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Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)
- I Don't Have Tax Clearance, Who Can I Contact?
- I Need An Ad Interim Permit, What Is Required?
- I need to amend/change/switch or update my email address on POSSE, how do I do that?
- I Submitted A Permit Application Through POSSE But Haven't Gotten A Response, When Will I?
- I'm Having Issues Accessing My POSSE Account, Who Can Help Me?
- What Is Required For Liquor License Renewal?
- What is the State website (POSSE) and how do I access it?
- When Do I Need A Social Affair Permit, And How To Get One?
Community Energy Aggregation
- Can I receive 100% renewable energy through the SEA program? And what is the deadline to 'OPT-UP' from the base SEA product to 100% renewable energy?
- Can the SEA help me make informed choices about energy upgrades to my home?
- Do I have to be part of the Residential Energy Aggregation Program?
- From where does the SEA Supplier source the renewable energy being supplied?
- How does the SEA Program work?
- Is there any impact on my 'Worry-Free' Appliance Repair Contract with PSE&G?
- What about power outages?
- What are Renewable Energy Certificates and why are they used to satisfy the renewable energy requirements of the program?
- What if I have a solar system?
- What is a Residential Energy Aggregation Program?
- What is Sustainable Jersey's opinion about RECs?
- Who is Energy Harbor?
- Who is Gabel Associates?
- Why is the program set as an opt-out program, rather than an opt-in program?
- Will I receive two bills?
- Will I still be able to receive budget billing (Equal Payment Plan)?
- Will the LIHEAP and Lifeline benefit programs for low-income residents still apply if I participate in the SEA?
- Would I be able to Opt-In to the SEA Program?
Community Services
- Do you need to be a resident to be a member of the pool?
- How can I obtain guest passes for the pool?
- What are the Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affair's office hours?
Doing Business with Maplewood
- Do I have to sign a contract and what are the terms?
- How do I become a vendor with the Township of Maplewood?
- How long do I have to wait to get paid?
Election
- Additional Election Questions?
- How Can I Find Out Election Results?
- How Can I Vote If I Will Not Be In Town On Election Day?
- How Do I Become A Poll Worker?
- How do I change my party affiliation?
- How Do I Remove Myself Or A Deceased Kin From New Jersey's Voter Registration Database?
- How Does A Unaffiliated Voter Vote In Primaries?
- How Is The Primary Changing For 2024?
- I am in the military, how do I vote?
- If I cannot register in person, how can I register?
- Looking for information on How to Vote in New Jersey?
- To be eligible to vote in the next election, when must I register?
- What are the guidelines to register to vote?
- What time are the polls open?
- When are the elections?
- Where do I register?
- Where do I vote?
- Will I ever have to Re-register?
Engineering
- How can I request a sign be installed for my street?
- How can I request a stop sign on my street?
- How can I request a street light for my neighborhood?
- How can I request traffic calming for my street?
- How to reduce flows into the sewer system?
Fire
- Can I schedule a tour of the fire house?
- Can the Fire Department inspect my home for possible fire hazards?
- How can I obtain a copy of a fire report for my home or business?
- How can I schedule a smoke detector and carbon monoxide inspection?
- How many smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors do I need?
Green Team Advisory Committee
- Are seniors and recipients of public assistance exempt from the paper bag fee? Do they need to show ID?
- How is the paper check-out bag fee collected? Are the merchants supposed to document the bag purchase somehow?
- Is there a fee for paper gift bags?
- What about bags that come into direct contact with food?
- What counts as a check-out bag?
- What does a store need to do to use compostable check-out bags?
- What if dampness issues make the use of paper bags impractical?
- What should I do if I have a large supply of plastic check-out bags already purchased for use in my store?
- When does the paper check-out bag fee go into effect?
- Where does the 5 cents fee for paper check-out bags go?
Legalized Games of Chance (Bingo and Raffle)
- Can I Hold A Bingo Game Anywhere?
- Can I Purchase Bingo and Raffle Supplies From Amazon?
- How Do I Register With The State To Register My Non-Profit To Hold Bingos and Raffles?
- How Far Ahead Can I Plan Out Games For A Raffle or Bingo?
- What Are The Fees To Hold A Raffle or Bingo Game?
- What Is The Total Process To Have A Raffle or Bingo Game in Maplewood?
- Where Can I Find The Application For A Raffle Or Bingo Application?
Miscellaneous
- How do I get permission to have a can drive?
- I'm having issues with mosquitos, who can I speak to?
- What Is The Allowed Rent Increase For 2023?
- Where can I find information about affordable housing in Maplewood?
- Where Can I Find Information About Rent Control
- Where Can I Find The Noise Ordinance?
Municipal Court
- How can I expunge my criminal record?
- How do I file an appeal?
- What are the accepted payment methods?
- What can I do if I am unable to pay my fines?
- What rules govern the municipal court system?
- Where can I park for court?
Non-Emergency Police
- If I Have Guest Staying Overnight, Do I Need A Parking Pass?
- Who should I call regarding anyone violating the Leaf Blower ordinance (Ordinance 3057-22)?
Parking and Jitney
- Are Handicap Parking Spots Exclusive To The Requestor?
- Are there any discounts for parking?
- Can I Still Do A Paper Application For A Parking & Jitney Pass?
- For Commuter Parking, Are We No Longer Getting Stickers?
- How do I change my license plate number for parking?
- If I only need a commuter parking or jitney pass for half a year, can I pay the half year price?
- My Home Has A Driveway, But No Space For My Car, What Can I Do?
- What Are The Different Parking Categories?
- What Does Midtown Direct Departure Mean On The Jitney Schedule?
- Where Can I Find The Laws Regarding Parking?
- Where Can I Park For Merchant Parking?
- Where Can I Park If I Pay For Commuter Parking?
Pet Licenses
- How Do I Renew My Dog Or Cat License?
Public Works
- How do I request a town tree removal?
- How Is Trash and Solid Waste Handled In Maplewood?
- What are my recycling days?
Purchasing
- How often does the Township pay its bills?
- Once bids are opened how long until a contract is awarded?
- To do business with the Township do I need any special documents or paperwork?
- What about items costing under $40,000, how are they handled?
- What is a purchase order and a voucher?
- What is meant by the Bid Threshold?
Recreation
- Where can I apply for a Pool Membership discount?
- Where can I apply for Recreation and Cultural Affairs Program Assistance Fund?
Registrar/ Vital Statistics
- How Do I Get Records Regarding My Divorce?
- If I Can't See The Registrar During The Hours Posted, What Are My Options?
- If I Don't Live In New Jersey, What's The Process To Get Married In Maplewood?
- What Is The Process To Get Married In Maplewood, New Jersey?
- What's The Difference Between Genealogical and Non-Genealogical?
Township Clerk
- Can Filming Be Done Within The Municipal Building?
- Can I Use A Bagster Instead Of A Dumpster?
- Do I Need A Dumpster Permit and, If I Do, What Is Required?
- Does The Township of Maplewood Have Notary Services?
- How Can I Find Past Agendas, Minutes, Ordinances, and Resolutions?
- How Do I Become A Notary Public?
- How Do I Obtain Information Regarding Construction Permit History?
- I have a question on a ticket or my court appearance
- I need to have a title search done, what is the process?
- Is The Township Of Maplewood Accepting Cannabis Applications?
- What Is An OPRA Request And How Do I File One?
- Where can I apply for a marriage license?
- Who are my State, Local, and Federal Representatives?
Township Committee
- How Can I Find Past Agendas, Minutes, Ordinances, and Resolutions?
- How Can I View Township Committee Meetings?
- What are the requirements to apply for a Board or Committee?

Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)

I Don't Have Tax Clearance, Who Can I Contact?

I Need An Ad Interim Permit, What Is Required?

I need to amend/change/switch or update my email address on POSSE, how do I do that?

I Submitted A Permit Application Through POSSE But Haven't Gotten A Response, When Will I?

I'm Having Issues Accessing My POSSE Account, Who Can Help Me?

What Is Required For Liquor License Renewal?

What is the State website (POSSE) and how do I access it?

When Do I Need A Social Affair Permit, And How To Get One?

Community Energy Aggregation

Can I receive 100% renewable energy through the SEA program? And what is the deadline to 'OPT-UP' from the base SEA product to 100% renewable energy?

Can the SEA help me make informed choices about energy upgrades to my home?

Do I have to be part of the Residential Energy Aggregation Program?

From where does the SEA Supplier source the renewable energy being supplied?

How does the SEA Program work?

Is there any impact on my 'Worry-Free' Appliance Repair Contract with PSE&G?

What about power outages?

What are Renewable Energy Certificates and why are they used to satisfy the renewable energy requirements of the program?

What if I have a solar system?

What is a Residential Energy Aggregation Program?

What is Sustainable Jersey's opinion about RECs?

Who is Energy Harbor?

Who is Gabel Associates?

Why is the program set as an opt-out program, rather than an opt-in program?

Will I receive two bills?

Will I still be able to receive budget billing (Equal Payment Plan)?

Will the LIHEAP and Lifeline benefit programs for low-income residents still apply if I participate in the SEA?

Would I be able to Opt-In to the SEA Program?

Community Services

Do you need to be a resident to be a member of the pool?

How can I obtain guest passes for the pool?

What are the Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affair's office hours?

Doing Business with Maplewood

Do I have to sign a contract and what are the terms?

How do I become a vendor with the Township of Maplewood?

How long do I have to wait to get paid?

Election

Additional Election Questions?

How Can I Find Out Election Results?

How Can I Vote If I Will Not Be In Town On Election Day?

How Do I Become A Poll Worker?

How do I change my party affiliation?

How Do I Remove Myself Or A Deceased Kin From New Jersey's Voter Registration Database?

How Does A Unaffiliated Voter Vote In Primaries?

How Is The Primary Changing For 2024?

I am in the military, how do I vote?

If I cannot register in person, how can I register?

Looking for information on How to Vote in New Jersey?

To be eligible to vote in the next election, when must I register?

What are the guidelines to register to vote?

What time are the polls open?

When are the elections?

Where do I register?

Where do I vote?

Will I ever have to Re-register?

Engineering

How can I request a sign be installed for my street?

How can I request a stop sign on my street?

How can I request a street light for my neighborhood?

How can I request traffic calming for my street?

How to reduce flows into the sewer system?

Fire

Can I schedule a tour of the fire house?

Can the Fire Department inspect my home for possible fire hazards?

How can I obtain a copy of a fire report for my home or business?

How can I schedule a smoke detector and carbon monoxide inspection?

How many smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors do I need?

Green Team Advisory Committee

Are seniors and recipients of public assistance exempt from the paper bag fee? Do they need to show ID?

How is the paper check-out bag fee collected? Are the merchants supposed to document the bag purchase somehow?

Is there a fee for paper gift bags?

What about bags that come into direct contact with food?

What counts as a check-out bag?

What does a store need to do to use compostable check-out bags?

What if dampness issues make the use of paper bags impractical?

What should I do if I have a large supply of plastic check-out bags already purchased for use in my store?

When does the paper check-out bag fee go into effect?

Where does the 5 cents fee for paper check-out bags go?

Legalized Games of Chance (Bingo and Raffle)

Can I Hold A Bingo Game Anywhere?