Charleroi Fires Staniszewski As Borough Manager

July 13, 2023 4:59 am

In a unanimous vote, Charleroi Borough Council Wednesday terminated Manager Matt Staniszewski.  Back on June 14, Council suspended Staniszewski by placing him on ten-days unpaid leave. The move came after residents complained about his behavior at Council meetings.  Staniszewski did not attend meetings on June 28 and July 5.  Council also rejected Borough Solicitor Sean Logue’s request to approve a separation agreement with Staniszewski.  The agreement would have paid Staniszewski four-months of pay and benefits.  In turn, he would waive any potential litigation for wrongful termination. The Borough would also pay him $4,000 for his legal expenses.  Larry Celaschi was the lone Council member to vote in favor of that agreement.  Staniszewski , meanwhile, spoke with the Mon Valley Independent newspaper after the meeting and says he plans to move forward with legal action against Council claiming improper actions by the board and says he has a court complaint prepared.  Logue tells WJPA News he cannot comment on the matter at this time because of pending litigation.