Crime in suburbia

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Holden

Monday, December 1

12:07 a.m. Lights on in building on Adams Rd. that are usually off
3:53 a.m. Caller trying to find out how to get his plates back after they were taken earlier
6:53 a.m. Lockout of motor vehicle, which is running, on High St.
9:35 a.m. Large refrigerator dumped on Harris St. in November
1:18 p.m. Person left school and needs to return
3:14 p.m. Caller reports hunters coming out of the woods on his property with deer with them on Reservoir St.
4:15 p.m. Caller on Mixter Rd. reported there is a dog menacing a deer he has hanging in the tree
9:10 p.m. Sheriffs office reports repossessed motor vehicle

Tuesday, December 2

11:15 p.m. Unattended vehicle in lot on Main St., no one around

Wednesday, December 3

4:05 a.m. Vehicle running unattended on Brattle St.
6:54 a.m. Residence on Autumn Circle missing Christmas decorations
10:39 a.m. Disabled motor vehicle on Reservoir St. reported; just truck doing work, will move out of roadway
3:50 p.m. Female reportedly throwing rocks at passing traffic on Sunnyside Ave.
9:55 p.m. Back window smashed on Salisbury St., possibly by something falling from tree

Thursday, December 4

4:25 p.m. Caller reporting solicitor on phone reporting lottery winnings, asking to send $675; caller told not to send funds, probably a scam
9:34 p.m. Caller reporting large slender object with red lights floating around in the area of his back yard on North St.

Friday, December 5

12:03 a.m. Vehicles being repossessed
7:09 a.m. Counterfeit bill used at high school cafeteria
9:56 a.m. Suspicious male talking on radio at Unionville Pond
11:15 a.m. Male party left high school
7:00 p.m. Suspicious incident reported on Pinecroft Ave.
10:19 p.m. Driver all over the road near Big Y; driver tired

Saturday, December 6

11:04 a.m. Reindeer stolen from front lawn on Brentwood Dr.
12:45 p.m. Caller asking why doors locked at church
1:48 p.m. 911 abandoned call from Canterbury Lane; teaching granddaughter how to dial 911

Sunday, December 7

12:39 a.m. Two males out on foot; ok, workers at restaurant
2:56 a.m. Caller reports ex-girlfriend driving up and down street beeping horn disturbing neighbors on Hawthorne Rd.
4:16 a.m. Ex-girlfriend again on way back to talk to boyfriend
11:55 a.m. Parents locked keys in car on Bullard St.
2:44 p.m. Fox in yard on Putnam Lane all day

Paxton

Monday, December 1

2:33 p.m. Coyote acting strangely, Nanigian Rd.
8:53 p.m. Walk-in to station reporting calls three times a day from someone who doesn't speak English

Tuesday, December 2

7:09 p.m. Caller wants police to check malfunctioning garage door, Maple St.

Wednesday, December 3

3:29 p.m. Caller advising prescriptions missing from her car that was in accident today, left phone number
3:44 p.m. Officer cannot reach caller re: prescriptions, number disconnected/unavailable

Thursday, December 4

2:30 p.m. Caller heard gunshot and cries of help, vicinity Bel Arbor Rd.; nothing found.

Friday, December 5

12:46 a.m. Complaint of loud music coming from public safety bldg, also saw truck there; officer turned off radio and most of the lights at the station

Princeton

Monday, December 1

10:55 a.m. Open door/window, Rocky Pond Rd.

Wednesday, December 3

6:05 p.m. Request for animal control officer, Hobbs Rd.
6:05 p.m. Assist animal control officer, Hobbs Rd.

Thursday, December 4

11:04 p.m. Assist animal control officer, Rte. 140 N

Rutland

Monday, December 1

12:01 p.m. Party with a complaint of a vehicle backing up onto their lawn, Davis St.
2:41 p.m. Rubbish dumping, Main St.
9:14 p.m. Dead baby pig in the road, East County Rd.

Tuesday, December 2

10:43 a.m. Officer to tell owner he needs a permit to sell cars, Elete Auto

Wednesday, December 3

10:29 a.m. Resident requesting information on flyer, Pommogussett Rd.

Thursday, December 4

1:51 a.m. Abandoned 911 call, Forest Hill Dr. On callback officer was told there was a small car driving up and down the road with a party yelling out the window.
6:43 p.m. Accidental 911 dial rather than 411

Friday, December 5

4:05 p.m. Walk-in reporting a youth inside Goodwill box to get his skateboard.
8:35 p.m. Two people acting strange just left gas station, Main St.

Saturday, December 6

6:04 a.m. Cars parked behind building for the day, Main St.
12:12 p.m. Trespassing incidents, hunters coming too close, Glenwood Rd.
3:52 p.m. 911 Car vs. parked car in the library parking lot

Sunday, December 7

12:25 a.m. Suspicious person, Main St.
10:00 a.m. Reverend called to say they will be lighting candles in the cemetery between 4 and 4:30 p.m.
11:15 a.m. Cat sitter refuses to return cat, Main St.
8:56 p.m. General disturbance, Memorial Dr.

