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Packet · Sep 15, 2026

Township Council Meeting — Packet

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GIT/REP-3 State of New Jersey (8-25) * . " ificati : ipa orTy8 Seller’s Residency Certification/Exemption Seller's. Information Name(s) SALVATORE MUSSO Current Street Address 620 Pascack Road, Room 222 City, Town, Post Office State ZIP Code Washington Twp. NJ 07676 Property Information Block(s) Lot(s) Qualifier 142 21 Street Address 102 Elm Street City, Town, Post Office State ZIP Code West Orange NJ 07052 Seller's Percentage of Ownership Total Consideration Owner's Share, gf Gonsideration Closing Date 25° $350,000.00 $87,500:00._ Seller’s Assurances (Check the Appropriate Box) (Boxes 2 through 16 appli uob Residents and Nonresidents 1. B] selteris a resident taxpayer (individual, estate, or trust) of the State of New Jersey pursif@fitto ‘tig New Jersey Gross Income Tax Act, will file a resident Gross Income Tax return, and will pay any applicable taxes on an gain or a from the disposition of this property. 2. oO The real property sold or transferred is used exclusively as a principal residend ‘as definéd'in 26 U.S. Code section 121. See instructions. Seller is a mortgagor conveying the mortgaged property to a mortgagee in torte in a transfer in lieu of foreclosure with no additional consideration. Seller, transferor, or transferee is an agency or authority of the United State’: ‘of America, an agency or authority of the State of New Jersey, the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Home Lo; Ban Mortgage Corporation, the Government National Mortgage Association, or a private mortgage insurance company. Seller is not an individual, estate, or trust and is not required tg maken Sstimated Gross Income Tax payment. The total consideration for the property is $1,000 or less softhe Seueris Mot required to make an estimated Income Tax payment. The gain from the sale is not recognized for federal income tax purposes under 26 U.S. Code section 721, 1031, or 1033 (CIRCLE THE APPLICABLE CODE SECTION), If the indicated section,doss not ultimately apply to this transaction, the seller acknowledges the obligation to file a New Jersey Income Tax return for the Yagi ghihe sale and report the recognized gain. See Instructions. Seller only received like-kind property. The real property is being transferred by an exe: arsety ‘administrator of a decedent to a devisee or heir to effect distribution of the decedent's estate in

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Seller only received like-kind property. The real property is being transferred by an exe: arsety ‘administrator of a decedent to a devisee or heir to effect distribution of the decedent's estate in accordance with the provisigns’ofthe decedent's will or the intestate laws of this State. The real property being sold is subject toa Short sat sale’ instituted by the mortgagee, whereby the seller agreed not to receive any proceeds from the sale and the mortgagee will racelve all proceeds paying off an agreed amount of the mortgage. ‘The deed is dated prior to August 1, 2004band yas not previously recorded. The real property is being transfered under a relocation company transaction where a trustee of the relocation company buys the property from the seller and then sélls,the house to a third party buyer for the same price. The real property is being oOo spouses or incident to a divorce decree or property settlement agreement under 26 U.S. s ~ m & x ~ s r) OOop 00800 ooo og - 25S Nv Code section 1041, The property transferred is plot. The seller is not recefNifi@etproceeds from the sale. Net proceeds from the sale means the net amount due to the seller on the settlement sheet. The seller is a retirement trust that received an acknowledgment letter from the Internal Revenue Service that the seller is a retirement trust, and is therefore not required to make the estimated Gross Income Tax payment. The seller (and/or spouse/civil union partner) originally purchased the property while a resident of New Jersey as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and is now selling the property as a result of being deployed on active duty outside of New Jersey. (Only check this box if applicable and nelther boxes 1 nor 2 apply.) Fe 15. Seller’s Declaration The undersigned understands that this declaration and its contents may be disclosed or provided to the New Jersey ion of Taxation and that any false statement contained herein may be punished by fine, imprisonment, or both. | furthermore declare that | have examined this declaration and, to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct checking this box 6 | certify that a Power of Attorney to represent the seller(s) has been previously recorded or is being recorded simultaneously with the At fe 0 Sabot om urs d Date Signature (Seller) Indicate if Power of Attorney or Attorney in Fact Date

