George Freeman, Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, of the New York Times says, "It's unclear to me that, online, quality matters that much." This barely a week after Bill Keller (NYT executive editor) ruminates in The Twitter Trap on soulless sociability of electronic communications.
The two points of quality and soul shouldn't be minimized. It's essential that we have a news channels that deliver high quality news in a timely fashion. It's equally essential that we as a society have ways of sharing that news, putting that news in the context of our lives and in the context of broader trends.
Each generation of elders, though, worries that the new stuff will break what's true and good. It comes down to a curious point, though. Elders (and I'm certainly among that number) are afraid that progress will make them obsolete. In the process of complaining that the young'uns are sacrificing quality of thought and relationships, we seal our fate by making ourselves increasingly irrelevant.
We built a world that valued and promoted progress and then recoil when we see that it might put us out of business.
Rather than cheering on our children and grandchildren, we leave them with a legacy of fear. The future that we created for you is a dangerous place full of stupid people who want to steal your money, ideas, and souls.
And, they don't even thank us for it.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Fear and the future of news
George Freeman, Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, of the New York Times says, "It's unclear to me that, online, quality matters that much." This barely a week after Bill Keller (NYT executive editor) ruminates in The Twitter Trap on soulless sociability of electronic communications.
The two points of quality and soul shouldn't be minimized. It's essential that we have a news channels that deliver high quality news in a timely fashion. It's equally essential that we as a society have ways of sharing that news, putting that news in the context of our lives and in the context of broader trends.
Each generation of elders, though, worries that the new stuff will break what's true and good. It comes down to a curious point, though. Elders (and I'm certainly among that number) are afraid that progress will make them obsolete. In the process of complaining that the young'uns are sacrificing quality of thought and relationships, we seal our fate by making ourselves increasingly irrelevant.
We built a world that valued and promoted progress and then recoil when we see that it might put us out of business.
Rather than cheering on our children and grandchildren, we leave them with a legacy of fear. The future that we created for you is a dangerous place full of stupid people who want to steal your money, ideas, and souls.
And, they don't even thank us for it.
The two points of quality and soul shouldn't be minimized. It's essential that we have a news channels that deliver high quality news in a timely fashion. It's equally essential that we as a society have ways of sharing that news, putting that news in the context of our lives and in the context of broader trends.
Each generation of elders, though, worries that the new stuff will break what's true and good. It comes down to a curious point, though. Elders (and I'm certainly among that number) are afraid that progress will make them obsolete. In the process of complaining that the young'uns are sacrificing quality of thought and relationships, we seal our fate by making ourselves increasingly irrelevant.
We built a world that valued and promoted progress and then recoil when we see that it might put us out of business.
Rather than cheering on our children and grandchildren, we leave them with a legacy of fear. The future that we created for you is a dangerous place full of stupid people who want to steal your money, ideas, and souls.
And, they don't even thank us for it.
Friday, May 27, 2011
On the job search front
Job prospects seem to be improving. Every day, there's at least one lead to pursue. Last year, weeks could go by in silence.
I had a call from a recruiter regarding a very interesting job last week. I declined to pursue it because of the commute. The company _really_ wanted someone on-site all of the time and I'm not willing to spend 20% of my waking hours in my car.
Yesterday, though, I had a good conversation with another consultant who may have some assignments that might be a good fit. We'll talk more in the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, the online sites offer, I'd said, one or two leads a day, which is a very good sign for job-seekers and for the overall economy.
We are seeing that pay rates are slow to recover. Few, mercifully, have reached this level:
I had a call from a recruiter regarding a very interesting job last week. I declined to pursue it because of the commute. The company _really_ wanted someone on-site all of the time and I'm not willing to spend 20% of my waking hours in my car.
Yesterday, though, I had a good conversation with another consultant who may have some assignments that might be a good fit. We'll talk more in the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, the online sites offer, I'd said, one or two leads a day, which is a very good sign for job-seekers and for the overall economy.
We are seeing that pay rates are slow to recover. Few, mercifully, have reached this level:
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| via Technical Writer job in Boxborough, MA - Kelly IT Resources |
On the job search front
Job prospects seem to be improving. Every day, there's at least one lead to pursue. Last year, weeks could go by in silence.
I had a call from a recruiter regarding a very interesting job last week. I declined to pursue it because of the commute. The company _really_ wanted someone on-site all of the time and I'm not willing to spend 20% of my waking hours in my car.
Yesterday, though, I had a good conversation with another consultant who may have some assignments that might be a good fit. We'll talk more in the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, the online sites offer, I'd said, one or two leads a day, which is a very good sign for job-seekers and for the overall economy.
We are seeing that pay rates are slow to recover. Few, mercifully, have reached this level:
I had a call from a recruiter regarding a very interesting job last week. I declined to pursue it because of the commute. The company _really_ wanted someone on-site all of the time and I'm not willing to spend 20% of my waking hours in my car.
Yesterday, though, I had a good conversation with another consultant who may have some assignments that might be a good fit. We'll talk more in the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, the online sites offer, I'd said, one or two leads a day, which is a very good sign for job-seekers and for the overall economy.
We are seeing that pay rates are slow to recover. Few, mercifully, have reached this level:
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| via Technical Writer job in Boxborough, MA - Kelly IT Resources |
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
The Apostrophe Police and the Plural Patrol converge
One of these might be in order:
Merriam-Webster's Secretarial Handbook
[Editor's note: original link to Amazon page wasn't appearing in email or RSS versions.]
The Apostrophe Police and the Plural Patrol converge
One of these might be in order:
Merriam-Webster's Secretarial Handbook
[Editor's note: original link to Amazon page wasn't appearing in email or RSS versions.]
