The Lodi Mayor and Council Were Given Years to the Explain the Pay Scheme they Set Up for Disgraced Former Lodi Mayor Gary Paparozzi. PRIDE, Usually Very Loud and Proud in Its Corruption, Goes Silent Every Time the Paparozzi Issue is Raised. Therefore, the Following OPRA Request is More than Fair, Necessary, and Long Overdue...

The Lodi Mayor and Council really should have cut back on the stealing before they raised municipal taxes 15.64%.  “Planning” to steal is no way to run local government.

Gary Paparozzi's Pay-to-Play Continues with Belleville Mayor Michael Melham. Paparozzi Gave Melham Another $521.15 Payment Last Month.

ELEC records show that Gary Paparozzi began making campaign contributions to Michael Melham in 2023 and Belleville records show that “Paparozzi Associates” began receiving contracts in 2023.

Gary Paparozzi was never a “Town Planner” anywhere until Tony Luna began creating all made up positions for him.  Gary Paparozzi used his title from Lodi and campaign contributions to purchase public contracts with Garfield, Paterson, Saddle Brook, Belleville, etc.  He paid for every appointment. Gary Paparozzi is NOT an engineer.  Paparozzi's past record of "Planning" is partnering in housing projects without disclosing his conflicts to the public and trying to seize private property from others in the name of eminent domain while receiving payments from prospective developers.

  

Garfield Hired Gary Paparozzi as its "Planner" this Month after Paparozzi Made Multiple Campaign Contributions to Delaney and Rigoglioso. ELEC Shows that Paparozzi Has Made Past Campaign Contributions to Tana Raymond.

 

Lodi Board of Education Agenda for Tomorrow Night...

Link to agenda:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QR_fSovqYA9WIvDkrjuqFqI4kk1tnkPu/view?usp=drivesdk

The Lodi Mayor and Council Should Tell Us Which State Law They Are Knowingly Violating to Enrich Donald Scorzetti. I Know of Many. But Which One Was Discussed at Their April 8, 2025 Closed Session Meeting?

Link to April 8, 2025 Closed Session Minutes:

321d6b16-904_08_2025_Closed_Session_Approved_20260114195048.pdf

One week after that closed session meeting, Donald Scorzetti signed a new contract which is linked below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Iu_KUcvUisrbE3SGFqSUqWgFjFb3I6Wk/view?usp=sharing

Donald Scorzetti is receiving more than every Police Chief before him (larger percentage increases, uncertified and unaudited additional payments throughout the year, nepotism violations, every special perk, benefit, etc.)  Nothing was ever removed from any of his contracts after laws were changed and Comptroller Reports were released.

The Lodi Mayor and Council should clearly state what issue was discussed at their April 8^th closed session meeting. Specifically, what law.  Then they should explain why they feel entitled to violate that law.

2025 Closed Session Minutes Approved by the Lodi Mayor and Council...

Please download these attachments from the links below:

• 321d6b16-902_11_2025_Closed_Session_Approved_20260114195048.pdf
• 321d6b16-907_15_2025_Closed_Session_Approved_20260114195048.pdf
• 321d6b16-903_11_2025_Closed_Session_Approved_20260114195048.pdf
• 321d6b16-904_08_2025_Closed_Session_Approved_20260114195048.pdf
• 321d6b16-906_10_2025_Closed_Session_Approved_20260114195048.pdf
• 321d6b16-901_14_2025_Closed_Session_Approved_20260114195048.pdf
• 321d6b16-905_13_2025_Closed_Session_Approved_20260114195048.pdf
• 321d6b16-909_16_2025_Closed_Session_Approved_20260114195054.pdf
• 321d6b16-911_25_2025_Closed_Session_Approved_20260114195054.pdf
• 321d6b16-908_19_2025_Closed_Session_Approved_20260114195054.pdf
• 321d6b16-910_21_2025_Closed_Session_Approved_20260114195054.pdf
• 321d6b16-909_09_2025_Closed_Session_Approved_20260114195054.pdf

December 2025 Payroll for the Lodi Board of Education...

Link to December Payroll:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sLSq2mgLYaUZaBAiUE811GP4BHftXDIW/view?usp=sharing 

December 2025 Bills for the Lodi Board of Education...

 

Link to December Bills:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tljE4nzCl0mrYTtMynLjxv4itH2c5ZnO/view?usp=sharing

The Lodi Mayor and Council Just Reduced the Assessment of One JMP Parcel Over $2M and Paid JMP Another $31,855.81. JMP Acknowledged that It Was Paying Tony Luna for Some Unknown Service as Soon as Luna Retired as Lodi Manager. Scott Luna Won’t Disclose if JMP is Still Paying His Father or How Much JMP Has Paid His Father Over the Years of Extraordinary Reductions and Payments.

