City Hall Insider … 5/13/25
By Charles Sercombe The city council met on May 13, and all councilmembers were in attendance. At the beginning of the meeting, City Manager Max Garbarino stressed to the overflow…
Councilmembers continue to overstep their authority
If you take the time to read the lawsuit filed by City Manager Max Garbarino, you may notice a common thread within it. And that is: we have a city…
Former mayor flying Old Glory as a symbol of national distress
By Alan Madlane Former mayor Karen Majewski has caused a bit of a local stir by flying an American flag upside-down on the second-floor balcony of her home. The action…
Mayor orders city manager out of council meeting:’I don’t feel safe’
By Charles Sercombe In a possible violation of the state’s Open Meetings Act, Mayor Amer Ghalib demanded that City Manager Max Garbarino, who is on paid suspension, be kicked out…
City manager lawsuit is explosive
By Charles Sercombe A week ago, City Manager Max Garbarino warned the mayor and city council that he was going to drop a bombshell lawsuit on them if they…
Should the city council also be suspended?
What a mess in city hall. On that, it’s a good guess that most folks in town can agree. And, opinion-wise, we’re not even going to address the joint lawsuit…
Read the city manager’s lawsuit
garbarino lawsuit By Charles Sercombe There have been plenty of news stories this week about City Manager Max Garbarino’s lawsuit. On Tuesday, The Review obtained a copy of the 74-page…
City manager suspended and gears up to sue city
By Charles Sercombe In an emotionally charged city council meeting on Tuesday, City Manager Max Garbarino didn’t stand a chance. After an angry exchange between Garbarino and Mayor Amer Ghalib,…
Mayor and city council need to stay in their lanes
For many of us here in town, there is a lot to absorb from the last few weeks. One thing, however, is clear, if not obvious: city hall is in…
Breaking news … City manager issues a stern warning to city council
By Charles Sercombe Once again, City Manager Max Garbarino’s job is on the line. At tonight’s regular city council meeting, a discussion will continue about the paid suspension of…
