An Essex County home inspector has built a free website that lets anyone look up the public records behind a New Jersey property &mdash; building permits, flood zones, fire history, property taxes, and more &mdash; by typing in an address.
The site, Permit &amp; Parcel (oprasearch.app), covers all 564 New Jersey municipalities and pulls only from official sources: state and county databases, FEMA flood maps, and the towns' own municipal codes. There's no account, no email capture, and no cost.
"I kept watching buyers fall in love with a house before anyone checked the paper trail &mdash; the open permits, the flood zone, what the town actually requires when a home changes hands," said Leo Betancor, a Certified Master Inspector based in Cedar Grove and the founder of the site. "All of that is public record. It just wasn't in one place anyone could actually use."
Alongside the main lookup, the site includes free single-purpose tools: a lead-safe inspection lookup showing which of the two state-required inspection methods each town uses under New Jersey's lead paint law, a searchable directory of every DCA-certified lead evaluation and abatement contractor sorted by distance, a fire-incident map built from more than 40 years of state fire records, and a radon map covering every municipality.
A companion site, njflood.zone, gives instant FEMA flood-zone answers for any New Jersey address &mdash; built after the federal government shutdown left FEMA's own map site unreliable &mdash; running on the site's own servers with the complete flood map data for the state loaded locally.
The project was recently featured in <a href="https://www.tapinto.net/towns/east-hanover-slash-florham-park/columns/at-home-with-holly/articles/deep-dive-conversations-what-the-house-won-t-tell-you" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">TAPinto</a>'s "At Home with Holly" column. Both sites are free at <a href="https://oprasearch.app" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">oprasearch.app</a> and <a href="https://njflood.zone" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">njflood.zone</a>.

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Island Beach Pavilion

The American Association of University Women, Mountain Lakes Area Affiliate, cordially invites current and prospective members from the Morris County Area to their Fall Open House. Join us to connect with friends, enjoy the Chorale and refreshments, and learn about our social events, monthly programs, and enrichment activities including book clubs, film groups, mahjongg, and international dining.

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<h4>Our first Morris County Achilles Chapter workout for special needs adults and youngsters was a rousing success! Over 30 athletes, parents and guides gathered at the RVA Fields in Boonton Township to run, walk, and socialize. Our our next meet-up is on Sunday, September 13th, 8a.m. at the RVA Fields in Boonton Township. Email joehuber26.2@gmail.com for more information or to RSVP.</h4>

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The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms

The Stickley Museum will celebrate fall harvest and the property’s agricultural history with its 14th Fall Family Day on Saturday, September 19, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Returning for the first time since 2019, Fall Family Day has been expanded and is the museum’s biggest family program of the year, offering a day of old-fashioned fun for the young and young-at-heart. Activities include a petting zoo, pony rides, pumpkin painting, games and races, handcraft demonstrations such as woodworking, embroidery and pottery, scavenger hunts, and craft activities. Performances by the Denville String Band will take place and food will be available for purchase through Apple Spice Junction.
Inside the Log House, guided tours will be suspended for the day. Families will instead be invited to explore the Log House at their own pace with volunteers and docents available to answer any questions they might have. Admission is FREE to all. <a href="https://www.stickleymuseum.org/events/fall-family-day-2026/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register for FREE</a>.

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The Stickley Museum will celebrate fall harvest and the property’s agricultural history with its 14th Fall Family Day on...

Fall Family Day at the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms

Montclair School of Real Estate, 89 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042

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St. John's Episcopal Church

Join us for a cozy day featuring beautiful handmade crafts including decorative wreaths, pottery, jewelry, and more. Enjoy fall frolic vibes with coffee, baked goods, and soup while the little ones explore the Kids D.Y.I. Table for pumpkin painting and coloring.

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Paul Miller Toyota

At Paul Miller Toyota, we are committed to delivering an exceptional automotive experience from start to finish. We offer a full range of services, including new Toyota sales, quality pre-owned vehicles, competitive financing and leasing options, expert Toyota-certified service, genuine Toyota parts, and collision repair assistance. What makes us unique is our customer-first philosophy, experienced team, and commitment to building long-term relationships. Conveniently located in Pine Brook, we proudly serve Wayne, the Caldwell's, Totowa, Paterson, Woodland Park, Clifton, Parsippany, Montville, and surrounding communities. Our goal is simple: provide outstanding value, transparent service, and a dealership experience that exceeds expectations every time you visit. Hablamos Español. Nuestro equipo bilingüe está aquí para ayudar a nuestros clientes de habla hispana y garantizar una experiencia cómoda, transparente y sin estrés durante todo el proceso de compra, financiamiento y servicio de su vehículo. Nos enorgullece brindar una atención personalizada y de calidad para que cada cliente se sienta como en casa en Paul Miller Toyota.

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Vincent Matrisciano for Congress

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