Peps clearly cannot interact with people that disagree with him - that's not necessary in a chief, right? I'm sure all police officers think alike - it's not like the cops in our Borough aren't getting along for any reason, are they??
My first thought: Didn't go through the primary process then wanted to be the mayor. Didn't go through the chief hiring process then wanted to be the chief. This is an obvious pattern that shows many things, lack of following the rules and superiority among others.
Peps doesn't qualify for the chief's job just like he didn't qualify for the interim chief's job which is what started this whole thing.
He likes the attention he's getting so he's feeding it with new inappropriateness designed to stir up residents. It really is too bad for Morrisville that so many can't seem to work toward improvements because they are being led by an attention whore with a superiority complex.
Peps made a great offer to take the job at a cut rate. Rivella has no choice but to take his offer and then Peps for mayor in 4 years. It's brilliant.
All except for one thing. We need a chief, not a super officer. He's competent as a grunt in uniform but not as the head of the department. He can't forge working relationships with his inferiors. He sees the public as perps who just haven't been arrested yet.
The application process is done. Peps knows this. He's counting on it so he can get people riled up and not have to follow through. Then he can accuse council of not taking his bait in offering to do the job for less than it's worth. It's a catch 22. If they took the offer they would be going against the process put in place by high ups than themselves and there would be the added bonus that Peps would sabotage Rivella's future position because he obviously has a hate thing going on for Dave for whatever reason. If they don't take the hollow offer he can accuse them of wasting more money.
It would be impossible for council to agree to make him the chief. Even if he was qualified, he didn't follow the hiring process.
Those that support Mr. Pepitone: how can you get behind someone who used such a negative campaign? There was not one positive thing the man has ever said about our town. Not one!!! He never said anything about anything except about Dave.
The man just steamrolls everything: people, rules, policies, decency!! He is not qualified and this hollow offer just shows how dangerous and calculating he is. Talk about politics - this man has it down pat!!!!!
Zero downside? His inexperience would end up costing us all a lot of money. His pompous attitude and disregard for honesty, decency and Morrisville itself has already been proven to be dangerous for our borough. Don't give a control freak all the control. Not only all of that - he isn't qualified for the job.
I am continually amazed at how people are blindly following Pepitone without giving any thought to the things he says and how ridiculous and harmful they are. At this point, I'm pretty disappointed in our community.
Allowing Pepitone to apply for the chief's job would require council to begin the entire process again. Otherwise the borough would be sued. Likewise, if the job was simply given to Pepitone, the borough would be sued by many, including the FOB and the applicants who had already gone through the process.
His offer is hollow, obviously. It's designed to get people worked up and to allow him to extend his 15 minutes of fame by entering into a new topic to bash council.
He gets them worked up enough so that they then act while he sits back and lets them do the work for him. Must have learned it from Jane. Right now he is getting people worked up and no doubt they will attend the council meeting demanding that he become the next chief no matter how many millions of dollars that would cost us all in lawsuits. Jane/Vic...your creation has become more powerful than you ever thought you were.
Bill Pepitone may be a very well meaning individual in his offer....but -He was not chosen as a qualified candidate by CityBurbs Consulting and notified as such -CityBurbs checked out his qualifications and it looks like he does not have some certifications that are required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania -He has lived here for awhile (6 years?) but his sudden community involvement is suspect. -He doesn't think things out...The police chief salary can't be shared with the school district.
Borough Council should stand its ground and pick the most qualified candidate asap. Volunteers that will accept 65K out of the goodness of their heart need not be considered.
I'm told that Pepitone released a letter he sent to the council saying he was rejected for the original search but he's still here.
Most times when I'm rejected for a job and I say PLLEEEEEEEEAAAAASSSSSEEEEEEEEE hire me, it doesn't go far. If he was already rejected, then he wasn't a good fit, either by temperment or by experience.
Morrisville Borough 35 Union Street Morrisville, PA 19067 Attn: Councilman Victor Cicero
11/8/13
Dear Councilman Cicero, members of Borough Council, and the Police Chief Search Committee,
I am contacting you to once again express my interest in the position of Chief of Police for the Borough of Morrisville. I am well aware of the ongoing hiring process through the firm of CityBurbs Consulting, as I applied for the position this past August and was notified weeks later that I was not being considered as a candidate.
The current state of the Police Department, along with the economic situation we are all facing during these difficult times, has motivated me to make the following offer to the Borough of Morrisville. If I am correct, the Borough is offering an annual salary of $85,000 per year plus benefits and health coverage. I am willing to accept an annual salary of just $65,000 with zero benefits and zero health coverage. My offer will save the people of Morrisville over $30,000 per year during the duration of an agreed contract. My only request is that those savings be invested in the police department budget and our school budget, showing that we are truly committed to the safety and well being of our community, our police officers, and most importantly our children.
I believe my offer is good for the people of Morrisville, at a time when strong leadership, vision and personal sacrifice are desperately needed. I am more than willing to work with all of our elected officials for the common goal of protecting the Borough of Morrisville. I ask that you seriously consider my offer.
Thank you. William Pepitone
"not being considered as a candidate"...... No thank you and goodbye!
I have been unable to find the job posting for the Morrisville police chief position, but pachiefs.org has several chief positions listed with very similar requirements, typically: Bachelor's Degree, 10 years experience in law enforcement, 5 years of supervisory experience, graduation from at least one command training school and certification under Pennsylvania Act 120. The salary offered for the position in Morrisville is in line with others offered across the Commonwealth.
Much like the mayor's race, maybe he should have been a part of the process instead of showing us all that our community is just an afterthought to him.
I want to be the chief, I want to be the mayor, I want to be the chief, again all within a year's time.
Pepitone's most recent stunt tells me what I already knew, that while Pepitone was talking crap about Rivella in trying to convince everyone that Dave wanted to get rid of the dept, he knew everything he was saying to everyone was a lie.
Does Pepitone meet all the requirements Tracy lists above??? Act 120 certification I know nothing about but if someone said he's missing a credential that could be it?? I'm just asking, don't take this as an endorsement or rejection of Pepitone.
Pepitone didn't lose by too many votes which is outstanding considering he was a write in candidate. By my count he came in 2nd to Dave, an endorsed candidate. As far as our electrician mayor elect, he did want to outsource police services. There's proof, unlike the speculation on this board. He knows nothing about police work or supervision of police officers. He's too damn arrogant. I went to vote and extended my hand to him and was ignored. I wasn't wearing anything "Pepitone". He also had the opportunity to clear his name of all the apparent "lies" that Pepitone brought forward at a debate...but never showed.
Bill Pepitone isn't going anywhere. Dave hasn't done anything as a councilman and will do less as a Mayor. The officers detest him, with the exception of one completely incompetent Lieutenant, and the state of the department will continue to erode. But then Dave gets his way, and probably some backdoor perks, when he outsources services stating the department is out of control. He was silent before, during and after the $200,000 report. Nothing will change.
Get used to it people, Bill Pepitone is gaining a huge amount of support by Democrats, Republicans and Independents and will be around a long time...and not by his choice but by the will of the people.
Was going to agree on taming it back on Pepitone. Now it also applies to Rivella. Tame it down. Backdoor perks is a serious allegation, and you've made it for something that hasn't even happened, just something you've convinced yourself will happen.
Rivella "discussed" it. Cicero "endorsed" it. One is "due diligence" that you would expect from a leader. The other is "really farked up" idea that should be strangled at birth. Get your facts right Pep-boy. Stop the perpetual campaigning against the elected candidate/officeholder like the rest of the authoritarian Republicans do.
"gaining huge amounts of support"? Are you saying what we all know, that Pepitone is really after Rivella and not what's best for the community? Don't bother to answer, I know the answer. If Pepitone cared about the community at all he wouldn't be creating a rift.
Pepitone has no problem lying and cheating to get what he wants obviously. I think he actually prefers it that way.
It's pretty interesting that the guy who whines "it's all about the children", left one behind when moving to Morrisville.
Dave has done nothing? You wish, that would have made things a bit easier for you. Clearly it has been Pepitone who has done absolutely nothing in the 7, no 5, no 6 years since moving here. Couldn't even manage the five minutes it takes to vote.
If you have actual proof that Dave wants to outsource the police dept (which I know you do NOT) then prove it or shut up. The bill (from 2011 - it's now the end of 2013) that has been provided does the opposite of making it's intended smoking gun point. It shows that Dave knows how to do his job.