Mr. Hakkarainen goes to Helsinki
[This post is one of a series about Teuvo Hakkarainen, the newly elected True Finns Party MP from Viitasaari. For the record, my grandfather was born in Viitasaari.]
The Helsingin Sanomat and Helsinki Times report that True Finn leader Timo Salmi, "trembling with rage," had to upbraid MP Hakkarainen once again for, um, racially insensitive remarks. MP Hakkarainen was quoted in a newspaper interview that Helsinki is filled with “negro geezers” (the polite translation of the Finnish word for nigger) who should be sent into the forests to do real work. The woods, however, might then be filled with these shirkers with their Islamic law and other coarse customs from the Horn of Africa.
"I do not tolerate this kind of talk," Soini said.
As noted earlier, a gambling parlor is taking bets on how long Mr. Hakkarainen will remain as a member of parliament.
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| MP Tuevo Hakkarainen photo Helsingin Sanomat - International Edition |
"I do not tolerate this kind of talk," Soini said.
As noted earlier, a gambling parlor is taking bets on how long Mr. Hakkarainen will remain as a member of parliament.
Mr. Hakkarainen goes to Helsinki
[This post is one of a series about Teuvo Hakkarainen, the newly elected True Finns Party MP from Viitasaari. For the record, my grandfather was born in Viitasaari.]
The Helsingin Sanomat and Helsinki Times report that True Finn leader Timo Salmi, "trembling with rage," had to upbraid MP Hakkarainen once again for, um, racially insensitive remarks. MP Hakkarainen was quoted in a newspaper interview that Helsinki is filled with “negro geezers” (the polite translation of the Finnish word for nigger) who should be sent into the forests to do real work. The woods, however, might then be filled with these shirkers with their Islamic law and other coarse customs from the Horn of Africa.
"I do not tolerate this kind of talk," Soini said.
As noted earlier, a gambling parlor is taking bets on how long Mr. Hakkarainen will remain as a member of parliament.
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| MP Tuevo Hakkarainen photo Helsingin Sanomat - International Edition |
"I do not tolerate this kind of talk," Soini said.
As noted earlier, a gambling parlor is taking bets on how long Mr. Hakkarainen will remain as a member of parliament.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Crime in suburbia
From The Landmark (subscription required):
[Editor's note: There were 18 suspicious items this week and 2 lock-outs.]
Holden
Monday, May 9
12:02 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, four individuals exited vehicle and walked towards Tanya Dr. May have “lit” something in the road
1:22 a.m. Report of vehicle with doors open, Parker Ave.
10:59 a.m. Vehicle struck while in parking lot, Princeton St.
12:56 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in parking lot, Princeton St.
5:41 p.m. Caller says person came to house and attempted to take equipment belonging to contractor working there; person refusing to leave, Brattle St.
6:39 p.m. Request for assistance with skateboarders behind business, Main St.
7:40 p.m. Fraudulent credit card use, Main St.
Tuesday, May 10
8:31 a.m. Person at station to report public building violation, high school, Main St.
10:57 a.m. Person coming to look at property in police custody, Main St.
4:18 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in neighborhood, Arizona Ave.
4:26 p.m. Kids behind building possibly tagging property, Boyden Rd.
11:34 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Reservoir St.
Wednesday, May 11
1:28 a.m. Suspicious vehicle parked behind library, Highland St.
3:57 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Quinapoxet St. Person learning how to deliver newspapers
8:00 p.m. Suspicious incident, Eagle Lake, Causeway St.
9:59 p.m. Police check on two vehicles at rail trail parking lot, River St.
Thursday, May 12
12:49 a.m. Person at station regarding son’s previous arrest and incorrect FBI record, Main St.
12:23 p.m. Report of unwanted person at residence stealing items, Main St.
1:19 p.m. Caller reports gunfire, North St.
5:17 p.m. Police remove two youths from property, Main St.
7:56 p.m. Police out with group of youths behind store, Main St.
9:02 p.m. Police out with kids hanging around store, Main St.
Friday, May 13
1:09 a.m. Suspicious person, Crestwood Dr.
1:29 a.m. Person at station looking for someone, Main St.
2:56 a.m. Police out with animal hit by car, cat ran away when approached, Wachusett/Chapel Sts.
4:24 a.m. Police check on suspicious vehicle, Quinapoxet St.
10:13 a.m. Police assist two people back to rail trail, River St.
8:55 p.m. Suspicious truck attempting to gain access to water tower, Avery Rd.
11:11 p.m. Suspicious vehicle on side of Causeway St.
Saturday, May 14
9:26 a.m. Delivery truck blocking two handicap spaces, Main St.
12:40 p.m. Report of solicitors on Salisbury St. They have permission
12:48 p.m. Someone shooting BB gun on Porcupine Hill conservation land. Plastic trail makers shot, South Rd.
4:28 p.m. Large tree across Fisher Rd./Salisbury St. Light dept. notified
8:00 p.m. Police check on vehicles parked at Eagle Lake
8:11 p.m. Loud music from house, Chapel St.
11:02 p.m. Two individuals in middle of Bailey Road
Sunday, May 15
12:19 a.m. Report of male walking into business on Main St. with shirt covered in red. Was shirt design
8:19 a.m. Assist distraught motorist who is lost, Main St.
11:05 a.m. Suspicious vehicle in lot at business, Main St.
9:50 p.m. Dead raccoon in road, Wachusett St.
Paxton
Monday, May 9
10:04 a.m. Bear crossed Crowningshield Rd.
12:47 p.m. Loose black Rottwieller and pitbull in roadway, Pleasant St.
7:00 p.m. Caller heard gunshots, Orchard Dr.
Tuesday, May 10
7:30 a.m. Suspicious blue and white car in cul-desac, Forestdale Rd.
