Budget Meeting No. 4 — Packet

1 134-26 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 Dominic Allegrino hereinafter referred to as (“Allegrino”) (collectively, the “Parties,” each a “Party”). WHEREAS, Allegrino has been an employee with the Township from the period of September 23, 1996-March 1, 2026; WHEREAS, a calculation of Allegrino’s accumulated accrued leave time balances and ending pensionable rate have been provided to support a total payment of $50,906.47; WHEREAS, outside legal counsel has reviewed all documentation, including time sheets and accrual balances, and has verified that the accuracy of the figures support the total payment amount, and has provided a written opinion in support thereof; WHEREAS, on April 29, 2026, Allegrino submitted a Notice of Tort Claim; and WHEREAS, the Parties wish to resolve all disputes, including Allegrino’s Notice of Tort Claim which may have arisen out of or in relation to the processing of payment of Allegrino’s accrued earned and unused paid leave and Allegrino’s employment with the Township to date; and WHEREAS, the Parties wish to memorialize in the Agreement all the terms and conditions of Allegrino’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 Allegrino for all his accrued earned and unused paid leave time without further delay in the amount of $ 50,906.47. b. In consideration of the Township’s decision to process payment without further delay to Allegrino, Allegrino agrees to withdraw his Notice of Tort Claim and any other Grievances or Claims attached to this matter. c. Allegrino 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