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PRINCETON: Former animal control officer rejects initial separation agreement. Says attorney working with town on terms of a new deal

Former Princeton animal control officer Mark Johnson said Monday that he had rejected an initial separation agreement from the town, and that his lawyer and the town are working on terms of a new one.
Mr. Johnson said he would not disclose the details of that first offer or why he turned it down. He also would not disclose what things he is looking for as part of an agreement that he would be willing to accept.
Mr. Johnson is being represented by attorney Donald C. Barbati Jr., who has not returned repeated phone calls seeking comment. Municipal attorney Trishka W. Cecil had no comment Monday.
Mr. Johnson had worked for Princeton for nearly 22 years but was suspended Feb.23 and later lost his $49,188 job. At least publicly, municipal officials have provided no reason for why he no longer works for the town.