Michael Windsor-

I just spoke with our Tax Collector and he stated to me that he did not
respond to your OPRA request.

On March 9, 2020, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a State of
Emergency which has had an impact on Wallington and its vendors and
professionals. Further, the New Jersey Supreme Court has issued an order
suspending all legal deadlines until at least March 27, 2020. While it is
unclear whether this extends to OPRA deadlines, Wallington is dealing with
limited staff and numerous issues related to this emergency. Additionally,
yesterday Wallington closed its borough offices to the public and
instituted limited work hours.  Furthermore, all of Wallington’s
management information systems are being upgraded and audited.  All of
these factors have contributed to the need for an extension for your
request for the following:

 1. Tax Delinquent report
 2. Detailed Lien Status

For Residential code enforcement violations (#3) you will need to contact
Wallington Court; I have attached a copy of The NJ Judiciary Records
request form.

Christa Lopera; Violations Clerk

Wallington Municipal Court

500 Madison Street

Carlstadt, NJ 07072

P. (201) 531-7185

F. (201) 939-4648

This request requires additional time beyond the seven (7) business days
to fulfill.  OPRA allows custodians to seek extensions of time pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5.i.  Specifically, OPRA states that, “the requestor shall
be advised by the custodian when the record can be made available. If the
record is not made available by that time, access shall be deemed denied.”
This request requires an initial extension of time until April 07, 2020.

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 Wallington 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 [1][email address], or at
their web site at [2]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.

Respectfully,

Greg Zagaja

Deputy Clerk

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Michael Windsor-
For number 3 please see the following:
https://www.njcourts.gov/forms/10200_rec...

For #1&#2, I spoke to the Tax Collector and he has asked for additional time
to fulfill your request; The initial anticipated date of fulfillment is
April 07, 2020.

Stay safe, healthy, and peaceful during this time of great trial for us all

Respectfully,
GregZ

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Michael Windsor-

On March 9, 2020, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a State of
Emergency which has had an impact on Wallington and its vendors and
professionals. Wallington is dealing with limited staff and numerous issues
related to this emergency. Additionally, on March 18, 2020, Wallington
closed its borough offices to the public and instituted limited work hours.

If I do not hear back from the Tax Collector by close of business April 7,
2020, I shall request an additional extension.

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 Wallington 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.

Respectfully,
Greg Zagaja
Deputy Clerk

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Michael Windsor-
Attached you will find the tax lien report as per your OPRA request; This
request shall be considered fulfilled.

For Residential code enforcement violations (#3) you will need to contact
Wallington Court; I have attached a copy of The NJ Judiciary Records
request form.
Christa Lopera; Violations Clerk
Wallington Municipal Court
500 Madison Street
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
P. (201) 531-7185
F. (201) 939-4648

Stay safe and healthy
Respectfully,
Greg Zagaja
Deputy Clerk

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