OPRA Request - Laundromats in Hillsdale
Dear Hillsdale Borough,
Under the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), I am requesting access to records held by the Hillsdale Licensing and Inspections Department regarding all laundromats operating within the Borough of Hillsdale.
Specifically, I would like to request a list of all licensed laundromats in Hillsdale, including their addresses and contact information, as well as any records of inspections conducted on these premises over the last five years.
I would prefer to receive this information electronically if possible, and if there are any fees associated with fulfilling this request, please let me know.
If you require any additional information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I can be reached at my email
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
(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.)
Sincerely,
Lance Sexton
The Borough of Hillsdale received your OPRA request on May 9, 2023 and I am responding to you on the same day.
Your request sought the following with the response(s) below:
Specifically, I would like to request a list of all licensed laundromats in Hillsdale, including their addresses and contact information, as well as any records of inspections conducted on these premises over the last five years. - no record found
Your request is now closed.
Denise Kohan, R.M.C., C.M.R.
Municipal Clerk
Registrar of Vital Statistics
Borough of Hillsdale
380 Hillsdale Avenue
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
201-666-4800 ext. 1552
www.hillsdalenj.org
Laundromats in Hillsdale
Dear Denise Kohan,
Thank you for your response regarding my inquiry about laundromats in Hillsdale. I appreciate your prompt reply. However, I would like to seek further clarification and provide additional context to ensure we are on the same page.
1. Records of Laundromats: Could you kindly confirm whether there are absolutely no records or information available regarding laundromats within Hillsdale? My objective is to gather comprehensive information about the presence and operation of laundromats in the area.
2. Licensing Requirement: While I understand that a specific license may not be required to establish a laundromat, are there any other types of permits or registrations that laundromat owners/operators are expected to obtain or comply with? This could include zoning permits, business registrations, or health and safety regulations.
I am particularly interested in obtaining information about the number of laundromats currently operating in Hillsdale, their addresses, and contact details. If there are any resources or departments you can direct me to for obtaining such information, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time and assistance. I look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Lance Sexton
Just to clarify, a valid OPRA request seeks specific, identifiable government records. Valid OPRA requests do not ask questions, do not seek information, and do not require a custodian to conduct any research or create a new record. So unfortunately, I cannot conduct the research for you. We currently do not have any laundromats in town. There is no report to show me if there ever was at one time.
For questions about obtaining a license/permit to run a business in town, you can speak with the building department at 201-497-1521.
I am sorry that I cannot assist.
Denise Kohan, R.M.C., C.M.R.
Municipal Clerk
Registrar of Vital Statistics
Borough of Hillsdale
380 Hillsdale Avenue
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
201-666-4800 ext. 1552
www.hillsdalenj.org