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1. What is a chimney fire and how does it happen?
2. How can I prevent creosote from building up in my chimney?
3. What are the signs that a chimney fire is happening or that is has happened?
4. What do I do if I have an active chimney fire?

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1. How long is a permit valid?
2. How many person(s) are allowed per habitable room?
3. Can my roof support the installation of a solar panel?
4. What are the stair riser and tread requirements?
5. When is a guardrail required?
6. When are graspable handrails required?
7. How much frost protection should I have?
8. What R-Values should I insulate to?
9. What are ground snow load and wind speed requirements?
10. What size does a bedroom egress window have to be?

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1. What types of renovation are affected?
2. What types of structures are covered by the rule?
3. What actions must renovators take for each project in a home or child-occupied facility?
4. When does the rule go into effect?
5. What must a renovation professional do to comply?
6. What must a renovation firm do to prepare to comply?
7. Who will certify renovators and accredit training courses?
8. Are there exceptions to the requirements?
9. Are there any other limits to the scope of the rule?

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1. How do I sign up for City emails?
2. To get meals through the school, do you have to fill out the request form everyday?
3. Which programs are happening at the Westbrook Community Center?
4. Does the City issued State of Emergency mean I have to close my business?
5. Is there a plan in place for children entering Kindergarten in the fall?
6. Is Meals on Wheels still delivering?
7. When is the Westbrook Food Pantry open?
8. How do I set up a General Assistance Meeting?
9. Can I drop off a form to the Westbrook Police Department?
10. Is the police department doing any drug take-backs during this time?
11. Is the police department offering fingerprinting services to the community?
12. What are the digital library resources available to me?
13. Can I download e-Books and audiobooks online?
14. Can I renew my library card?
15. Can I get help with reference questions and general technology questions?
16. Can I arrange a burial at Woodlawn Cemetery?
17. Will my street get plowed if it snows?
18. Will winter sand still be available at Public Services?
19. Can I get a bulky item picked up curbside?
20. Will the City continue to pick up curbside trash and recycling?
21. Is City Hall open?
22. Will Police, Fire and Rescue and Public Services be available during the State of Emergency?
23. What online services can I use?
24. Will City Council meetings occur?
25. Will Planning Board meetings occur?
26. Will Zoning Board meetings occur?
27. Can I get a birth, death or marriage certificate?
28. Can I schedule an appointment for a marriage license and/or get married at City Hall?
29. Can you notarize a document for me?
30. Can I get a dog license?
31. Do I have to close my bar, restaurant or gym?

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1. Where do I pay the Excise Tax?
2. How much is the Excise Tax?
3. How is the Excise Tax on vehicles calculated?
4. Where does the Excise Tax go?
5. Why is the tax based on manufacture's suggested retail price (MSRP)?
6. Where can a town get the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP)?

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1. Where can I find the Charter & Code of Ordinances?
2. How do I apply for General Assistance?
3. Where do I pay excise tax?
4. How do I get copies of a Police or Accident Report?
5. What is the City's Fireworks Ordinance?
6. How do I get a library card?

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1. How can I apply for General Assistance?
2. What should I bring to my interview?
3. What do I need to do to qualify for General Assistance?
4. What can General Assistance assist with?
5. Can the City help me to secure housing?
6. What is Workfare?
7. What do I need to do to be eligible for future assistance?
8. What would cause me to be ineligible or disqualified from the program?
9. How often may I apply for General Assistance?
10. What if I disagree with the General Assistance decision?
11. What are basic needs versus not basic needs (not all inclusive)?

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1. When is the library open?
2. How can I renew my items?
3. Can I request books from other libraries?

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1. How do I get copies of a Police or Accident Report?
2. How do I request the return of property?
3. How do I apply for a Concealed Weapon Permit?
4. How do I leave an anonymous tip or information?
5. How do I make a complaint against a Westbrook Police employee?
6. How do I apply to be a Westbrook Police Officer?
7. What is the City's Winter Parking Ordinance?
8. Can I get fingerprinted?
9. What is the City's Fireworks Ordinance?