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Resident tells council "corruption" is "synonymous with Long Branch" and raises questions about nonprofit first aid squad finances
Summary
Vincent Lepore used his public-comment time to accuse the Long Branch First Aid and Safety Squad Corporation of financial irregularities, citing Form 990 figures (revenue ~715,000; reported net loss $57,006.27) and alleging large salary increases for leaders between 2023 and 2024. The council did not respond on the record in the provided excerpt.
During the Feb. 3 Long Branch City Council meeting, resident Vincent Lepore used his five minutes of public comment to accuse local officials and a volunteer nonprofit of financial mismanagement.
"Corruption. Synonymous with Long Branch," Lepore said, addressing the clerk and council. He cited the Long Branch First Aid and Safety Squad Corporation's federal Form 990 filings, stating revenue of about "715,000" and reporting "a net income loss of $57,006.27" for 2024. He alleged that the…
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