I have never seen anyone eating in the "restaurant" mentioned in this story. LOL The place is a bar.

Mr. Purdy your employees act like they're in high school because the leadership acts that way and further condones it. I have never in all the municipal meetings I have been to, witnessed such disrespect for a citizen acting on their Constitutional rights as I was treated at the last meeting. You should listen to what you all sound like. I recall Mr. Kleiner acting likely a bully attempting to silence me and you said "DUDE, let him talk"....I mean DUDE? Is that how mayors across NJ speak? Is that what you call your fellow council members DUDE? You have done nothing about the conduct of your current clerk who so proudly CC the entire governing body with her disrespectful and unbelievable conduct. You're not doing ANYTHING to limit the townships continuing liabilities. You now have the Department of Community Affairs investigating the clerks official misconduct which is going to result in either her suspension or removal. That is far worse than what you allegedly had on Tilton. Are you going to hold the new clerks feet to the fire or is this one of those selective prosecution deals? Then you have the Attorney General looking into the misappropriation of taxpayer funds which I uncovered. The feud sir will stop when you stand up as a leader and act. You're absolutely right you have budgetary problems that are only going to get worse because of the gross incompetence and continued arrogance of those who think they are above the people and the law.

Oh this is just the beginning. 2012 is not going to be a good year for Councilman Kleiner.

Bruce, I can tell that I only have the tip just by how much resistance I get and how much they spend on attorney fees trying to block me. So far its not working out so well for them.

The interesting part is that the council can have Dennis Kleiner removed from office for just one of these alleged acts. A responsible government, one who serves the people would immediately investigate and not play legal hard ball to protect the players. When you see whats going on and what I uncovered and you see nothing but a defensive posture you must consider the possibility of corruption. The Mayor contacted me last night and assured me he is looking into everything. All we can do now is watch to see if he makes the right choices. We also have several state agencies on the case now so I think the interests of the people are well taken care of.

And the Hartman/Tilton/Kleiner feud continues....lol. 9 Mil?....Castellani is really trying to ring up the register on this one. Maybe Jill Gougher will come back dressed as Santa & write Tilton a check!....lol.....Have Castellani or Tilton picked out their new yacht yet?.....lololololololol

Harry...At this point I find it amusing. Your under the assumption Tilton will win against Galloway. Who knows?....Maybe she will maybe she won't. You've already decided she will win....What did you say that amount was?...30 - 50 mil?.....I'm holding my breath!....lolololololol

Well nice to see the editor of this blog finds it necessary to delete posts that make statements of fact that are freely available to the public.

More money? There is no more money. The township will be bankrupt. I can see mass layoffs. They sunk the whole town. Wait until reality sets in.

ccj...It's her lawyer who is filing these suits. I'm surprised her lawyer let Tilton go back to council meetings & speak & give comments to the media. Usually lawyers don't want their clients saying anything. Then she popped her cork over Kleiner...lol....Now her & her lawyer arn't talking. She wouldn't be suing anybody if she didn't have a lawyer who wanted to sue. Before the case ever gets into court it will go thru mediation. That might be her only chance to collect $$$. Judges & juries can be tough. I'm still not clear over how this whole mess started...Was it over maps?...Seems like Bonanni & her didn't get along. But did her actions rise to the level of getting suspended?....Seems like Bonanni just had a grudge against her for some reason. I'm still not clear on the Kleiner mess...What was the starting point of the feud with Kleiner?...What a tangled up mess for little ole Galloway.

Harry....Do you have any documents you can send me by email concerning the investigations you speak of?....

At some point the "Republican" union boss, Kleiner (more on that contradiction later), will bring a bunch of half juiced unemployed union guys to the Township meeting to intimidate locals who ask too many questions. What a joke....a republican union boss?? LOL! That should tell you something about this guy. Soon the Revel will be done and his fellow Laborers or Carpenters or whatever they are will be at the bars all day whining and crying about how the government won't give them jobs and taxpayers are too cheap to build schools we don't need. BTW vote NO to the bond question this Tuesday. The school system doesn't budget for repairs? Let the soon to be unemployed union guys show some community spirit for a change and do the work for normal wages like anyone else. Better still do it like a republican and hire cheap foreign labor....LOL Gotta luv the republican union guy line though.

CCJ I hope you are not one of the people named in the tort or acting on one's behalf as a surrogate. First there is no way this case is going to be handled locally. Its most likely going to be in Federal Court which presents a big problem for the township. She will get double the award and her attorney fees are paid by the township not her. She is not delusional and your statement is libelous. I can tell you personally I obtained most of the documents that prove her case. Just the violation of her contract alone which can be easily proved is going to cost millions. Don't drink the cool aid!

CCJ Loose lips sink ships!

Ccj you ignorance on the issue is stunning. When the truth about Kleiner's behavior becomes public you will owe Lisa an opology.

