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1. Does the First Aid Squad charge for its services?
2. Does the first aid squad loan out or accept used walkers and wheelchairs?
3. How do I contact the Pompton Lakes First Aid Squad?
4. How do I join the Pompton Lakes/Riverdale First Aid Squad?

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1. What does local historic designation mean?
2. What will local historic designation cost me?
3. Will historic designation affect the value of my property?
4. Will my property be the first designation as historic in the Borough of Pompton Lakes?
5. Will my property rights be restricted by historic designation?
6. Will the Commission's decisions be final?
7. How can I donate a historic item to the Borough?

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1. Can I pay my traffic ticket on line?
2. What are the acceptable payment methods?

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1. How do I pay or access my traffic ticket online?
2. I receive calls from solicitors requesting donations from various police related associations. Are these legitimate and should I donate to these solicitors?

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1. Does the Department of Public Works pick up grass clippings, tires, or batteries at curbside?
2. How do I dispose of paint cans?
3. If for some reason my garbage or recycling is not picked up, will Public Works come back and get it?
4. What should I do to have a refrigerator picked up?
5. Why wasn't my garbage picked up today?
6. Why weren't my paper products collected on paper pick up day?

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1. If my property is in the redevelopment area, can it be taken with eminent domain?

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1. What is a Revaluation?
2. Why a Revaluation?
3. What are the benefits of a Revaluation to me as a property tax payer?
4. How are the values established?
5. Why an inspection of properties?
6. Doesn't the town have this information on file?
7. What can I expect during a visit by an inspector?
8. How long will an inspection take?
9. Will I be assessed more for my decorating and/or landscaping?
10. What if I am not home?
11. Can I refuse entry to the field inspector?
12. When will your inspectors be in my neighborhood?
13. Can I schedule an appointment in advance?
14. My property has unique conditions which affect its value. What should I do?
15. My home has been inspected. Now what?
16. Why do some homeowners pay more taxes after a revaluation and some pay less?
17. When will I be notified of my new assessment?
18. What are my neighbors' assessed values?
19. Who can I talk to about my value?
20. When will I find out the results from my informal hearing?
21. Is there an official appeal process if I still disagree with my value?
22. Can I have a copy of my appraisal?
23. What is the difference between assessed value and market value?

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1. Do I need a receipt for tax payments?

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1. Do I need a permit to replace an existing fence?
2. How long does the whole variance process take?
3. I live on a corner lot. Why do I have to get a variance to erect a 6 foot fence in my side yard?
4. I want to put an addition on my house and received a letter of denial. I was told I would need to get a variance. What is a variance?
5. I want to put an addition on my house and was told that I would have to go for zoning first. What does that mean?
6. My driveway is in terrible condition and I would like to have it repaved. I am also thinking of expanding it a little. Do I need a permit?