Dear Town of Newton,

This is a request for public records made under OPRA and the common law right of access. Please acknowledge receipt of this message.
Records requested:

1. The most current record or accounting of outstanding Old Bridge Township issued checks that have not-yet been cashed or turned over to the state as unclaimed property to include payee name, issued date, check number, and amount. If possible, please limit to checks issued 6 or more months from today's date above $599.00.
2. The most current statement or report available containing information on residential and commercial construction Escrow Accounts, Cash Performance/Maintenance Bonds and any other construction or development-related Cash Securities that would be refundable to the depositor upon project completion and acceptance by the town.
3. Some common examples of the cash securities we typically see include (but are not limited to) deposits for Land Development, Sewer Taps, Right-of-Way, Landscaping, Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter, Winter Handling, Signage, Street Cut/Opening, Grading, Erosion & Sediment Control, Subdivision, Storm Water Management, Building, Paving, Street Lights, Driveway, Temporary Trailer, Conservation, Certificate of Occupancy and Inspection escrows. Responsive departments normally include Building and Development, Engineering, Planning & Zoning, Public Works, Transportation and in some cases , the Finance Department.
4. It is requested that the information provided in response to escrow portion of this request contain a minimum of the following specific details when available: Name of depositor, Date of Deposit, Current Balance, Project Address [or Block & Lot number].

Yours faithfully,

ASK NJ Media Co.

Dear Town of Newton,

1. The most current record or accounting of outstanding the Town of Newton issued checks that have not-yet been cashed or turned over to the state as unclaimed property to include payee name, issued date, check number, and amount. If possible, please limit to checks issued 6 or more months from today's date above $599.00.
2. The most current statement or report available containing information on residential and commercial construction Escrow Accounts, Cash Performance/Maintenance Bonds and any other construction or development-related Cash Securities that would be refundable to the depositor upon project completion and acceptance by the town.
3. Some common examples of the cash securities we typically see include (but are not limited to) deposits for Land Development, Sewer Taps, Right-of-Way, Landscaping, Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter, Winter Handling, Signage, Street Cut/Opening, Grading, Erosion & Sediment Control, Subdivision, Storm Water Management, Building, Paving, Street Lights, Driveway, Temporary Trailer, Conservation, Certificate of Occupancy and Inspection escrows. Responsive departments normally include Building and Development, Engineering, Planning & Zoning, Public Works, Transportation and in some cases , the Finance Department.
4. It is requested that the information provided in response to escrow portion of this request contain a minimum of the following specific details when available: Name of depositor, Date of Deposit, Current Balance, Project Address [or Block & Lot number].

Yours faithfully,

ASK NJ Media Co.

Dear Town of Newton,

It has been past 7 business days since this OPRA request was filed. Please advise as to the status of this request.

Yours faithfully,

ASK NJ Media Co.

Dear Michelle Estremera,

This was the OPRA request that I submitted on April 24, 2018 and it was never fulfilled by your agency.

1. The most current record or accounting of outstanding the Town of Newton issued checks that have not-yet been cashed or turned over to the state as unclaimed property to include payee name, issued date, check number, and amount. If possible, please limit to checks issued 6 or more months from today's date above $599.00.
2. The most current statement or report available containing information on residential and commercial construction Escrow Accounts, Cash Performance/Maintenance Bonds and any other construction or development-related Cash Securities that would be refundable to the depositor upon project completion and acceptance by the town.
3. Some common examples of the cash securities we typically see include (but are not limited to) deposits for Land Development, Sewer Taps, Right-of-Way, Landscaping, Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter, Winter Handling, Signage, Street Cut/Opening, Grading, Erosion & Sediment Control, Subdivision, Storm Water Management, Building, Paving, Street Lights, Driveway, Temporary Trailer, Conservation, Certificate of Occupancy and Inspection escrows. Responsive departments normally include Building and Development, Engineering, Planning & Zoning, Public Works, Transportation and in some cases , the Finance Department.
4. It is requested that the information provided in response to escrow portion of this request contain a minimum of the following specific details when available: Name of depositor, Date of Deposit, Current Balance, Project Address [or Block & Lot number].

Yours sincerely,

ASK NJ Media Co.

Dear Michelle Estremera,

I resubmitted the OPRA request on April 24th with the correct information.

Yours sincerely,

ASK NJ Media Co.