OPRA: Payroll record 2012-2019 in the police department
Dear Fairfield Township (Essex),
This is a request for public records made under OPRA and the common law right of access. I am not required to fill out an official form. Please acknowledge receipt of this message.
Records requested:
For all employees working in the police department from 2012-2019:
Please provide the name, hire date, current status (whether active or separated), and date of separation.
Yours faithfully,
Necon
I am in receipt your email of May 28, 2020 and OPRA and Common Law Request
Thank you
Denise Cafone
Attached is the document which you requested via email on May 28, 2020
Thank you
Denise D. Cafone, RMC, CMC, CMR
Municipal Clerk
Township of Fairfield
230 Fairfield Road
Fairfield, New Jersey 07004
[Fairfield Township (Essex) request email]
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