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1. Do I need permission to conduct a bingo or raffle?

Yes. Forms are obtained in the clerk’s office or on the state's website. A state license is necessary.

2. Is there a charge for a license?

Yes. Contact clerk’s office at 908-851-8501.

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1. Do I need permission to have a block party?

Yes, please address a letter written to Honorable Township Committee containing the following:

• Date
• Hours of party
• Rain date
• Street name

A letter approving request is sent after the Township Committee’s approval.

Please send the request to:
1976 Morris Ave.
Union, NJ 07083

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1. Where can I find all codes for the Township?

You can find more information on the Union Township Code Website.

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1. How do I apply for a Bingo / Raffle license?

You can obtain the proper forms from the website. You must submit four (4) originals to the Clerk's office.

2. Do I need a permit for a garage sale?

Yes. The fee is $7.00 per day and you are allowed two per year. The fee is waived for senior citizens. Forms are available on the Clerk's website.

3. Where can I register to vote?

The clerk’s office in the municipal building any day 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Absentee ballot request form is available online or call the clerk’s office at 908-851-8501

4. Is the municipal building open any evenings?

The Building Department and Tax Collector's Office are open on Wednesday evenings until 7:00PM

5. Do I need a license to drive a taxi or limousine?

Yes. Applications are available on the Clerk's website.

6. How can I get public records?

Requests must be in writing, as specific as possible and submitted to the clerk’s office. Forms are available for your convenience on the township website.

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1. Do I need a permit for a flea market?

Yes. Please get the permit 60 days prior to the sale. Nonprofit organizations (only) are allowed 2 a year.

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1. Do I need a permit for a garage sale?

Yes. They cost $7 each. If you are over 62 years old there is no fee.

Residents are allowed 2 per year and cannot have them on Sundays.

2. Can I have a community garage sale?

No.

3. Can I post signs within the township to advertise?

No.

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1. Can I pay my ticket over the phone?

Sorry we do not accept phone payments, however, you may pay online at www.njmcdirect.com, through the mail or in person at the court window.

2. I need to change/extend my time-payment, can you help me?

Only the Judge can modify a time-payment. You may appear at any court session for a modification.

3. The Court appearance box is not checked on my ticket, why do I still have to appear?

State law mandates which violations are mandatory and which are payable. It may not always be checked on the ticket, however, you would not be able to pay a mandatory violation, an appearance is required.

4. I live out of state, how do I take care of my ticket/complaint?

You may request a Hardship Affidavit be mailed to you . The request must be in writing and submitted by fax, e-mail or regular mail. Please include your correct address and ticket or complaint number.

5. How can I get a certified disposition? What is the cost?

Fax or mail a written request to Union Municipal Court, P.O. Box 98, Union, New Jersey 07083-0098 or send a fax at (908)851-5256, please include the following information: Name, address, phone number, date of birth, type of offense (traffic or criminal) and the approximate date of offense or last court date. There is no charge for a certified disposition.

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1. How do I get a permit to park on my street?

Contact clerk’s office in the municipal building at 908-851-8500. Proof of residency is required.

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1. Do I need a license for my dog and/or cat?

Yes, a new license is required every year.

A license year is from February 1 to January 31.

Cost:

• $13 if the animal is spayed / neutered
• $18 if it is not spayed / neutered

2. What is needed to obtain a dog or cat license?

Proof of rabies vaccination, which has to be good through November of the licensing year.

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1. What is an SID?

SID's are formed to support downtown and neighborhood organizations through business recruitment and retention efforts, marketing and promotions support, strategic planning, and other effort focused on revitalization.

2. What are the boundaries of the Union Center SID?

The Union Center SID is the intersection of Morris Avenue and Stuyvesant Avenue. It goes from Morris ave, from Bank of American on Grandview Ave. to Johnson Place and on Stuyvesant Ave, from Haines Ave to the cannon.

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1. Can I purchase a monthly or quarterly parking pass for parking at the train station?

Yes. Contact NJ Transit to purchase the passes.
A form is available in the Clerk's Office for a rebate of 10% to Union residents who purchase a quarterly pass. Form is due December 31st of each year with proof of payment. For more details on the rebate contact the Clerk's Office.

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1. How do I get a DVD Copy of a program or show?

Fill out the DVD Request Form under the Forms Tab. For each request you can have up to 5 DVD copies.

2. How do I find the UnionTV34 Air Schedule?

You can click on the Calendar Tab for the air schedule.

3. How do I get an announcement on UnionTV34?

You can click on the link in General Information or go to the website's Form Center. Fill out and submit the form.

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1. What water company serves the Township of Union?

New Jersey American Water Company - northern division. Contact their customer service at 800-232-9520.

2. What electric and gas company serves the Township of Union?

Public Service Electric and Gas Company. Contact their Customer service at 800-436-7734

3. What telephone company serves the Township of Union?

• Verizon
  Customer Service Ph: 800-427-9977
• Sprint
  Customer Service Ph: 800-877-7726