Rich McMahon says, “I have been surprised and saddened by the ongoing lawsuit and stories and opinions it has generated. It does not represent either individual I know.”
Padmaja Rao
Second Montclair investigation into Stafford bypassed input from affirmative action officer
Bruce Morgan, who conducted a first internal investigation, says he was not contacted by the investigator hired by the town.
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.
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.
In new allegations, Montclair’s CFO says mayor retaliated against her
Amended lawsuit says mayor sought retribution following harassment complaint against the township manager.
Fire chief asks Montclair council for 13 more firefighters
Chief John Herrmann asks to boost numbers to pre-pandemic level.
Montclair council holds off action on Stafford
Law firm’s investigation reviewed in closed session
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
New year and new schedule, but familiar issues confront Montclair Council
The meetings are fewer, but council members have a full plate of issues to weigh, including Lackawanna Plaza, the township manager, cannabis licenses and the township budget.
A $40,000 bill for Montclair Fire Department inquiry, and Township Council votes not to pay
The law firm O’Toole Scrivo had been hired to investigate accusations of racial discrimination in the Montclair Fire Department.
NJ subpoenas Montclair for councilors’ personnel and pay records
The state attorney general’s office is seeking paystubs, time sheets, pension and benefits information.
Good news and bad news for Montclair (On the Other Hand)
Richie Chevat says he was wrong.
Montclair council poised to hire firm to investigate township manager
The firm, Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, specializes in workplace investigations, according to a resolution that was on the agenda for Monday’s Township Council meeting.
CFO’s complaint deserved prompt review (Letter to the Editor)
“Was anyone even thinking when they received Ms. Rao’s complaint?” Barbara Flessas writes.