The problem is "she was running for reelection" when she sent the letter out. It could be considered a personal benefit had I disclosed that to the authorities. Right now it's just a violation of "misuse of taxpayer's money" and we will seek restituition if she wants to fight it.

She wastes so much of the taxpayers money anyway. Whats another 2300. Time for a change!

I would like to review the referendum,but if she did anything it was most likely to benefit her dont ya think!?So as a taxpayer I saw no benefits as of yet from this mailing,so THEN.....who`s left?

Couldn't agree with you more hopatcong84, The taxes in this town are at a extreme high with the town crumbling around us between lost business', foreclosures besides it looks in shambles!!!! They should be using the taxpayers monies towards profiting on the LAKE community. Instead she is wasting cash and time sending out mailings. That $2300 could have been placed to better use towards paving roads, sidewalks on our streets or better yet, what about sending our summons to those who neglect their properties which cause Hopatcong becoming the eyesore community it is today - The monies claimed saved the taxpayers nor community will never benefit nor see!

The letter from the state I posted above for those who requested it.

Taxes high. Water bills high. Have to pay to throw your trash away plus extra to throw a freaking chair away. Sewers, that not the whole town has but the people that do have them are paying out their butts for them. If you didnt
hookup they would fine you. Hopatcong needs new leadership.

Randy! I only have 2 words for you...THANK YOU!
She's been back dooring this town for years and hopefully now everyone will know what she's really about. Wake up kids, it's time to take our town back! Get rid of her cronies in Nov! Vote out Bunce and Ryder-Galante.

No she is a good mayor its a hard job so no one is perfect

They need to start with the borough attorney. I'm sure they consulted him before sending out this letter I have found they don't make a decision without wasting money to consult him first. Mr. Know it all, they should request the money back they paid him and make her pay back the money she used!
I have a story on deception made by this administration. All seats need to be changed as well as a clean out of the administration building staff.

Funny how the mayor, Bunce, and Galate accused the Board of Health of violations. From what I was told the town now budgets an extra $25,000.00 to the combined board, so where was it saving money. The mayor and council just wanted the complete takeover of the town. Time to file with the attorney general's office for the repayment of the money, and to stop the abuse of power politics! Can't wait to hear what her defense is going to be. Will she be using the town attorney at the residents expense?

I love Hopatcong....I was ready for that comment of being a "personal issue" with me. Tell that to the 450 members that belong to my RBOT group that encouraged me to file the complaint!

I can understand the Mayor wanting to make sure her constituents are aware of the details of an upcoming issue. That being said, why couldn't she have made a recording and auto-dialed all the residents? That would have been quite a savings to an already cash strapped budget.
I love Hopatcong-While you are content with our Mayor and the direction this town is headed in you must realize that many of us are not. Perhaps you are the type who doesn't like to "rock the boat". As taxpayers it is our job to question everything. So what if Randy alerted the state to something he felt wasn't quite right. The mayor is entrusted with A LOT of our money, we have every right to raise a red flag. If the Mayor you are so fond of has nothing to hide it shouldn't matter who questions her actions. You wouldn't willingly hand your checkbook over to your neighbor and trust him to do the right thing and not bother to keep tabs on him would you? Why are you so insulted that a taxpayer questioned if all of our money is being spent ethically and prudently? Would you be so offended by it all if it were somebody other than Randy who contacted the state? Has it occurred to you that he may not have been the only one to do so?

And the cost again? A more efficient and cost effective board? Maybe we can put Randy in charge of all the town's communications. You seem to believe all of his self centered rhetoric. Make sure you put Miss Scarlett in charge of bright ideas while you're at it. There seems to be no bounds to her vindictiveness. They make a cute couple. I'll stick with Sylvia Petillo.

I was told $25,000.00 (more than the separate boards) budgeted for the "new and improved" mayor and council's version. The state seems to believe Randy's "self centered rhetoric." ILH when you can't base your argument in fact you revert to name calling and accusations, guess you should stick with the mayor and council.

Rockon...where was I "beating my chest"?

Rockon, is there a reason you had to repeat what I've already said? It is a preliminary decision, and I'm not "beating my chest" over anything. I always find it interesting when people (such as yourself) are quick to respond for the "vast majority of people in town," so you're saying the "vast majority" would support an unethical /misuse of public funds?

