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1. I sold my car after I paid the excise for the full year. What do I do?
2. Why did my house value go up?
3. I'm 70 years old. Is there any break on my taxes?
4. I don't think the value of my property is right. What can I do?
5. How do you determine the value of my property?
6. How do I file for an abatement?

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1. When is open burning season?
2. How do I get a permit or smoke detector certificate?
3. How do I get a copy of a fire report?
4. How often should I change my smoke detector batteries?
5. Will someone come out and inspect or replace the batteries in the smoke detector in the home of my elderly parents?
6. How do I get one of those red house number markers?
7. Do you refill or recharge fire extinguishers?
8. Where are smoke detectors required to be located?

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1. Does my event need a short term (one-day) liquor license?
2. How do I apply for a short term (one-day) liquor license?
3. Can wine & malt section 12 (on-premises) establishments serve cordials and liqueurs?
4. I have a liquor license and would like to offer outdoor seating. Do I need to get prior approval?
5. Do I need a common victualler license and how do I apply for one?

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1. What is a roundabout?
2. How do roundabouts differ from older traffic circles and rotaries?
3. How do roundabouts affect safety?
4. What are the features of a good roundabout designs?
5. What are the common types of crashes at roundabouts? What can be done to prevent them?
6. How do roundabouts affect traffic flow?
7. Are there other benefits?
8. Can roundabouts accommodate larger vehicles?
9. How do roundabouts affect older drivers?
10. Are roundabouts safe for pedestrians?
11. Do drivers favor roundabouts?
12. What are the impediments to building roundabouts?
13. How common are roundabouts in the United States?
14. Do roundabouts require more space than traditional intersections?
15. What are appropriate locations for roundabouts?
16. What types of intersections may not be good candidates for roundabouts?

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1. Will my car really make a difference?
2. Does the Pace Car provoke road rage?
3. What happens if I accidentally speed?
4. Do I only act as a Pace Car in my neighborhood or on all streets?

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1. How do I get a permit for new construction on my property?
2. What if my project requires a public hearing?
3. What type of permits are reviewed at public hearings?
4. How do I find out about projects in my neighborhood?
5. Where do I comment or ask questions about a project?
6. Who approves projects that require a public hearing?
7. How are decisions made and what happens after a public hearing?

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1. PARKING
2. BICYCLES ON MAIN STREET
3. TRIAL RUN
4. TRAFFIC STUDY
5. MAIN STREET NEEDS FOUR LANES
6. CONGESTION/CLIMATE CONCERNS WITH THREE LANES
7. EMERGENCIES AND PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT
8. SNOW REMOVAL
9. IMPACT ON BUSINESSES
10. DELIVERY VEHICLES
11. TREE CANOPY
12. MISREPRESENTATION OF FOUR-MILE RADIUS
13. ACCESSIBILITY
14. CONCERNS ABOUT COST AND/OR MONEY
15. SAFETY
16. PUBLIC PROCESS
17. MISCELLANEOUS

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1. What is a Plastic Reduction & Sustainability Ordinance?
2. Who is affected by this ordinance?
3. When does this ordinance take effect?
4. What types of bags and containers can I use?
5. Are there exemptions?
6. What happens if I do not comply?

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1. Can I withdraw or borrow from my funds while still employed?
2. Are there penalties for withdrawing my funds?
3. Can I rollover my funds to another plan?
4. Can I get a refund if I owe child support?
5. Can I leave my funds in the system upon termination of employment?
6. Can I transfer my funds to another retirement system?
7. Is there a waiting period before I can apply for a refund?
8. How long does it take to get my refund?

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1. How long has Northampton provided Veteran's Services?
2. What are Veteran's Services?
3. Where does the money come from for Veteran's Services?
4. What is the difference between Veteran's Services and Veteran's Affairs (VA)?
5. How does Veteran's Services relate to the Vietnam Veteran?
6. Who may apply for benefits?
7. What does it take to qualify for benefits?
8. Where may I file an application?
9. Where can I get a copy of my discharge papers?

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1. What do the flashing blue lights at intersections mean?
2. How do I know if there is a ban in effect for on-street parking?
3. How do I know if a parking ban has been lifted?
4. My street was plowed, why is there still a parking ban?
5. Where can I park during a snow emergency?
6. My vehicle was towed now what do I do?
7. My mailbox was hit by a city snowplow, what do I do?
8. Does the city provide sand to residents?
9. Can I push snow into the street for removal?
10. Do I have to shovel out my fire hydrant?
11. When do I have to shovel my sidewalk?

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1. How did the Youth Commission start?
2. What types of things has the Youth Commission been involved in?
3. When and where does the Commission meet? Can anyone attend?
4. How can I become a member? What are the qualifications?