It will finally start to feel like winter is approaching this weekend in New Jersey. Though temperatures are in the 40s as of 7 a.m., it’s going to get much colder this evening. The chill is expected to stick around all weekend, according to the National Weather Service. During the day Friday, we’ll see a mix…
Woman convicted in Parsippany carjacking charged in another
WEST HAVEN, Ct. — A woman serving 11 years in prison for helping rob an elderly driver in Parsippany who was then stuffed in a car trunk was charged Wednesday as an accomplice in another carjacking in West Haven, the New Haven Register reported. Authorities in Connecticut say Marilyn Nadeau, 54, took part in a carjacking…
Parsippany School Bus Workers Choose Teamsters Union
PARSIPPANY — School bus drivers and aides at Student Transportation of America (STA) in Parsippany, overcame tough opposition from management Wednesday, voting decisively in favor of union representation by Teamsters Local 102 in Springfield Township.
The 78 bus workers are calling for improved working conditions, respect on the job and assurances that they will be paid for all hours worked.
“The union has already given us hope. Now it will bring us strength,” said Jose Alvarez, a driver with STA in Parsippany. “We are looking forward to negotiating a strong contract that puts an end to wage theft abuse and unfairness from management.”
The victory in Parsippany marks just the latest group of workers who have been successful in their organizing efforts at STA, the third-largest school bus operator in the country. Alvarez and his co-workers will join hundreds of STA employees represented by the Teamsters Union nationwide.
“We are very proud of this group of men and women. The workers stood strong as the company tried to put pressure on them and gave themselves an early Christmas gift,” said Kevin O’Connor, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 102.
The Teamsters’ Drive Up Standards campaign is a global campaign to improve safety, service and work standards in the privatized school bus and transit industry. Since the campaign began in 2006, nearly 40,000 drivers, monitors, aides, attendants and mechanics have become Teamsters. For more information on the Drive Up Standards campaign, click here.
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
Crash on Kingston Road; Driver charged with DWI
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol units responded to the area of Kingston Road and Lawrence Road on a motor vehicle crash, at 11:00 p.m. on Friday, December 11.
Upon their arrival they found a 2010 Jeep Cherokee with its front passenger wheel detached along with two struck vehicles.
Patrol Officer Ernest Ebanks determined that Kelly Daily struck two parked motor vehicles and then came to rest on the side of Kingston Road just south of Lawrence Road.
Patrol Officer J. Lubeck conducted a brief investigation and placed Mrs. Daily, 34, Morris Plains, under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated.
Ms. Daily was transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters were she was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Driving While Intoxicated in a School Zone, Reckless Driving and Operating Motor Vehicle while Using a Cellphone.
Mrs. Daily was released into the custody of a family member pending her court appearance.
Four sent to hospital in a three vehicle accident in front of town hall
PARSIPPANY — Mr. Jonathan Rojas, 28, Parsippany was traveling south on Parsippany Boulevard, approaching Route 46. Ms. Elena Tapiaderivera, 52, Dover, was stopped at a stop sign while traveling on the ramp from Route 46 to Parsippany Boulevard. Mr. George Piegaro, 73, entered Parsippany Boulevard and struck Mr. Rojas’s vehicle, a 1994 Volvo 940, and then continued traveling and striking a vehicle driven by Ms. Tapiaderivera, a 2008 Ford Econoline. As a result of the impact the Ford Econoline struck a curb before striking a light pole and coming to a stop.
Mr. Piegaro was driving a 2012 Ford F-150.
This accident occurred on Tuesday, December 8 at 9:48 a.m.
Mr. Piegaro was at fault for failing to yield the right of way of Mr. Rojas’s vehicle.
Mr. Rojas was charged with driving on a suspended license.
Mr. Piegaro was transported to St. Clare’s Hospital, and Ms. Tapiaderivera and two passengers were sent to Morristown Medical Center.
All three vehicles were towed from the scene by Ajaco Towing. Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer William Stone investigated the accident.