The problem in this country, state and local governments is we have an epidemic where "we're addicted to debt".

http://theeconomiccollapseblog.com/archives/27-things-that-every-american-should-know-about-the-national-debt

"$15,876,457,645,132.66 from future generations of Americans, and we continue to add well over a hundred million dollars to that total every single day day.  The 15 trillion dollar binge that we have been on over the past 30 years has fueled the greatest standard of living the world has ever seen, but this wonderful prosperity that we have been enjoying has been a lie.  It isn't real.  We have been living way above our means for so long that we do not have any idea of what "normal" actually is anymore.  But every debt addict hits "the wall" eventually, and the same thing is going to happen to us as a nation.  At some point the weight of our national debt is going to cause our financial system to implode, and every American will feel the pain of that collapse.  Under our current system, there is no mathematical way that this debt can ever be paid back.  The road that we are on will either lead to default or to hyperinflation".

I did something about the way our money is spent on a "small scale". But we are living beyond our means here in Hopatcong but the Mayor and Council continue to hand out raises and cut services while still passing on 5-6% tax increases. Whatever we can't meet with our tax revenue gets floated with a new bond issue.

I think the whole deal stinks! The people should stand up and clean out the whole adminstration! There is so much waste in this town and we do not get enough service for our tax dollars!

Cant wait till 3.5 years, I.m going to run for mayor, get her out !!!!

Alan J...."We don't have 3.5 years". Have you been watching the news lately?

http://mobile.businessweek.com/news/2012-07-12/california-s-municipal-bankruptcies-sign-of-stigma-waning

We here in Hopatcong show all the signs of an impending bankruptcy. Failed sewer project, uncontrolled spending, more raises, more promotions, etc. All leading to higher property taxes and having to pay higher bond yeilds to finance new debt. What do we get for our money? Cuts in services.

Wow, $2,300 spent on a mailer to try and inform residents of the benefits of a referendum. We are almost as bad as Hudson County. Impeach everyone!!!!!!! I am sure the town now wastes $50,000 dealing with the DCA on this matter. But hey, we got something on the evil doers. Just in case people don't get it. Sarcasm intended.

You're right Tammy...."Our government officials are there to answer our questions and to serve us, plain and simple. It should never be an insult to question their motives.". But there seems to be a lot of "self serving" politicians in this borough and their motives are suspect at best. If we can't get the answers at Council meetings, continue to have closed door sessions or have to file OPRA requests at $75 a pop for a CD....then we know they're hiding something. I think I agree with the Watcher. Maybe the only way to the truth is an investigation by the Attorney General's office. Be careful what we wish for....it may happen.

Whether you agree with RBOT or not this is what it means to live in a democracy. You have the right to not like the fact that the letter was sent just as much as RBOT had the right to send it. We are all free to use that right and whether we choose to or not is another matter. I don't understand why when we are faced with the opportunity to have a healthy debate on here, it turns into an ugly argument. This is why nothing gets done in our town.

She should have been voted out last time. After all the money invested in the failed sewers project. After the loss of our towns trash removal and snow removal people. When you see all the beautification going on the borough property in the center of town, but decay on every road that branches off Hopatchung Rd. She SHOULD have been out voted last time. Its very obvious the concern is not for the residents of Hopatcong. It's obvious with our town leaders and our school leaders. They are ALL in it for their own benefit. However, not enough voters, and not enough informed residents, not enough people who care enough to turn things around.

Think the Mayor will be around for Hopatcong Days this weekend? I'm thinkin' there might be plenty of people with a few questions for our outstanding, above the board, transparent and ethical Mayor who never has back door meetings closed to the public. :/

Yes the sewer issue is totally crazy. I pay the over price bill too. All thar money for what? Sewer prject failed. Where did millions go? Who's pockets? Career politics? I would get rid of all them and start fresh. Also in the schools, teachers crying over raises and pay? Where else can you work, have most of the summer off with pay, and paid vacation, sick days and most, if not all holidays? Do the math, hours works vs. salary. Wish I could have that too! Wake up people and get these usless people out of office!!!!

If you wish you could have that, then become a teacher....whos really crying here?

Rockon...looks like you joined 7/11. Please complete your profile so we know what you stand for then I'll respond to your questions. Thank you.