8:42 a.m. Suspicious male on property stating he was taking measurements for the town, Brooks Rd. Found to be insurance person
10:50 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Colony Ln.
Wednesday, May 11
9:00 a.m. Two black Labs with no tags on property, Nanigian Rd.
3:48 p.m. Report that three people got out of car and urinated on side of Brooks Rd.
Friday, May 13
3:33 a.m. Male walking in area, Pleasant St./Colony Ln. Police transport subject to college
11:16 a.m. Report of individuals that went around barrier and are possibly fishing in reservoir, Grove St. fields
6:49 p.m. Worcester PD reports possibly intoxicated male left his residence there and may be headed to Oakham
Saturday, May 14
5:04 p.m. Report of person riding lawnmower, police advise caller it is a civil issue, Elizabeth Ln.
Princeton
Monday, May 9
4:51 p.m. Person locked behind gate, Mountain Road
Tuesday, May 10
1:38 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, parties claimed to be homeless and sleeping in vehicle., Rte. 140 N. Asked to move along
5:41 p.m. Caller reports fox acting strange, Worcester Rd.
Wednesday, May 11
6:30 p.m. Police transport two lost hikers to their car at state reservation, Mountain Rd.
8:46 p.m. Police officer investigates vehicle parked behind him while on motor vehicle stop, Rte. 140 N
11:38 p.m. Police check on two people doing project behind school, Sterling Rd. Asked to move along
Thursday, May 12
8:04 a.m. Sick-appearing feral cat in yard, Brooks Station Rd.
Friday, May 13
2:07 p.m. Report of four shots from large gun, Calamint Hill Rd. S
9:46 p.m. Doctor states he is speeding to get to hospital for procedure, Mountain Rd. Westminster PD advised
Saturday, May 14
2:22 p.m. Report of vandalism: lilac bushes, bayberry bush and beech plum tree cut down, Hubbardston Rd. Caller unsure if town did it
Sunday, May 15
9:50 p.m. Police remove dead possum from Worcester Rd.
Rutland
Monday, May 9
12:43 p.m. Dog hit by car, Barre Paxton Rd.
3:50 p.m. U.S. Marshal call regarding person in town, Main St.
11:47 p.m. Disturbance between individuals, person in one vehicle attempting to pull other person out of vehicle; police photograph car and alleged victim, Maple Ave.
Tuesday, May 10
8:56 a.m. Tree company working at bad corner without officer, Turkey Hill Rd.
5:00 p.m. Animal control officer searching for feral cats, Cool Sandy Beach
5:40 p.m. Call regarding summons delivered on Main St.; people don’t live there anymore
Wednesday, May 11
12:36 a.m. Caller states there are people in her home, Pommogussett Rd. Found to be family friend
10:05 a.m. Paxton PD picked up black and brown Lab near Pleasantdale Road area
3:30 p.m. Police assist person locked out of vehicle, Memorial Dr.
3:36 p.m. Report of motorcyclist speeding, doing “wheelies” on Campbell St.
7:08 p.m. Small dog found on Rte. 68
Thursday, May 12
10:05 a.m. Female walking on Miles Rd.
3:42 p.m. Police assist person locked out of vehicle, Maple Ave.
8:16 p.m. Report of very large bear in yard, Paddock Rd.
Friday, May 13
1:05 p.m. Person wants to speak with animal control officer regarding neighbor’s threat to get rid of his cat, Settlers Ln.
6:46 p.m. Animal control officer in area to speak with homeowners about catching their cats, Hope Way
7:07 p.m. Police check on suspicious vehicle parked on side of Prison Camp Rd.
9:41 p.m. Police check area of Nancy Dr., no disturbances
Saturday, May 14
1:45 a.m. Large group of kids making lot of noise, Pommogussett Rd. Little Leaguers cleaning up
1:55 p.m. Animal control officer en route to begin trapping feral cats, Hope Way. Caught six
9:08 p.m. Caller hit dog, Lizzy Ln. Owner is with dog
Sterling
Monday, May 9
7:48 a.m. Person at station with bag of personal effects he saw fall from vehicle, Leominster Rd.
7:59 a.m. Animal control officer checking for feral kittens, Goulding Rd.
1:17 p.m. Black and yellow Lab running loose, Chocksett/Clinton Rds.
5:19 p.m. Dispute between brothers, Pineview Rd.
Tuesday, May 10
4:20 p.m. Complaint that loose dog defecated in yard. Animal control officer will issue fine, Cole Rd.
7:00 p.m. Report that individuals have started a cooking fire in the middle path to power lines, Hardscrabble Rd.
Wednesday, May 11
4:31 p.m. Two loose dogs, one with leash attached, Maple St. Owner retrieved them
5:42 p.m. Party referred to Sterling PD by US Embassy in London for contractual issue/possible fraudulent failure to return money, Leominster Rd.
Thursday, May 12
7:33 a.m. Suspicious male at door stating he was delivering a grill, Malvern Hill Rd.
7:23 p.m. Officer wanted, group of people loitering, vehicles entering and exiting the area, endangering the public, Redemption Rock Trl. Police find no issue
7:31 p.m. Caller reports bear in her yard three times during the day, advised to remove bird feeders, Albright Rd.
Friday, May 13
10:45 a.m. Complaint about barking dogs, Lucas Rd.
1:38 p.m. Caller reports confusing message left on answering machine, Beaman Rd.
5:18 p.m. Six skateboarders in area of Fern Ln.
10:11 p.m. Request for officer to check on group of youths on front lawn, Malvern Hill Rd.
Saturday, May 14
8:24 a.m. Vehicle parked overnight, windows down and valuables inside, Fitch Farm Rd.
