MIDDLETOWN, NJ – The Middletown school board has gone silent after two board members were caught paying a political operative $20,000 as a part of an orchestrated attack against Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick, a teacher in the district. The Middletown School Board has ignited controversy by releasing confidential employment records of Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick, a long-time district teacher, in what he calls a politically motivated attack. The alleged retaliation stems from Rodrick’s decision to terminate political consultant Art Gallagher, who had financial ties to school board members. Rodrick argues that this move led to a coordinated effort … Continue reading Middletown Schools Silent After Carrying Out Political Hit on Teacher, Ordered by Deputy Mayor