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A local publisher in Paterson filed criminal charges against the city council for shutting down public comment without allowing him to speak. A motion was made and seconded, and a council vote abruptly closed the public comment portion. Since people typically seek civil remedies when protocol at a public meeting doesn’t meet legal standards, the Read More …
These articles concern possible misconduct and records tampering by former Helmetta mayor Nancy Martin. Martin is under fire for allegedly using her authority to influence law enforcement officials to retaliate against a Spotswood couple who worked to expose awful conditions at the now-shuttered Helmetta animal shelter. -NJFOG — ARTICLES: Lawsuit: Ex-Helmetta mayor targeted Spotswood Read More …