Heart breaking words from someone new to our town

"Hello, and thank you for adding me to your Facebook. My wife and I have recently purchased a home and are new to town and really enjoy it here so far. We were a little disappointed in the lack of communication of the town officials towards new residents. When we first moved here we were unsure when garbage, recycling and other events were. It can be a little intimidating moving to a new town, and trying to find info out. I called the clerk and several councilmen/councilwomen that were on the website. The only one to call back was Ed Hanics. He called immediately and answered all my questions. I was a bit disappointing in the rest of the officials lack of communication or at the very least a return message or that they had received mine. ...I was personally offended of this. I would have immediately contacted the taxpayer to let he or she know that I received there message. I'm not sure what the issue was, but I'm glad at least Mr. Hanics was able to help. I just thought I would share my new resident story via instant message. Thank you."

Mike Savary's trial set for August 8th, 2013. Will additional corruption be exposed?

Alpha Councilman, Mike Savary, was caught on video stealing diesel fuel from Alpha Borough.

Meme from Facebook.com - Taxpayers use social media sites to share information about Alpha's hot topics, events and news.

Savary also created purchase orders to embezzle money.

Mike Savary's embezzlement wasn't shocking to residents familiar with his character.



Fraudulent purchase orders went missing from the CFO's office where Craig Dunwell has been seen spending a lot of time, unsupervised.

Meme from Facebook.com - Alpha wonders what part Craig Dunwell played in Savary's crimes. The pair have a history of not following proper procedures when dealing with town issues. Alpha demands transparency.




Alpha residents use Facebook.com to discuss Savary's crimes.



Comments on news forums displayed disgust for Savary's actions against Alpha, NJ.



Mike Savary laughed (during the first council meeting he attended after his arrest) when residents first asked him to resign from his council seat.



Mike Savary refused to resign from council (during the second council meeting he attended after his arrest) and gave residents intimidating glares.


















  
Popular news articles on Mike Savary:

http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/phillipsburg/index.ssf/2013/06/alpha_borough_councilman_micha.html

http://www.nj.com/warren/index.ssf/2013/06/warren_county_councilman_arrested_for_stealing_from_borough_tampering_with_public_records_prosecutor.html

http://www.nj.com/warrenreporter/index.ssf/2013/06/warren_county_prosecutor_says.html

http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/phillipsburg/index.ssf/2013/06/alpha_residents_call_for_counc.html

http://www.nj.com/warrenreporter/index.ssf/2013/06/savary_to_remain_on_alpha_coun.html

http://photos.nj.com/4651/gallery/michael_savary_to_remain_on_alpha_council_june_25_2013/index.html#/0

http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/phillipsburg/index.ssf/2009/11/alpha_files_suit_against_two_p.html

Mike Savary and Craig Dunwell's actions are questioned:

http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/warren-county/express-times/index.ssf/2013/07/former_alpha_parks_worker_file.html

http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/phillipsburg/index.ssf/2013/07/former_alpha_parks_employee_su.html

Mike Savary and Craig Dunwell's actions have been questioned in the past:

http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/phillipsburg/index.ssf/2011/04/alpha_ordinance_prohibiting_co.html



On 3-9-13 former Alpha councilman, Chris Pfefferle, met with Mike Savary at Craig Dunwell's (mom's) residence. Pfefferle has met with council members countless times in 2013 and taxpayers often share photos of his presence as evidence that "something is going on". Pfefferle is known for unethical and possibly illegal actions. He was caught lying on record during the police contract negotiations and also lied about his living situation to remain on council after moving from Alpha Borough.
 

Alpha feels numerous council members are corrupt. Lou Cartabona, Mike Savary, Craig Dunwell, Carol Schwar and Mike Schwar responded to residents' outcry for transparency and justice by filing a defamation suit against Save Alpha for posting about Alpha's issues publicly online.



On 6-22-13, Craig Dunwell and Carol Schwar stopped walking in the parade (Alpha Volunteer Fire Company's 100th Anniversary) to walk up to the sidewalk and take pictures of a sign protesting corruption on Alpha town council. Residents were outraged to see council members walking in the parade after refusing to assist Alpha in obtaining a much needed fire truck. Volunteers respond to emergencies in their own vehicles.

