FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Montgomery County Judge Denies Temporary Injunction in Right-to-Know Case.
Upper Pottsgrove Township,PA – The Upper Pottsgrove Board of Commissioners announced today that their request for a temporary injunction against a resident accused of abusing the state’s Right-to-Know law has been denied. Montgomery County Judge Saltz declined to grant the temporary injunction in the case of Upper Pottsgrove Township v. Matthew E. Murray, citing a narrowly defined interpretation of the law.
The Township had sought the injunction in an effort to mitigate escalating legal expenses resulting from more than 100 Right-to-Know requests submitted by a single individual. To date, responding to these requests has consumed significant municipal resources and incurred over $55,000 in legal fees.
“On behalf of our taxpayers, Upper Pottsgrove Township pursued this temporary injunction to halt the unsustainable drain on public funds until a permanent resolution could be reached,” stated Township officials.
Despite this setback, the Township remains committed to seeking a permanent injunction through the Court of Common Pleas. Officials emphasized their dual commitment to honoring transparency obligations under the law and safeguarding taxpayer resources from potential misuse.
Next Steps: Upper Pottsgrove Township will await further proceedings as the case moves forward. Officials reaffirm their dedication to protecting the community’s financial interests while upholding the integrity of public governance.