Here's a news flash that everyone should have picked up on long before now. If Dave did actually want to get rid of the police dept he would have stayed on council because at least then he would have had one vote in the conversation, not that there has ever been such a conversation. Saying he wants to get rid of the police as mayor is just stupid and makes anyone who says it look very stupid. That is impossible for a mayor to accomplish because the mayor doesn't even have that power. It sounds so dumb.
The cornerstone investigation did not cost $200,000. This is where I would say get your facts straight, but I already know that you know the actual facts and could care less what they are while you're spewing. Whatever sounds good to you in your twisted mind BILL PEPITONE. Your rants are so childish and predictable. How sad you are that you have nothing better to do with your time than abuse whatever ill-gotten respect you have achieved from unknowing community members with you lies and manipulations.
Some people think you are a 'stand up guy' so why don't you stop doing them a disservice by not being one.
Everyone knows that Cicero was trying to convince council to dump the police dept in 2011 and Dave squashed that by doing the research. You would really have to be not paying attention to not have heard this before now. Peppy, your bad strategy didn't work two days ago and it isn't working today. It really is a shame you care so little for the community you claim to be working for. Working would have to take the form of physically doing something, not just typing about it.
So, we turn down a candidate for police chief because he is not qualified. And then we hire him because he is cheap? That does not make any sense. We deserve and can afford a qualified, capable chief who has been vetted properly.
Wouldn't those that support this for Peppitone scream about a subverted process if it was someone else who the borough hired this way?
Can we please be responsible and hire someone qualified?
Declare the process the sham that we think it is and do what we want. Why start playing by the rules now? We're just as corrupt as we think you are, just twice as blatant about it, which makes us better than you.
Even if Mr. Pepitone was qualified and had applied like the actual candidates, and if that process was not already done, I would not hire him, not because he is so arrogant. How could the officers possibly be expected to follow a chief who is dishonest and doesn't follow the rules and why would one be put in place who has already shown both of these character traits.
Check out his Restore Morrisville page. He's still campsigning and now its for the chief position. Job rejects that scream like a little child still don't get the job. He should man up and move on. To me this shows how he would lead the department, with lots of hissy fits and my way or the highway leadership.
I saw it. Had to shake my head at the part that says he would meet with council even the mayor-elect. What is that crap?! Still taking unwarranted gabs at Rivella.
His desire to get people worked is so disturbing and something Morrisville cannot afford. We have enough problems without new fractions added to the mix. I cannot believe anyone is buying into his nonsense.
In wanting to go against the process and rules in place by wanting the chief's job now that the process has ended is going against his mayoral campaigning.
In wanting to be appointed to the chief's job even though he is not qualified is also going against his mayoral campaigning.
Maybe instead of trying to take down Rivella and his family Peppy should have applied for the chief's job when it was available. I know he knew all about the application process. He snagged it from the Rivella's fb community page and posted it to his own page. So I know he knew the deadline for applying.
What process? The chief hiring process? They're probably saying it's a sham because he wasn't chosen due to his political leanings; however, he was rejected MONTHS ago, before anyone in town had ever heard his name. His resume is already in the "no" pile. Get over it and let's move on as a town.
Maybe Mr. Pepitone can serve Morrisville in some other capacity, if his interest is genuine. There are committees he can be a part of.
"Maybe Mr. Pepitone can serve Morrisville in some other capacity, if his interest is genuine. There are committees he can be a part of."
I agree with this poster. Join something and help the community. Put your money where your mouth is and maybe in a couple of years I can actually consider supporting you for something. Actions speak louder than words.
I really don't care for his campaign tactics. Morrisville cannot afford the "whatever it takes" mentality. We have to work together. There isn't room for disingenuin behavior. I'm in no hurry to help him build a resume for himself. Not yet anyway. He has some fences to mend but he's so pompous that I don't know if he will be able or willing to do so.
Has it occurred to any of the Pepitone supporters that there is a reason he was not able to be the interim chief? Aside from the potential lawsuits that would come from breaking the established process, what happens if he has a failure in his position resulting from whatever it was that made him unqualified the first time around. Wake up!
We have woken up,and we want you to make Pepitone the police chief. You can take your sham process and stick it,we won't take no for an answer lying down. You don't turn down a hero when he makes you an offer like that.
Why do you want to open us up to MORE lawsuits?? Do you want to know why we can't afford things??? Because of the bs lawsuits made by people that don't like that they're not in power anymore.
You can get every person in town to show up and threaten up and down: Pepitone will not be the next Chief.
Is that what we missed with Pepitone as mayor and what we might expect of a Pepitone run police department? Rules bent to his needs only? My way or the highway? All because we know for certian that no one else will ever be qualified for the job ever. It's a job, not an appointment or elected office. Best of luck.
Make him the chief and get sued. Don't hire him and he will use it against you.
No doubt he is not going to be considered. What his supporters can't figure out is that they will be sued, we all will, if he is hired because we would face lawsuits from many entities.
If he is hired, he would be asking council to go against the hiring process that is set in place. He is asking them to do what he has accused them of doing. Not that I have seen any proof that any of it is more than his accusations.
If his is not hired, he will continue to poke at everyone he accuses of not doing their elected jobs. He will continue to get people worked up. He will use every police related incident as his ongoing campaigning for his love fest of himself.
There is no doubt in my mind that council will hire from the process in place. Like it not, they do follow the rules even when it isn't popular with some. I have no doubt as well that it will be used against them because they didn't bow to what Pepitone and his mob want.
"You don't turn down a hero"???? Am I missing something.
This guy lied his way through his campaign, even up to election day. He attacked Rivella and his family throughout his campaign. Is that okay? Is that what we want from our police chief. I guess those who have no problem with this aren't looking at themselves and their own families. It isn't you or your own family so who cares. It's not mine either and it's not okay. I expected more.
Yes we all know, he's a retired cop...so what. All of Morrisville's police problems are not because of a lack of a chief although that is the scapegoat. Many of them are from some offers not conducting themselves properly. If it was legal to place him in the position, which it's not, I would not give it to him anyway because he is just another cop who thinks he doesn't have to follow the rules.
Angry Al is also a retired cop. Haven't we all seen enough of this type of act. Being a cop doesn't automatically qualify you for anything. It isn't, or shouldn't be a free pass. The bar for entry into law enforcement is not particularly high. Everyday we see the stories about police misconduct and the lengths to which the blue line is used to cover these incidents and keep them from having any consequences. I know not all cops are bad, and I expect most are good, but their record speaks for itself, and these are just the few instances that come to light. Personally, i don't want any ex-police in any positions of political power. If they use the same ends justifying the means approach they apply to their policework, we'll all be screwed and living in a stazi-like state before you know it. Just say NO to Pepitone and his ilk.
Angry Al is Al Radosti, former police officer-boro councilman-mayoral candidate-school board member. Vic is Vic Cicero, former police officer and chief and current 4th ward boro councilman.
LOL Pepitone has made another offer?! This guy is loving his 15 minutes. And I see that there is a petition. Follow the rules as long as they are my rules. What a hypocrite.
this petition is disgusting for people to think they can get someone in who failed to make the cut the first time around and that they can bypass rules, regulations etc re: hiring of police officers by the state and general hiring practices in PA
I suspect his followers don't know any better and they are blindly following him. He on the other hand knows exactly what he is doing. He is counting on their lack of actual knowledge. He is playing them, and they are willing participants.
The petition is pointless. His followers will hear that at the council meeting, grumble and scream... But they'll all be gone by Valentine's Day. Until next election when, all of a sudden they pay attention again for three months and are outraged.
Sure could have used more involvement from these folks over the last couple years, decades really. Shame it took a crime wave and police/boro tomfoolery to energize people. Human nature I guess that it takes something to hit in a personal way before you get involved. Went from couldn't care less to I want what I want now in the span of 6 mos.
I want to be the police chief. I don't have a degree but I have extensive experience in law enforcement. I have been arrested 17 times and never convicted. I will work for free because I love Morrisville. I know how criminals work and I'll put my experience to work in Morrisville.
Anonymous said... Pepitone didn't lose by too many votes which is outstanding considering he was a write in candidate. By my count he came in 2nd to Dave, an endorsed candidate. As far as our electrician mayor elect, he did want to outsource police services. There's proof, unlike the speculation on this board. He knows nothing about police work or supervision of police officers. He's too damn arrogant. I went to vote and extended my hand to him and was ignored. I wasn't wearing anything "Pepitone". He also had the opportunity to clear his name of all the apparent "lies" that Pepitone brought forward at a debate...but never showed.