Popular news articles on 5 council members using Alpha Borough to sue taxpayers who exercise free speech:

http://www.nj.com/warrenreporter/index.ssf/2013/07/social_media_pages_named_in_al.html

http://www.nj.com/warrenreporter/index.ssf/2013/07/alpha_aims_to_identify_anonymo.html

http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/warren-county/express-times/index.ssf/2013/07/alpha_officials_file_defamatio.html#comments
 

Blog post on 5 council members possibly violating the Sunshine Law:

http://entertainingalpha.blogspot.com/2013/05/on-52213-at-815-am-local-resident.html

Mike Savary's trial is scheduled for 8/8/13 at the Warren County Superior Court Courthouse in Belvidere, NJ.

SAVE ALPHA (¸.•`¤ ☆

Campaigning wins!

Campaigning for Save Alpha is often a thankless job, but when someone does thank us it's really appreciated...especially when it comes from our honorable local officials:

 

 

Save Alpha campaigned against Craig Dunwell in the 2011 mayoral election. The Save Alpha street-based flyer campaign gained support quickly. Save Alpha then moved the campaign online where even more residents are able to participate daily.

Is the circus in town?

An Alpha resident attends the 4/23/13 council meeting and shares on Facebook:

"I hear circus music."

Director of Public Works - Craig S. Dunwell
 

Director of Public Property - Mike Savary
 



Director of Administration - Carol Schwar



Director of Finance - Mike Schwar



 Director of Public Safety - Lou Cartabona

The Flipside of Alpha councilman Mike Savary's 2012 campaign letter

Friends of councilman Craig Dunwell claim he no longer wants any association with his long-time friend, councilman Mike Savary.

Dunwell is up for re-election in November and friends say he can't risk losing votes due to pending investigations regarding Savary's fraud, embezzlement and littering. 

Does Craig Dunwell intend to throw Mike Savary under the bus? Dunwell has a history of using friends then lashing out at them once he no longer needs their assistance.

The flip side of Mike Savary's 2012 campaign letter reads: "Help us continue the progress by voting for Mike Savary." 

 

Signed by Craig Dunwell, Chris Pfefferle and Carol Schwar.

 

Paid for by Mike Savary.

Alpha resident thanks local heroes

Alpha resident thanks local heroes Sean Smith, Colton Sherman and The Bloomsbury Rescue Squad for life-saving emergency response during health crisis:

 

 

 

To learn more about The Bloomsbury Rescue Squad please visit their website:

 

http://www.bloomsburyrescue.org/

Craig Dunwell does not represent Alpha's best interests and is a danger to our residents

It is a well-known fact that crooked councilman Craig Stanley Dunwell despises Alpha's fire department because he was told to stop hanging around the firehouse while he was running for mayor against Alpha's honorable and beloved mayor, Ed Hanics.

Alpha has been very concerned about its need for a new firetruck.

The Express Times:

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2FUSKrded8Ng&h=8AQGez6epAQEM_GNi4-kpiKg0rUfjkWEDVlY8VqarePbO3Q&s=1

http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/phillipsburg/index.ssf/2013/04/alpha_borough_taxes_not_expect.html

Comments made on LehighValleyLive.com are usually deleted...

Craig Dunwell's aunt, Diane R. Hoffman, uses her "Jardinami" account (along with others) to support Dunwell by flagging any comments made by Alpha residents for the third party moderator to delete. Hoffman and Dunwell use various accounts to attack and harass anyone commenting on stories about Alpha.

Hoffman does not live in Alpha and claims she has not lived here since 1997.

Here is Save Alpha's comment on the fire truck issue: 

 

Craig Dunwell is a danger to Alpha and should not be re-elected in November.

 

On 4/9/13 Craig S. Dunwell drove his Saturn on the wrong side of the road and then pulled up onto his neighbors' lawn in order to get a better view of their baby's medical emergency, hindering EMTs.

 

 

Councilman Craig S. Dunwell constantly endangers Alpha residents. Vote against him this November, we deserve better!

Concerns for Alpha voiced on Facebook

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NJ vs Craig S. Dunwell



Alpha, New Jersey's Councilman Craig S. Dunwell's trial continues.

 

Where is the news coverage? Why does The Express Times mention councilman Dunwell so often, seemingly only showing him in a good light?

 

When will a paper finally be courageous and expose his unethical and illegal actions against Alpha, New Jersey?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stay tuned...

Who remains on the Alpha Republican Committee?

Alpha, NJ's town council is about to be short one member. A Republican will be voted in by council. The Republicans will be selected by The Alpha Republican Committee.

 

The Committee's members are listed as Chris Pfefferle, Teresa Trigas Pfefferle, Lou Cartabona and Jacqueline Wistuk.

