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Pompton Lakes Teacher Accused of Taping Student to Desk Surrenders Teaching License

Lenox Hill Elementary Teacher Todd Lewis Agrees to Permanently Relinquish Certificates Amid Investigation

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POMPTON LAKES, NJ—A former elementary school teacher at Lenox Hill Elementary School in Pompton Lakes, who was accused of using masking tape to secure a student’s head to his desk, has permanently forfeited his right to teach in New Jersey.

Todd Lewis voluntarily agreed to relinquish both of his teaching certificates to the New Jersey State Board of Examiners in August 2025, effectively ending his career in the state’s public school system.

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Pompton Lakes Officer Files Lawsuit Alleging Retaliation and Discrimination

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Pompton Lakes NJ, a former Pompton Lakes police officer has filed a lawsuit against the borough and police department, alleging he was subjected to retaliation, discrimination, and a hostile work environment after exposing misconduct and engaging in union activities.

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Wildfire On DuPont Site in Pompton Lakes Raise Concerns Over Toxic Air

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Pompton Lakes NJ, Pompton lakes Fire Department was  on scene at the DuPont Tract with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service making progress on the forest fire, the property in Pompton Lakes considered one of New Jersey’s most polluted.

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