![]() ![]() “Council people are not to go to department heads directly,” Puzio said. ![]() Puzio said all council inquiries have to go through the administration for the sake of efficiency, adding that the process has been in place through the last couple of mayors. dies at 92Īlderman: Boonton eliminates 'alderman' title for gender-neutral 'council member' Parsippany: 'Heroically served his country.' Reservoir Tavern owner Nicola Bevacqua Jr. Morristown: Records will prove corruption in Morristown, states lawsuit by developer The suit also claimed that Kelley’s access to officials, such as department heads, has been limited, as he was told his requests to department heads had to be funneled through the administration first. “He was deprived of what is called procedural due process,” said Kelley’s attorney, Walter Luers. “The reprimand is without any factual basis,” the suit said, adding that Kelley was not given notice and was not given an opportunity to tell his side or the option to cross-examine witnesses against him. He was advised against “engaging in future conduct that violated provisions of the town’s employee handbook,” and the township threatened to file a suit against him “for injunctive relief” if he didn’t comply. Kelley was directed to complete four hours of workplace harassment and anti-bullying training and report his compliance to the town. In late December, Kelley received a written reprimand, which stated that the township "had conducted an investigation of the plaintiff and that investigation concluded that plaintiff had violated defendant’s policy and procedure manual by allegedly bullying the township administrator and causing her ‘emotional distress,' ” Kelley’s claim says.Īs a result of the “undisclosed investigation,” Kelley was told “to avoid any interaction with the township administrator that could constitute bullying or harassment,” the suit said. ![]() 11 lawsuit, which says they practiced unfair policies while conducting an investigation in 2020 into acts of bullying and harassment levied against him by the township's business administrator. ![]() Mayor Michael Puzio and the Township Council were named in the Feb. ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP - Councilman Tucker Kelley has filed a lawsuit against the township and mayor that accuses them of violating his civil rights. Watch Video: RAW VIDEO: Justice's return delayed to facade of Morris courthouse ![]()
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