Yes, Landrigan seconded the motion. No need to go to the videotape. And is Mrs Catalanello "defending" her husband in pointing out he did not "second" the motion? They both voted YES so this topic appears to be a mute point on Landrigan's and Catalanello's behalf. Seems like both are trying to deflect some partial blame here when it is crystal clear they both voted for Codey's removal. Regardless of their reasoning for removing Codey, political or cost, you can bet this scenario was clearly orchestrated behind the scenes before the meeting. Both seem to be ducking for cover when there isn't any.

So if they can't rescind, they can rehire according to Joe M. Or at least he thinks they can.

An awful lot of legal mumbo jumbo for an act that still hasn't been explained properly to begin with. So I wonder if Mr. Codey can sue the borough for improperly dismissing him to begin with. I'm sure employees have sued their employers for less. Mr. Codey appears to have more class than that. Let's hope the tax savings doesn't cost us more in legal fees.

Great idea, squash even more people into a room that's usually too hot, add an incendiary issue and see how much YouTube video we can produce.

Would hope that the police and/or fire chief might weigh-in on the sanity of this plan.

110 people? Oh, they're going to need to move this meeting out to the steps of Hartley Dodge. I think 1/4 of the town plans to show up. I've talked with a lot of people who think they're going to get their 3 minutes...

It's amusing to see these two (with spousal aid) try to make it seem like it has any relevance as to who seconded the motion but the best part of this article is the last sentence.

Mrs. Catalanello's public posturing on this, however weak, illustrates why it would NOT be advisable to have the spouse of a Council member serving on the Board of Ed, as I pointed out during her unsuccessful campaign to do so last spring. Given the strong feelings of most BoE members against the actions of her husband -- especially by Lisa Ellis and Tom Haralampoudis -- can one imagine how this issue could negatively impact the workings of the BoE were Mrs. Catalanello an elected member?

Only thing that could make the name viable politically again in Madison, Larry, would be him admitting his mistake and publicly apologizing...and I don't see that in his character. I would like to be pleasantly surprised...it just doesn't match the DNA.

Boy, Landrigan sounds like one of those old NYC movies "I dunno nuttin", gives me a lot of confidence. Not a good situation eh Bob? You should have voted with Esposito!

I don't live in Madison any longer so it goes without saying that you can take this with a grain of salt, BUT, what I know of Bob Landrigan is that he is a good man. He cares about the town enough to devote an awful lot of his personal time towards it. My thought is that whatever the argument was, it was about it being in the best interest of the town. Bob Landrigan never struck me as being politically motivated and I believe it now still. I was floored to see Ray dismissed as I consider him a class act and a gentleman that Madison was lucky to have regardless of where his relative's politics lie. I think the turn of the conversation here is bad for the town. Look for solutions and not stonings.

and Mr McDowell, having been on the tough side of a political discussion myself as a new political figure, its sometimes hard to come up with the "correct sound bite" especially when talking about personnel matters that are subject to certain confidentiality. Note that despite the backlash you don't see comments from Doc or Carmella. Not to their detriment.

My observation on tonights council meeting. Stealing from Warner Wolf - If you had Tsakamoto for reelection, you lose.

Let's get over this and let Ray go away and get on with getting our town back on track! I think we have beat this up enough. I don't think the 150-200 people that showed up are going to make any bit of diffrence. Does anyone think Ray would want to come back to this BS! I wouldn't, maybe he will come back and then resign and see how things go. I think Jim Burnet said Ray is the best person for the job because he cannot handle the job!

Getting back on track is a reasonable goal but ignoring the voice of the people, both Rebub & Dem, is not the way. Getting rid of the source, those who tried the blind ambition power play would be a better method. Just my non-anonymous opinion.

Budget meeting on Wednesday at 7:30. Will it draw the same crowd? http://newjerseyhills.com/madison_eagle/news/madison-council-schedules-special-public-meeting-on-budget-for-wednesday/article_407b6330-6ed7-11e1-869f-0019bb2963f4.html

Steve, you a cynic, talk about an understatement!

But Devilsfan asks a reasonable question, does anyone know if RC even wants to return, let alone is willing to. I can only imagine he is overwhelmed by the support the town has shown for him and his collegue JB, but is he willing to work with/for the council after what happened?

My guess is the turnout will depend on the action items listed on the agenda.

I think any person that was treated like Ray was would never consider comming back to work for this screwed up governing body! I have been in this town for 25 years and never remember things being this bad. I think the only way to fix it is MOVE OUT!!! Politics suck, just do what is right for the people that put you there!!!!!