6:48 p.m. Large rock in Leominster Rd.
Sunday, May 15
10:44 a.m. Caller concerned with neighbor’s dog, Lakeshore Dr.
2:22 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer regarding fraud purchases made in New York, Leominster Rd.
[Editor's note: There were 18 suspicious items this week and 2 lock-outs.]
Holden
Monday, May 9
12:02 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, four individuals exited vehicle and walked towards Tanya Dr. May have “lit” something in the road
1:22 a.m. Report of vehicle with doors open, Parker Ave.
10:59 a.m. Vehicle struck while in parking lot, Princeton St.
12:56 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in parking lot, Princeton St.
5:41 p.m. Caller says person came to house and attempted to take equipment belonging to contractor working there; person refusing to leave, Brattle St.
6:39 p.m. Request for assistance with skateboarders behind business, Main St.
7:40 p.m. Fraudulent credit card use, Main St.
Tuesday, May 10
8:31 a.m. Person at station to report public building violation, high school, Main St.
10:57 a.m. Person coming to look at property in police custody, Main St.
4:18 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in neighborhood, Arizona Ave.
4:26 p.m. Kids behind building possibly tagging property, Boyden Rd.
11:34 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Reservoir St.
Wednesday, May 11
1:28 a.m. Suspicious vehicle parked behind library, Highland St.
3:57 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Quinapoxet St. Person learning how to deliver newspapers
8:00 p.m. Suspicious incident, Eagle Lake, Causeway St.
9:59 p.m. Police check on two vehicles at rail trail parking lot, River St.
Thursday, May 12
12:49 a.m. Person at station regarding son’s previous arrest and incorrect FBI record, Main St.
12:23 p.m. Report of unwanted person at residence stealing items, Main St.
1:19 p.m. Caller reports gunfire, North St.
5:17 p.m. Police remove two youths from property, Main St.
7:56 p.m. Police out with group of youths behind store, Main St.
9:02 p.m. Police out with kids hanging around store, Main St.
Friday, May 13
1:09 a.m. Suspicious person, Crestwood Dr.
1:29 a.m. Person at station looking for someone, Main St.
2:56 a.m. Police out with animal hit by car, cat ran away when approached, Wachusett/Chapel Sts.
4:24 a.m. Police check on suspicious vehicle, Quinapoxet St.
10:13 a.m. Police assist two people back to rail trail, River St.
8:55 p.m. Suspicious truck attempting to gain access to water tower, Avery Rd.
11:11 p.m. Suspicious vehicle on side of Causeway St.
Saturday, May 14
9:26 a.m. Delivery truck blocking two handicap spaces, Main St.
12:40 p.m. Report of solicitors on Salisbury St. They have permission
12:48 p.m. Someone shooting BB gun on Porcupine Hill conservation land. Plastic trail makers shot, South Rd.
4:28 p.m. Large tree across Fisher Rd./Salisbury St. Light dept. notified
8:00 p.m. Police check on vehicles parked at Eagle Lake
8:11 p.m. Loud music from house, Chapel St.
11:02 p.m. Two individuals in middle of Bailey Road
Sunday, May 15
12:19 a.m. Report of male walking into business on Main St. with shirt covered in red. Was shirt design
8:19 a.m. Assist distraught motorist who is lost, Main St.
11:05 a.m. Suspicious vehicle in lot at business, Main St.
9:50 p.m. Dead raccoon in road, Wachusett St.
Paxton
Monday, May 9
10:04 a.m. Bear crossed Crowningshield Rd.
12:47 p.m. Loose black Rottwieller and pitbull in roadway, Pleasant St.
7:00 p.m. Caller heard gunshots, Orchard Dr.
Tuesday, May 10
7:30 a.m. Suspicious blue and white car in cul-desac, Forestdale Rd.
8:42 a.m. Suspicious male on property stating he was taking measurements for the town, Brooks Rd. Found to be insurance person
10:50 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Colony Ln.
Wednesday, May 11
9:00 a.m. Two black Labs with no tags on property, Nanigian Rd.
3:48 p.m. Report that three people got out of car and urinated on side of Brooks Rd.
Friday, May 13
3:33 a.m. Male walking in area, Pleasant St./Colony Ln. Police transport subject to college
11:16 a.m. Report of individuals that went around barrier and are possibly fishing in reservoir, Grove St. fields
6:49 p.m. Worcester PD reports possibly intoxicated male left his residence there and may be headed to Oakham
Saturday, May 14
5:04 p.m. Report of person riding lawnmower, police advise caller it is a civil issue, Elizabeth Ln.
Princeton
Monday, May 9
4:51 p.m. Person locked behind gate, Mountain Road
Tuesday, May 10
1:38 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, parties claimed to be homeless and sleeping in vehicle., Rte. 140 N. Asked to move along
5:41 p.m. Caller reports fox acting strange, Worcester Rd.
Wednesday, May 11
6:30 p.m. Police transport two lost hikers to their car at state reservation, Mountain Rd.
8:46 p.m. Police officer investigates vehicle parked behind him while on motor vehicle stop, Rte. 140 N
11:38 p.m. Police check on two people doing project behind school, Sterling Rd. Asked to move along
Thursday, May 12
8:04 a.m. Sick-appearing feral cat in yard, Brooks Station Rd.
Friday, May 13
2:07 p.m. Report of four shots from large gun, Calamint Hill Rd. S
9:46 p.m. Doctor states he is speeding to get to hospital for procedure, Mountain Rd. Westminster PD advised
Saturday, May 14
2:22 p.m. Report of vandalism: lilac bushes, bayberry bush and beech plum tree cut down, Hubbardston Rd. Caller unsure if town did it
Sunday, May 15
9:50 p.m. Police remove dead possum from Worcester Rd.
