Marriage License and Records Related to Carol A. Murphy & Michael Muller
Dear Mount Laurel Township,
Please accept this electronic request for public records made under OPRA and the common law right of access. I am not required to fill out an official form or use a particular software platform to submit my request per NJSA 47:1A-6(f), which states that an email from a requestor including all of the information required on the adopted form shall suffice in place of a completed form as a valid government record request.
I HAVE NOT been convicted of any indictable offense under the laws of New Jersey, any other state, or the United States.
I WILL NOT use the requested government records for a commercial purpose.
I AM NOT seeking records in connection with a legal proceeding.
Records requested:
Vital/Marriage Records
A copy of the marriage license or marriage record of Carol A. Murphy and Michael Muller, if held by the Township of Mount Laurel.
2. Financial and Ethics Filings
Statements of financial disclosure, ethics filings, or conflict-of-interest forms submitted by either Carol A. Murphy or Michael Muller from [insert date range].
Any recusal statements, disclosure forms, or certifications involving either individual.
3. Employment and Appointments
Records of appointments, employment agreements, job descriptions, or roles held by either individual with the Township of Mount Laurel.
Any records of board, committee, or commission memberships or assignments.
4. Contracts and Financial Transactions
Copies of contracts, purchase orders, invoices, or payments involving either individual in their official or professional capacity.
Records of any financial relationship between the Township of Mount Laurel and any business or organization connected to Carol A. Murphy or Michael Muller.
5. Meetings and Communications
Agendas, minutes, or notes from meetings in which both individuals were present in an official capacity.
All emails, correspondence, or memoranda between township officials and either individual regarding township business.
6. Oversight and Complaints
Copies of any ethics board opinions, complaints, investigations, or findings involving either individual.
My preferred delivery method for response(s) to this request is by E-mail as attachments. Please confirm you have received this request. If you are not the custodian of records, please forward my request to that person and provide their email address to me for future reference.
Yours faithfully,
Red Tape Reality
Dear Requestor:
Mount Laurel Township received your Open Public Records Act request delivered by email on Friday, October 3, 2025. Please accept this timely response.
Your request seeks the following:
Vital/Marriage Records
A copy of the marriage license or marriage record of Carol A. Murphy and Michael Muller, if held by the Township of Mount Laurel.
Response: Request denied. New Jersey marriage license are maintained by the State. See: https://www.nj.gov/health/vital/index.sh...
2. Financial and Ethics Filings
Statements of financial disclosure, ethics filings, or conflict-of-interest forms submitted by either Carol A. Murphy or Michael Muller from [insert date range].
Response: Request denied. Date range missing. Noting the objection, the State maintains financial disclosure statements. See: https://fds.dca.nj.gov/njdca_prod/fdssea.... Mr. Muller has no position with Mount Laurel Township.
Any recusal statements, disclosure forms, or certifications involving either individual.
Response: Request denied. No such records kept or maintained by Mount Laurel Township.
3. Employment and Appointments
Records of appointments, employment agreements, job descriptions, or roles held by either individual with the Township of Mount Laurel.
Response: See Resolution appointing Carol Murphy to the Mount Laurel Township Municipal Utility Authority. As to remainder, no records exist. No records exist as to Mr. Muller.
Any records of board, committee, or commission memberships or assignments.
Response: This portion of the request denied as overbroad.
4. Contracts and Financial Transactions
Copies of contracts, purchase orders, invoices, or payments involving either individual in their official or professional capacity.
Response: Request denied. No records exist.
Records of any financial relationship between the Township of Mount Laurel and any business or organization connected to Carol A. Murphy or Michael Muller.
Response: Request denied. Request overbroad and no date range provided.
5. Meetings and Communications
Agendas, minutes, or notes from meetings in which both individuals were present in an official capacity.
Response: Request denied. Overbroad. Mount Laurel Township meeting minutes available at www.mountlaurel.com.
All emails, correspondence, or memoranda between township officials and either individual regarding township business.
Response: Request denied. Overbroad and does not follow statutory requirements.
6. Oversight and Complaints
Copies of any ethics board opinions, complaints, investigations, or findings involving either individual.
Response: Request denied. No responsive documents exist.
This completes your OPRA request.
Thank you,
Meredith Riculfy, RMC/CMFO/CMR/QPA
Township Manager/Clerk
750 Centerton Road
Mount Laurel NJ 08054
856.234.0001 ext 1233
856.234.8240 fax