As Mayor, not as a candidate, she recommended that people back the referendum. I kind of think she would have an obligation to give her opinion. Personally, I want to know what my Mayor thinks of issues. If she should not have used borough funds, then that is up to the Dept. of Community Affairs. The Mayor needs a source to channel information to the people. Hay, how about a weekly section on the Patch? Call it “The Mayor’s Corner.” or something like that. Considering that the violation caused a $100 fine, it really isn’t such a big deal and considering that the fine was waved because the “violation didn’t personally benefit her.” It’s really a non-issue. But, as we all know, Patchers need something to go after and we will drag this one through the mud for as long as we can.

Hi Rich-I agree, the Mayor should let us know her opinion. She should let us know her opinion in open door, public meetings. There was absolutely NO reason for her to use our tax dollars to send out a mailing, an action that is apparently bordering on unethical. She has many forums in which to express her opinions that would cost us nothing. You are right, this is not a major infraction but wouldn't you agree that the more small rules you break the easier it becomes to start breaking the larger ones? As for dragging it through the mud I hope we do. I hope we drag it through the mud until it is exposed for the dirty little secret it is or until us "Patchers" have mud on our face. Once again, I find myself wondering why so many feel it is wrong to question what our government officials are doing. I shudder to think where this country would be if certain government actions weren't questioned. If a politician truly ran for office to serve the people they should expect and welcome people questioning what they are using their position of power for and how their tax dollars are being spent.

Rockon- You are absolutely right she is the mayor and should use this title. It is her real platform I am uncertain about. As for family I never mentioned them. Both people mentioned hold a public office. One a Mayor and the other the Chairman of SCMUA and the treasurer of a political Republican PAC. Despise is a strong word. I do not trust the actions of the Mayor and question her motives. However, I despise people who have poor ethics. Maybe that's why you think I despise the Mayor.

KristeKreme -
I am glad you appreciate my wit. Because, I often appreciate yours on many comment postings. There were times you had me in stitches. It is the jester who could pass criticism on the king/queendom. I see a lot of parallels here. And you can bet Rockon doesn't get a word of what I am saying and that also gives me a big chuckle. So you see, it is never really wasted when some dimwitted response brings comic relief to a serious topic. We should always encourage these people to reply. They are the grist to our witty comments where we too can become the skilled jester.

Looks like we now have borough attorney John Ursin trying to spin this. He couldn't answer my email whether he's representing the Mayor in this matter but he has certainly used his postion publicly to give the Mayor some legal advice. His comment to the NJ Herald should have been "no comment".

http://www.njherald.com/story/19027359/hopatcong-mayors-letter-spurs-complaint?clienttype=printable

Borough Attorney John Ursin pointed out that the action was voted on by the six council members to be placed on the ballot. The mayor never voted on the matter.

"When you say this is ‘taxpayer dollars,' this is all an official function," Ursin said. "I do think mayor's letter accurately conveyed the reasoning of the governing body for placing it on the agenda, and I completely disagree with any concept that the mayor somehow personally benefited from this."

Jazzman - that was a great analogy. Yes, she is playing a chess match and each year she advances her position. Unfortunately, the folks in Hopatcong don't realize this. Everyone thinks the Mayor's only motive is performing her role as Mayor and never asks if she has any personal business associations that can receive an unfair advantage from her policy decisions. They audit their cost accounts with an outside agency but not their policy and contract deals for integrity. Ethics are a hard thing to enforce when you have given up all controls and give your town officials complete authority. It then becomes a costly and time consuming proposition for someone to protest and they may have to use their own personal funds to do it because they don't have the benefit of the best paid defense. A defense that is used against us the taxpayer from our tax revenue. What a democracy we live in. As Randy has stated Ursin has already providing statements to the press on the Mayor's behalf which shows his position on the matter. Let's expel Ursin. His record has shown he does not take positions on behalf of the citizen. He has been the attorney to Hudson Farms and the principals of this entity which are the largest landholders of Hopatcong and where Ursin is involved in processing resolutions on their behalf as our Town attorney. This arrangement seems too close to be called balanced.

Mr. Ursin may have given his opinion but I'm sure the taxpayers paid for it. Problem is the mayor and council are all about re-election. Michelle the article says she spent the money to "print, stamp, stuff, and mail the letter" so who is getting paid to "stuff" the envelopes? Are they friends or relatives? How would we find out?

Rockon....still waiting for you to post your profile so we know "what you believe in" because it appears you only started commenting on Patch when this article was written which leads me to believe "you're a person of interest".

