of affordable housing is the township obligated to provide and by when?
7. What is Affordable Housing?
8. What is the Fair Share Housing Center?
9. What is an overlay zone?
10. Why are the courts in control of determining Millburn’s affordable housing obligation?
11. Will a court consider the economic impact to the community, including schools?
12. What is a builder's remedy lawsuit?
13. How can builder’s remedy lawsuits be avoided or defended?
14. Are the developers obligated to keep the ‘affordable units’ permanent?

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1. Why is the township pursuing this change to the zoning code, and is it a positive for prospective restaurants seeking to open in Millburn?
2. What is meant by the elimination of the 125-foot setback requirement?
3. Are there other municipalities that include restaurants as a permitted principal use within their zoning code?
4. Are restaurants exempt from other aspects of the Township’s zoning code?
5. Does this permit drive-thru windows for food establishments in the downtown?

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1. How do I contact my legislator?
2. Do I register to vote in the Clerk’s Office?
3. How do I obtain a Vote By Mail Ballot Application (formerly known as an Absentee Ballot)?
4. Where is my polling place?
5. How do I obtain a Volunteer Interest Form to serve on a Township board or commission?
6. How can I get a Request for Public Records Form?
7. Where can I find the most recently passed Township ordinances?
8. My organization is having a raffle in the Township. Where can obtain a raffle license?
9. Do I obtain marriage, birth or death certificates at the Clerk’s Office?
10. How do I obtain a report of a list of Known Contaminated Sites?

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1. What is a Government Energy Aggregation program?
2. What is a Renewable Government Energy Aggregation program?
3. Why establish a Renewable Government Energy Aggregation program?
4. Who are Commercial Utility Consultants and Concord Energy Services?
5. Do I have to participate in this program?
6. Will I be penalized if I do not participate in this program?
7. Are there any fees to participate or not participate in this program?
8. Who will read my meter and send the monthly bill if I enroll in the CEA Program?
9. Who do I call for a power outage or I have questions about my monthly bill?
10. Am I going to have to pay more than one monthly bill if I am a part of this program?
11. Will budget billing be offered as part of this program?
12. What happens if Millburn decides to not continue the HAEC program?
13. Will there be a change or disruption in my energy service?
14. Will the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Lifeline benefit programs for low income residents still apply if I participate in the Energy Aggregation Program?
15. If I have solar panels, can I be a part of this program?
16. If I already have another third-party supplier, can I be a part of this program?
17. What information will I receive about this program?
18. Will people be knocking on my door or calling me about this program?
19. Can my information be sold to advertisers or energy companies?
20. Where can I get more information or answers to additional questions?

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1. How is this vision planning exercise different from others Millburn Township has done in the past? What’s the plan for implementing the plan?
2. With so many vacancies, why aren’t we focusing on the 500 block, “Upper Millburn Ave” in the Vision Plan?
3. Is this plan going to affect the Township’s schools?
4. How is the Township going to pay for any of the recommendations that come from the Downtown Area Vision Plan?
5. In the event of construction, how are disruptions going to be mitigated?
6. How is this different from the 2018 Master Plan that also had a public survey and meetings?
7. We have no “Senior Housing” in Millburn Township. Will the vision plan address this need?

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1. Do I need a permit to replace the curb/sidewalk/driveway apron/gutter in front of my house?
2. The roots from a Township tree have lifted the sidewalk in front of my house. Will the Township replace the sidewalk?
3. Where am I permitted to discharge sump pump drainage?
4. I am planning an addition/alteration project at my house. Does the work require a permit from the Engineering Department?
5. I want to re-grade my property and construct a retaining wall in order to create a level lawn area. What permits are required and what type of plans must be submitted?
6. I have been told there may be an easement on my property. How do I find out what the easement is for and how does that impact my property?
7. How do I find out what flood zone my property is in? Do I need flood insurance?
8. Can I get a copy of my survey?
9. What will the Township do if I believe that my neighbor has infringed on my property? For example, if they removed vegetation, or disturbed my fence?
10. Do I need a permit to repave my driveway?
11. What can I do if I have water coming onto my property from a neighbor's property?
12. The property next to my property is under construction and mud from their site has flowed into my yard. Who do I call to clean it up?
13. The inlet in the street is blocked and water floods the roadway during heavy rain storms. Who cleans out the inlet?
14. The utility company was working on my street and the pavement has not been repaired. Will the roadway be repaved?