Rainbow Lakes Fire Department to tour on Christmas Eve with Santa
PARSIPPANY — The Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Company is preparing for the 2015 Santa tour! Gather the family to meet Santa and share good tidings with friends and neighbors on Thursday, December 24. The tour will start approximately 5:30 p.m. and will continue after 8:00 p.m.
On Christmas Eve, Santa Claus and his helpers will visit the neighborhood at the times shown below. Santa invites the young and old to visit with him. He will have a gift for those up to and including age seven, with Christmas candy for those a bit older. Santa and the elves of the Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Company look forward to seeing you on Christmas Eve.
Zicolello charged with credit card fraud at Applebee’s
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Detective M. Czajka arrested and charged Nicholas Zicolello, 25, Lake Hiawatha, with Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card (Third Degree) and Theft of Movable Property (Third Degree).
The investigation began on May 27 when Parsippany Police Headquarters was contacted by Applebee’s management to report credit card fraud at their location at 1057 Route 46.
Upon further investigation by Detective M. Czajka, it was found that Mr. Zicolello was using customer’s credit cards to pay for other customer’s orders when they paid in cash.
Mr. Zicolello would then void out the food and beverage orders and take the money.
After he was arrested and charged on December 9 by Det. M. Czajka, Mr. Zicolello was released on his own recognizance pending his court date.
Editors Note: Criminal complaints are merely accusations. Despite these accusations, the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Driver on cell phone crashes into pole
PARSIPPANY — Mr. Matthew McGovern, 38, Mountain Lakes was traveling north on Route 287 and exited onto Intervale Road (Exit 43) continued up the ramp and was attempting to make a left turn and when he crashed into the utility pole across from the ramp exit ramp. The driver admitted being on his cell phone at the time of the accident.
McGovern was driving a 2013 Volkswagen Passat was towed from the scene by Eagle Towing. This accident occurred on Sunday, November 29, at approximately 1:00 p.m.
Mr. McGovern was charged with Careless Driving (39:4-97) by Parsippany-Troy Hills Officer Pasquale Parisi.
Kiwanis Club donated Pajamas to JBWS
PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany donated 60 new pajamas and a check to Jersey Battered Women’s Service on Thursday, December 17.
Karen DeChristopher, Kiwanis Board member and Director of the Young Children Priority One program, has been collecting children’s pajamas from members since the beginning of November, and also received several pairs of pajamas from members of her church, First Baptist Community Church.
Accepting the donation was Patty Sly, Executive Director at Jersey Battered Women’s Service. “We are grateful to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany for their generosity and thoughtfulness in providing new pajamas to our residents in time for the holidays. The holidays can be especially trying for domestic violence victims and acts of kindness such as these can make all the difference,” says Patty Sly.
Kiwanis Board and the Director of Young Children Priority One program, Karen DeChristopher said “For many years it has always been a tradition for me as a child and continuing with my children to wear new pajamas on Christmas Eve and I am happy to participate in collecting pajamas for such a great organization.
Jersey Battered Women’s Service Inc. in Morris County is a full-service domestic violence and domestic abuse prevention agency with volunteer opportunities. The services include a 24-hour hotline; counseling; safe house; transitional living; children’s services; life skills education; vocational counseling; batterers’ intervention; legal assistance; teen dating violence services; and professional training, education and youth prevention programs.
For more information on JBWS, click here.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets on Thursday morning at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46. For more information, click here.
Morris County Freeholders Set Date Reorganization Meeting
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Board of Freeholders will hold its annual reorganization meeting for 2016 on Sunday, January 3 at 2:00 p.m., in the public meeting room of the county’s Administration and Records Building, 10 Court Street in Morristown.
Newly elected freeholders Christine Myers, Mendham Township, and Deborah Smith, Denville, also will take their oaths of office their initial three-year terms on the county governing board.
Freeholder John Cesaro, Parsippany, who won re-election in November, will be sworn in for a second three-year term.
Other members of the 2016 Freeholder Board will include Freeholder Kathy DeFillippo of Roxbury, Doug Cabana, Boonton Township, Hank Lyon, Montville and Tom Mastrangelo, Montville.
Public parking for the event is available in the Schuyler Place garage, one block from the county administration building, and nearby public lots on Cattano Avenue, as well as street parking.