Interesting....I am glad you're commenting again because every time you comment I get more members in my group. This has to be one of your best.

"Who again was the Mayor that led us into debt to pay for the sewer project"?

That's like Obama saying...."it's not my fault $5 trillion was added to the US debt during my 4 years of Presidency...I wasn't President when the economy went into a recession....George Bush was therefore I am NOT responsible for my spending".

At some point one has to take responsibility and quit kicking the can down the road.

http://theeconomiccollapseblog.com/archives/kicking-the-can-down-the-road

What will Mayor Petillo say once she has to file bankruptcy for Hopatcong....."NOT MY FAULT"? With all the raises she's handed out like candy, uncontrolled spending on things like mailers, unnecessary upgrades to borough hall, street light fiasco, etc over last 4 years, you think at some point someone has to take responsibility. Right?

Interesting--So our sewer bills haven't increased since Mayor Petillo has been in office? Even with the increases the project still isn't complete and the roads aren't in pre-sewer condition. Well, the roads the Mayor doesn't drive on aren't anyway. By the way, I noticed you didn't comment on the central issue of this thread. I would really love to read your spin on this one.
Randy--Don't hold your breath waiting for Interesting to respond to your responsibility question. I have asked Interesting several times who is responsible for the current state of our town and have never received an answer. When it comes to our Mayor if Interesting can't say anything nice he/she doesn't say anything at all.

RBOT - What makes you think the Mayor CARES if the Town goes into bankruptcy since it falls under County Control if it does. She is already making nice with the County Health Dept with her "chucking the HHD out before their term clean up". She was so successful with this she only had one person left from the old Health Dept. Even Rosie from the Bounty ads couldn't mop up that well. The County must love her and I am sure they have a special place for her since she has been so good to the County. Petillo Enterprises has also been generous to the Hudson Farm Club charities. I'm sure if the County doesn't have a place her, the principals of the Club can offer her some good job leads. Hopatcong Bankruptcy NO PROBLEM. Mayor Petillo will always have a good personal credit line. Now you tarnishing her rep with an Ethics Violation that is something she does care about. Hard to be the Prayer in the Park Mayor with an ethics violation rap sheet. Let 's pull out our "SYLVIA'S GOT ETHICS" campaign buttons to show our support.

ITS is amazing though,.. found or borrowed all this money to pay for a sewer project,Then....Im thinking lost money to mostly cost run over to that project!,Gag...and then the roads were paid for under the "where that HELL did that money come from project!...ok im now thinking AUDITTTTTTTT

when they took on this project it was a town vote and thats because it was a town project,then why didnt they tax any RUN OVERS to ALL the tax payers of Hop ...we now are paying for something we didnt vote or agree to and if they would have completed what they started the bill would be lower or maybe out of sight?hell the whole project was fraud...needed the sewers to build houses on properties in town where they could never ever had built on....geee who might that be....?

A few years after I came to town that project was put to the voters and was solidly put down at the polls. So much for rule by referendum. Then, all of a sudden this big bunch of money was produced and we had to rush into the project before the money was taken away. Not only did they not get all the residents in the town (Oddly enough, the reason for the grants was to “save the lake” and some of the places without sewers are nearest to the lake like Elba.) but the money went away before the septic systems and the people who got hooked up sound as if the REALLY got hooked up. Either the town should have been hooked up 40 years ago before Rt80 came through or it should have been zoned better. We have clusters of homes that never should be built for year round use. Nothing to be done about either of those now but it has left the town in a bad spot. That’s about all I can say about this busted sewer project which, if memory serves me, was under a different administration. At the time I was hoping to get hooked up, now, I think it was better to be among the missed.

You are better to be among the missed Mr. Smith. You are right, it was under a different administration but the current administration has raised the fee (more than once if memory serves) and still hasn't finished the project nor fixed the roads. Why are the fees continually rising? I feel sorry for our older residents who are on a fixed income and have been assets to our town for decades and are being forced out of their homes because they can't afford the ever increasing taxes and sewer fees.

We barely (if at all) have the money to pay the interest charges

I know I'm going to make a few democrats angry with what I'm about to say, (it’s not my intension) but I'm compelled to comment.

I don't believe for a minute that Mayor Petillo made a conscience decision to break the rules, I believe the mayors heart is in the right place, and she is really trying to do the right thing, BUT as the old saying goes its hard to soar like an eagle when your surrounded by turkeys.

