Separation Agreement 2
Dear Montclair Township,
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:
all separation agreements between the township and police officers between 2019 and 2022
Based on the NJ Supreme Court Case Libertarians for Transparent Government v. Cumberland County. The public has a right to see settlement agreements with public employees, marking a win for transparency in public records in the state.
Yours faithfully,
Bradley Eagon
Good morning Mr. Eagon,
You requested for "all separation agreements between the township and police officers between 2019 and 2022". Kindly clarify what "separation agreements" you are referring to so I may be able process your request. If I do not receive any clarification regarding your request by 5/20, I will deem your request closed.
Thank you.
Melissa Cheung
Municipal Clerk’s Office
Township of Montclair
205 Claremont Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4900
Dear Melissa Cheung,
Ms. Cheung,
My request is quite clear as to the records which I requested!
For Clarification
Separation agreement
Any agreement that Montclair agreed to with an officer to separate from employment and not retiring
including but not limited to severance pay, the official date of termination, and any obligations or restrictions on the employee, such as waiving rights to file a lawsuit or non-compete and non-solicitation provisions.
Yours sincerely,
Bradley Eagon
Good morning Mr. Eagon,
Received. Your OPRA request is being processed. Thank you, I appreciate your clarification. My apologizes, I was unsure what a "separation agreement" was and sought clarification. Please disregard my last email.
Thank you.
Melissa Cheung
Municipal Clerk’s Office
Township of Montclair
205 Claremont Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4900