Code Violation List Request
Dear Watchung Borough,
Please accept this electronic request for public records made under OPRA and the common law right of access. I am not required to fill out an official form or use a particular software platform to submit my request per NJSA 47:1A-6(f), which states that an email from a requestor including all of the information required on the adopted form shall suffice in place of a completed form as a valid government record request.
I HAVE NOT been convicted of any indictable offense under the laws of New Jersey, any other state, or the United States.
I WILL use the requested government records for a commercial purpose (Real Estate).
I AM NOT seeking records in connection with a legal proceeding.
Records requested:
Code Violation List Request for 10/30/2024 to 12/03/2024. I kindly request a list of all UNRESOLVED or OPEN code violations (please do not include closed violations) for all properties in the city during this time period, specifically related to property maintenance, structural issues, and weeds. Please include descriptions of the violations, property addresses, and violation dates. I also prefer for the document to be sent here in OPRA not in my email (sometimes it does not appear in my inbox). Thank you so much!
Please confirm you have received this request. If you are not the custodian of records, please forward my request to that person and provide their email address to me for future reference.
Yours faithfully,
Evelyn
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Greetings,
I am in receipt of your OPRA request. It will be routed to the appropriate department(s) for a search of any relevant disclosable records. Should we require additional time past the 7-business day deadline, we will reach out to request an extension.
Thank you,
Edith G. Gil
Records Custodian
Borough of Watchung
15 Mountain Boulevard
Watchung, New Jersey 07069
Office: (908) 756-0080
Email: [Watchung Borough request email]
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If your request for access to a government record has been denied or unfilled within the seven (7) business days required by law, you have a right to challenge the decision by the Borough of Watchung to deny access. At your option, you may either institute a proceeding in the Superior Court of New Jersey or file a complaint with the Government Records Council (GRC) by completing the Denial of Access Complaint Form. You may contact the GRC by toll-free telephone at 866-850-0511, by mail at P.O. Box 819, Trenton, NJ, 08625, by e-mail at [email address], or at their web site at www.state.nj.us/grc. The GRC can also answer other questions about the law. All questions regarding complaints filed in Superior Court should be directed to the Court Clerk in your County.
Dear Edith Gil,
Hi, I hope you’re doing well. I'm following up on my recent request submitted to your office, as I noticed there seems to be a delay. I understand things can get busy, but I would appreciate any updates on its status.
If you’ve already sent the information via email, I may have missed it. Could you please resend it directly here in OPRA? Thank you!
Yours sincerely,
Evelyn
Good Afternoon,
Pursuant to your OPRA request received on December 3, 2024, enclosed is the Borough’s responsive record.
Your request is now deemed answered and closed.
Kindly confirm receipt of this email.
Thank you,
Colleen Lange
Administrative Assistant
(908) 756-0080 x210
Did you know? No need to fill out an OPRA request for open/closed permit info!
If your request for access to a government record has been denied or unfilled within the seven (7) business days required by law, you have a right to challenge the decision by the Borough of Watchung to deny access. You may either institute a proceeding in the Superior Court of New Jersey or file a complaint with the Government Records Council (GRC) by completing the Denial of Access Complaint Form. You may contact the GRC by toll-free telephone at 866-850-0511, by mail at P.O. Box 819, Trenton, NJ, 08625, by e-mail at [email address], or at their web site at www.state.nj.us/grc. The GRC can also answer other questions about the law. All questions regarding complaints filed in superior Court should be directed to the Court Clerk in Somerset County.
Information redacted is personal and identifying and is exempt from disclosure under OPRA pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1.
Greetings,
According to our records, this OPRA response was sent over on December 16th. Most likely to the email on file in the request. I will look into it.
Edith G. Gil
Records Custodian
Borough of Watchung
15 Mountain Boulevard
Watchung, New Jersey 07069
Office: (908) 756-0080
Email: [Watchung Borough request email]
Did you know? Click here to view open/closed permit info online!
If your request for access to a government record has been denied or unfilled within the seven (7) business days required by law, you have a right to challenge the decision by the Borough of Watchung to deny access. At your option, you may either institute a proceeding in the Superior Court of New Jersey or file a complaint with the Government Records Council (GRC) by completing the Denial of Access Complaint Form. You may contact the GRC by toll-free telephone at 866-850-0511, by mail at P.O. Box 819, Trenton, NJ, 08625, by e-mail at [email address], or at their web site at www.state.nj.us/grc. The GRC can also answer other questions about the law. All questions regarding complaints filed in Superior Court should be directed to the Court Clerk in your County.
Good morning,
Good morning,
Pursuant to your OPRA request received on December 3, 2024, enclosed is the Borough’s responsive record originally sent on December 16th, 2024 to [OPRA #69537 email] .
Your request is now deemed answered and closed.
Kindly confirm receipt of this email.
Thank you,
Colleen Lange
Administrative Assistant
(908) 756-0080 x210
Did you know? No need to fill out an OPRA request for open/closed permit info!
If your request for access to a government record has been denied or unfilled within the seven (7) business days required by law, you have a right to challenge the decision by the Borough of Watchung to deny access. You may either institute a proceeding in the Superior Court of New Jersey or file a complaint with the Government Records Council (GRC) by completing the Denial of Access Complaint Form. You may contact the GRC by toll-free telephone at 866-850-0511, by mail at P.O. Box 819, Trenton, NJ, 08625, by e-mail at [email address], or at their web site at www.state.nj.us/grc. The GRC can also answer other questions about the law. All questions regarding complaints filed in superior Court should be directed to the Court Clerk in Somerset County.
Information redacted is personal and identifying and is exempt from disclosure under OPRA pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1.1.