Rutland
Monday, May 9
12:43 p.m. Dog hit by car, Barre Paxton Rd.
3:50 p.m. U.S. Marshal call regarding person in town, Main St.
11:47 p.m. Disturbance between individuals, person in one vehicle attempting to pull other person out of vehicle; police photograph car and alleged victim, Maple Ave.
Tuesday, May 10
8:56 a.m. Tree company working at bad corner without officer, Turkey Hill Rd.
5:00 p.m. Animal control officer searching for feral cats, Cool Sandy Beach
5:40 p.m. Call regarding summons delivered on Main St.; people don’t live there anymore
Wednesday, May 11
12:36 a.m. Caller states there are people in her home, Pommogussett Rd. Found to be family friend
10:05 a.m. Paxton PD picked up black and brown Lab near Pleasantdale Road area
3:30 p.m. Police assist person locked out of vehicle, Memorial Dr.
3:36 p.m. Report of motorcyclist speeding, doing “wheelies” on Campbell St.
7:08 p.m. Small dog found on Rte. 68
Thursday, May 12
10:05 a.m. Female walking on Miles Rd.
3:42 p.m. Police assist person locked out of vehicle, Maple Ave.
8:16 p.m. Report of very large bear in yard, Paddock Rd.
Friday, May 13
1:05 p.m. Person wants to speak with animal control officer regarding neighbor’s threat to get rid of his cat, Settlers Ln.
6:46 p.m. Animal control officer in area to speak with homeowners about catching their cats, Hope Way
7:07 p.m. Police check on suspicious vehicle parked on side of Prison Camp Rd.
9:41 p.m. Police check area of Nancy Dr., no disturbances
Saturday, May 14
1:45 a.m. Large group of kids making lot of noise, Pommogussett Rd. Little Leaguers cleaning up
1:55 p.m. Animal control officer en route to begin trapping feral cats, Hope Way. Caught six
9:08 p.m. Caller hit dog, Lizzy Ln. Owner is with dog
Sterling
Monday, May 9
7:48 a.m. Person at station with bag of personal effects he saw fall from vehicle, Leominster Rd.
7:59 a.m. Animal control officer checking for feral kittens, Goulding Rd.
1:17 p.m. Black and yellow Lab running loose, Chocksett/Clinton Rds.
5:19 p.m. Dispute between brothers, Pineview Rd.
Tuesday, May 10
4:20 p.m. Complaint that loose dog defecated in yard. Animal control officer will issue fine, Cole Rd.
7:00 p.m. Report that individuals have started a cooking fire in the middle path to power lines, Hardscrabble Rd.
Wednesday, May 11
4:31 p.m. Two loose dogs, one with leash attached, Maple St. Owner retrieved them
5:42 p.m. Party referred to Sterling PD by US Embassy in London for contractual issue/possible fraudulent failure to return money, Leominster Rd.
Thursday, May 12
7:33 a.m. Suspicious male at door stating he was delivering a grill, Malvern Hill Rd.
7:23 p.m. Officer wanted, group of people loitering, vehicles entering and exiting the area, endangering the public, Redemption Rock Trl. Police find no issue
7:31 p.m. Caller reports bear in her yard three times during the day, advised to remove bird feeders, Albright Rd.
Friday, May 13
10:45 a.m. Complaint about barking dogs, Lucas Rd.
1:38 p.m. Caller reports confusing message left on answering machine, Beaman Rd.
5:18 p.m. Six skateboarders in area of Fern Ln.
10:11 p.m. Request for officer to check on group of youths on front lawn, Malvern Hill Rd.
Saturday, May 14
8:24 a.m. Vehicle parked overnight, windows down and valuables inside, Fitch Farm Rd.
6:48 p.m. Large rock in Leominster Rd.
Sunday, May 15
10:44 a.m. Caller concerned with neighbor’s dog, Lakeshore Dr.
2:22 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer regarding fraud purchases made in New York, Leominster Rd.
Crime in suburbia
From The Landmark (subscription required):
[Editor's note: There were 18 suspicious items this week and 2 lock-outs.]
Holden
Monday, May 9
12:02 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, four individuals exited vehicle and walked towards Tanya Dr. May have “lit” something in the road
1:22 a.m. Report of vehicle with doors open, Parker Ave.
10:59 a.m. Vehicle struck while in parking lot, Princeton St.
12:56 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in parking lot, Princeton St.
5:41 p.m. Caller says person came to house and attempted to take equipment belonging to contractor working there; person refusing to leave, Brattle St.
6:39 p.m. Request for assistance with skateboarders behind business, Main St.
7:40 p.m. Fraudulent credit card use, Main St.
Tuesday, May 10
8:31 a.m. Person at station to report public building violation, high school, Main St.
10:57 a.m. Person coming to look at property in police custody, Main St.
4:18 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in neighborhood, Arizona Ave.
4:26 p.m. Kids behind building possibly tagging property, Boyden Rd.
11:34 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Reservoir St.
Wednesday, May 11
1:28 a.m. Suspicious vehicle parked behind library, Highland St.
3:57 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Quinapoxet St. Person learning how to deliver newspapers
8:00 p.m. Suspicious incident, Eagle Lake, Causeway St.
9:59 p.m. Police check on two vehicles at rail trail parking lot, River St.
Thursday, May 12
12:49 a.m. Person at station regarding son’s previous arrest and incorrect FBI record, Main St.
12:23 p.m. Report of unwanted person at residence stealing items, Main St.
1:19 p.m. Caller reports gunfire, North St.
5:17 p.m. Police remove two youths from property, Main St.
7:56 p.m. Police out with group of youths behind store, Main St.
9:02 p.m. Police out with kids hanging around store, Main St.