Bill Pepitone isn't going anywhere. Dave hasn't done anything as a councilman and will do less as a Mayor. The officers detest him, with the exception of one completely incompetent Lieutenant, and the state of the department will continue to erode. But then Dave gets his way, and probably some backdoor perks, when he outsources services stating the department is out of control. He was silent before, during and after the $200,000 report. Nothing will change.
Get used to it people, Bill Pepitone is gaining a huge amount of support by Democrats, Republicans and Independents and will be around a long time...and not by his choice but by the will of the people.
Friday, November 08, 2013
ARE YOU KIDDING ME the officers detest Dave lol the two who supported Pepeitone maybe they rest are breathing easy that PEPI la puu lost by 0ver 200 votes Dave won all 4 ward won't even address the backdoor deals remark it's a shameful attempt to soil Dave's Name GO crawl under your rock get your facts stright
Peppy is another attention whore in a long line of boro attention whores. His whole integrity thing was busted. Now he's just whining about a job he already lost once.
Outsourcing the Aides at the School??? Heard a rumor and in Morrisville its funny how rumors become the truth. Present Administration wanted to Outsource the High School Students now the aides? Might as well change the name to Outsource School District.
Here's what Dave says about the Cornerstone stuff on his Friends of... fb page. It's nice to have actual information and not just gabbing.
"A bit of information about the Borough's Cornerstone Investigation...
In an effort to garnish support, the borough’s Cornerstone Investigation has undergone superficial scrutiny and has been repeatedly ridiculed during this election by those giving you inaccurate investigation costs and incorrect information.
It has been difficult for me to understand such ongoing harmful campaign strategies as though borough council seeking facts in order to comprehensively address situations is a bad thing for the community. It’s as if this negative tactic is being used to suggest that borough council should have instead made uniformed decisions based on rumors and innuendos.
The legal team from the borough’s insurance carrier advised borough council that an investigation needed to be completed regarding the Morrisville Police Department and this was complied with to safeguard the community.
Because of information obtained, the insurance company determined they needed to dig deeper. It was responsible to proceed. Not moving forward with the investigation, would have left the community vulnerable.
This was not a witch hunt, it was a non-bias, independent investigation that serves to protect the police officers and the residents. It’s sad that in seeking your vote, anyone would complain about protecting our residents and our law enforcement. Having been left in the dark by the mayor, council and the administration requires the facts that this investigation will yield.
In desiring your vote, a finger has been pointed at borough council and me specifically, suggesting that the report brought forth no results, yet such talk is irresponsible as conclusions cannot be determined until the DA, FBI and PA Attorney General have completed reading the investigation information and have made their recommendations to the borough.
While someone seeking your vote has talked disparagingly about the Cornerstone Investigation, what has been conveniently left out is that there is a very strong possibility that the borough may be reimbursed for the cost of the investigation by the insurance company because the borough complied with the company’s necessity to move forward in seeking information."
Police investigating carjacking in Morrisville 1 Comments
Posted: Monday, November 11, 2013 4:30 pm | Updated: 9:00 pm, Mon Nov 11, 2013.
MORRISVILLE — A man who stopped to remove trash and a bicycle from a borough street was robbed of his Jeep at gunpoint early Monday.
Acting Chief Lt. Tom Herron said the Morrisville resident was driving south shortly after 5 a.m. in the 400 block of North Delmoor Avenue when he stopped to remove the items in the road.
Herron theorizes the suspect put the items there to see if anyone would stop.
The man got the bag of trash off the street, but as he went to remove the bicycle, he was confronted by a male, in a black baseball cap, black coat and gray hoodie, armed with a handgun, Herron said.
The suspect demanded the man's blue 2001 Jeep Cherokee and cellphone. He took the man's car and was last seen driving toward Trenton. The victim was not hurt.
"Heard a rumor and in Morrisville its funny how rumors become the truth."
Nothing is funny about Morrisville rumors. They are used for anything from making someone seedy look good to trying to destroy someone. They are usually told by the ilk of the community and spread by unknowing participants. There are way too many of them and people use them as if they are the truth. I haven't found that in general rumors become the truth at all. Although they are annoying and frustrating at times.
Could we please start Potluck #94 and try not to talk about the ego maniac unless there are new developments. I know he reads this and would love not to feed his monster anymore.
There have always been bullies among us, and it's worth taking a moment to see how our culture has built a role for them to be useful heroes. Taught or not, bullying keeps showing up.
We often (for a while) view bullies as powerful or brave or important--as long as they are our bullies. Richie Incognito, Chris Christie, Rob Ford—each has a long list of supporters, people who have defended a particular bully as a passionate man of the people, as doing their job, as the visceral anti-elite, winning a battle that's worth fighting for.
At some level, it makes sense to have a bully on your side. If you're going to war, the thinking goes, who better to represent you than someone intent on belittling and demeaning the other side?
If it's us against them, the bully who represents 'us' is our hero.
Given the millenia that primates (and other species) have thrived on the idea of bullying, where's the problem? As long as our bully is stronger than their bully, it seems as though we're in good shape...
But what happens with the economy changes (and the culture along with it)? The zero-sum game of world domination or even of the gridiron seems to reward the selfish, war-like domination that the bully embraces. But in the connection economy, the world of our future, it's pretty clear that we're not playing a zero sum game, and the hawkish win-at-all-costs behavior of the bully is actually a significant cost, not an asset.
Bumbling Toronto mayor Rob Ford has put on quite a show for his core constituency, but along the way, has alienated the people he needed to work with. Instead of weaving a future based on productivity and innovation, he's created momentary excitement sure to be followed by plenty of downsides as his city works to regain its forward momentum.
The management of the Miami Dolphins initially encouraged Richie Incognito to "toughen up" one of their players, as if bullying serves a productive purpose within an organization. As they've learned, it doesn't work.
The bully might be able to thrill the crowd with some juicy behavior, but the thrill wears off quicker than ever. And the person who just got bullied may never contribute as much as he is capable of.
In your organization, there are no doubt bullies who can win their point, increase their power and defeat their enemies. But are they creating real value for the organization as a whole? In an economy based on trust and connection, how does the inevitable fraying that the bully causes lead to a positive outcome for the long haul?
I don't think we can make the bullying impuse disappear. But it's pretty clear we can create organizations that don't tolerate it, creating an environment where the bully is never the hero. We probably ought to try.
Can we put politics completely aside for just one brief shining moment and install Pepitone as our new police chief? He was a cop, he lives here, he's cheap, he came in 2nd for mayor, and whatever reasons he was rejected for before are surely invalid. D. T. Rivella personally spent $200,000 of our money on the Cornerstone Report, personally didn't hire a police chief for a year, personally did nothing but watch crime escalate from the apartments and the Trenton hordes across the bridges despite the DeVesa Report and his massive personal efforts to outsource the police department, is IBEW union, is an electrician, and would make a great boss. Nuff said.
To the person who wrote the hate mail about Dave above. I have couple of questions for you. I am asking for YOUR answers, not for you to go back to get direction from Mr. Pepitone. I would like your own answers.
Are you suggesting that Mr. Pepitone just be given the job?
If so, we will be sued by the actual candidates and possibly by other entities. What should be done about this, that will not cost the taxpayers money?
In hiring Mr. Pepitone as the chief, the borough would be required to lower the standards in place for the chief's position at a potential risk to public safety and liability. Is it your suggestion that the borough should lower the standards regarding the chief of police to accommodate one person?
If the borough is to lower the standards in place it is reasonable to conclude that applicants who applied for the chief's job but were not qualified, (such as Mr. Pepitone) would sue the borough. How would you handle this without it costing taxpayer money.
Others such as local resident Mike Martin also desired the position at one point. Is the borough supposed to start the process over because Mr. Pepitone decided he wants to be the chief?
What is the borough supposed to do regarding the actual applicants?
If the borough is sued by the applicants who are currently qualified and are going through the process, what is your suggestion on how to handle this without it costing the taxpayers money?
I agree: new Potluck and NO more talk about Mr. Pepitone. We are all just feeding his ego by the constant talk about it. He was rejected by an outside company for not being qualified. End of story. They can come armed to the teeth with 10,000 signatures - ain't going to happen.
Sadly this is not surprising. The people in Morrisville have elected poor leaders for decades. We finally have good ones in place now and in January fighting to make it right in both the council and school board. The bills for the past stupidity are coming due and now the public is all of a sudden scared for their own irresponsible voting supporting irresponsible leaders. They're scared and want someone to tell them what they need. Enter Pepitone. He feeds the public need to be coddled and supported so that we can keep on in our irresponsible ways and not have to do the hard work. Get up off your couch and stop looking for Peps to be the fix all. He's not. He's hungry for public applause.
this is a ridiculous post beyond belief... lets break it down:
Can we put politics completely aside for just one brief shining moment and install Pepitone as our new police chief? the hiring of a chief is not political, there is a process that must be followed, just like any company hiring a new employee. Bill made himself political when he entered the race as a write in for Mayor. Thats political no matter how you look at it.
