Middletown School Board Reinstates Bruce Padula as District Lawyer Amid Ongoing Legal Challenges
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — In a recent turn of events, the Middletown school board has reappointed Bruce Padula as the legal representative for the district, following a divided initial response. The decision was finalized in a unanimous vote during last Friday’s board meeting, succeeding a contentious discussion last Wednesday which saw several members resistant to the immediate re-hire. Board president Frank Capone, who advocated for Padula’s reappointment, faced opposition initially, with some members criticizing the rush in decision-making. However, the pressing need for legal expertise in ongoing court cases eventually swayed the board. Joe Fitzgerald, a … Read more