Link to Resolution:

• 3783f94f-8Approved_Resolution_25_284_JMP_Overpayment_of_Taxes_20251229145958.pdf

How can the assessment of this referenced parcel with a prime location and a lot of big rentals get reduced from $2,090,800 to $90,000? Wawa is located at 150 Essex Street. Scott Luna really should explain. So should the other four mindless rubber stamps occupying the Lodi council. It’s no coincidence that Scott Luna didn’t show up to this meeting where he would have had to abstain on multiple items due to conflicts of interest. 

December 2025 Payroll for Lodi Borough Hall...

Link to December 15^th Payroll:

• 3783f94f-80933_Labor_Cost_Detail_20260105193105.pdf

Link to December 30^th Payroll:

• 3783f94f-80933_Labor_Cost_Detail_20260105193025.pdf

December 2025 Bills from the Lodi Mayor and Council...

Link to December Bills:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mOVBgOndROuC7aieF2OJttjneggfKanx/view?usp=sharing

December 2025 Resolutions of the Lodi Mayor and Council...

Please download these attachments from the links below:

• 3783f94f-8Approved_Resolution_25_277_Salary_Modification_Mouser_Celentano_20251229145953.pdf
• 3783f94f-8Approved_Resolution_25_272_Mutual_Aid_and_Rapid_Deployment_20251229145953.pdf
• 3783f94f-8Approved_Resolution_25_274_Jemcil_Overpayment_of_Taxes_20251229145954.pdf
• 3783f94f-8Approved_Resolution_25_279_NJDHS_Agreement_Age_Friendly_20251229145954.pdf
• 3783f94f-8Approved_Resolution_25_275_Binsky_Synder_Preventative_Maint_Agreement_20251229145954.pdf
• 3783f94f-8Approved_Resolution_25_276_LSRP_Colliers_20251229145954.pdf
• 3783f94f-8Approved_Resolution_25_278_Hoplite_5G_Agreement_20251229145954.pdf
• 3783f94f-8Approved_Resolution_25_273_Municipal_Manager_Labor_Agreement_20251229145954.pdf
• 3783f94f-8Approved_Resolution_25_287_2025_Appropriation_Transfers_20251229145957.pdf
• 3783f94f-8Approved_Resolution_25_282_Pastor_Veterans_Tax_20251229145957.pdf
• 3783f94f-8Approved_Resolution_25_284_JMP_Overpayment_of_Taxes_20251229145958.pdf
• 3783f94f-8Approved_Resolution_25_283_Tubay_Veterans_Tax_20251229145958.pdf
• 3783f94f-8Approved_Resolution_25_285_December_2025_Bills_20251229145958.pdf
• 3783f94f-8Approved_Resolution_25_281_LHA_Commissioner_Iodaci_20251229151118.pdf

 

How Can this Article Be Written Without Placing the Blame on the Lawless Elissa Mizzone Testa?

Link to post from njspotlightnews.org:

https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2026/01/is-njs-school-ethics-law-being-used-to-silence-critics/

Past posts on Elissa Mizzone Testa and how her NJEA written decision opened the door to all of these frivolous attacks on the first amendment:

http://lodioverhaul.blogspot.com/search?q=Mizzone+Testa

A Recent 15.64% Municipal Tax Increase Did Not Stop the Lodi Mayor and Council from Giving Marc Schrieks a New Contract with 5% Annual Raises and an SUV for Personal Use (Violation of Municipal Insurance Coverage) …

Link to Marc Schrieks new contract that was approved on December 16, 2025:

• 3783f94f-8Approved_Resolution_25_273_Municipal_Manager_Labor_Agreement_20251229145954.pdf

Mark DelMonaco seconded the motion to award the contract, voting with multiple conflicts of interest.  DelMonaco’s step-son works under Mark Schrieks in Borough Hall.  Marc Schrieks was DelMonaco’s fundraiser during the recent campaign in which he solicited money for DelMonaco from those doing business with the town.  Marc Schrieks personally made campaign contributions to Mark DelMonaco.  So did his father.

Marc Schrieks and Sheryl Luna screwed up the municipal budget so bad, the Lodi mayor and council increased taxes 15.64% months after they introduced a completely different budget.  They were all off by millions.  It is disgraceful that both Marc Schrieks and Sheryl Luna received big raises for complete failure.  They are being rewarded for nepotism and political activity.  Lodi taxpayers should not tolerate it. 

The Lodi Mayor and Council Appointed Scott Luna's Cousin to the Lodi Housing Authority. When is Scott Luna Starting His "Employment" (Newly Created Job) at the Lodi Housing Authority?