Sterling

Monday, December 1

7:48 a.m. Unoccupied vehicle parked, Stephanie Anne Ln.
11:42 a.m. Officer wanted, gunshots heard, Kendall Hill Rd.
1:38 p.m. Concerned that hunters are too close to homes, Pine Woods Ln.
10:29 p.m. Large animal dead in roadway, appears to be a badger, Leominster Rd.

Tuesday, December 2

6:39 a.m. Officer assistance requested to help bus over railroad tracks where lights are flashing and no train is in sight, Newell Hill Rd.
7:49 a.m. Request for assistance crossing railroad tracks, lights flashing, Newell Hill Rd.
2:21 p.m. Assist citizen regarding bounced checks, Worcester Rd.
9:48 p.m. Badly injured deer caught in swing set, Chace Hill Rd.

Wednesday, December 3

7:22 a.m. Officer wanted, long standing problem with neighbor, signs posted in yard, Sherwood Dr.

Thursday, December 4

9:57 a.m. Large goat running around Princeton Rd. area

Friday, December 5

9:37 a.m. Repeat animal complaint, John Dee/Muddy Pond Rds.
10:33 a.m. Dead skunk in garage, Worcester Rd.

Sunday, December 7

11:25 a.m. Loose goat, Princeton Rd.
3:40 p.m. Domestic disturbance, Beaman Rd.

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The FedEx packages can be sent for $10.95, a nice little boost to the FedEx that I'm sure the company appreciates. Recent news reports, such as this CNN Money article, FedEx's Gloomy Outlook Underscores Pain For Parcel Shippers, show that FedEx and other carriers are struggling during this economic downturn. 

No fun in Holden tonight

Does this mean we can't watch TV tonight?

Note to Chilean cardinal - the Pope is still Catholic, too

You were expecting the other Madonna, maybe?

Chilean cardinal: Madonna rouses 'impure thoughts'

"This woman comes here and in an incredibly shameless manner, she provokes a crazy enthusiasm, an enthusiasm of lust, lustful thoughts, impure thoughts," said Cardinal Jorge Medina.

Um, er, uh, ...

Hey, roboblogger, you might want to empathize a bit and not think so much about your data entry requirements.

Woman Killed In Rt. 290 Crash - Topix via kwout

Tough time require tough eats

• From Time, by way of Andrew Sullivan, we learn that the Brits are buying and, we presume, consuming "more tongues, brains, chitterlings (intestines) and trotters (feet)."
• Of course, we must  forget the perennial champion of recycled animal parts: Haggis - Frugal Food for a Recession
  
• Vegetarians, meanwhile, have to resort to fighting over tomatoes at Spain's tomato festival.
  
  
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• Aussies are being asked to eat more camel, not so much because it's cheap eats, but because there are too many wild camels in the outback.
• Meanwhile, back in the good old U. S. of A., it's Spam for us.
• Except that some folks want to bring their own stuff to this country. This link, unlike the others, is not for the squeamish because we don't like thinking about eating animals that might be cute.

Worcestershire Journal - TV at us, but not for us : Real Worcester - Worcester News and Blogs

Worcestershire Journal - TV at us, but not for us : Real Worcester - Worcester News and Blogs

TV in the Great White North

The snow is deep, eh?

Montreal Television Stations via kwout

And be sure to remove this note before publishing the brochure

How's it look, Perry?

From the 2008 Colonial Williamsburg Vacation Planner:

A request from Joseph's Project

Friends -

Thank you for your continued support of Joseph's Project. We started the Project last year with the mission of bringing food to families in need. This year brings exciting news. Joseph's Project is now incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations to the Project are now tax-deductible. More importantly, with a board of directors that brings new ideas, talents, and energy, we are able to support more families.

In October, we held a Halloween party that raised $2250. With this money, we are able to buy food for weekly deliveries to a half dozen families. Each week, we learn of others who could be helped.

The season of need is just beginning. The holidays are near, as is winter. Many families will be making the hard choices between heat, clothing, food, and other necessities. We want to be there in support of people in our community. To do so, we need your help. If you are able to send us a gift, however modest, we will be able sustain our current food deliveries and to meet new needs as they arise.

You can send your donation to:

Joseph's Project
1010 Main Street
Holden MA 01520

Wait, you mean that Santa didn't fly an airplane to bring gifts to the Baby Jesus?

The good folks at World Net Daily are on both sides of the war on Christmas. One on flank, they report that the Liberty Counsel has launched its campaign to protect Christmas from the grinches and other censors.

Meanwhile, WND is also promoting a book titled, Shocked by the Bible, which reports that

• "Christmas" is not mentioned in the Bible
• "Three Wise Men" appear nowhere in the Bible, and none are ever mentioned visiting baby Jesus in a Bethlehem manger.
• The practice of decking a tree with silver and gold is actually condemned by God.
• The Bible never specifically mentions the day, month, year or even season Jesus was born. 
  

Sheesh. Next, they'll be telling us that Santa Claus doesn't appear in the Bible at all.

I'll be right out. I just have to wait for the spin cycle to finish.

Using the wash water to flush the toilet at once seems like a great idea and full-tilt weird. From A Green And Ergonomic Toilet Combo: Washup.

via Washup: Toilet and Washing Machine All-in-One (Oh Yes!)