NOW ONLINE: The Delaware River Port Authority’s open records policy, request form and officer

The Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) now has on its website the basic information needed to request public records from the agency. On March 24, NJFOG officer John Paff sent DRPA an email describing problems with the records request procedure listed on the agency’s website.   While requiring that DRPA’s own form be filled out and Read More …

South Orange Strikes Down Proposed ‘Open Governance’ Ordinance

NJFOG is a bit behind on posting this story, which was reported in mid-April. It is worth reading. Kudos to South Orange Village President Alex Torpey for his efforts to promote open, transparent, accountable government. – NJFOG  Alex Torpey The Village Green of Maplewood and South Orange April 15, 2015 By Carolyn Maynard-Parisi (Full article here Read More …

Delaware River Port Authority records now a bit more accessible

On March 27, we reported that NJFOG trustee John Paff had researched the process for requesting public records from the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) – which is not subject to OPRA – and found almost comical shortcomings, including requirements to use DRPA’s agency-specific form and to submit it to their designated open records officer Read More …

Cape May government too secretive, critics say

The police chief was ousted with no notice to the public and one city councilman quit following a March 3 vote that left even the mayor wondering what was happening. Failure to release resolutions to the public prior to votes and an overall lack of transparency are longtime problems, say critics. The city doesn’t post Read More …

NJ Transit board kept lawsuit payouts from public view

NJFOG’s John Paff and Walter Luers are quoted in this Bergen Record article about a public body approving a settlement agreement in closed session and making no mention of it in open session. A vote to take formal action must take place at an open public meeting. – NJFOG September 11, 2013 By Karen Rouse Read More …