Galanti and Bunce, they want us to believe they’re team players, and experts in all things government, but why didn’t they stop this mailing? Did they want the mayor to fail? Or did they just not know the law? Too me that's even worst. For the record, I don’t approve of how they did this or the restructuring to create this new land use board, so with that being said, I feel sad for the mayor that they left her to take the heat alone, when we all know this was a group effort.

Mayor Petillo, if I’m elected, I will bring to the table the view of the blue collar worker, I can put partisan politics aside to move Hopatcong forward for the betterment of all our citizens, but be forewarned I’m not a yes man, I take the publics trust very serious. I for one will be praying for a positive result in this matter, when this is behind us the next great thing I could hope for is that the people of Hopatcong allow me the privilege to serve them on the council. Good luck mayor and god bless.

John Pezzino Democratic Council Candidate

Mr. Pezzino-As a registered Democrat I must say you didn't anger me a bit. I must draw your attention the the fact that you forewarned the Mayor you are not a yes man. That would imply that our Mayor is now surrounded by yes men/women. If they are constantly saying yes to her than how is it not the Mayor's fault that she is not soaring like an eagle? If they are giving her exactly what she is asking for and the end result is not successful the blame must fall to her.
You also believe she is trying to do the right thing. The question is the right thing for who? It certainly isn't for the people of Hopatcong. I look back and think if she had just listened to what the taxpayers wanted and the town was in the shape it's in she would be able to say "this is what you wanted folks". Instead, she has turned a deaf ear to our concerns and our requests so where the town of Hopatcong is and how a great many residents feel towards her sits squarely on her.

Sounds like you should have switched parties and run in the primary.

Lurky Loo...a little bio on the Mayor

http://www.lakehopatcongnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=969:freshwater-face-hopatcong-mayor-sylvia-petillo&catid=93:freshwater-faces&Itemid=552

She attended Newark schools, then received her bachelor's degree in music education from William Paterson University & her master's in education from Marywood University in Scranton, Pa. Petillo started out as a music teacher & then moved into the classroom as an elementary teacher. She taught in Newark, Garfield, Montclair & Andover. Then, she got married, raised her two children & worked for her husband's business -- a site development company in Kenvil.

So, how did Petillo get involved in public service? Petillo started a group called TRACS, an acronym for To Raise a Child Safely. Then, she started the Hopatcong Helping Hands program, which allowed residents to register with police to identify homes as safe spots with a sticker. She started that around the first time she ran for school board in 1995 -- she served for nine years, holding the position of vice president for two years and president as four. Next Petillo ran for mayor, but she lost the first time. She was elected to the Borough Council (one, three-year term), and then she ran for mayor again, and won. She ran for re-election again in 2012 and faced no opposition.

So to answer your questions "was she on Council when the sewer system was approved"? possibly if it was during 2005 - 07.

Not only is the mailing of the announcement of "voting for" the combining of the two boards unethical but the legal representation by Attorney Ursin for both the Hopatcong borough and Hudson Farms could be construed as a "conflict of interest". Even though he didn't actually vote on any matters concerning the borough he was there as a "legal consultant" for the Mayor to advise. There is a documented case in Mendham which implies a conflict of interest "even though he (an architect who was a member of the zoning board) did not discuss or vote on the matter".

http://www.njslom.org/magart_1207_pg18.html

"In one unreported Law Division case, the court held that the adoption of a zoning ordinance was invalid because the council president, who had a conflict, presided over the proceedings, even though he did not discuss or vote on the matter. (Beacon Hill Farm,LLC. v. Marlboro, unreported 2006, 2006 WL 1161361). Furthermore, in a recent unreported Appellate Division case, Newmark v. Mendham (A-4857-05T1, 2007), the court held that recusal and absence from deliberations was still not enough to avoid the taint of conflict where the nonparticipating board member was the architect who prepared the plans for the subdivision and variance application submitted'.

continued....

http://www.meislik.com/cases/newmark_v_mendham_bd_adj/

"The approved application included a plan drafted by an architect who was a current member of that zoning board. In the neighbor’s suit, it was alleged that the zoning board’s decision was arbitrary, capricious, and unreasonable, and that submission of the plans prepared by the architect who was a member of the zoning board constituted a conflict of interest"

The Court affirmed the lower court’s finding of a conflict of interest, agreeing that a mere recusal by the architect from judging the application in which he submitted an expert report does not remove an appearance of impropriety.

