William Roth, John Fowler and Peter Albanese, in their notices of claim for damages, allege they’ve experienced a hostile work environment and harassment by the two firefighters, Steve Marshalleck and Makari Sampson. Marshalleck and Sampson are also suing the township, claiming racial discrimination.
Municipal Government
How a Spreadsheet Standoff Led to Montclair’s Third Quarter Tax Delay
A series of emails obtained by the Local detail a standoff over a spreadsheet that reads like a story plot line of workplace dysfunction from an episode of The Office.
Montclair Looks Ahead at Addressing Affordable Housing
A housing surge event, changing zoning laws, and partnering with faith based organizations were just some of the ideas proposed to address the need for more affordable housing in Montclair presented at a council meeting Tuesday.
Fourth Ward Meeting: PSE&G, Trees, Public Safety
Fourth Ward Councilor Aminah Toler held a meeting her ward and brought three guest speakers to present.
Montclair Township Website Down, Impacted by CrowdStrike (UPDATED)
Tony Fan, the town’s chief information officer and interim communications specialist, said the town’s “hosted platform services were impacted by the CrowdStrike incident.”
Council to Begin Manager Search Process, Lapolla Can Apply
Almost a year after Montclair was supposed to start a search for a town manager, Montclair’s new council is moving the process forward.
Lapolla Said ‘I Am Here Until July’ But Remains Interim Town Manager
Montclair had four different town managers from July 2020 to July 2024. At a January 2 council meeting, Michael Lapolla, Montclair’s interim town manager stated: “I am here until July. But until then, I’m going to do this job as if I was going to spend the next 10 years here.” It’s July and Lapolla is still here.
Motion Filed to Stop Investigation of Firefighters and Montclair CFO
According to email correspondences from Hatfield Schwartz Law Group sent to the firefighters on June 18 through their attorney Nesmith, the town is investigating employee complaints concerning them both.
Inauguration of Montclair’s Historic New Council
The Township of Montclair celebrated a historic milestone Monday with the inauguration of its new Council. Dr. Renee Baskerville made history as Montclair’s first woman of color to serve as […]
Monday is Inauguration Day in Montclair for New Council
Montclair will hold an official inauguration of the new Montclair governing body on Monday, July 1 at noon.
How Montclair Disregarded Warnings to Upgrade Protections Against Hackers
An investigation by the Local, based on interviews with present and former township employees and experts, shows that MFA should have been installed years earlier.
New Lawsuit Alleges Montclair, Town Manager Retaliated Against Affirmative Action Officer (UPDATED)
“Montclair went after Mr. Morgan because he truthfully found the Township responsible for acts of discrimination. He is a truthful affirmative action officer and when he told truth, he was retaliated against,” said Mark Mulick, Morgan’s attorney.
Montclair Approves $104 Million Budget, Pays $1 Million Settlement with Surplus Funds
Speaking to the Local, Interim Town Manager Michael said, ” The increase on the municipal portion of a resident’s taxes, which is less than 25% of the total tax bill, will increase approximately $140 for a house assessed at $635,000.”
Critics Slam Gov. Murphy for Signing Public Records Bill
“Public records are how we shine a spotlight on corruption and hold officials accountable when they’re not doing what’s best for their communities.”