He was a cop- He is a retired cop who never made higher rank for some reason? He is retired and doing what except causing trouble. He is not active in the community, he admitted that himself in his postings. He is not attending meetings, I barely see him whereever I go or is sending your gun packing wife an okay replacement for your own involvement.
He lives here- and so do many others including some who applied for the chief position as well but were not turned down yet.
He's cheap- Really? Cheap is what you want in a chief? Nobody in their right mind would take a job for that much less money unless he cannot find a job elsewhere. And what does that do to his current retirement or pension? I dont want cheap, I want the right person.
He came in 2nd for mayor- Yes, he got alot of write in votes but 2nd in any race does not make you the next leader. The person who comes in 2nd in the presidential race is not made Vice President. Lets get real here.
and whatever reasons he was rejected for before are surely invalid- How are you sure they are invalid? Have you processed his application/resume personally through the criteria that they must follow? Do you have personal knowledge of his background? perhaps there is something there that is not quite right? perhaps anger issues, PTSD, Didnt play well with others. who knows but unless you handled the process what I do know is You DO NOT KNOW.
D. T. Rivella personally spent $200,000 of our money on the Cornerstone Report- Nobody can personally do anything when on a board of 8 or 9 or whatever # makes up the decision makers. NOBODY ACTS ALONE, NOBODY VOTES ALONE, NOBODY PERSONALLY HANDLES BUSINESS ON A BOARD UNLESS THE BOARD VOTES UNANANIMOUSLY OR MAJORITY.
personally didn't hire a police chief for a year- Once again, Mr. Rivella is not Personally responsible for this process or this decision. Get real.
personally did nothing but watch crime escalate from the apartments and the Trenton hordes across the bridges despite the DeVesa Report and his massive personal efforts to outsource the police department- 3rd time yep he is not personally responsible for the crime in this town on council. he is a neighbor and community member just like all of us why the hell would he watch crime cross over and want to do nothing that would affect his family directly too. that is unbelievably ridiculous.
is IBEW union- Yes he is and should be proud to be part of a group that supports each other and has your back and supports his family. dont you wish you had that?
is an electrician- Yes, he is and a damn good one and one that supports his family and children and pays his taxes and bills just like everyone else.
and would make a great boss- Yes he would, he was elected to do so and will do everything in his power to run things right
Nuff said- Yep sure did and all of it was BS and you know it.
Oh by the way, this is not Dave or Daves wife, child, cousin, mother or anyone else related to the man but someone who thinks your statement is just plain ridiculous and needed to be addressed.
Now I'm more frightened by the collection of underinformed misguided yahoos in this town than I am of the crime. I no longer wonder why the Salem Witch Trials or McCarthy Red Scare happened.
MorrisvilleCops: NJ man trafficked heroin out of Morrisville car wash
Donald Cronce of Hamilton, NJ has been arrested for allegedly delivering four bundles of Heroin to undercover officers in exchange for $225 and for delivering one brick of heroin for $275. Both transactions occurred at the Jiffy Car Wash in Morrisville, police said.
Posted: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 2:34 pm | Updated: 3:42 pm, Tue Nov 12, 2013.
By Jo Ciavaglia Staff writer
A New Jersey man is accused of trafficking heroin through the Morrisville car wash where he worked as an attendant.
Donald Cronce, of Hamilton, was arraigned Nov. 4 after delivering 141 bags of heroin to undercover officers last month in three separate buys totaling $775. The transactions took place at the Jiffy Car Wash on Market Street in Morrisville.
The investigation was initiated after the Lower Makefield Narcotics Unit received information that a man known only as “DC” working as a car wash attendant at Jiffy was trafficking heroin in the area. Police confirmed “DC” is Cronce.
Cronce is charged with three counts of manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent and related charges and faces a two-year mandatory sentence for the weight of the heroin delivered during controlled buys and enhanced penalties due to his lengthy criminal history, police said.
The narcotics unit arrested Cronce after he made the final delivery of another brick of heroin in exchange for $275 in pre-recorded buy money at the car wash. Police also found another bundle of heroin – 10 bags -- on Cronce when he was arrested, police said.
He remains in Bucks County prison in lieu of 10 percent of $150,000 bail.
Ooh, ooh, you might not ever get rich But let me tell ya, it's better than diggin' a ditch There ain't no tellin' who you might meet A movie star or maybe even a Indian Chief
(Workin') At the car wash Workin' at the car wash, yeah Come on and sing it with me (Car wash) Sing it with the feelin' ya'll (Car wash, girl)
Some of the work gets kinda hard This ain't no place to be, if you planned on bein' a star Let me tell you it's always cool And the boss don't mind sometimes, if ya act the fool
At the car wash Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa Talkin' about the car wash, yeah Come on ya'll and sing it for me (Car wash) Ooh, ooh, ooh (Car wash, yeah)
(Work and work) Well, those cars never seem to stop coming (Work and work) Keep those rags and machines humming
(Work and work) My fingers to the bone (Work) Can't wait till it's time to go home
(Hey, get your car washed today) Fill up and you don't have to pay Come on and give us a play (Do the wash, right away)
(Car wash) Talkin' 'bout the car wash Car wash, yeah Come on ya'll, let's sing it with me (Car wash) Sing it with feelin', ya'll (Car wash, girl)
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa (Car wash) Never seem to stop comin' What'd I say? Keep those rags and machines hummin'
Peps' alter-ego is rearing his ugly head again. If his supporters want to see the real Billy Pepitone, check out "Brian Jones" on the TW page - insulting Morrisvillians left and right and talking about guns/guns/guns!!!!
128 comments:
Firsties. Say no to Pepitone for police chief.
Forgive me if it's a dumb question, but what are the quals and does he meet them?
Peps clearly cannot interact with people that disagree with him - that's not necessary in a chief, right?
I'm sure all police officers think alike - it's not like the cops in our Borough aren't getting along for any reason, are they??
My first thought: Didn't go through the primary process then wanted to be the mayor. Didn't go through the chief hiring process then wanted to be the chief. This is an obvious pattern that shows many things, lack of following the rules and superiority among others.
Peps doesn't qualify for the chief's job just like he didn't qualify for the interim chief's job which is what started this whole thing.
He likes the attention he's getting so he's feeding it with new inappropriateness designed to stir up residents. It really is too bad for Morrisville that so many can't seem to work toward improvements because they are being led by an attention whore with a superiority complex.
Peps made a great offer to take the job at a cut rate. Rivella has no choice but to take his offer and then Peps for mayor in 4 years. It's brilliant.
All except for one thing. We need a chief, not a super officer. He's competent as a grunt in uniform but not as the head of the department. He can't forge working relationships with his inferiors. He sees the public as perps who just haven't been arrested yet.
The application process is done. Peps knows this. He's counting on it so he can get people riled up and not have to follow through. Then he can accuse council of not taking his bait in offering to do the job for less than it's worth. It's a catch 22. If they took the offer they would be going against the process put in place by high ups than themselves and there would be the added bonus that Peps would sabotage Rivella's future position because he obviously has a hate thing going on for Dave for whatever reason. If they don't take the hollow offer he can accuse them of wasting more money.
It would be impossible for council to agree to make him the chief. Even if he was qualified, he didn't follow the hiring process.
Follow the process. Respect the process. Rules and laws are meant to be followed. Isn't that what everyone wants?
What do I know, I just like to follow shiny objects.
Those that support Mr. Pepitone: how can you get behind someone who used such a negative campaign? There was not one positive thing the man has ever said about our town. Not one!!!
He never said anything about anything except about Dave.
The man just steamrolls everything: people, rules, policies, decency!! He is not qualified and this hollow offer just shows how dangerous and calculating he is. Talk about politics - this man has it down pat!!!!!
Giving Pepitone the job---would it open us up to more lawsuits from those who followed the process? Cuz I would not be down with dat.
Good point - - probably.
I think we should plunge right in full force and do it. Tremendous upside, zero downside. What could possibly go wrong?
I got a fever, and the only prescription is more ....... What?? Put my hands up???? I'm not even doing any---ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZTTTTT,,,,,,OW!!!!
Don't tase me, bro!