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1. How do I schedule a CO Inspection for the sale/rental of my home?
2. Is there a fee for a CO Inspection?
3. Where do I get information on proper detector placement to prevent an inspection failure?
4. Does a CO Inspection Certificate expire?
5. I own an apartment. How often do I have to have an inspection?
6. Can I place the fire extinguisher in a cabinet or closet?
7. What size Fire Extinguisher is required?
8. I have an unfinished Attic. Is a smoke detector needed?
9. How many Carbon Monoxide Detectors are required?
10. I have a Central Station alarm system but it is not hooked up or no longer working. Can I just install battery detectors in its place?
11. How do I prepare for my inspection?
12. What is the House Number Ordinance?
13. Why do we conduct inspections?
14. Do I need to register my business with the Fire Department?
15. What do we look for when we inspect your establishment/store?
16. I have a finished basement (recreation area). Do I need a Carbon Monoxide Detector?
17. I'm getting Solar Panels. Does the Fire Department need to know?
18. Does the Fire Department offer tours?
19. Does my commercial building require a Rapid Access Key Box (KNOXX Box)?
20. What type of Rapid Access Key Box is required for my commercial building?
21. Where do I get a Rapid Access Key Box for my commercial building?
22. Why does my commercial building require a Rapid Access Key Box?
23. How to I pay for a Fire Lane Violation and what is the fee?
24. How do I pay for a Residential Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Fire Inspection?

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1. How do I report a street light that is out or damaged?

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1. What is a building permit required for?
2. What happens if I am caught working without a permit?
3. How much do permits cost?
4. When are inspections required for new buildings, alterations, additions, and renovations?
5. Is a C.O (Certificate of Occupancy) required for sale of my home?
6. Will I be able to schedule an inspection the same day I make the request?
7. What if I have an old permit for which I never scheduled an inspection?
8. How do I obtain a building permit?
9. What does the Zoning Official do?
10. Do I Need Zoning Approval?
11. What is the Uniform Construction Code?
12. Do I need Historic Preservation Commission Approval?

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1. What is a State of Emergency?
2. What should you do if a State of Emergency is declared?

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1. Can I park my car overnight?
2. What do I do if I need to park my car overnight?
3. I am having construction done on my driveway and need to park on the street, what do I do?
4. What if I have a guest/visitors staying overnight/for a long period of time?
5. If I am not a resident, where can I park for the train?

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1. Where do I go to find information on Recreation Department programs?
2. How do I sign up for Recreation programs?
3. How do I register to join the pool, golf or tennis?
4. Where can I find my son or daughter's game schedule?
5. How do I reserve a park or school field?
6. How do I reserve a room in the Bauer Community Center at Taylor Park or Gero Park Recreation Center?
7. How do I reserve a tennis court?
8. I have a complaint about litter in the park, a broken playground piece, an unsafe condition or a maintenance problem in a park. What do I do?
9. I have a complaint about a coach, a staff member or an official. What do I do?
10. When will I get paid/reimbursed by the Recreation Department?
11. Do I need a permit to hold a party at a Township park?
12. Who works at the Recreation Department and how do I get hold of them?
13. Who do I call with a Registration or Community Pass (the Recreation Department’s online registration system) question?
14. How do I contact the Pool of Golf Course directly?
15. What are the Pool and Golf course hours of operation and what are the facility rules?
16. How do I know if a Recreation program or field is cancelled/postponed or closed?

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1. What is Single Stream recycling?
2. Am I required to recycle?
3. Which recyclables are accepted curbside?
4. If the material contains food, can I still recycle it?
5. Which items cannot be collected Single Stream at the curb?
6. Does the Public Works Yard accept recyclables?
7. Is polystyrene (Styrofoam) collected at the Public Works Yard?
8. Where can I recycle plastic bags?
9. How should my recyclables be prepared at the curb?
10. What day is my recycling picked up?

