Opra Request
Hi,
This is a request for public records made under OPRA and the common law right of access. I am not required to fill out an official form. Please acknowledge receipt of this message.
Records requested:
Under the Public Records Act. I formally request a current list of all residential vacant properties in your city. I do not need any personal information. I only need the property address.
Yours faithfully,
corey Beckwith
732-337-9336
Hello.
Response:
Your request is denied because no such record exists. This borough does not maintain a list of vacant properties.
Christina M. Ariemma, RMC
Borough Administrator/Municipal Clerk
Borough of Garwood
403 South Avenue
Garwood, NJ 07027
p. 908-789-0710
f. 908-789-7978
e. [Garwood Borough request email]
www.garwood.org
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