 

Lou Cartabona is a very close friend of Craig Dunwell's. Jacqueline Wistuk and her husband, Brian, were friends of Dunwell's and recently moved from their home in August. The house is now rented to their son and his partner. Chris Pfefferle is also a close friend of Craig Dunwell's and announced his move from Alpha. It is believed that he moved weeks ago. His previous home will be rented as well.

 

Will the Alpha Republican Committee allow members to participate once they no longer reside in Alpha, NJ? 

Craig Dunwell continues to harass his neighbors during NJ VS Dunwell

On 11/12/12 at 3:30 PM, Councilman Craig Dunwell drove his neighbor's home and sat at his mailbox, apparently looking for something.

 

 

 A window was open at the home while Craig Dunwell was sitting at the mailbox. Was Dunwell looking in the window? Was he looking in the mailbox? Why was he there?

 

A police report was filed against Dunwell early this evening. Dunwell recently trespassed at the same residence and was given warning by the Pohatcong Township Police not to do it again or he would be arrested.

 

http://dunwellwitnessintimidation.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-dunwell-bullies-continue-witness.html 

"On 9/27/12 crooked Councilman Craig Dunwell trespassed on his neighbors' property to litter. He appeared and sounded drunk and attempted to touch (an) Alpha resident...while Councilman Mike Savary watched.

A Pohatcong Township Police Officer arrived to question Dunwell, warning him that the next time he trespasses and/or litters he will be arrested. Mike Savary angrily cussed at the officer."

 

 

Dunwell's neighbor ran for Alpha town council this year. He maintained a clean campaign, focusing on why he was running for council and what he intended to achieve if elected. In addition, the neighbor (who works full time and also many evenings and weekends) purposefully limited his door to door and phone campaign efforts in order to show respect to Alpha residents during the power outages and aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. The storm devastated our area and damaged much of New Jersey, leaving many without power, food or gasoline.  

 

Craig Dunwell (who claims to be unemployed and seems unconcerned with the struggles of local residents) distributed a harassing and threatening campaign letter against his neighbor. The letter focused on his neighbor's wife, making false claims against her because she is a witness in NJ VS Dunwell and has provided photo evidence against Craig Dunwell on numerous occasions. The neighbor's wife did not run for town council and is not a politician or public figure.

 

Craig Dunwell included police reports in his campaign letter. The police reports were from 2006 and the information which Dunwell claimed to have taken from the reports was not accurate.

 

Dunwell chose not to share the reports in their entirety because the reports describe an ongoing issue involving  Dunwell's close friend, Jerry Paetzell. Paetzell was caught trespassing at the neighbor's residence on numerous occasions, beginning 3 months after the  family moved to Seventh Avenue. According to local officials, the Paetzells have harassed previous residents at the address as well, claiming to have had issue with where vehicles were parked. The Paetzells live two doors down and have no business being near the residence. In addition they are unaffected by vehicles parked at the home.

 

On 10/2/12, Save Alpha shared the following photo of Jerry Paetzell speaking with Craig Dunwell:

 

 

Their conversation was loud and had been heard by Heidi Crouse and Karissia Crouse, and their company. Paetzell asked Dunwell for additional assistance in keeping unpaid town utilities in service for his residence, without having to attend a council meeting to follow proper procedure for the request. Dunwell agreed to assist his close friend and then demanded a 6 pack of beer for any additional, unethical services.

 

The NJ VS Dunwell trial continues. We will keep Alpha up to date on the events.

 

Thank you for your support.

 



Crooked Councilman Craig Dunwell's Yes Men Team

Alpha's petty tyrant, Craig S. Dunwell

Dunwell in street screaming about his plan to file a false report against the Crouse family's dog

 

 

Dunwell taking photos of the Crouse family's property

 

 

Dunwell in street taking photos of the Crouse family's home

 

 

Craig S. Dunwell's buddy, Councilman Mike Savary

 

Councilman Mike Savary is best known for stealing pizza and curbs

 

 

Dunwell and Savary standing next to the branches Dunwell illegally chopped from the Crouse family's hedges so he can stare at the children Heidi Crouse babysits

 

 

Savary helping Dunwell cover up his crimes after Dunwell sprayed weed killer on the Crouse family's hedges. Dunwell was caught and sprayed his own (mom's) lawn too, leaving brown, dead grass as evidence. Savary quickly delivered mulch to cover the dead grass. Alpha residents wonder if the mulch was stolen as some was missing at the time

