Former Bergenfield councilwoman charged with forgery is headed to trial

BEGENFIELD — A former Bergenfield councilwoman accused of forgery is likely headed to trial Tuesday, according to a report on NorthJersey.com. Elaine Rabbitt is accused of forging the signature of Marie Gillman on a resignation letter submitted to the Democratic Committee. Gillman's husband, Robert, is a borough councilman. Rabbitt declined to participate in a pre-trial intervention program for first-time...

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BEGENFIELD — A former Bergenfield councilwoman accused of forgery is likely headed to trial Tuesday, according to a report on NorthJersey.com.

Elaine Rabbitt is accused of forging the signature of Marie Gillman on a resignation letter submitted to the Democratic Committee. Gillman's husband, Robert, is a borough councilman. Rabbitt declined to participate in a pre-trial intervention program for first-time offenders.

Previous coverage:

• Two former Bergenfield council members plead not guilty to forgery charges