Refusal to pay Shore Media advertising bill
Summary
The council voted down an invoice to Shore Media & Marketing for ads already run because members object to the outlet's coverage — the township attorney warned on the record that refusing to pay for rendered services over editorial content is illegal and exposes the town to a First Amendment lawsuit.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unpaid bills can draw judgments against the township — plus potentially expensive federal litigation costs.
Council members who objected to the outlet's coverage gain leverage (and a negotiating demand for rebuttal space).
Taxpayers bear the judgment and legal exposure; the vendor is left unpaid for services rendered.
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