 

 

Savary visits Dunwell several times each week, usually for many hours

 

 

Savary often has trouble parking and driving. Neighbors assume Savary is usually drunk, like Dunwell

 

 

Craig S. Dunwell's mouthpiece, Councilman Chris Pfefferle

 

Chris Pfefferle was caught lying about his intent when ending Alpha's police contract with Pohatcong Township, the same police department Dunwell despises

 

 

Craig S. Dunwell's crazy buddy, Lou Cartabona

 

Lou Cartabona stealing scrap metal from a yard which he trespassed on before the recycling street pickup crew could collect the metal left for Alpha's profit

 

Craig S. Dunwell's own personal "reporter", (Chicken Reporter) David Foster

 

Foster and Dunwell plotting to create a false news story after Dunwell plants 3 roosters on the Crouse family property and trespasses to feed them tomatoes in order to keep them there

 

 

Dunwell and Foster's Roostergate

 

Foster quickly deleted the comment made by a Save Alpha admin - GUILTY

 

 

We need writers...again! (¸.•´ (¸.•`¤ ☆

Would you like to be a part of Save Alpha online team? You can make your own hours and post when and if you feel like it!

 

Due to the busy schedules of our blog writers, blog managers and Facebook/Twitter admins, we are almost always hoping for a little help here and there.

 

Interested? Contact us! (¸.•´ (¸.•`¤ ☆

Want to be a writer for Save Alpha? (¸.•`¤ ☆

Save Alpha is looking for writers! As an admin will need a cell phone capable of sending and receiving text messages and photos. You must be available to make online posts, as events are happening. Some posts require the use of a computer.

You will be responsible for receiving text messages and photos to post on Save Alpha websites. You may choose to work on all sites, or select just one or a few. Sites include Blogger, Twitter and Facebook. If you would like you may copy and paste posts directly from text, or you may use your own words to describe events.

Our writers are free to offer their services as time allows. Perhaps you can only help out on weekends or during a holiday from your job. It doesn't matter, any help at all is always appreciated. But when you are "on duty" you must be available to post online.

Admins may be required to make phone calls, do research, send letters and emails, and use their own assessment skills in deciding which events are newsworthy and which are not. For example, you may receive requests from various sources to post information online that is not within Save Alpha's usual topic range. It will be up to you to decide what news best represents Save Alpha's interests and whether the topic will be helpful information for voters. Warning - you will receive requests to post information that Save Alpha should not make public. There may be hurt feelings involved when you refuse to post what someone provides. We will need you to do your own research and choose only the topics which are important and useful to voters.

Still interested? Contact us for details!

 

Together we will continue to protect our little town from self serving lunatics like as Craig Dunwell and his friends.

 

Thanks, Alpha!

Professional Leadership?

Councilman Craig Dunwell is running for mayor of Alpha, NJ on the Republican ticket. The Republican party has chosen not to back him. Dunwell has paid for his own campaign signage. His signs boast of Professional Leadership. However, Dunwell has only been on town council since January 2011 and he says he is currently unemployed.

Dunwell's last known job was as a limo driver for what residents describe as "a sketchy local business". In further researching previous employers, we found that Craig Dunwell once worked as a director for an investment, consulting and market research group called PCG, located in Ukraine: http://www.pcg.kiev.ua

Craig Dunwell still hands out his old business card from Stevens Car Care Products, Inc., a manufacturer of detailing chemicals and rust deterrent for vehicles: http://www.stevenscarcare.com/

Councilman Craig Dunwell lives in his mother's home, is said to be unable to keep steady work, and is currently "living off the meager income of his wife, who is employed by Lowe's", per friends.

Alpha demands to know - in what way does Dunwell represent Professional Leadership?!

Councilman Craig Dunwell posts comments on LehighValleyLive.com as "LetsRoll"

Councilman Craig Dunwell is well known for using numerous handles to post his hate propaganda on the LehighValleyLive.com forum. Friends of Dunwell confirm that user name "LetsRoll" is Craig Dunwell.

http://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/thisdayisours/index.html

Dunwell comments on the following article, attacking Harry Zikas Jr: "...Harry has signs up and want to have a comeback. When he was mayor, he took re-election campaign money from the engineer Schoor DePalma. The State ethics board is looking into the illegal nature of such pay to play violations."

http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/phillipsburg/index.ssf/2011/11/mayor_ed_hanics_faces_councilm.html#comments

 

Now for your daily truth, care of Twitter.com:

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