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1. What is the road right-of-way?
2. Is a permit required for a driveway?
3. Is a permit required for a sidewalk?
4. Roof drains are being replaced or a sump pump is installed. Can the drains run off at the ground surface, into the storm sewer, into the road or is a seepage/infiltration chamber required?
5. Is a permit required for a shed?
6. Is a permit required for a sign?
7. Is a permit required for a fence?
8. If there was a sewer blockage, what permits are necessary?
9. We are contemplating an addition to our home, how large can it be without a variance or public hearing being required?

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1. How much does an inspection cost?

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1. What has been accomplished in Madison's GIS?
2. How does Madison benefit from the GIS data?

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1. Does the Mayor perform wedding ceremonies?
2. Is there a fee for the Mayor to perform wedding ceremonies?
3. Who should we contact to get a wedding license?

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1. What must I do if I plan to plead not guilty?
2. When is a court appearance required?
3. What if I plan to plead guilty and pay the prescribed penalty?
4. How do I make payment by mail?
5. What if I fail to appear in response to a summons or to pay the prescribed penalty?
6. What if I have been charged with a parking offense and fail to appear or pay the prescribed penalty?
7. Do I need a lawyer?
8. Must I hire my own lawyer?
9. What if I cannot afford a lawyer?
10. Do I have to pay for the Public Defender?

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1. What is wireless Internet and what do I need to use it?
2. How does it work?
3. What software is needed?
4. What can I do from this access point?
5. Are radio signals safe?
6. Are my data or email secured?
7. Can the library staff help me configure my computer?

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1. What is a Municipal ID?
2. How many cities in New Jersey have a Municipal ID?
3. Why is this card necessary?
4. Where are Municipal IDs accepted?
5. Do Municipal IDs grant immigrants access to benefits?
6. Isn’t there a County ID program for this purpose?
7. How is this better/different from a State-issued ID from motor vehicles?
8. What benefits are associated with the Madison ID card?
9. Can this card also be used as a Library Card?
10. What services are provided through the Library card?
11. Can you get the Madison ID if you already have a Library card?
12. How can a municipality protect itself against fraud?
13. How will the Borough of Madison protect the privacy of applicants to the ID program?

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1. How can I pay a motor vehicle summons I received?
2. Where is the Joint Municipal Court located?

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1. Where is the Madison Police Department located?
2. What is the non-emergency phone number for the Police Department?
3. How can I commend an officer?
4. How can I file a complaint against an officer?
5. How can I become a police officer in Madison?
6. How can I become a crossing guard?
7. How can I connect with the Madison Police Department through social media?
8. I am a new business owner, how can I supply my emergency contact information?

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1. How can I obtain an annual parking permit?
2. What does an annual parking permit cost?
3. How can I be added to the waiting list for a Commuter Resident Parking Permit?
4. I would like to shop in Madison, where can I park?
5. I would like to take the train out of Madison and I do not have a parking permit, where can I park?
6. May I park my vehicle overnight at the Madison Train Station?
7. Where can I find the local ordinances in Madison?

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1. How do I put my house on the vacation watch list?
2. How do I get updates from the Police about emergency information?
3. How do I start a Neighborhood Watch program for my neighborhood?
4. How do I schedule a child’s car seat inspection/installation?

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1. Why did we go through this revaluation?
2. Why are the tax bills marked estimated?
3. Am I correct in multiplying the amount due in August by 4 to calculate my annual tax?
4. Why wasn’t the assessed value of all houses increased by the same amount?
5. I thought the revaluation would not affect the taxes on my home but it has. Why is that?
6. What can I do if I believe that the revaluation of my home is too high?