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>.

Essex County

Eric Kiefer

New York City Metropolitan Area

Montclair

New Jersey

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Ocean County

Karen Wall

Manchester

Toms River

Lakewood

Veronica Flesher

Berkeley

Brick

Lacey

Monmouth County

Howell

Point Pleasant

Sara Winick

Wall

Freehold

Ocean

Leisure Village West

Whiting United Methodist Church

Whiting United Methodist Church, 55 Lacey Road, Whiting begins Sunday School on September 6 at 9:30 AM for Preschool to 6th Grade

Local Event: Sunday School Starts September 6 

Sunday School Starts September 6 

Whiting United Methodist Church, 55 Lacey Road, Whiting begins Sunday School on September 6 at 9:30 AM for Preschool to 6th Grade

<img alt="🎭" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tae/1/16/1f3ad.png"><img alt="🎶" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/1/16/1f3b6.png"> Broadway Name That Tune Bingo <img alt="🎶" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/1/16/1f3b6.png"><img alt="🎭" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tae/1/16/1f3ad.png">Put your Broadway knowledge to the test with a fun-filled evening of music, memories, and bingo! Listen closely as familiar show tunes and Broadway favorites are played, then mark your card when you recognize the song. Whether you’re a lifelong theater fan or simply enjoy great music and lively entertainment, this event is sure to have you singing along and competing for bingo!Gather your friends and enjoy an entertaining night filled with Broadway classics, friendly competition, and plenty of fun.<img alt="📅" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t7e/1/16/1f4c5.png"> Date: September 9th <img alt="⏰" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t34/1/16/23f0.png"> Time: 6:00 PM <img alt="💲" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t5c/1/16/1f4b2.png"> Price: $20 per personCome ready to listen, play, and shout “Bingo!” <img alt="✨" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf4/1/16/2728.png"> Don't miss out on this unique entertainment experience—reserve your spot now and get ready to sing along as you play!This event includes multiple games of Bingo, pots of gourmet tea, and delicious warm homemade scones and clotted cream. Trays of tea sandwiches or charcuterie boards are available to order à la carte in advance. If you are interested, please call the Mathis House at 732-818-7580 to make your order.Cream Ridge Wines are also available to purchase at the table.Join us for a delightful time where the music plays, and the bingo excitement begins!This is a group seating event. 24 hour notice of cancellation result in a credit to the Mathis House for 2 years.

Local Event: Broadway Name that Tune Teatime Bingo

Broadway Name that Tune Teatime Bingo

 Broadway Name That Tune Bingo Put your Broadway knowledge to the test with a fun-filled evening of music, memories, and bingo!...

Carrot Coconut Soup Cooking Class
Join Vicki Weiss, the Innkeeper for the Mathis House Bed &amp; Breakfast, on Thursday, September 10th at 6:30 PM for a fun and flavorful cooking class featuring a delicious Carrot Coconut Soup.
Learn how to transform fresh carrots, creamy coconut, and aromatic seasonings into a comforting soup with a perfect balance of savory and lightly sweet flavors. Vicki will also present her Jalepeno cornbread and her delicious lemon chello marascarpone mousse.
This hands-on class is perfect for home cooks of all experience levels. Enjoy a welcoming evening of cooking, learning, and sharing good food while picking up helpful tips and techniques you can use in your own kitchen. Each person will take home a pint of delicious soup and a printed recipe.
Date: Thursday, September 10th Time: 6:30 PM Price: $25 per person
Come ready to cook, taste, and enjoy a delicious evening with Ms. Vicki!
Purchase tickets by call 732-818-7580, or online at <a href="https://www.MathisHouse600main.com," rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MathisHouse600main.com,</a> using RESY or Eventbrite.
Cancellations with 24 hours notice will be issued a credit at the Mathis House that may be used for two years.

Local Event: Soup Cooking Class with The Innkeeper

Soup Cooking Class with The Innkeeper

Carrot Coconut Soup Cooking Class
Join Vicki Weiss, the Innkeeper for the Mathis House Bed & Breakfast, on Thursday, September...

