The opinion of the court was delivered by MORTON I. GREENBERG, J.A.D.
The background and procedural history of this matter should be set forth so that the issues are clearly understood.
Petitioners John Coppla and Thomas Festa became employed by respondent Town of Belleville in September 1977 as laborers on a water truck in Belleville's Department of Public Works. The department was responsible for overseeing, checking and repairing Belleville's water distribution...
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