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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Adopt, Don’t Shop.FOWA Rescue—Your Local Rescue Join FOWA’s celebration of forty years of service to animals and the community and celebrating our FOWA President’s 70th birthday by adopting a new furry friend into your family.An extra special adoption fee of $70 applies to any cat or kitten adopted from one of our adoption events in September.Come meet our adorable adoptable kittens on Saturday, September 19th from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. at Mike’s Feed Farm in Riverdale, and maybe find the newest member of your family. Lots of wonderful prizes to go with any adoption.&nbsp; Apply on-line in advance and, with an approved application, take home your new furry friend that day.&nbsp; Applications are at www.fowarescue.org.

Local Event: Special Kitten Adoption Event & Celebration of FOWA's 40 Years of Service

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Peace Islands Institute NJ invites you to the 7th Annual Peace Festival: a joyful, family-friendly celebration that brings many cultures together through live music, dance, food, children’s activities, a community bike ride and walk, and much more...Fostering Unity and peace in our community!View the video showcasing last year's highlights: <a href="https://youtu.be/svc4KPd1K3U?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE2RGQ4azY3ZlgwTUcxRHZUc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoXopWCRvzCCRskCllWrbIne29mimUjtnfNO9pyt-jZocsin9evAdf5H5u6r_aem_c7_KDrc7ZKfMdZvO9FqmKg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://youtu.be/svc4KPd1K3U</a>

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7th Annual Peace Festival

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

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Join C-Line Community Outreach Services / Twin Rivers for our 3rd Annual Community Health Fair, bringing together local organizations, health and wellness providers, businesses, and community members for an afternoon of connection, education, and community resources.
Attendees can explore health and wellness resources, connect with local organizations, enjoy food and music, and take part in activities and giveaways.
Vendor and sponsor registration is still open through September 18 — this is the final week to register! We welcome organizations and businesses interested in connecting with the Paterson community and sharing their services and resources.

Local Event: Community Health Fair

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Community Health Fair

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Join us for a day of furry friends, community, and the opportunity to help pets in need find loving homes! On Sunday, September 27th, we are hosting our 6th Annual Pet Adoption Day (from 11am-3pm) at our Elmwood Park Financial Center at 680 River Drive, Elmwood Park NJ. Five local rescue organizations will be bringing their adoptable pets to the Financial Center parking lot to find their fur-ever homes! There will also be refreshments, food and giveaways. We hope to see you there!

Local Event: Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day

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Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day

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Reliable Support Services, LLC

Reliable Support Services, LLC — Local, Trusted Assistance for Seniors Hello, neighbors! My name is Dan Barenholtz, owner of Reliable Support Services, LLC based in Woodland Park. If you or an aging family member need(s) a dependable, local hand with day-to-day logistics to maintain an active, independent lifestyle, I am here to help. •	Fully Insured: Carrying general liability insurance for your peace of mind. •	Non-Medical Focus: Dedicated entirely to lifestyle, logistical, and household assistance (no hands-on personal care or medical services). What I Do: •	Errands &amp; Out-of-home Support: Grocery shopping and delivery, errands, including prescription pickups. •	Household Assistance: Light tidying, organizing mail and paperwork, and routine upkeep. •	Everyday Technology: Patient, hands-on tech support for smartphones, email setup, and navigating streaming apps like FaceTime or Zoom. •	Pet Care Services: Reliable dog-walking, drop-in visits, and pet-sitting.

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Reliable Support Services, LLC — Local, Trusted Assistance for Seniors Hello, neighbors! My name is Dan Barenholtz, owner of Reliable Support...

Paul Miller Toyota Visit our New Showroom

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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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