Composed and dropped off a short letter to the Chief of Police along with my 2 remaining permits to satisfy Monroe Township's requirement for an extension. A young lady at the info desk explained that the letter should include a brief explanation as to why I needed the extension.

When I asked for the same extension in East Brunswick no such letter was needed and the signed permits with the new dates was mailed to me several days later.

Is this a common requirement or just another instance of towns making up their own rules?

Never heard of needing a "mother may I" letter like that before. Problably a unique demand of that PD to discourage people from asking for extensions. I guess they could just say "No", so at least you have a chance.

Is this a common requirement or just another instance of towns making up their own rules?

 

Not common, but I've heard of it before. There are no "rules" governing extensions. It is totally at the discretion of the CLEO of your PD. They are not required to grant you an extension at all - but most do with no hassle. Sorry that yours isn't one of them.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

My town doesn't ask for a reason, just drop them off and a few days later they're ready.

Rule for next time:

BUY FASTER!

You won't need to renew

Just got extensions on mine. Called up, spoke to the detective and he said come in today before 7 when i clock out and you will be good to go. Sat for 2 minutes and walked out with an extra 90 days.

That's interesting, I live in Monroe Township and the last time I got my permits(7 months ago) was told that they do not extend permits anymore

Composed and dropped off a short letter to the Chief of Police along with my 2 remaining permits to satisfy Monroe Township's requirement for an extension. A young lady at the info desk explained that the letter should include a brief explanation as to why I needed the extension.

When I asked for the same extension in East Brunswick no such letter was needed and the signed permits with the new dates was mailed to me several days later.

Is this a common requirement or just another instance of towns making up their own rules?

 

Have not heard of that wow a note from mom is needed huh?? Well don't forget to sign it "signed Epstein's Mom" ;-)

Have not heard of that wow a note from mom is needed huh?? Well don't forget to sign it "signed Epstein's Mom" ;-)

I'm actually old enough to remember that....didn't Epstein croak just the other day?

That's interesting, I live in Monroe Township and the last time I got my permits(7 months ago) was told that they do not extend permits anymore

Well that couldn't be good....I walked in with my Px3 and asked how do I go about applying for an extension, followed instructions and the young lady promised me that she would make sure the chief gets it. Now I guess I'll just hope and wait.

Just got extensions on mine. Called up, spoke to the detective and he said come in today before 7 when i clock out and you will be good to go. Sat for 2 minutes and walked out with an extra 90 days.

In Monroe?

I'm actually old enough to remember that....didn't Epstein croak just the other day?

Well that couldn't be good....I walked in with my Px3 and asked how do I go about applying for an extension, followed instructions and the young lady promised me that she would make sure the chief gets it. Now I guess I'll just hope and wait.

 

Yup, I guess thats one way of putting it.

My town, Robbinsville, granted me an extension happily for one permit I had last fall. I called the detective and he said.."absolutlely, cant find what you are looking for?"

Robbinsville PD has be a pleasure to deal with.

Yup, I guess thats one way of putting it.

...as a tribute to Epstein and his mom, I was using terminology that perhaps they would have used

...as a tribute to Epstein and his mom, I was using terminology that perhaps they would have used

 

"dear Mr Kotter, please excuse my son from class as he just croaked the other day,

 

Signed, Epstein's Mom"

"dear Mr Kotter, please excuse my son from class as he just croaked the other day,

 

Signed, Epstein's Mom"

You started my day with a hearty laugh......thanks.

My town doesn't ask for a reason, just drop them off and a few days later they're ready.

 

Takes me 5 minutes for the extension. I show up. Give the permit to the clerk. She retypes the new date. I'm out the door. Police chief never sees it.

Yup. same case in Robbinsville for extensions, the detective just hand writes in the new date and hands it back to you.

I just recieved a call from the Monroe Township PD that my permit extentions have been approved by the Chief and I can pick them up anytime.Another thumbs up for Monroe's Police Department.

 

@cold shot. perhaps they have changed their policy since you last inquired.

I just recieved a call from the Monroe Township PD that my permit extentions have been approved by the Chief and I can pick them up anytime.Another thumbs up for Monroe's Police Department.

 

@cold shot. perhaps they have changed their policy since you last inquired.

 

That's like saying the **** on my shoe gets a thumbs up for coming off with relative ease under a garden hose.

 

They deserve a thumbs down for even having to "approve" it. For that matter, NJ deserves one for having extensions, and permits in general.

 

Happy to hear you got the extension though!

That's like saying the **** on my shoe gets a thumbs up for coming off with relative ease under a garden hose.

 

They deserve a thumbs down for even having to "approve" it. For that matter, NJ deserves one for having extensions, and permits in general.

 

Happy to hear you got the extension though!

Thank you,In the grand scheme of things,you just might be right but I prefer to celebrate small victories......

That's good to know Duppie - thanks

 

 

That's like saying the **** on my shoe gets a thumbs up for coming off with relative ease under a garden hose.

 

They deserve a thumbs down for even having to "approve" it. For that matter, NJ deserves one for having extensions, and permits in general.

 

We know very well how you feel but we are getting tired of you bagging on NJ already

 

j/k

South River is awesome, I just go to Cindy or Diane, they take them right to the Chief, I'm out the door a minute later.

We know very well how you feel but we are getting tired of you bagging on NJ already

 

j/k

 

Gosh I'm flattered that anyone would remember my handle. I'm gonna blush!

I just recieved a call from the Monroe Township PD that my permit extentions have been approved by the Chief and I can pick them up anytime.Another thumbs up for Monroe's Police Department.

 

@cold shot. perhaps they have changed their policy since you last inquired.

 

Duppie i had to play the same game when i wanted my permits extended. no big deal just a minor set back. I was also told to get them in for the extension before they expire.

Duppie i had to play the same game when i wanted my permits extended. no big deal just a minor set back. I was also told to get them in for the extension before they expire.

All in all I am quite satisfied dealing with the Monroe PD since I had to wait 3 times longer when residing in East Brunswick to recieve my permits and if penning a short note to the Chief to get the extensions in 3 days is all it takes, at least he gives them, unlike some other town we've heard about. We all know the system is flawed but until the day comes where we move to a free state we do the best we can and strive for change.

Takes me 5 minutes for the extension. I show up. Give the permit to the clerk. She retypes the new date. I'm out the door. Police chief never sees it.

 

Same in Freehold, can't complain.