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1. What does COAH mean?
2. Can someone 55 years old go into senior housing?
3. Can a Veteran purchase a home with no down payment money to purchase a home?
4. Does the Veteran administration give the loan to purchase real estate?
5. Does a veteran have to purchase only a one family home?

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1. How do I apply for a business permit?
2. If I want to open up a business, where do I find the correct forms and Licenses?
3. I want to have a garage sale, do I need a permit?
4. If I already have a landscaping license from the state, do I also need one from the Borough of Paramus?
5. When can I get a passport?
6. When and how can I apply for/renew a passport?
7. How long will it take for me to receive my passport after processing is done?

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1. Do I need a Permit for my shed?
2. Do I need a permit for fencing?
3. Do I need a permit for Decks and/or Patios?
4. Do I need a permit for my pool?

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1. Is my ticket payable?
2. Why do I have to get a new court date, when I have one on my speeding violation summons?
3. If I pay my ticket, how many points will I get on my license?
4. How much is my fine?
5. Can I pay my fines over the telephone?
6. Do you have an interpreter?
7. Will I need a lawyer?
8. How can I apply for a Public Defender?
9. What should I do if I do not have my complaint or summons number?
10. Does my ticket carry any points?
11. Why is my offense court appearance required?
12. How long does court usually last?
13. Can I reschedule my court date on the day of court?
14. What happens if I miss court?

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1. Why should I license my dog or cat?
2. When do I have to license my cat or dog?
3. How often must licenses be renewed?
4. What information must be included with my application?
5. What are the fees?

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1. What is your contact information?
2. How do I obtain a call report?
3. What happens when I call 911?
4. How can I make it easier for you to help me?
5. Who do I contact about employment opportunities?
6. Who do I contact about billing questions?
7. Do you have home health care medical equipment for loan?
8. What should I do to assure that I obtain the best EMS service possible?
9. Do you bill for services?
10. How do I arrange for an ambulance to take me home from the hospital? Do you have any home health care loan equipment that I may borrow?

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1. Key Facts on the Boroughs Plastic Bag & Polystyrene Ban
2. When are the Paramus Environmental Commission meetings?
3. When does Paramus celebrate Earth Day 2022?
4. When is the next Hazardous waste collection?
5. When is the Paramus Farmers Market?
6. What is the Paramus Community Clean up Event?
7. I have a suggestion, concern, or idea that I would like discussed at the next meeting.
8. What are some related organizations?

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1. I'm a Senior Citizen; will Fire Prevention assist me in installing a smoke alarm/carbon monoxide alarm or batteries in my alarms?
2. Is a fire extinguisher required when I sell my house? What type and size of fire extinguisher should i have?
3. When selling my house is battery operated smoke alarms permitted?
4. Do I need to register my business with Fire Prevention?

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1. How do I purchase a certified copy of a birth record, a marriage record, a civil union record or a death record?
2. How do I apply for a marriage license?
3. How do I apply for a civil union license?
4. How do I license my cat or dog or renew a pet license?
5. What do I need to do to construct or renovate a food establishment, public swimming facility, pet shop, kennel, body art facility, beauty parlor or nail salon in Paramus?
6. What do I need to do to open a kiosk or cart selling food or beverages in a shopping mall in the Borough of Paramus?
7. How do I make a complaint about a health hazard?
8. How do I report an animal bite?
9. How do I find out about available clinic services?
10. Can I open a food stand such as a hot dog stand in front of Home Depot or Lowes?
11. We are getting married; do we need to make an appointment for a marriage license?
12. Who do I call if I see a dead deer in the street?
13. Are food handlers required to wear gloves?
14. Can we use credit cards to pay for licenses and permits?
15. how long does my marriage application have to be held before i can pick it up

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1. Where is it located
2. Can I bring my children?
3. Can I come for the day?
4. Do I have to be a resident of Paramus to use the pool?
5. Is there somewhere to eat at the Pool?
6. Do you have an indoor pool?
7. Is the pool heated?

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1. Do I need a special pick up for: (a variety of items are mentioned)?
2. When do I put branches out for collection?
3. Who do I speak to about a town tree?
4. When is furniture picked up?
5. What do I do with old paint?

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1. How can I volunteer to coach? What are the requirements?
2. Who do I contact about events and activities at the parks?
3. Do you have a hall to rent?
4. Are ball fields available for use?
5. How can I sign up for Little League or Babe Ruth Baseball?
6. Do you offer golf lessons? What are the hours for the Miniature Golf Course?
7. Can non-residents join the pool?
8. Can non-residents take part in Paramus Recreation Programs?
9. Where are there public tennis courts in Paramus? Do you offer tennis lessons?
10. Where are the parks located?
11. Do you offer soccer in the Spring?
12. Do you have a youth roller hockey program?
13. Are ball fields available for use?
14. How can I sign up for Little League or Babe Ruth Baseball?
15. How can I volunteer to coach? What are the requirements?
16. Can non-residents take part in Paramus Recreation Programs? My grandson is staying with me for the summer; can I sign him up for playground?
17. Where can I hold a family reunion? Where can I hold a birthday party?Is the Zoo open at Van Saun Park? Is the train running at Van Saun Park?Is a fee charged to play tennis at Van Saun Park?

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1. What is 9-1-1?
2. When should I dial 9-1-1?
3. Where can I dial 9-1-1?
4. How does 9-1-1 work?
5. What if my phone requires an access number for an outside line?
6. How do I use 9-1-1?

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1. When is the Center open?
2. Is there a fee to join?
3. What services does the senior bus provide?
4. Why aren’t trips posted in the newsletter?
5. What’s the movie?
6. Why don’t I get preferential treatment, I pay taxes?

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1. How do I know what trees are town trees?
2. Can I trim a town tree?
3. I am building a new home or adding a large addition can I remove the town tree and pay for new ones?
4. Currently there are no town trees on my property can I have new ones planted?
5. The tree in front of my house is leaning I’m afraid it will fall. Can it be removed?
6. There is a brook on my property and the trees on the sides of the brook need to be trimmed will Shade Tree trim those trees?
7. Do I need a permit to trim or remove trees on my property?
8. Can I trim the branches from my neighbor’s trees that are over hanging my property?
9. There is a greenish fungus on the town tree will it hurt the tree?
10. I want to expand my driveway but the town tree is in the way. Can I remove the town tree?
11. The roots from the town tree have clogged our sewer line why is this?

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1. How can I get my taxes reduced?
2. What is equalized value?
3. Where can I file an appeal?
4. What do I need to file a tax appeal?
5. Where does my property tax money go?

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1. When are taxes due each year and is there a grace period?
2. What is the interest rate penalty on delinquent taxes?
3. Are there any tax relief programs offered by the State of New Jersey?
4. Can taxes be paid by credit card?
5. Is postmark accepted for tax and sewer payments?