A 'Fresh Start' in Downtown Edison - Minus $260,000!

Just saw this piece in the Sentinel on the town's settlement with the EDO's Campaign Manager Anthony Russomanno over his wrongful termination claims against former Mayor Ricigliano & others. Looks like it's back pay of $120,000 for Russomanno + $140,000 in attorney fees + Re-employment.

Sounds good for Russomanno but I'd sure like to know from Mayor Lankey (fresh start aside) how this is all for the good of the residents of Edison?

But hey, what do I know, I still can't figure out if this thing was meant to be settled - why it wasn't settled before Ricigliano left office?!?