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UPDATE: Dennis Township Parties Mum In Alleged Sexual Harassment; Mayor, Deputy Not Accused

By Camille Sailer

DENNISVILLE – A recent Spout-Off stated: “Rumors are rampant about the major lawsuit against the mayor and deputy mayor but nothing in the Herald. Charges filed by the infamous Gloria Allred regarding sexual harassment of an employee should be newsworthy. Maybe after the election, we will hear something.”
In an attempt to bring light to the situation, the Herald asked some potentially interested parties for input.
Dennis Mayor Zeth Matalucci said, “The matter is currently under investigation, and I have no comment at this time.”
In a subsequent email, Matalucci stated, “In fact, neither I, nor the female deputy mayor, have been accused of sexually harassing anyone. Moreover, whether an employee has filed internal sexual harassment complaint against a coworker is by township policy not something I can release or discuss publicly. This policy is meant to protect both potential victim’s privacy and that of the accused. This policy is well founded in an effort to not further harm the victim and not brand the accused until a proper and thorough internal investigation has taken place.”
Dennis Township Business Administrator Pat Moran said, “I cannot comment,” and referred further questions to the township’s solicitor.
Dennis Solicitor Marcus Karavan said, “I am not making a comment at this time. The matter is under investigation. No formal complaint in any jurisdiction we know of has been filed, and we have not been served with any complaint. We are looking into the allegations internally.” 
Karavan continued to refuse comment when asked for basic informational details regarding the identification of parties and timeline of the possible harassment actions.
Allred, a nationally prominent attorney representing plaintiffs in sexual harassment cases, emailed a “no comment” from her Los Angeles, Calif. office regarding the subject.
To contact Camille Sailer, email csailer@cmcherald.com.

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