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present the seller(s) has been previously recorded or is being recorded simultaneously with the At fe 0 Sabot om urs d Date Signature (Seller) Indicate if Power of Attorney or Attorney in Fact Date Signature (Seller) __ Indicate if Power of Attorney or Attorney in Fact

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American Land Title Association Commitment for Title Insurance New Jersey Variation LEGAL DESCRIPTION All that certain tract or parcel of land, situated, lying and being in West Orange Township, County of Essex, and State of New Jersey, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the Southerly line of Elm Street distant thereon 304.22 feet Westerly from the comer formed by the intersection of the said line of Elm Street and the Northerly line of Harrison Avenue &nd thence tunning (1) South 31 degrees 15 minutes West 100 feet; thence (2) North 58 degrees 45 minutes West 33 feet; thence y (3) North 31 degrees 15 minutes East 100 feet to a point in the said line‘6f Eh feet; thence (4) Along the said line of Elm Street South 58 degrees 45 minutes East 33'feet to the point and place of beginning. NOTE FORINFORMATION: Being known as 102 Elm Street, V 'est,Orange Township, Essex County, State of New Jersey, Block 142, Lot pon rithe’ tax map of West Orange Township. NOTE FORINFORMATION: The mailing address ot on is: 102 Elm Street, West Orange, NJ 07052 s @ nc O This page is only a part of a 2021 ALTA Commitment for Title insurance issued by Fidelity National Title insurance Company. This Commitment is not valid without the Notice; the Commitment to Issue Policy; the Commitment Conditions; Schedule A; Schedule B, Part | - Requirements; and Schedule B, Part Il - Exceptions; and a counter-signature by the Company or its issuing agent that may be in electronic form. NEW JERSEY LAND TITLE NJRB 3-10 INSURANCE RATING BUREAU Last Revised: 11/01/2023 721-3010601

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253-26 September 15, 2026 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Chapter 25, Article I, Section 25-18.4 of the Revised Ordinances of the Township of West Orange establishes the West Orange Housing Rehabilitation Program; and WHEREAS, the West Orange Housing Rehabilitation Program offers assistance to low- and moderate-income Township homeowners for necessary repairs and/or replacements to ensure housing units are in compliance with N.J.A.C. 5:28; and WHEREAS, on or about July 9, 2004 Tyrone and Tanya Brooks (the “Borrowers”) executed a Mortgage in the amount of $12,375.00 (the “Mortgage”) to secure a loan through the Township of West Orange's Housing Rehabilitation Program on the property located at Block 30, Lot 9, on the Tax Map for the Township of West Orange, commonly known as 8 Pine Street, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 (the “Property”); and WHEREAS, the Mortgage was recorded on August 17, 2004, as Instrument Number 1077223 in Mortgage Book 9955, Page 898 with the Essex County Register of Deeds and Mortgages; and WHEREAS, the loan through the Township of West Orange's Housing Rehabilitation Program provides for repayment of the loan at the time of the sale of the home or transfer of title; and WHEREAS, due to the sale of the Property, the $12,375 due on the mortgage has been paid to the Township of West Orange (the “Township”); and WHEREAS, the Borrower seeks the execution of a Discharge of Mortgage, annexed hereto as Exhibit “A,” to record that the loan has been repaid, and the Mortgage has been satisfied and discharged; and WHEREAS, the Discharge of Mortgage must be executed to clear title and discharge all mortgage obligations. NOW, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute the Discharge of Mortgage, annexed hereto as Exhibit “A,” as to the Property; and be it further RESOLVED that the Municipal Clerk be and is hereby authorized to attest to the Mayor's signature on the Discharge of Mortgage concerning the Property; and be it further RESOLVED that a copy of the Resolution shall be made available in the Clerk's office in accordance with applicable law. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Susan Scarpa, Council

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RESOLVED that a copy of the Resolution shall be made available in the Clerk's office in accordance with applicable law. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Susan Scarpa, Council President Municipal Clerk Adopted: September 15, 2026