Friday, May 13
1:09 a.m. Suspicious person, Crestwood Dr.
1:29 a.m. Person at station looking for someone, Main St.
2:56 a.m. Police out with animal hit by car, cat ran away when approached, Wachusett/Chapel Sts.
4:24 a.m. Police check on suspicious vehicle, Quinapoxet St.
10:13 a.m. Police assist two people back to rail trail, River St.
8:55 p.m. Suspicious truck attempting to gain access to water tower, Avery Rd.
11:11 p.m. Suspicious vehicle on side of Causeway St.
Saturday, May 14
9:26 a.m. Delivery truck blocking two handicap spaces, Main St.
12:40 p.m. Report of solicitors on Salisbury St. They have permission
12:48 p.m. Someone shooting BB gun on Porcupine Hill conservation land. Plastic trail makers shot, South Rd.
4:28 p.m. Large tree across Fisher Rd./Salisbury St. Light dept. notified
8:00 p.m. Police check on vehicles parked at Eagle Lake
8:11 p.m. Loud music from house, Chapel St.
11:02 p.m. Two individuals in middle of Bailey Road
Sunday, May 15
12:19 a.m. Report of male walking into business on Main St. with shirt covered in red. Was shirt design
8:19 a.m. Assist distraught motorist who is lost, Main St.
11:05 a.m. Suspicious vehicle in lot at business, Main St.
9:50 p.m. Dead raccoon in road, Wachusett St.
Paxton
Monday, May 9
10:04 a.m. Bear crossed Crowningshield Rd.
12:47 p.m. Loose black Rottwieller and pitbull in roadway, Pleasant St.
7:00 p.m. Caller heard gunshots, Orchard Dr.
Tuesday, May 10
7:30 a.m. Suspicious blue and white car in cul-desac, Forestdale Rd.
8:42 a.m. Suspicious male on property stating he was taking measurements for the town, Brooks Rd. Found to be insurance person
10:50 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Colony Ln.
Wednesday, May 11
9:00 a.m. Two black Labs with no tags on property, Nanigian Rd.
3:48 p.m. Report that three people got out of car and urinated on side of Brooks Rd.
Friday, May 13
3:33 a.m. Male walking in area, Pleasant St./Colony Ln. Police transport subject to college
11:16 a.m. Report of individuals that went around barrier and are possibly fishing in reservoir, Grove St. fields
6:49 p.m. Worcester PD reports possibly intoxicated male left his residence there and may be headed to Oakham
Saturday, May 14
5:04 p.m. Report of person riding lawnmower, police advise caller it is a civil issue, Elizabeth Ln.
Princeton
Monday, May 9
4:51 p.m. Person locked behind gate, Mountain Road
Tuesday, May 10
1:38 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, parties claimed to be homeless and sleeping in vehicle., Rte. 140 N. Asked to move along
5:41 p.m. Caller reports fox acting strange, Worcester Rd.
Wednesday, May 11
6:30 p.m. Police transport two lost hikers to their car at state reservation, Mountain Rd.
8:46 p.m. Police officer investigates vehicle parked behind him while on motor vehicle stop, Rte. 140 N
11:38 p.m. Police check on two people doing project behind school, Sterling Rd. Asked to move along
Thursday, May 12
8:04 a.m. Sick-appearing feral cat in yard, Brooks Station Rd.
Friday, May 13
2:07 p.m. Report of four shots from large gun, Calamint Hill Rd. S
9:46 p.m. Doctor states he is speeding to get to hospital for procedure, Mountain Rd. Westminster PD advised
Saturday, May 14
2:22 p.m. Report of vandalism: lilac bushes, bayberry bush and beech plum tree cut down, Hubbardston Rd. Caller unsure if town did it
Sunday, May 15
9:50 p.m. Police remove dead possum from Worcester Rd.
Rutland
Monday, May 9
12:43 p.m. Dog hit by car, Barre Paxton Rd.
3:50 p.m. U.S. Marshal call regarding person in town, Main St.
11:47 p.m. Disturbance between individuals, person in one vehicle attempting to pull other person out of vehicle; police photograph car and alleged victim, Maple Ave.
Tuesday, May 10
8:56 a.m. Tree company working at bad corner without officer, Turkey Hill Rd.
5:00 p.m. Animal control officer searching for feral cats, Cool Sandy Beach
5:40 p.m. Call regarding summons delivered on Main St.; people don’t live there anymore
Wednesday, May 11
12:36 a.m. Caller states there are people in her home, Pommogussett Rd. Found to be family friend
10:05 a.m. Paxton PD picked up black and brown Lab near Pleasantdale Road area
3:30 p.m. Police assist person locked out of vehicle, Memorial Dr.
3:36 p.m. Report of motorcyclist speeding, doing “wheelies” on Campbell St.
7:08 p.m. Small dog found on Rte. 68
Thursday, May 12
10:05 a.m. Female walking on Miles Rd.
3:42 p.m. Police assist person locked out of vehicle, Maple Ave.
8:16 p.m. Report of very large bear in yard, Paddock Rd.
Friday, May 13
1:05 p.m. Person wants to speak with animal control officer regarding neighbor’s threat to get rid of his cat, Settlers Ln.
6:46 p.m. Animal control officer in area to speak with homeowners about catching their cats, Hope Way
7:07 p.m. Police check on suspicious vehicle parked on side of Prison Camp Rd.
9:41 p.m. Police check area of Nancy Dr., no disturbances
Saturday, May 14
1:45 a.m. Large group of kids making lot of noise, Pommogussett Rd. Little Leaguers cleaning up
1:55 p.m. Animal control officer en route to begin trapping feral cats, Hope Way. Caught six
9:08 p.m. Caller hit dog, Lizzy Ln. Owner is with dog
Sterling
Monday, May 9
7:48 a.m. Person at station with bag of personal effects he saw fall from vehicle, Leominster Rd.