Cedar Glen West,  Rte 571 West Manchester, NJ

Discover a treasure hunter's paradise with over 40 tables featuring everything from antiques and jewelry to toys and electronics. This rain or shine event offers something for everyone, so bring a friend and browse a wide selection of clothing, dishes, furniture, and unique crafts.

Local Event: Cedar Glen West Super Flea Market/ Craft/ Vendor Fair

Cedar Glen West Super Flea Market/ Craft/...

Discover a treasure hunter's paradise with over 40 tables featuring everything from antiques and jewelry to toys and...

Cedar Glen West Super Flea Market/ Craft/ Vendor Fair

County Road 530

Celebrate Irish culture, community, and tradition at the Ocean County Irish Festival—now marking its 10th anniversary! Enjoy a full day of live music, pipe &amp; drum bands, a lively beer garden, delicious food, craft vendors, Raffles and family-friendly activities. Join us at our new home at Robert J. Miller Air Park for an unforgettable day of Irish pride—admission is free! #oceancountyirishfestival#cheersto10years#oceancounty

Local Event: 10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival

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10th Anniversary Ocean County Irish Festival

Celebrate Irish culture, community, and tradition at the Ocean County Irish Festival—now marking its 10th anniversary! Enjoy a...

Please
join us for our 9th
annual
Oktoberfest celebration at Redeemer Lutheran Church, located at 2309
Route 70E, Manchester. The event will be held on&nbsp;Saturday, September
12 from
3pm to 7pm.
Cost of admittance is $5 per adult and children under 12 are admitted
free. People can preregister and print their tickets by visiting the
‘Oktoberfest’ link on our website, www.redeemermanchester.org.

Redeemer
Lutheran Church invites the community to enjoy a day of fun filled
merriment at the outdoor celebration event featuring great fun,
fellowship and food for the whole family. There will be bratwurst,
hot dogs, chicken schnitzel, red cabbage, German potato salad and
many other offerings and of course great Oktoberfest beer on tap.
Featured will be the fantastic 4-piece German polka band, Chris and
Ronnie. They will be performing live during the event for your
enjoyment.

This
event is a ‘way of giving back to our community by providing an
opportunity to connect together and celebrate life with our
neighbors. God has created people with the gift of joy and happiness
so we should enable one another to come together as God’s family.
Scripture says ‘rejoice in the lord always’ and we intend to do
just that with community through this fun-filled event.

Attendees
are encouraged to car pool and bring lawn chairs.


Food
can be purchased with cash or credit card.


For
more information contact the church at 732-657-2828.

Local Event: 9th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration

9th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration

Please
join us for our 9th
annual
Oktoberfest celebration at Redeemer Lutheran Church, located at 2309
Route 70E, Manchester....

Mathis House a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room

The events calendar until the end of the year is complete. Book your special holiday teatime and events at the Historic Mathis House. The change of seasons are upon us and the Inn will be decorated for the Fall Season from September 7th until November 1st. The Inn will be decorated with over 30 Christmas Trees for November, December and January. Organize your annual visit and make your reservations with family and friends to one of our wonderful Holiday Events. Call 732-818-7580 or visit <a href="https://mathishouse600main.com/?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFZYnBHZlpQQm5GeHNSY0Znc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmS0GAZk7e2yJAFnCO_8SyQStnTFL9ENS114K0lpMgF3vWW7DHYfn7I7dhvq_aem_rBqlPGvQxqfQOxXChL6zHA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">mathishouse600main.com</a> to book on RESY. Overnight stay packages include buy one get one free event tickets and teatimes.&nbsp;&nbsp;Plan your next getaway at the beautiful Mathis House this September.

Local Event: September Events at the Historic Mathis House

September Events at the Historic Mathis House

The events calendar until the end of the year is complete.  Book your special holiday teatime and events at the Historic Mathis...

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