Zero downside? His inexperience would end up costing us all a lot of money. His pompous attitude and disregard for honesty, decency and Morrisville itself has already been proven to be dangerous for our borough. Don't give a control freak all the control. Not only all of that - he isn't qualified for the job.
I am continually amazed at how people are blindly following Pepitone without giving any thought to the things he says and how ridiculous and harmful they are. At this point, I'm pretty disappointed in our community.
Allowing Pepitone to apply for the chief's job would require council to begin the entire process again. Otherwise the borough would be sued. Likewise, if the job was simply given to Pepitone, the borough would be sued by many, including the FOB and the applicants who had already gone through the process.
His offer is hollow, obviously. It's designed to get people worked up and to allow him to extend his 15 minutes of fame by entering into a new topic to bash council.
FOB lol sorry FOP.
$59,997 w/ a $100 signing bonus, no bennies, no vacation, stay a minimum of 500 ft. away from Mrs. B at all times, and it's a deal.
Sign here.
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http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/153618/rabble-rabble-rabble
It sounds like Pepitone did not apply for chief, and I'm wondering why?
I have no first hand knowledge of this, I had heard that he had applied for the interim chief's job but was not qualified.
On his facebook page, I see that Pepitone is still campaigning even though election day is over.
love the south park video - thanks for that
Whoa. That's scary hits home.
Something tells me he and his supporters aren't going to take no easily.
We can only pray cool, calm heads will prevail.
He gets them worked up enough so that they then act while he sits back and lets them do the work for him. Must have learned it from Jane. Right now he is getting people worked up and no doubt they will attend the council meeting demanding that he become the next chief no matter how many millions of dollars that would cost us all in lawsuits. Jane/Vic...your creation has become more powerful than you ever thought you were.
Bill Pepitone may be a very well meaning individual in his offer....but
-He was not chosen as a qualified candidate by CityBurbs Consulting and notified as such
-CityBurbs checked out his qualifications and it looks like he does not have some certifications that are required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
-He has lived here for awhile (6 years?) but his sudden community involvement is suspect.
-He doesn't think things out...The police chief salary can't be shared with the school district.
Borough Council should stand its ground and pick the most qualified candidate asap. Volunteers that will accept 65K out of the goodness of their heart need not be considered.
I'm told that Pepitone released a letter he sent to the council saying he was rejected for the original search but he's still here.
Most times when I'm rejected for a job and I say PLLEEEEEEEEAAAAASSSSSEEEEEEEEE hire me, it doesn't go far. If he was already rejected, then he wasn't a good fit, either by temperment or by experience.
Hmmmm. Didn't know that, esp the stuff about quals and certs. Is it true? That could put a damper on things for Pepitone.
Can you just sort of declare everything a sham and pick Pepitone anyway??? I've got some savings I could dip into to pay lawsuit related taxes.
Morrisville Borough
35 Union Street
Morrisville, PA 19067
Attn: Councilman Victor Cicero
11/8/13
Dear Councilman Cicero, members of Borough Council, and the Police Chief Search Committee,
I am contacting you to once again express my interest in the position of Chief of Police for the Borough of Morrisville. I am well aware of the ongoing hiring process through the firm of CityBurbs Consulting, as I applied for the position this past August and was notified weeks later that I was not being considered as a candidate.
The current state of the Police Department, along with the economic situation we are all facing during these difficult times, has motivated me to make the following offer to the Borough of Morrisville. If I am correct, the Borough is offering an annual salary of $85,000 per year plus benefits and health coverage. I am willing to accept an annual salary of just $65,000 with zero benefits and zero health coverage. My offer will save the people of Morrisville over $30,000 per year during the duration of an agreed contract. My only request is that those savings be invested in the police department budget and our school budget, showing that we are truly committed to the safety and well being of our community, our police officers, and most importantly our children.
I believe my offer is good for the people of Morrisville, at a time when strong leadership, vision and personal sacrifice are desperately needed. I am more than willing to work with all of our elected officials for the common goal of protecting the Borough of Morrisville. I ask that you seriously consider my offer.
Thank you.
William Pepitone
"not being considered as a candidate"...... No thank you and goodbye!
I'd hate to see him get the job anyway, what with the imminent disbanding of the police dept and all.
Well, that would fit in with the time-frame of the rest of his resume.
I have been unable to find the job posting for the Morrisville police chief position, but pachiefs.org has several chief positions listed with very similar requirements, typically: Bachelor's Degree, 10 years experience in law enforcement, 5 years of supervisory experience, graduation from at least one command training school and certification under Pennsylvania Act 120. The salary offered for the position in Morrisville is in line with others offered across the Commonwealth.
Much like the mayor's race, maybe he should have been a part of the process instead of showing us all that our community is just an afterthought to him.
I want to be the chief,
I want to be the mayor,
I want to be the chief, again
all within a year's time.
Pepitone's most recent stunt tells me what I already knew, that while Pepitone was talking crap about Rivella in trying to convince everyone that Dave wanted to get rid of the dept, he knew everything he was saying to everyone was a lie.
Yeah, chief material.
Hey, uh, no hard feelings huh? You bozos think you could see yourselves clear to hiring me? I'd love to have you as a boss, Dave.
I wanna be sedated.
Does Pepitone meet all the requirements Tracy lists above??? Act 120 certification I know nothing about but if someone said he's missing a credential that could be it?? I'm just asking, don't take this as an endorsement or rejection of Pepitone.
No - he was rejected because he doesn't meet the requirements. To hire him would open us up to more lawsuits.
He knows this. Getting hired is not his objective here.
I am so tired of Pepitone's drama.
LOOK AT ME! LOOK AT ME!...UGH!!!!!
Go Back under your Rock Pepitone.
Time for the pepperheads to book a flight to Ghana and mix up a batch of koolaid
Wouldn't you like to be a pepper, too?
I'm not a fan of Pepitone's but please tame it back a bit.
Pepitone didn't lose by too many votes which is outstanding considering he was a write in candidate. By my count he came in 2nd to Dave, an endorsed candidate. As far as our electrician mayor elect, he did want to outsource police services. There's proof, unlike the speculation on this board. He knows nothing about police work or supervision of police officers. He's too damn arrogant. I went to vote and extended my hand to him and was ignored. I wasn't wearing anything "Pepitone". He also had the opportunity to clear his name of all the apparent "lies" that Pepitone brought forward at a debate...but never showed.
Bill Pepitone isn't going anywhere. Dave hasn't done anything as a councilman and will do less as a Mayor. The officers detest him, with the exception of one completely incompetent Lieutenant, and the state of the department will continue to erode. But then Dave gets his way, and probably some backdoor perks, when he outsources services stating the department is out of control. He was silent before, during and after the $200,000 report. Nothing will change.
Get used to it people, Bill Pepitone is gaining a huge amount of support by Democrats, Republicans and Independents and will be around a long time...and not by his choice but by the will of the people.
Was going to agree on taming it back on Pepitone. Now it also applies to Rivella. Tame it down. Backdoor perks is a serious allegation, and you've made it for something that hasn't even happened, just something you've convinced yourself will happen.
Rivella "discussed" it. Cicero "endorsed" it. One is "due diligence" that you would expect from a leader. The other is "really farked up" idea that should be strangled at birth. Get your facts right Pep-boy. Stop the perpetual campaigning against the elected candidate/officeholder like the rest of the authoritarian Republicans do.
if they stop lying about rivella ill stop telling the truth about pepitone
"gaining huge amounts of support"? Are you saying what we all know, that Pepitone is really after Rivella and not what's best for the community? Don't bother to answer, I know the answer. If Pepitone cared about the community at all he wouldn't be creating a rift.
Pepitone has no problem lying and cheating to get what he wants obviously. I think he actually prefers it that way.
It's pretty interesting that the guy who whines "it's all about the children", left one behind when moving to Morrisville.
Dave has done nothing? You wish, that would have made things a bit easier for you. Clearly it has been Pepitone who has done absolutely nothing in the 7, no 5, no 6 years since moving here. Couldn't even manage the five minutes it takes to vote.
If you have actual proof that Dave wants to outsource the police dept (which I know you do NOT) then prove it or shut up. The bill (from 2011 - it's now the end of 2013) that has been provided does the opposite of making it's intended smoking gun point. It shows that Dave knows how to do his job.
Here's a news flash that everyone should have picked up on long before now. If Dave did actually want to get rid of the police dept he would have stayed on council because at least then he would have had one vote in the conversation, not that there has ever been such a conversation. Saying he wants to get rid of the police as mayor is just stupid and makes anyone who says it look very stupid. That is impossible for a mayor to accomplish because the mayor doesn't even have that power. It sounds so dumb.