7:59 a.m. Animal control officer checking for feral kittens, Goulding Rd.
1:17 p.m. Black and yellow Lab running loose, Chocksett/Clinton Rds.
5:19 p.m. Dispute between brothers, Pineview Rd.
Tuesday, May 10
4:20 p.m. Complaint that loose dog defecated in yard. Animal control officer will issue fine, Cole Rd.
7:00 p.m. Report that individuals have started a cooking fire in the middle path to power lines, Hardscrabble Rd.
Wednesday, May 11
4:31 p.m. Two loose dogs, one with leash attached, Maple St. Owner retrieved them
5:42 p.m. Party referred to Sterling PD by US Embassy in London for contractual issue/possible fraudulent failure to return money, Leominster Rd.
Thursday, May 12
7:33 a.m. Suspicious male at door stating he was delivering a grill, Malvern Hill Rd.
7:23 p.m. Officer wanted, group of people loitering, vehicles entering and exiting the area, endangering the public, Redemption Rock Trl. Police find no issue
7:31 p.m. Caller reports bear in her yard three times during the day, advised to remove bird feeders, Albright Rd.
Friday, May 13
10:45 a.m. Complaint about barking dogs, Lucas Rd.
1:38 p.m. Caller reports confusing message left on answering machine, Beaman Rd.
5:18 p.m. Six skateboarders in area of Fern Ln.
10:11 p.m. Request for officer to check on group of youths on front lawn, Malvern Hill Rd.
Saturday, May 14
8:24 a.m. Vehicle parked overnight, windows down and valuables inside, Fitch Farm Rd.
6:48 p.m. Large rock in Leominster Rd.
Sunday, May 15
10:44 a.m. Caller concerned with neighbor’s dog, Lakeshore Dr.
2:22 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer regarding fraud purchases made in New York, Leominster Rd.
[Editor's note: There were 18 suspicious items this week and 2 lock-outs.]
Holden
Monday, May 9
12:02 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, four individuals exited vehicle and walked towards Tanya Dr. May have “lit” something in the road
1:22 a.m. Report of vehicle with doors open, Parker Ave.
10:59 a.m. Vehicle struck while in parking lot, Princeton St.
12:56 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in parking lot, Princeton St.
5:41 p.m. Caller says person came to house and attempted to take equipment belonging to contractor working there; person refusing to leave, Brattle St.
6:39 p.m. Request for assistance with skateboarders behind business, Main St.
7:40 p.m. Fraudulent credit card use, Main St.
Tuesday, May 10
8:31 a.m. Person at station to report public building violation, high school, Main St.
10:57 a.m. Person coming to look at property in police custody, Main St.
4:18 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in neighborhood, Arizona Ave.
4:26 p.m. Kids behind building possibly tagging property, Boyden Rd.
11:34 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Reservoir St.
Wednesday, May 11
1:28 a.m. Suspicious vehicle parked behind library, Highland St.
3:57 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Quinapoxet St. Person learning how to deliver newspapers
8:00 p.m. Suspicious incident, Eagle Lake, Causeway St.
9:59 p.m. Police check on two vehicles at rail trail parking lot, River St.
Thursday, May 12
12:49 a.m. Person at station regarding son’s previous arrest and incorrect FBI record, Main St.
12:23 p.m. Report of unwanted person at residence stealing items, Main St.
1:19 p.m. Caller reports gunfire, North St.
5:17 p.m. Police remove two youths from property, Main St.
7:56 p.m. Police out with group of youths behind store, Main St.
9:02 p.m. Police out with kids hanging around store, Main St.
Friday, May 13
1:09 a.m. Suspicious person, Crestwood Dr.
1:29 a.m. Person at station looking for someone, Main St.
2:56 a.m. Police out with animal hit by car, cat ran away when approached, Wachusett/Chapel Sts.
4:24 a.m. Police check on suspicious vehicle, Quinapoxet St.
10:13 a.m. Police assist two people back to rail trail, River St.
8:55 p.m. Suspicious truck attempting to gain access to water tower, Avery Rd.
11:11 p.m. Suspicious vehicle on side of Causeway St.
Saturday, May 14
9:26 a.m. Delivery truck blocking two handicap spaces, Main St.
12:40 p.m. Report of solicitors on Salisbury St. They have permission
12:48 p.m. Someone shooting BB gun on Porcupine Hill conservation land. Plastic trail makers shot, South Rd.
4:28 p.m. Large tree across Fisher Rd./Salisbury St. Light dept. notified
8:00 p.m. Police check on vehicles parked at Eagle Lake
8:11 p.m. Loud music from house, Chapel St.
11:02 p.m. Two individuals in middle of Bailey Road
Sunday, May 15
12:19 a.m. Report of male walking into business on Main St. with shirt covered in red. Was shirt design
8:19 a.m. Assist distraught motorist who is lost, Main St.
11:05 a.m. Suspicious vehicle in lot at business, Main St.
9:50 p.m. Dead raccoon in road, Wachusett St.
Paxton
Monday, May 9
10:04 a.m. Bear crossed Crowningshield Rd.
12:47 p.m. Loose black Rottwieller and pitbull in roadway, Pleasant St.
7:00 p.m. Caller heard gunshots, Orchard Dr.
Tuesday, May 10
7:30 a.m. Suspicious blue and white car in cul-desac, Forestdale Rd.
8:42 a.m. Suspicious male on property stating he was taking measurements for the town, Brooks Rd. Found to be insurance person
10:50 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Colony Ln.