Roll Back thanks for the advice on the NJ League of Municipalities on what is a Conflict of Interest with the NJSLOM. How does a Citizen get the NSLOM to investigate these ethics issues. The court cases you stated seem to be very relative to our current issue with our Borough Attorney. I feel that there has been resolutions voted by our council that did not provide updated information about Hudson Farms for one - they never refer to Hudson Farms by their legal name when approving a Borough resolution - that being MMK Reinsurance Bermuda Ltd. I think the citizen should know the legal party name on Borough Resolutions. Also - these resolutions also state the former use of the property of Hudson Farms and not its current use. They have a Commercial Shooting License and have a private shooting club on this property. This information was omitted on the resolution information up for council vote. One of these resolutions was for sewer hook up for previous existing cottages on Hudson Farms when it was a camp. Should not they have disclosed whether these connections infringe on the shooting range free buffer zone of human habitat structures. I often leave this Town Meetings with many questions afterwards of what was really passed and voted on. I have to find information from other sources because it is not being supplied by our Borough officials. Omission of key info should be an ethics violation too.

Michelle isn't Galate the president of the NJ League of Municipalities?

Of course she is Watcher....we all know that.

http://hopatcong.patch.com/articles/quick-bio-council-candidate-marie-galate

Elected and Appointed Positions: Previously elected to Hopatcong Borough Council 1997-1999; currently serving as a Hopatcong Borough councilwoman since 2007; current President of Sussex County League of Municipalities and past president of Sussex County League of Municipalities 2011; Past Vice President Sussex County League of Municipalities 2010; Former Council President Hopatcong Borough Council 2009; Original Founding Member Hopatcong Business Association; Former Secretary, Vice President and President Hopatcong Business League; Former Secretary, Vice President and President Hopatcong Republican Club; Council Liaison to Police, Fire, Emergency service, Ambulance squad, Senior citizen, Energy audit Committee, Real Estate, Board of Health (alternate)

We should ask Ms Galate at the next Town Meeting why she did not fulfill her obligations as President of Sussex County League of Municipalities on Ethic issues especially a Conflict of Interest with Ursin representing Hudson Farms and the Borough. She failed to follow her responsibilities as League President of Sussex County since that is one of the tenets of this position maintaining that a Code of Ethics is enforced among town officials. Maybe she should step down from this position. People should realize that it is more than a free luncheon when you accept to become an officer to an organization. There is a pledge to enforce the mission statement of that organization. Isn't she taking classes on this stuff and haven't we been paying her tuition fees on this? Another example of our tax dollars being wasted on local politicos.

President Hopatcong Business League; Former Secretary, why don't we have more business in town?

I wish I could answer that Watcher. All I can say is "ignorance is bliss".

Who would of thought Galate. All our bets were that the Mayor was going to take down Bunce since she invited Democrat DINO Pezzino to the ball game. But I guess the Mayor has her term secured and so it is a jack rat race for council no party loyalty from Petillo's Republican PAC. Who ever can say YES without blinking wins.

Watcher - Interesting? Not really, just a display of the true Moral character of our Mayor. That behind the back of her Republican Council incumbent running mates she is inviting a Democratic contender to the Ball Game. Is she hedging her bets? Maybe she is concerned that Mara Modes might get in. I'm sure this would be devastating to the Mayor if she does. Mara is one of the people who fact checks everything and is always at city hall making OPRA requests. I'm sure if elected she would be cleaning out the closets and finding all those old skeleton issues that have been hidden away but still causing the "black mold" of our town. That would really cause chaos in our town. I had the pleasure of knowing her political views when I did my one day protest write-in campaign for Mayor when we had an uncontested race. Although Mara may not have the sweet charm and Church Lady following as our Mayor, she is a concerned citizen with very high ethics. I found out that she volunteers at a hospital rape center. I guess some people just don't boast about the volunteer work they do for their community. I told her because she doesn't brag she will never be a successful politician and she should just hang it up. "No one is going to vote for you." Of course she is not listening to my advice and so she is going in for the additional abuse by the fair mouthed people of Hopatcong and is running again for council under the Democratic ticket.

Looks like you were right Michelle John's not a smart person "DINO Pezzino heard you went to the Mayor's Ball Game and chocked on the popcorn."