 

Top 10 Most Viewed Posts for 2025 with Lodi Police Thief Donald Scorzetti Taking the #1 Slot. Click on the Blog Titles Below to Read Again.

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  OPRA Response Shows that Donald Scorzetti is Being Paid Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars for "Sick Days" and "Vacation Days" with No Attendance Records, No Defined Workday or Workweek, No Vouchers, No Signatures, No Boss, No Audit, etc. This Calls for An Immediate Investigation. Those Involved Must be Held Accountable. Public Funds Must Be Recouped. (Post Date: June 12, 2025)

  Lodi Police Thief Donald Scorzetti  Clear Takeaways from Today’s OPRA Response Donald Scorzetti is being paid hundreds of thousands of dol...
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  In the Last 5 Years, State Aid for the Lodi Schools Has Increased from 20,787,810 to $43,199,877. Lodi Taxes Should Have Significantly Been Lowered. Instead, Nancy Cardone’s BOE Members Voted to Raise Taxes.

  The numbers in my title were taken from the State Department of Education link below: User-Friendly Budgets Michael Rinderknecht and Nancy C...
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  Donald Scorzetti’s Base Salary is A Lot Worse than Reported Last Week. Scorzetti's Contract Leads to a $325,816.48 Annual Salary. Lodi Continues its Ongoing Fraud With 12% Longevity Pay for Non-union Employee, Police Chief Donald Scorzetti.

  Link to Donald Scorzetti’s new contract dated April 15, 2025: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Iu_KUcvUisrbE3SGFqSUqWgFjFb3I6Wk/view?usp=s...
• The Continued Inaction by the Lodi Mayor and Council Makes the Situation Worse. All Lodi Police Officers that Served Our Community and Contributed Greatly Should Be Honored and Shown the Respect that They Earned. Below is an Email that Was Sent to the Lodi Mayor and Council.

    April 10, 2025 The Honorable Mayor and Council Borough of Lodi 1 Memorial Drive  Lodi, N.J. 07644   Dear Mayor and Council Mem...
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  Throughout New Jersey, “Kwapniewski v Curioni” Continues to Be Used in Ethics Complaints Targeting Constitutional Rights of Board Members…

  It continues to be brought to my attention that a large number of ethics complaints throughout New Jersey are still being driven by Elissa M...
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  The Sister of Lodi Mayor Scott Luna Got a Very Significant Pay Raise for Her "Part-time" Position. The Mayor and Council's Resolution is Lacking an Explanation or Justification.

    They must have used the same criteria for the raise that Tony Luna used for the initial hiring: Lodi By The Numbers: Tony Luna was fined...
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  The Lodi Mayor and Council Gave Donald Scorzetti a 5.8% Salary Increase this Year. What Does Scorzetti Have on the Lodi Mayor and Council that Would Cause Them to Do Something So Absurd and Reckless?(Post Date: May 19, 2025)

  Beyond the salary, Scorzetti has our municipal vehicle for unlimited personal use where he drives his family and friends to his shore house ...
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  Vinny Martin Lies About Me and This Blog So He Doesn't Have to Talk About How He Is Currently Covering Up Donald Scorzetti's Theft...

  Ask Vinny Martin to release the GPS data from the big gas guzzling Tahoe that he gave Donald Scorzetti to drive to Toms River and everywhere...
• Below is an Email Exchange from 2018 About Scorzetti's Abuses, How Lodi Continually Lied to State Agencies for Him, and How Nobody in this Administration Could Honestly Defend What They Were Doing. Emphasis on IRS's Publication: "Personal use must be incident to use for law-enforcement purposes; i.e., no vacation or recreational use." Donald Scorzetti is So Sick with Greed, He Can't Use His Own Personal Vehicle to Go On Vacation While the Lodi Taxpayers are Paying Him over $300,000 a Year.

    ------ Original Message ------ From: vcaruso103@ To: rcurioni@ Sent: Wednesday, August 29th 2018, 08:28 AM Subject: Blog Entry 08-28-2...
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  The Lodi-Paramus Town Job for Town Job Tradeoff...

    The Boro of Paramus employs Lodi Mayor Scott Luna’s Sister: The Boro of Paramus employs Lodi Mayor Scott Luna’s Son: The Boro of Lodi Empl...

 

Headlines Like This are a Reason Why People Won't Even Pay $1 to Read the Fake News Rag Once Known as "The Record". When Will America Agree that Mike Kelly is a Stain on Journalism?

Past posts on Mike Kelly and his dishonest propaganda:

http://lodioverhaul.blogspot.com/search?q=Mike+Kelly