Wednesday, May 11
9:00 a.m. Two black Labs with no tags on property, Nanigian Rd.
3:48 p.m. Report that three people got out of car and urinated on side of Brooks Rd.
Friday, May 13
3:33 a.m. Male walking in area, Pleasant St./Colony Ln. Police transport subject to college
11:16 a.m. Report of individuals that went around barrier and are possibly fishing in reservoir, Grove St. fields
6:49 p.m. Worcester PD reports possibly intoxicated male left his residence there and may be headed to Oakham
Saturday, May 14
5:04 p.m. Report of person riding lawnmower, police advise caller it is a civil issue, Elizabeth Ln.
Princeton
Monday, May 9
4:51 p.m. Person locked behind gate, Mountain Road
Tuesday, May 10
1:38 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, parties claimed to be homeless and sleeping in vehicle., Rte. 140 N. Asked to move along
5:41 p.m. Caller reports fox acting strange, Worcester Rd.
Wednesday, May 11
6:30 p.m. Police transport two lost hikers to their car at state reservation, Mountain Rd.
8:46 p.m. Police officer investigates vehicle parked behind him while on motor vehicle stop, Rte. 140 N
11:38 p.m. Police check on two people doing project behind school, Sterling Rd. Asked to move along
Thursday, May 12
8:04 a.m. Sick-appearing feral cat in yard, Brooks Station Rd.
Friday, May 13
2:07 p.m. Report of four shots from large gun, Calamint Hill Rd. S
9:46 p.m. Doctor states he is speeding to get to hospital for procedure, Mountain Rd. Westminster PD advised
Saturday, May 14
2:22 p.m. Report of vandalism: lilac bushes, bayberry bush and beech plum tree cut down, Hubbardston Rd. Caller unsure if town did it
Sunday, May 15
9:50 p.m. Police remove dead possum from Worcester Rd.
Rutland
Monday, May 9
12:43 p.m. Dog hit by car, Barre Paxton Rd.
3:50 p.m. U.S. Marshal call regarding person in town, Main St.
11:47 p.m. Disturbance between individuals, person in one vehicle attempting to pull other person out of vehicle; police photograph car and alleged victim, Maple Ave.
Tuesday, May 10
8:56 a.m. Tree company working at bad corner without officer, Turkey Hill Rd.
5:00 p.m. Animal control officer searching for feral cats, Cool Sandy Beach
5:40 p.m. Call regarding summons delivered on Main St.; people don’t live there anymore
Wednesday, May 11
12:36 a.m. Caller states there are people in her home, Pommogussett Rd. Found to be family friend
10:05 a.m. Paxton PD picked up black and brown Lab near Pleasantdale Road area
3:30 p.m. Police assist person locked out of vehicle, Memorial Dr.
3:36 p.m. Report of motorcyclist speeding, doing “wheelies” on Campbell St.
7:08 p.m. Small dog found on Rte. 68
Thursday, May 12
10:05 a.m. Female walking on Miles Rd.
3:42 p.m. Police assist person locked out of vehicle, Maple Ave.
8:16 p.m. Report of very large bear in yard, Paddock Rd.
Friday, May 13
1:05 p.m. Person wants to speak with animal control officer regarding neighbor’s threat to get rid of his cat, Settlers Ln.
6:46 p.m. Animal control officer in area to speak with homeowners about catching their cats, Hope Way
7:07 p.m. Police check on suspicious vehicle parked on side of Prison Camp Rd.
9:41 p.m. Police check area of Nancy Dr., no disturbances
Saturday, May 14
1:45 a.m. Large group of kids making lot of noise, Pommogussett Rd. Little Leaguers cleaning up
1:55 p.m. Animal control officer en route to begin trapping feral cats, Hope Way. Caught six
9:08 p.m. Caller hit dog, Lizzy Ln. Owner is with dog
Sterling
Monday, May 9
7:48 a.m. Person at station with bag of personal effects he saw fall from vehicle, Leominster Rd.
7:59 a.m. Animal control officer checking for feral kittens, Goulding Rd.
1:17 p.m. Black and yellow Lab running loose, Chocksett/Clinton Rds.
5:19 p.m. Dispute between brothers, Pineview Rd.
Tuesday, May 10
4:20 p.m. Complaint that loose dog defecated in yard. Animal control officer will issue fine, Cole Rd.
7:00 p.m. Report that individuals have started a cooking fire in the middle path to power lines, Hardscrabble Rd.
Wednesday, May 11
4:31 p.m. Two loose dogs, one with leash attached, Maple St. Owner retrieved them
5:42 p.m. Party referred to Sterling PD by US Embassy in London for contractual issue/possible fraudulent failure to return money, Leominster Rd.
Thursday, May 12
7:33 a.m. Suspicious male at door stating he was delivering a grill, Malvern Hill Rd.
7:23 p.m. Officer wanted, group of people loitering, vehicles entering and exiting the area, endangering the public, Redemption Rock Trl. Police find no issue
7:31 p.m. Caller reports bear in her yard three times during the day, advised to remove bird feeders, Albright Rd.
Friday, May 13
10:45 a.m. Complaint about barking dogs, Lucas Rd.
1:38 p.m. Caller reports confusing message left on answering machine, Beaman Rd.
5:18 p.m. Six skateboarders in area of Fern Ln.
10:11 p.m. Request for officer to check on group of youths on front lawn, Malvern Hill Rd.
Saturday, May 14
8:24 a.m. Vehicle parked overnight, windows down and valuables inside, Fitch Farm Rd.
6:48 p.m. Large rock in Leominster Rd.
Sunday, May 15
10:44 a.m. Caller concerned with neighbor’s dog, Lakeshore Dr.
2:22 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer regarding fraud purchases made in New York, Leominster Rd.
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