Budget Meeting No. 4 — Packet

1 135-26 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE This Settlement Agreement and General Release (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) is entered into this 18th day of May 2026 between the Township of West Orange (hereinafter referred to as “Township”) and William Kehoe hereinafter referred to as (“Kehoe”) (collectively, the “Parties,” each a “Party”). WHEREAS, Kehoe has been an employee with the Township from the period of April 14,1993- February 1, 2026; WHEREAS, a calculation of Kehoe’s accumulated accrued leave time balances and ending pensionable rate have been provided to support a total payment of $241,673.41; WHEREAS, outside legal counsel has reviewed all documentation, including time sheets and accrual balances, and has verified that the figures support the total payment amount, and has provided a written opinion in support thereof; WHEREAS, on May 1, 2026, Kehoe submitted a Notice of Tort Claim; WHEREAS, the Parties wish to resolve all disputes, including the Notice of Tort Claim which may have arisen out of or in relation to the processing of payment of Kehoe’s accrued earned and unused paid leave and Hesse’s employment with the Township to date; and WHEREAS, the Parties wish to memorialize in the Agreement all the terms and conditions of Kehoe’s employment separation payout and desire to resolve all outstanding issues with respect to this matter; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration for the promises and mutual covenants set forth herein, the Parties agree as follows: COVENANTS AND TERMS OF AGREEMENT 1. TOWNSHIP TO PROCESS PAYMENT a. The Township agrees to process payment to Kehoe for all his accrued earned and unused paid leave time without further delay in the amount of $ 241,673.41. b. In consideration of the Township’s decision to process payment without further delay to Kehoe, Kehoe agrees to withdraw his Notice of Tort Claim and any other Grievances or Claims attached to this matter. c. Kehoe agrees to waive any and all claims to back pay, benefits, and any and all other monetary claims including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees with respect to his employment with the Township to date with the sole exception of the payment pursuant to paragraph (a) above.