Mayor Admits Drinking Too Much At Party, Passing Out: Report

MAHWAH, NJ – Mahwah Mayor John Roth admitted that he drank so much during a gathering at a township employee’s house that he wound up taking off his pants and passing out in her bed, according to a report.

In an interview with NorthJersey.com, Roth said he has since apologized to the employee, who was not identified. The newspaper also reported that what occurred at the party earlier this month was detailed in an anonymous letter that made the rounds signed by “concerned” township employees.

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Roth could not immediately be reached for comment Thursday morning.

Roth has been in public service for nearly 20 years, serving four years on the board of education, two on the planning board and 12 as a township councilman.

He became mayor two years ago after voters recalled Bill Laforet and his seat is up for re-election this fall.