Galloway Township is out of control. I watched the last council meeting on TV. This council should be embarrassed at the way they acted. I'm sorry I voted for some of the people up there. I really do hope the state comes in. Isn't it possible if they find them all to be corrupt that they take over like they did in Camden and Atlantic CIty?

No not DK either. Just an amazed bystander. Though must admit am considering a freelance piece as I think it's a story that would have incredible appeal to weeklies like New York Magazine or sites like DailyBeast. It's too juicy not to move beyond Patch. Still researching and talking to people but it's interested me enough to spend time away from piece I've been researching on Hoboken corruption for past few months. Hoboken story's plot is a great deal deeper, but Hudson County City politics filled with corruption isn't exactly a new story. It will still certainly sell but won't have the buzz as political and bedroom shenanigans in NJ bedroom community. The affluent urbanites love to read stories about how screwed up the pristine suburbs are as makes them feel like they made the right decision not moving their families out of the city. People will eat it up. The best thing as a part time freelancer (actually run company as full time job but have been writer/ journalist want-a-be ever since first time saw "All the Presidents Men") is this is a story in the public domain so no need to buy rights, pay sponsor media fees or worry about silly lawsuits. Just keep it to the facts and what's been in the public domain (attributed appropriately of course). Surest defense against any suit.

That ambulance chaser smelled the $ all the way from Northfield. Strange choice of representation. I've seen him in action first hand in the court room. Good luck....he turns off the jury like a light switch. Oh so tempting to count your riches as this town is fleeced for more than it's worth....personally, wouldn't be so quick to salivate at a hopeful instant higher tax bracket....things may not go as you dream. When the surface is gouged beyond oblivion it's gonna get ugly for all.....but hey, who says you can't buy a new rep. It's the integrity that comes at a higher premium. Move a town over and start new! We'll all be there when the dust settles. Whatever the outcome it's always fun to watch it all go down....Good luck to all....you ( and the rest of us) are gonna need it. Thanks for the irresponsibility, atrocious leadership and gross misconduct by all. ViVa La GaLLoWaY..!!..

300 people before she gives her opinion?....This is so ridiculous. A Municipal Clerk is out of a job & some say she will get 30 - 50 mil $$$$. Tilton got suspended 6 months ago....The whole thing is getting a little too far fetched for me. You guys should be more concerned that Gallloway wants to sell open space land to Stockton & Developers...basically stealing it away from the residents of Galloway. Did it ever occur to anyone that Galloway could be sold & turned into one big gated community including the lake...Imagination Station & the Skate Park. The entire Municipal Property could become Private Property if a big developer buys it. And this Council doesn't even want to give the residents a vote on the matter. That's what makes me sick!...Hartman/Tilton/Kleiner/Bonanni are just sideshows!

Brian, Appreciate your encouragement. I can assure one thing with certainty. Whatever I end up submitting for publication will be based richly in facts. The added stuff...the coloring...made up of interviews, blog postings, etc. is what people ultimately love to read, but one includes that simply to make the facts more interesting and to put them in some context that the readers will enjoy and understand. My focus will be straightforward and simple...and again supported by facts and publicly disclosed information.

Small Town's Big Scandal---
1. Why was Ms. Tilton fired?
2. Background on Ms. Tilton - reg bio stuff with local's commentary.
3. What was going on in the background related to the town council and Mayor as it related to her position and firing?
4. Her various lawsuits.
5. Little background on her and her attorney.
6. Legal experts' views on case.
7. Where are the town, council, Ms. Tilton and ex-Mayor now?
8. Townspeople sound off and lessons learned about small town politics and scandal.

Trust me there will be responsible research, attributions, etc. It will not be an in

I'm wondering why Harry/Brian/Bruce are so intent on pumping this case. They make it sound like all persons/entities being sued should just write Tilton a huge check. More than likely it will be a long drawn out legal case. Maybe Tilton gets nothing? If her story doesn't add up...there will be no Total on that cash register at checkout time!...

Because KGG most of the evidence is in public and can be obtained by the public. So we have first hand knowledge on some of the items listed in the tort.

That doesn't explain the motivation of you 3. Sure the information is available....Bet I could get it all if I wanted to?....Why spend your time & effort doing this & pumping the Tilton case?...Either your getting paid by someone or you have axes to grind against Galloway....Is this a friends of Tilton thing?.....lol. PS: Go dig up all the dirt...it makes for amusing reading.

No one is pumping the case. I think most of us are watching in shock as the Township continues to dig their own financial grave. And as Brian said we have been warning of this day while the Township sat idly by and did nothing to further limit the tax payers liability.

Has anyone filed an OPRA request on the email accounts and cellphones of the council members? I would think if they are township issued phones and email accounts then they should be subject to an OPRA request.