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In Violation of NJ’s “Sunshine Law,” Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos Censors a Resident’s Remarks

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ’s “Sunshine Law” (Open Public Meetings Act) strictly prohibits public officials from censoring the speech of residents making remarks during designated public comment sections of open public meetings.

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Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos pitches a fit over parking “safety zones”

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Ridgewood NJ, parking “safety zones” are designed to make parallel parking easier & quicker (see accompanying photos). Mayor Paul Vagianos takes issue with their placement and wants them removed.

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Councilmember Accuses Ridgewood Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Violating Open Public Meetings Act in Unilateral Decision to Remove Village Manager

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Ridgewood NJ, Village Manager Heather Mailander was pressured to announce her resignation at the end of her report during the council work session Wednesday evening. Mayor Paul Vagianos and Deputy Mayor Pamela Perron pushed Mailander to resign on January 24th . Mailander held a dual title of manager and clerk, and resigned from the manager position only. She will remain as Village Clerk, a position she has held for three decades.

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