A “wall of secrecy” that attorneys for Montclair Township tried to erect in the Montclair chief financial officer’s whistleblower case came tumbling down.
Juliet Lee
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Montclair issues official notice of Stafford public hearing for Friday morning
Council members and Stafford will not engage with one another, though residents may speak before the meeting begins.
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Stafford seeks $1.2 million settlement from Montclair, officials say
Montclair lawyers are fearful of prolonged and costly litigation with the embattled township manager, the council members say.
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Montclair Council holds off decision on Stafford
Acting Township Attorney Paul Burr’s contract extended two months.
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New member of Montclair CFO’s legal team is fighting a familiar battle
Nancy Erika Smith joins another Montclair lawyer, Nesmith Smith, in representing Padmaja Rao, in her discrimination lawsuit against Township Manager Timothy Stafford.
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Despite Montclair council’s vote, ambiguity surrounds Stafford’s future
The Faulkner Act ensures Stafford three months of pay, a period that began with the preliminary resolution passed early Wednesday morning.
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Montclair Council takes first step toward ousting township manager
Township Manager Timothy Stafford has been given notice that he is subject to removal in 30 days.
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In new allegations, Montclair’s CFO says mayor retaliated against her
Amended lawsuit says mayor sought retribution following harassment complaint against the township manager.
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Montclair council holds off action on Stafford
Law firm’s investigation reviewed in closed session
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Two more women accuse Montclair’s township manager of abuse
The claims by two former Montclair employees come in support of lawsuits against Stafford and the township
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Good news and bad news for Montclair (On the Other Hand)
Richie Chevat says he was wrong.
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Former deputy clerk files suit against Montclair Township, Stafford
Juliet Lee, former deputy township clerk, alleges in her lawsuit that Township Manager Timothy Stafford created a “hostile work environment.”