The cornerstone investigation did not cost $200,000. This is where I would say get your facts straight, but I already know that you know the actual facts and could care less what they are while you're spewing. Whatever sounds good to you in your twisted mind BILL PEPITONE. Your rants are so childish and predictable. How sad you are that you have nothing better to do with your time than abuse whatever ill-gotten respect you have achieved from unknowing community members with you lies and manipulations.
Some people think you are a 'stand up guy' so why don't you stop doing them a disservice by not being one.
Everyone knows that Cicero was trying to convince council to dump the police dept in 2011 and Dave squashed that by doing the research. You would really have to be not paying attention to not have heard this before now. Peppy, your bad strategy didn't work two days ago and it isn't working today. It really is a shame you care so little for the community you claim to be working for. Working would have to take the form of physically doing something, not just typing about it.
"if they stop lying about rivella ill stop telling the truth about pepitone"
agreed
Cage match?
So, we turn down a candidate for police chief because he is not qualified. And then we hire him because he is cheap? That does not make any sense. We deserve and can afford a qualified, capable chief who has been vetted properly.
Wouldn't those that support this for Peppitone scream about a subverted process if it was someone else who the borough hired this way?
Can we please be responsible and hire someone qualified?
Declare the process the sham that we think it is and do what we want. Why start playing by the rules now? We're just as corrupt as we think you are, just twice as blatant about it, which makes us better than you.
We the people (my friends and I) have spoken. It's time to take back the town. Who has the keys?
Are there any cheap rooms for rent in the 4th Ward? I need to establish residency there pronto.
Even if Mr. Pepitone was qualified and had applied like the actual candidates, and if that process was not already done, I would not hire him, not because he is so arrogant. How could the officers possibly be expected to follow a chief who is dishonest and doesn't follow the rules and why would one be put in place who has already shown both of these character traits.
Sounds like good police work, and the perp wasn't even from Trenton.
I am amazed that our police dept could pull this off and were able to use "special tactics" without Pepitone to guide them through the process.
Sarcasm put aside...
It's nice to see something positive about the Morrisville Police Dept in the news. Excellent job by Officer Pitcher and the dept.
Check out his Restore Morrisville page. He's still campsigning and now its for the chief position. Job rejects that scream like a little child still don't get the job. He should man up and move on. To me this shows how he would lead the department, with lots of hissy fits and my way or the highway leadership.
I saw it. Had to shake my head at the part that says he would meet with council even the mayor-elect. What is that crap?! Still taking unwarranted gabs at Rivella.
His desire to get people worked is so disturbing and something Morrisville cannot afford. We have enough problems without new fractions added to the mix. I cannot believe anyone is buying into his nonsense.
In wanting to go against the process and rules in place by wanting the chief's job now that the process has ended is going against his mayoral campaigning.
In wanting to be appointed to the chief's job even though he is not qualified is also going against his mayoral campaigning.
Maybe instead of trying to take down Rivella and his family Peppy should have applied for the chief's job when it was available. I know he knew all about the application process. He snagged it from the Rivella's fb community page and posted it to his own page. So I know he knew the deadline for applying.
Peppi says he did apply "I applied for the position this past August and was notified weeks later that I was not being considered as a candidate."
It sounds like CityBurbs is doing the job right.
Bet I know peps next move,get one of his minions to fill the empty council seat.say no to angry kurt
Some have said the process is a sham. In what way is it a sham?
What process? The chief hiring process?
They're probably saying it's a sham because he wasn't chosen due to his political leanings; however, he was rejected MONTHS ago, before anyone in town had ever heard his name.
His resume is already in the "no" pile. Get over it and let's move on as a town.
Maybe Mr. Pepitone can serve Morrisville in some other capacity, if his interest is genuine. There are committees he can be a part of.
2nd Ward
Pepitone, Robinson v. Sherlock, Johnson in 2015
Mike Honcho for council! Unscrupulous dirtbags are presently underrepresented.
The last committee he served on he quit after a couple of months.
Does he need a job? Does he have a job?
"Maybe Mr. Pepitone can serve Morrisville in some other capacity, if his interest is genuine. There are committees he can be a part of."
I agree with this poster. Join something and help the community. Put your money where your mouth is and maybe in a couple of years I can actually consider supporting you for something. Actions speak louder than words.
I really don't care for his campaign tactics. Morrisville cannot afford the "whatever it takes" mentality. We have to work together. There isn't room for disingenuin behavior. I'm in no hurry to help him build a resume for himself. Not yet anyway. He has some fences to mend but he's so pompous that I don't know if he will be able or willing to do so.
Has it occurred to any of the Pepitone supporters that there is a reason he was not able to be the interim chief? Aside from the potential lawsuits that would come from breaking the established process, what happens if he has a failure in his position resulting from whatever it was that made him unqualified the first time around. Wake up!
We have woken up,and we want you to make Pepitone the police chief. You can take your sham process and stick it,we won't take no for an answer lying down. You don't turn down a hero when he makes you an offer like that.
Oh, I can assure you, you DO want fries with that.
Why do you want to open us up to MORE lawsuits?? Do you want to know why we can't afford things??? Because of the bs lawsuits made by people that don't like that they're not in power anymore.
You can get every person in town to show up and threaten up and down: Pepitone will not be the next Chief.
Move.on.
"Sham process"
Is that what we missed with Pepitone as mayor and what we might expect of a Pepitone run police department? Rules bent to his needs only? My way or the highway?
All because we know for certian that no one else will ever be qualified for the job ever. It's a job, not an appointment or elected office. Best of luck.
Make him the chief and get sued. Don't hire him and he will use it against you.
No doubt he is not going to be considered. What his supporters can't figure out is that they will be sued, we all will, if he is hired because we would face lawsuits from many entities.
If he is hired, he would be asking council to go against the hiring process that is set in place. He is asking them to do what he has accused them of doing. Not that I have seen any proof that any of it is more than his accusations.
If his is not hired, he will continue to poke at everyone he accuses of not doing their elected jobs. He will continue to get people worked up. He will use every police related incident as his ongoing campaigning for his love fest of himself.
There is no doubt in my mind that council will hire from the process in place. Like it not, they do follow the rules even when it isn't popular with some. I have no doubt as well that it will be used against them because they didn't bow to what Pepitone and his mob want.
"You don't turn down a hero"???? Am I missing something.
This guy lied his way through his campaign, even up to election day. He attacked Rivella and his family throughout his campaign. Is that okay? Is that what we want from our police chief. I guess those who have no problem with this aren't looking at themselves and their own families. It isn't you or your own family so who cares. It's not mine either and it's not okay. I expected more.
Yes we all know, he's a retired cop...so what. All of Morrisville's police problems are not because of a lack of a chief although that is the scapegoat. Many of them are from some offers not conducting themselves properly. If it was legal to place him in the position, which it's not, I would not give it to him anyway because he is just another cop who thinks he doesn't have to follow the rules.
Angry Al is also a retired cop. Haven't we all seen enough of this type of act. Being a cop doesn't automatically qualify you for anything. It isn't, or shouldn't be a free pass. The bar for entry into law enforcement is not particularly high. Everyday we see the stories about police misconduct and the lengths to which the blue line is used to cover these incidents and keep them from having any consequences. I know not all cops are bad, and I expect most are good, but their record speaks for itself, and these are just the few instances that come to light. Personally, i don't want any ex-police in any positions of political power. If they use the same ends justifying the means approach they apply to their policework, we'll all be screwed and living in a stazi-like state before you know it. Just say NO to Pepitone and his ilk.
Put that in your pipe and smoke it!
Who is Angry Al? Vic?
Angry Al is Al Radosti, former police officer-boro councilman-mayoral candidate-school board member. Vic is Vic Cicero, former police officer and chief and current 4th ward boro councilman.
Don't call me Shirley.
LOL Pepitone has made another offer?! This guy is loving his 15 minutes. And I see that there is a petition. Follow the rules as long as they are my rules. What a hypocrite.
this petition is disgusting for people to think they can get someone in who failed to make the cut the first time around and that they can bypass rules, regulations etc re: hiring of police officers by the state and general hiring practices in PA
I suspect his followers don't know any better and they are blindly following him. He on the other hand knows exactly what he is doing. He is counting on their lack of actual knowledge. He is playing them, and they are willing participants.
The petition is pointless. His followers will hear that at the council meeting, grumble and scream... But they'll all be gone by Valentine's Day.
Until next election when, all of a sudden they pay attention again for three months and are outraged.
