Terhune Park Usage for 08/26/2025
To: Borough Clerk, Borough of Matawan
Subject: OPRA Request – Terhune Park Records (August 26, 2025)
Dear Borough Clerk,
Pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.), I hereby request the following government records:
All permits, applications, or approvals issued by the Borough of Matawan for use of Terhune Park on August 26, 2025.
Any rental agreements, facility use agreements, or licenses for use of Terhune Park on that date.
Any correspondence (including but not limited to emails, letters, or memos) between Borough officials and any individual, organization, or group concerning the use of Terhune Park on that date.
Any invoices, payments, or receipts related to the rental or use of Terhune Park on that date.
I request that the records be provided in electronic format (PDF or native format) by email. If any portion of this request is denied, please provide the specific legal basis for the denial as required by OPRA, and release all segregable portions of responsive records.
Please acknowledge receipt of this request and respond within the statutory timeframe.
Thank you,
John Certo
Good Afternoon,
We are in receipt of the below Request which has been forwarded to the appropriate Department.
In the interim, under N.J.S.A. 2C:28-3, we ask you to certify that:
1. I HAVE /HAVE NOT been convicted of any indictable offense under the laws of New Jersey, any other state, or the United States;
2. I, or another person, WILL /WILL NOT use the requested government records for a commercial purpose;
3. I AM /AM NOT seeking records in connection with a legal proceeding.
NOTE: A Requestor who is found to have sold the data obtained by a records request who is found to have intentionally failed to certify that a records request is for a commercial purpose who is a data broker or who is making the request on behalf of and for the use of a data broker, and if found to have intentionally certified that the requestor is not a data broker or is not making the request on behalf of and for the use of a data broker shall be subject to a civil penalty of $1,000 for the first offense, $2,500 for the second offense, and $5,000 for each subsequent offense. The penalties may be imposed by the courts.
Thank you,
OPRA Request @ Borough of Matawan
201 Broad Street
Matawan, New Jersey 07747
(732-566-3898)
*OPRA REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE FOLLOWING EMAIL ADDRESS: [Matawan Borough request email]. OPRA requests will not be processed or honored unless you forward the request immediately to [Matawan Borough request email].
WARNING: Emails received or sent to Borough Officials are subject to the Open Public Records Act (OPRA). If you are in any way concerned about the contents of your email being read by someone other than the person(s) you are contacting, you should consider alternate ways of contacting them.
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-----Original Message-----
From: John Certo <[OPRA #80004 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 11:13 AM
To: Opra Request <[Matawan Borough request email]>
Subject: OPRA request - Terhune Park Usage for 08/26/2025
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To: Borough Clerk, Borough of Matawan
Subject: OPRA Request – Terhune Park Records (August 26, 2025)
Dear Borough Clerk,
Pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.), I hereby request the following government records:
All permits, applications, or approvals issued by the Borough of Matawan for use of Terhune Park on August 26, 2025.
Any rental agreements, facility use agreements, or licenses for use of Terhune Park on that date.
Any correspondence (including but not limited to emails, letters, or memos) between Borough officials and any individual, organization, or group concerning the use of Terhune Park on that date.
Any invoices, payments, or receipts related to the rental or use of Terhune Park on that date.
I request that the records be provided in electronic format (PDF or native format) by email. If any portion of this request is denied, please provide the specific legal basis for the denial as required by OPRA, and release all segregable portions of responsive records.
Please acknowledge receipt of this request and respond within the statutory timeframe.
Thank you,
John Certo
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Dear Opra Request,
I certify, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:28-3, that:
-I HAVE NOT been convicted of any indictable offense under the laws of New Jersey, any other state, or the United States;
- I, or another person, WILL NOT use the requested government records for a commercial purpose;
- I AM NOT seeking records in connection with a legal proceeding.
I understand that intentionally providing false certifications, particularly regarding commercial use or data broker status, may subject me to civil penalties of $1,000 for the first offense, $2,500 for the second offense, and $5,000 for each subsequent offense, as imposed by the courts.