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1. There are by-laws referenced in the ordinance. Are these bylaws available for review?
2. What is the source of economic stimulus funds referenced in Section 15?
3. Is the Board of Trustees subject to the Open Public Meetings Act?
4. What are the changes in the revised Special Improvement District Ordinance?
5. What will happen if a property owner decides not pay the SID tax assessment?
6. Can the new district management corporation be dissolved?
7. What is the budget process?
8. Why does the draft ordinance allow for the Township to purchase, lease, and manage property within the Special Improvement District?
9. Why is the SID ordinance being discussed now, while residents cannot physically be present in the building due to the current public health crisis?

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1. When does the law go into effect?
2. Why do we need a plastic reduction law in Millburn Township?
3. Is the problem really that bad that we needed this law?
4. Why is there a charge for paper bags and reusable bags?
5. What about “biodegradable” or “compostable” plastic bags? Why not use them?
6. Why aren’t paper bags banned?
7. Are any types of plastic bags allowed to be used or sold by retailers?
8. Are retailers prohibited from selling multi-bag packages of sandwich bags, garbage bags or pet waste bags?
9. Am I allowed to use my own bags, including plastic bags, in a store?
10. Aren’t some reusable bags made from plastic?
11. Are reusable bags safe to use? Do they carry germs or bacteria?
12. Can retailers force me to pay for a bag?
13. What will I use if I forget my own bags and do not want to pay a bag fee?
14. How do I remember to take my bags with me?
15. What if I need a straw to drink my beverage?
16. Where can I obtain a copy of Ordinance No. 2547-19?

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1. How can I file a tax appeal to contest my current assessed value and when is the filing deadline?
2. Will taking out a permit to do work on my property generate a change to my current assessed value?
3. What are my taxes? When are my taxes due?
4. Does the Assessor’s Office have a copy of the survey of my property?
5. What is an Added Assessment?

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1. When are taxes due?
2. What is the grace period?
3. Can I pay taxes with a credit card?
4. Do property taxes have to be paid if an appeal is filled?
5. How can I claim a senior citizen and/or veteran property tax reimbursement?
6. What happens if I pay my mortgage off?
7. What happens if I sell my property?
8. Can I post date my check if I am traveling?
9. Where do I mail my taxes/sewer bill?
10. Who do I make the check out to?
11. How is my 3rd quarter tax bill calculated?

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1. What precautions are in place in light of COVID-19?
2. Will I receive anything after I register for the event?
3. Is there a registration fee?
4. What if it rains?
5. Where does the event start?
6. Where do I park?
7. Are the courses closed?
8. What if I get lost or go off-route?
9. What happens after my ride?
10. Is this a race?
11. Can toddlers with training wheels ride?
12. How do I decide which course to register for?
13. What if I tried to register, but it was closed?
14. What if I want to switch routes after I register?
15. Where can I find more information on safe biking?

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1. What do I do now that Essex County has received a FEMA disaster declaration?
2. What do I do if I am still waiting on remediation or home repairs?
3. What if I have insurance? If I have homeowners insurance, can I still apply for FEMA assistance?
4. How long will it take to hear back from FEMA?
5. What is the Township doing to assist affected residents and businesses?
6. I’m a resident experiencing immediate hardship in the aftermath of Ida. Where can I go for help?
7. I’m a small business owner. How can I get help?
8. What If I am unable to apply for FEMA disaster assistance online?

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1. What does it mean that a restaurant is now a permitted use in the B-2, B-3 and B-4 zones?
2. What happens to the 125ft. conditional use protection for residents under this new ordinance?
3. Will I still be notified if an application is made to the Planning Board?
4. What is the Chatham Road exception and why was an exception made?
5. What is the rationale behind making this change?
6. What is a Brewpub?
7. What is the definition of “fast food”? Will this ordinance promote fast food chains to relocate here?
8. What else is changing in the introduced ordinance?
9. Where can I see a copy of the Township’s Zoning Map?