It guess it has symbolic value, and can be used as a rallying call for the allegedly disaffected and ignored.
Sure could have used more involvement from these folks over the last couple years, decades really. Shame it took a crime wave and police/boro tomfoolery to energize people. Human nature I guess that it takes something to hit in a personal way before you get involved. Went from couldn't care less to I want what I want now in the span of 6 mos.
I want to be the police chief. I don't have a degree but I have extensive experience in law enforcement. I have been arrested 17 times and never convicted. I will work for free because I love Morrisville. I know how criminals work and I'll put my experience to work in Morrisville.
From the ridiculous to the sublime to the ridiculous to the ...
LOL! At least he gets credit for honesty.
Anonymous said...
Pepitone didn't lose by too many votes which is outstanding considering he was a write in candidate. By my count he came in 2nd to Dave, an endorsed candidate. As far as our electrician mayor elect, he did want to outsource police services. There's proof, unlike the speculation on this board. He knows nothing about police work or supervision of police officers. He's too damn arrogant. I went to vote and extended my hand to him and was ignored. I wasn't wearing anything "Pepitone". He also had the opportunity to clear his name of all the apparent "lies" that Pepitone brought forward at a debate...but never showed.
Bill Pepitone isn't going anywhere. Dave hasn't done anything as a councilman and will do less as a Mayor. The officers detest him, with the exception of one completely incompetent Lieutenant, and the state of the department will continue to erode. But then Dave gets his way, and probably some backdoor perks, when he outsources services stating the department is out of control. He was silent before, during and after the $200,000 report. Nothing will change.
Get used to it people, Bill Pepitone is gaining a huge amount of support by Democrats, Republicans and Independents and will be around a long time...and not by his choice but by the will of the people.
Friday, November 08, 2013
ARE YOU KIDDING ME the officers detest Dave lol the two who supported Pepeitone maybe they rest are breathing easy that PEPI la puu lost by 0ver 200 votes Dave won all 4 ward won't even address the backdoor deals remark it's a shameful attempt to soil Dave's Name GO crawl under your rock get your facts stright
Peppy is another attention whore in a long line of boro attention whores. His whole integrity thing was busted. Now he's just whining about a job he already lost once.
Outsourcing the Aides at the School??? Heard a rumor and in Morrisville its funny how rumors become the truth. Present Administration wanted to Outsource the High School Students now the aides? Might as well change the name to Outsource School District.
Here's what Dave says about the Cornerstone stuff on his Friends of... fb page. It's nice to have actual information and not just gabbing.
"A bit of information about the Borough's
Cornerstone Investigation...
In an effort to garnish support, the borough’s Cornerstone Investigation has undergone superficial scrutiny and has been repeatedly ridiculed during this election by those giving you inaccurate investigation costs and incorrect information.
It has been difficult for me to understand such ongoing harmful campaign strategies as though borough council seeking facts in order to comprehensively address situations is a bad thing for the community. It’s as if this negative tactic is being used to suggest that borough council should have instead made uniformed decisions based on rumors and innuendos.
The legal team from the borough’s insurance carrier advised borough council that an investigation needed to be completed regarding the Morrisville Police Department and this was complied with to safeguard the community.
Because of information obtained, the insurance company determined they needed to dig deeper. It was responsible to proceed. Not moving forward with the investigation, would have left the community vulnerable.
This was not a witch hunt, it was a non-bias, independent investigation that serves to protect the police officers and the residents. It’s sad that in seeking your vote, anyone would complain about protecting our residents and our law enforcement. Having been left in the dark by the mayor, council and the administration requires the facts that this investigation will yield.
In desiring your vote, a finger has been pointed at borough council and me specifically, suggesting that the report brought forth no results, yet such talk is irresponsible as conclusions cannot be determined until the DA, FBI and PA Attorney General have completed reading the investigation information and have made their recommendations to the borough.
While someone seeking your vote has talked disparagingly about the Cornerstone Investigation, what has been conveniently left out is that there is a very strong possibility that the borough may be reimbursed for the cost of the investigation by the insurance company because the borough complied with the company’s necessity to move forward in seeking information."
100!. Say no to Pepitone for police chief.
Everyone's laying it on thick. A little too thick. No, a lot too thick.
No doesn't mean no. No is just another way of spelling yes. I knew you'd see it our way.
Y'all must be new to Mo'ville. Thick? We ain't even gotten to the good stuff yet.
When does Pepitone start???
Just what we need, a big city community organizer who people are exalting as the anointed one. Where have I heard this before?
Police investigating carjacking in Morrisville
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Posted: Monday, November 11, 2013 4:30 pm | Updated: 9:00 pm, Mon Nov 11, 2013.
MORRISVILLE — A man who stopped to remove trash and a bicycle from a borough street was robbed of his Jeep at gunpoint early Monday.
Acting Chief Lt. Tom Herron said the Morrisville resident was driving south shortly after 5 a.m. in the 400 block of North Delmoor Avenue when he stopped to remove the items in the road.
Herron theorizes the suspect put the items there to see if anyone would stop.
The man got the bag of trash off the street, but as he went to remove the bicycle, he was confronted by a male, in a black baseball cap, black coat and gray hoodie, armed with a handgun, Herron said.
The suspect demanded the man's blue 2001 Jeep Cherokee and cellphone. He took the man's car and was last seen driving toward Trenton. The victim was not hurt.
Would having a chief have prevented this?
"Heard a rumor and in Morrisville its funny how rumors become the truth."
Nothing is funny about Morrisville rumors. They are used for anything from making someone seedy look good to trying to destroy someone. They are usually told by the ilk of the community and spread by unknowing participants. There are way too many of them and people use them as if they are the truth. I haven't found that in general rumors become the truth at all. Although they are annoying and frustrating at times.
Could we please start Potluck #94 and try not to talk about the ego maniac unless there are new developments. I know he reads this and would love not to feed his monster anymore.
There have always been bullies among us, and it's worth taking a moment to see how our culture has built a role for them to be useful heroes. Taught or not, bullying keeps showing up.
We often (for a while) view bullies as powerful or brave or important--as long as they are our bullies. Richie Incognito, Chris Christie, Rob Ford—each has a long list of supporters, people who have defended a particular bully as a passionate man of the people, as doing their job, as the visceral anti-elite, winning a battle that's worth fighting for.
At some level, it makes sense to have a bully on your side. If you're going to war, the thinking goes, who better to represent you than someone intent on belittling and demeaning the other side?
If it's us against them, the bully who represents 'us' is our hero.
Given the millenia that primates (and other species) have thrived on the idea of bullying, where's the problem? As long as our bully is stronger than their bully, it seems as though we're in good shape...
But what happens with the economy changes (and the culture along with it)? The zero-sum game of world domination or even of the gridiron seems to reward the selfish, war-like domination that the bully embraces. But in the connection economy, the world of our future, it's pretty clear that we're not playing a zero sum game, and the hawkish win-at-all-costs behavior of the bully is actually a significant cost, not an asset.
Bumbling Toronto mayor Rob Ford has put on quite a show for his core constituency, but along the way, has alienated the people he needed to work with. Instead of weaving a future based on productivity and innovation, he's created momentary excitement sure to be followed by plenty of downsides as his city works to regain its forward momentum.
The management of the Miami Dolphins initially encouraged Richie Incognito to "toughen up" one of their players, as if bullying serves a productive purpose within an organization. As they've learned, it doesn't work.
The bully might be able to thrill the crowd with some juicy behavior, but the thrill wears off quicker than ever. And the person who just got bullied may never contribute as much as he is capable of.
In your organization, there are no doubt bullies who can win their point, increase their power and defeat their enemies. But are they creating real value for the organization as a whole? In an economy based on trust and connection, how does the inevitable fraying that the bully causes lead to a positive outcome for the long haul?
I don't think we can make the bullying impuse disappear. But it's pretty clear we can create organizations that don't tolerate it, creating an environment where the bully is never the hero. We probably ought to try.
Excellent post - Thank You.
The above post on bullies is attributed to Seth Godin.
Thank you to you both.
Can we put politics completely aside for just one brief shining moment and install Pepitone as our new police chief? He was a cop, he lives here, he's cheap, he came in 2nd for mayor, and whatever reasons he was rejected for before are surely invalid.
D. T. Rivella personally spent $200,000 of our money on the Cornerstone Report, personally didn't hire a police chief for a year, personally did nothing but watch crime escalate from the apartments and the Trenton hordes across the bridges despite the DeVesa Report and his massive personal efforts to outsource the police department, is IBEW union, is an electrician, and would make a great boss. Nuff said.