Yours sincerely,
John Certo
Good Afternoon,
Attached please find the requested documentation. We have no further documentation responsive to this Request.
The document redaction(s) are made pursuant to NJSA 47:1A-1.1(19), Personal Identifying Information: Specifically: Unlisted telephone numbers.
We trust this satisfies this Request and finalizes the matter; however, should you require anything further or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
Thank you,
OPRA Request @ Borough of Matawan
201 Broad Street
Matawan, New Jersey 07747
(732-566-3898)
*OPRA REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE FOLLOWING EMAIL ADDRESS: [Matawan Borough request email]. OPRA requests will not be processed or honored unless you forward the request immediately to [Matawan Borough request email].
WARNING: Emails received or sent to Borough Officials are subject to the Open Public Records Act (OPRA). If you are in any way concerned about the contents of your email being read by someone other than the person(s) you are contacting, you should consider alternate ways of contacting them.
This message is intended only for the use of the addressees. It may contain privileged and/or confidential information that should not be disclosed under applicable law. If you are not an addressee, or the employee or agent responsible to deliver this message to an addressee, you are notified that any use or dissemination of this message is prohibited, and that you should destroy/delete it immediately and advise the sender. Thank you for your cooperation.
-----Original Message-----
From: John Certo <[OPRA #80004 email]>
Sent: Thursday, September 4, 2025 4:20 PM
To: Opra Request <[Matawan Borough request email]>
Subject: Re: OPRA Request-Certo
Dear Opra Request,
I certify, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:28-3, that:
-I HAVE NOT been convicted of any indictable offense under the laws of New Jersey, any other state, or the United States;
- I, or another person, WILL NOT use the requested government records for a commercial purpose;
- I AM NOT seeking records in connection with a legal proceeding.
I understand that intentionally providing false certifications, particularly regarding commercial use or data broker status, may subject me to civil penalties of $1,000 for the first offense, $2,500 for the second offense, and $5,000 for each subsequent offense, as imposed by the courts.
Yours sincerely,
John Certo
-----Original Message-----
Good Afternoon,
We are in receipt of the below Request which has been forwarded to the appropriate Department.
In the interim, under N.J.S.A. 2C:28-3, we ask you to certify that:
1. I HAVE /HAVE NOT been convicted of any indictable offense under the laws of New Jersey, any other state, or the United States;
2. I, or another person, WILL /WILL NOT use the requested government records for a commercial purpose;
3. I AM /AM NOT seeking records in connection with a legal proceeding.
NOTE: A Requestor who is found to have sold the data obtained by a records request who is found to have intentionally failed to certify that a records request is for a commercial purpose who is a data broker or who is making the request on behalf of and for the use of a data broker, and if found to have intentionally certified that the requestor is not a data broker or is not making the request on behalf of and for the use of a data broker shall be subject to a civil penalty of $1,000 for the first offense, $2,500 for the second offense, and $5,000 for each subsequent offense. The penalties may be imposed by the courts.
Thank you,
OPRA Request @ Borough of Matawan
201 Broad Street, Matawan, New Jersey 07747
(732-566-3898)
*OPRA REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE FOLLOWING EMAIL ADDRESS: [Matawan Borough request email]. OPRA requests will not be processed or honored unless you forward the request immediately to [Matawan Borough request email].
WARNING: Emails received or sent to Borough Officials are subject to the Open Public Records Act (OPRA). If you are in any way concerned about the contents of your email being read by someone other than the person(s) you are contacting, you should consider alternate ways of contacting them.
This message is intended only for the use of the addressees. It may contain privileged and/or confidential information that should not be disclosed under applicable law. If you are not an addressee, or the employee or agent responsible to deliver this message to an addressee, you are notified that any use or dissemination of this message is prohibited, and that you should destroy/delete it immediately and advise the sender. Thank you for your cooperation.
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