Pemberton Township Mayor Charges at Resident, Threatens Him During Chaotic Council Meeting
Pemberton Township Mayor Matthew Bianchini physically lunged at resident Michael Sawka during a heated council meeting on October 21, 2026. Video shows Bianchini shouting threats before being restrained by council members and removed from the room. Sawka filed a complaint for assault and terroristic threats, while Bianchini admitted his behavior was wrong but refused to apologize, claiming he was defending his family.