Lisa Tilton Rescinds Planning Board Resignation

Lisa Tilton, who , rescinded her resignation from the planning board on Monday, her attorney has confirmed.

Her resignation as township clerk was part of a deal reached with the township which would dismiss all disciplinary action taken against Tilton.

"Part of what the disciplinary action required her to do was to resign from the planning board," said David Castellani, Tilton's attorney. "All disciplinary action taken against her was expunged, and no one was appointed to take her place, so she is entitled to resume her position."

Castellani said he notified Township Solicitor Michael Blee on Monday, July 25 of Tilton's intention to return to the planning board. Castellani said he has not yet heard a response from the township.

Blee did not return a call seeking comment Wednesday morning.

Tilton has already resigned as the township's registrar of vital statistics.

Due to vacation time she is owed by the township, she is officially the clerk until Oct. 3, although Carol Hackney has been serving as the acting township clerk since Tilton was suspended June 10.

Tilton had been serving as an employee member of the planning board. She was recommended by the mayor and appointed to the board by council in January of 2010, and was re-appointed in January of this year.

Hackney was officially appointed registrar of vital statistics at the council meeting on July 26.