According to Wikipedia, Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) affects one percent of the population and has little to do with looking at themselves in the mirror. It has a lot to do with unrealistic fantasies of success, power and intelligence. Some NPD sufferers become cult leaders or mass murderers, the rest become economists and policy-makers. Despite having a highly elevated sense of self-worth, narcissists have fragile self-esteem and handle criticism unpredictably, so let’s keep this to ourselves because John Pezinno and the Mayor belong together.

http://hopatcong.patch.com/articles/democratic-write-in-candidate-defends-mayor-on-ethics-charges

In the meantime, let's check out John Pezzino's Facebook site.

http://www.facebook.com/joggercong

He's really into "girlie" magazines.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/IFBB-Bikini-Pro-Juliana-Daniell/133845530017308

http://www.facebook.com/FemFitnessModels

http://www.facebook.com/HotChicksWithAbs

http://www.facebook.com/pages/IFBB-Bikini-Inge-D-C-Moeller/252247018148393

So he wants to align himself with the Republican party in this borough? Yes that's where he belongs. Keep him! Send us a thank you letter.

Watcher...well anyone that has pictures of women with big breasts on their Facebook site and then claims to be an admirer of body builders is suspicious to me.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1206927904061&set=a.1161339644383.25646.1554595270&type=1&theater

John thinks he's the only cross bearer in this world. We all have stories of great challenges in life that we overcame. I for one grew up in a family with a brother who from birth was mentally retarded or shall I say "challenged". When my mother died at the age of 52, I who was 13 at the time and my sister 18 took care of my brother till he died at the age of 55. I can't begin to tell you the abuse I put up with in grade school about having a mentally challenged brother. But John calls himself a Christian yet he can't put down his sword because he's part of the Crusade to name call, add pictures on Patch using my handle, etc....all to discredit me. Anyone that needs to start a bogus site like RBOT RealBadOnTruth aka John Pezzino is under the narcissistic illusion "they're somebody" but in reality they hide BEHIND THE TRUTH and are a failure in my eyes. Now I am off to work. Need to pay my taxes. Sleep well John for the rest of the day.

Oh what a tangled web we weave when we practice to deceive.

Hey Rock On...."And where do we go from here? Which is the way that's clear?"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q_cq-qdYLI

Please do tell us Mayor Petillo. Where do we go from here?

As the Walls Come Tumbling Down....as the Walls Come Tumbling Down.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PErUiAyVoGc

Take the plea bargain deal. You don't want an investigation.

So yesterday I had to explain myself to the Hopatcong Police Department regarding an investigation they were conducting on behalf of Mayor Petillo regarding a comment I made in a post using the words "anger" and "danger" in same paragraph. She found it "threatening". I have forwarded those series of emails onto the Ethics Committee and Attorney General's office for review. I believe she used her position once again for her "personal gain". Desperation breeds contempt and the Mayor is thinks she is one step ahead of me. In realty hope breeds despair and she will grasp at anything to discredit me.

Yes toilets and garbage disposals....sanitizing the world and Hopatcong borough hall. I'll hang an air freshner up there before I leave.

Randy you're not the first and I'm sure you will not be the last

I just got off the phone with the Ethics Board. They advised me that the Mayor's hearing will be held October 10th in Trenton. The agenda will be posted here on October 4th or 5th.

http://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dlgs/programs/lfb.html

It's an open public meeting. Anyone is welcome to attend. But it will not be open to public comment.

Department of Community Affairs
Conference Room #129/235A
101 South Broad Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0803

jazzman – There is mindset that lives on with some of the crony controlled clubs and orgs that march in these parades. I agree Randy must join an organization that believes in the people of their community and does great things without political reward. A group to hang out with and have a hot dog. They do exist in Hopatcong. There are grassroots groups like parents who are involved in their kids fund raising campaigns for school projects that are not being funded. I was forced out of our town’s crony rule clubs and committees for having different political views from the current political regime. So my solution was to join a national women's organization that supports and encourages STEM educational and anti bullying programs at local schools. That was a back door approach to serving my community that removes me from the local political fray. Now my advice is to join an org or club in town where the Mayor is not a member. These are clubs that really want to do something to make Hopatcong a better place to live. Once your club or organization becomes influenced by local government leaders who are also members, it is transformed to a political stumping camp for cronyism and it becomes difficult to lunch new programs and projects without partisan controls . This my own personal ethics issue I have with the Mayor.