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253-26 Discharge of Mortgage Prepared by: West Orange Housing Rehabilitation Program The Township of West Orange, 66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052, hereinafter referred to as “WE”, hold a mortgage, hereinafter referred to as the “Present Mortgage” and dated July 9, 2004. As was made by the Township of West Orange Housing Rehabilitation Program to: Tyrone & Tanya Brooks Name 8 Pine St., West Orange, NJ 07052 Address Block: 30 Lot: 9 We also hold a Promissory Note in the amount of $12375 which is secured by the Present Mortgage. The Present Mortgage was recorded or registered in the office of the Essex County recording office on August 17, 2004 in Mortgage Book 9955 on page 898 &c. This mortgage has been paid in full or forgiven or otherwise satisfied and discharged. It may now be discharged or canceled of record. This means that this Mortgage is now canceled and void. I sign and certify to this Discharge of Mortgage on the ____ day of _____________, 20___. Township of West Orange Essex County, New Jersey Signature: ____________________________ Title: _____________________________ Print Name ______________________________ State of New Jersey County of Essex BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this ________ day of __________________, 20______, before me, the subscriber, __________________________________, personally appeared ____________________________ who I am satisfied is the Township official in the within instrument and thereupon signed this document. The person acknowledged signing, sealing and delivering this document as their own voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein expressed. ___________________________________(seal) Notary Public of the State of New Jersey West Orange Housing Rehabilitation Program

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Discharge of Mortgage Prepared by: West Orange Housing Rehabilitation Program The Township of West Orange, 66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052, hereinafter referred to as “WE”, hold a mortgage, hereinafter referred to as the “Present Mortgage” and dated July 9, 2004. As was made by the Township of West Orange Housing Rehabilitation Program to: Tyrone & Tanya Brooks Name 8 Pine St., West Orange, NJ 07052 Address Block: 30 Lot: 9 We also hold a Promissory Note in the amount of $12375 which is secured by the Present Mortgage. The Present Mortgage was recorded or registered in the office of the Essex County recording office on August 17, 2004 in Mortgage Book 9955 on page 898 &c. This mortgage has been paid in full or forgiven or otherwise satisfied and discharged. It may now be discharged or canceled of record. This means that this Mortgage is now canceled and void. I sign and certify to this Discharge of Mortgage on the ____ day of _____________, 20___. Township of West Orange Essex County, New Jersey Signature: ____________________________ Title: _____________________________ Print Name ______________________________ West Orange Housing Rehabilitation Program

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Inst. # 2026056313 - Page 1 of 7 253-26 Essex County Register Document Summary Sheet Transaction Identification Number 8392098 10348602 ESSEX COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS & MORTGAGES . Recorded Document to be Returned by Submitter to: EVIDENT TITLE AGENCY INC L OF RECORDS - ROOM 130 874 POMPTON AVE SUITE B2 465 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD CEDAR GROVE, NI 07009 NEWARK NJ 07102 Official Use Only Submission Date (mm/dd/yyy) 08/21/2026 No. of Pages (excluding Summary Sheet 5 Recording Fee (excluding transfer t $85.00 JUAN M. RIVERA, JR REG. OF DEEDS & MORTGAGES ESSEX COUNTY Realty Transfer Tax $4,951.80 New Jersey Total Amount $5,036.80 DOCUMENT TYPE Document Type NO EXEMPTION FROM REALTY TRANSFER FEE, 1 INSTRUMENT NUMBER 2026056313 ~ RECORDED ON Electronic Recordation vel 12 - Level 2 (With Images) Aug 25, 2026 7:38:42 AM Munici Total Pages: 7 UNTY 99 COUNTY REALTY TAX $578.00 COUNTY REALTY TAX - $289.00 PHPFA NJ PRESERVATION ACCOUNT $35.00 REGISTER RECORDING FEE $45.00 STATE REALTY TAX $1,445.00 STATE REALTY TAX - EAA $929.40 STATE REALTY TAX - $1,068.40 GENERAL PURPOSE NJAHTE $642.0) HOMELESSNESS TRUST FUND $3.0 CODE BLUE EMERGENCY $2. SHELTER SERVICES 971371 TOTAL PAID § INV: 853088 USER: BI Additional Information (Official Use Only) * DO NOT REMOVE THIS PAGE. COVER SHEET [DOCUMENT SUMMARY FORM] IS PART OF ESSEX COUNTY REGISTER FILING RECORD. RETAIN THIS PAGE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE, 61EAEDSD-F4D3-33E5-6680-DE208023257A/8392098 10348602 Page 1 of 2

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