So much wrong with the post above, I'm not even going to take a stab at it.
So much whining with so little information.
Obviously, even when you are given the actual facts of something, you brush them aside for the antics of your crime fighting savior.
"put politics completely aside" yet your post is political.
Seth Godin was the source for the bully post above. I really thought I had his name there.
"Great boss" post above. You personally are a jackass.
So much for not feeding the monster
Me want to be chief, num num num
Me want to be mayor, num num num
Me want to be chief again, num num num
To the person who wrote the hate mail about Dave above. I have couple of questions for you. I am asking for YOUR answers, not for you to go back to get direction from Mr. Pepitone. I would like your own answers.
Are you suggesting that Mr. Pepitone just be given the job?
If so, we will be sued by the actual candidates and possibly by other entities. What should be done about this, that will not cost the taxpayers money?
In hiring Mr. Pepitone as the chief, the borough would be required to lower the standards in place for the chief's position at a potential risk to public safety and liability. Is it your suggestion that the borough should lower the standards regarding the chief of police to accommodate one person?
If the borough is to lower the standards in place it is reasonable to conclude that applicants who applied for the chief's job but were not qualified, (such as Mr. Pepitone) would sue the borough. How would you handle this without it costing taxpayer money.
Others such as local resident Mike Martin also desired the position at one point. Is the borough supposed to start the process over because Mr. Pepitone decided he wants to be the chief?
What is the borough supposed to do regarding the actual applicants?
If the borough is sued by the applicants who are currently qualified and are going through the process, what is your suggestion on how to handle this without it costing the taxpayers money?
I agree: new Potluck and NO more talk about Mr. Pepitone. We are all just feeding his ego by the constant talk about it. He was rejected by an outside company for not being qualified. End of story.
They can come armed to the teeth with 10,000 signatures - ain't going to happen.
So: what's new?
Sadly this is not surprising. The people in Morrisville have elected poor leaders for decades. We finally have good ones in place now and in January fighting to make it right in both the council and school board. The bills for the past stupidity are coming due and now the public is all of a sudden scared for their own irresponsible voting supporting irresponsible leaders. They're scared and want someone to tell them what they need. Enter Pepitone. He feeds the public need to be coddled and supported so that we can keep on in our irresponsible ways and not have to do the hard work. Get up off your couch and stop looking for Peps to be the fix all. He's not. He's hungry for public applause.
this is a ridiculous post beyond belief...
lets break it down:
Can we put politics completely aside for just one brief shining moment and install Pepitone as our new police chief?
the hiring of a chief is not political, there is a process that must be followed, just like any company hiring a new employee. Bill made himself political when he entered the race as a write in for Mayor. Thats political no matter how you look at it.
He was a cop- He is a retired cop who never made higher rank for some reason? He is retired and doing what except causing trouble. He is not active in the community, he admitted that himself in his postings. He is not attending meetings, I barely see him whereever I go or is sending your gun packing wife an okay replacement for your own involvement.
He lives here- and so do many others including some who applied for the chief position as well but were not turned down yet.
He's cheap- Really? Cheap is what you want in a chief? Nobody in their right mind would take a job for that much less money unless he cannot find a job elsewhere. And what does that do to his current retirement or pension? I dont want cheap, I want the right person.
He came in 2nd for mayor- Yes, he got alot of write in votes but 2nd in any race does not make you the next leader. The person who comes in 2nd in the presidential race is not made Vice President. Lets get real here.
and whatever reasons he was rejected for before are surely invalid- How are you sure they are invalid? Have you processed his application/resume personally through the criteria that they must follow? Do you have personal knowledge of his background? perhaps there is something there that is not quite right? perhaps anger issues, PTSD, Didnt play well with others. who knows but unless you handled the process what I do know is You DO NOT KNOW.
D. T. Rivella personally spent $200,000 of our money on the Cornerstone Report- Nobody can personally do anything when on a board of 8 or 9 or whatever # makes up the decision makers. NOBODY ACTS ALONE, NOBODY VOTES ALONE, NOBODY PERSONALLY HANDLES BUSINESS ON A BOARD UNLESS THE BOARD VOTES UNANANIMOUSLY OR MAJORITY.
personally didn't hire a police chief for a year- Once again, Mr. Rivella is not Personally responsible for this process or this decision. Get real.
personally did nothing but watch crime escalate from the apartments and the Trenton hordes across the bridges despite the DeVesa Report and his massive personal efforts to outsource the police department- 3rd time yep he is not personally responsible for the crime in this town on council. he is a neighbor and community member just like all of us why the hell would he watch crime cross over and want to do nothing that would affect his family directly too. that is unbelievably ridiculous.
is IBEW union- Yes he is and should be proud to be part of a group that supports each other and has your back and supports his family. dont you wish you had that?
is an electrician- Yes, he is and a damn good one and one that supports his family and children and pays his taxes and bills just like everyone else.
and would make a great boss- Yes he would, he was elected to do so and will do everything in his power to run things right
Nuff said- Yep sure did and all of it was BS and you know it.
Oh by the way, this is not Dave or Daves wife, child, cousin, mother or anyone else related to the man but someone who thinks your statement is just plain ridiculous and needed to be addressed.
Now I'm more frightened by the collection of underinformed misguided yahoos in this town than I am of the crime. I no longer wonder why the Salem Witch Trials or McCarthy Red Scare happened.
Are you or have you ever been a supporter of Dave Rivella?
MorrisvilleCops: NJ man trafficked heroin out of Morrisville car wash
Donald Cronce of Hamilton, NJ has been arrested for allegedly delivering four bundles of Heroin to undercover officers in exchange for $225 and for delivering one brick of heroin for $275. Both transactions occurred at the Jiffy Car Wash in Morrisville, police said.
Posted: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 2:34 pm | Updated: 3:42 pm, Tue Nov 12, 2013.
By Jo Ciavaglia Staff writer
A New Jersey man is accused of trafficking heroin through the Morrisville car wash where he worked as an attendant.
Donald Cronce, of Hamilton, was arraigned Nov. 4 after delivering 141 bags of heroin to undercover officers last month in three separate buys totaling $775. The transactions took place at the Jiffy Car Wash on Market Street in Morrisville.
The investigation was initiated after the Lower Makefield Narcotics Unit received information that a man known only as “DC” working as a car wash attendant at Jiffy was trafficking heroin in the area. Police confirmed “DC” is Cronce.
Cronce is charged with three counts of manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent and related charges and faces a two-year mandatory sentence for the weight of the heroin delivered during controlled buys and enhanced penalties due to his lengthy criminal history, police said.
The narcotics unit arrested Cronce after he made the final delivery of another brick of heroin in exchange for $275 in pre-recorded buy money at the car wash. Police also found another bundle of heroin – 10 bags -- on Cronce when he was arrested, police said.
He remains in Bucks County prison in lieu of 10 percent of $150,000 bail.
Ooh, ooh, you might not ever get rich
But let me tell ya, it's better than diggin' a ditch
There ain't no tellin' who you might meet
A movie star or maybe even a Indian Chief
(Workin')
At the car wash
Workin' at the car wash, yeah
Come on and sing it with me
(Car wash)
Sing it with the feelin' ya'll
(Car wash, girl)
Some of the work gets kinda hard
This ain't no place to be, if you planned on bein' a star
Let me tell you it's always cool
And the boss don't mind sometimes, if ya act the fool
At the car wash
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Talkin' about the car wash, yeah
Come on ya'll and sing it for me
(Car wash)
Ooh, ooh, ooh
(Car wash, yeah)
(Work and work)
Well, those cars never seem to stop coming
(Work and work)
Keep those rags and machines humming
(Work and work)
My fingers to the bone
(Work)
Can't wait till it's time to go home
(Hey, get your car washed today)
Fill up and you don't have to pay
Come on and give us a play
(Do the wash, right away)
(Car wash)
Talkin' 'bout the car wash
Car wash, yeah
Come on ya'll, let's sing it with me
(Car wash)
Sing it with feelin', ya'll
(Car wash, girl)
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
(Car wash)
Never seem to stop comin'
What'd I say?
Keep those rags and machines hummin'
Songwriters
WHITFIELD, NORMAN JESSE
Published by
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Peps' alter-ego is rearing his ugly head again. If his supporters want to see the real Billy Pepitone, check out "Brian Jones" on the TW page - insulting Morrisvillians left and right and talking about guns/guns/guns!!!!
From the recent news reports, I've become very afraid of middle aged caucasian men who live or work here.
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