You'd think that after tossing out .895km of 300Ω antenna wire, I might have overlooked a 1.03135314m (close to four feet) piece from which I could fashion a dipole antenna to improve the reception of WBUR on my radio in our new-old downstairs bedroom.
You'd think.
Of course, if I go anywhere, online or in the flesh, to buy some of said wire, I'll have to buy it in 100 ft. lengths.
Doing so, I'll unpack the wire, make the cut, make the antenna, set aside the remaining 96', and then find a nice 10' segment from which I could fashion an antenna.
At which point I'll have more of this old wire than I started with, plus I'll be dissuaded from throwing anything away again for another 30 years.
No house-cleaning goes unpunished.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Exporting American cool
It takes a world of nerds to fill the minds of nerds with stuff that they didn't know that they wanted to know.
OK, so our lives would probably have been fulfilled even if we didn't get a chance to read about the guy who pioneered the ice trade.
Nevertheless, this article, The Forgotten American Ice Trade, from a blog in India by way of Hacker News | American Ice Trade, in its substance, shows how an entrepreneur built an industry of ice shipments from Boston to the India that Columbus thought he'd found and, eventually, to the India that really was.
By the methods of the 'net, we get to feel that same burst of connectedness and opportunity. It's doubtful that I would have sought out an article about the ice trade, much less tried to research the topic. Further, I read Hacker News because, as the name implies, it provides a stream of mostly technical topics. Somewhere on the line, some nerd found this article and posted it; other nerds found it interesting.
OK, so our lives would probably have been fulfilled even if we didn't get a chance to read about the guy who pioneered the ice trade.
Nevertheless, this article, The Forgotten American Ice Trade, from a blog in India by way of Hacker News | American Ice Trade, in its substance, shows how an entrepreneur built an industry of ice shipments from Boston to the India that Columbus thought he'd found and, eventually, to the India that really was.
By the methods of the 'net, we get to feel that same burst of connectedness and opportunity. It's doubtful that I would have sought out an article about the ice trade, much less tried to research the topic. Further, I read Hacker News because, as the name implies, it provides a stream of mostly technical topics. Somewhere on the line, some nerd found this article and posted it; other nerds found it interesting.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
His name is Henry
For a couple of weeks, the weather was bad. (Remember all of that rain?) So, today, on this fine spring day, I was glad to see him. I took a moment to ask him his name and give him mine.
We didn't talk long. I could sense that the traffic behind me was getting impatient. The light had changed to green and folks were in a hurry because it was a nice day and all.
Each week, I pick up a supply of surplus bread from the Big Y in Holden and bring it to our Joseph's Project office. Other folks on the Project package what they need and make deliveries to our families. I bring what's left to Genesis Club where it's used for their lunch program and in their snack bar.
I'd seen this guy on the streets for a while. He has a sign that says that he's homeless and looking for money. I stopped one day and asked if he'd like some bread. He did. I told him to look in the back of my car and take something that he wanted. He took a loaf of bread and a package of cookies.
Since then, I've tried to make time to stop. Some days, I'm busy and can't get to where he hangs out. As I mentioned, some days, the weather is bad and he's not there.
Today, though, the weather was good. He took some extra bread, things that he can take with him to wherever he goes for the night.
"How are things going?" I asked him.
"Better now," he said.
After I left, I went up the street a ways, made a U-turn and headed toward my home. I saw him off to the side of the road, eating urgently.
I know his name now and it's a lot harder not to stop.
We didn't talk long. I could sense that the traffic behind me was getting impatient. The light had changed to green and folks were in a hurry because it was a nice day and all.
Each week, I pick up a supply of surplus bread from the Big Y in Holden and bring it to our Joseph's Project office. Other folks on the Project package what they need and make deliveries to our families. I bring what's left to Genesis Club where it's used for their lunch program and in their snack bar.
I'd seen this guy on the streets for a while. He has a sign that says that he's homeless and looking for money. I stopped one day and asked if he'd like some bread. He did. I told him to look in the back of my car and take something that he wanted. He took a loaf of bread and a package of cookies.
Since then, I've tried to make time to stop. Some days, I'm busy and can't get to where he hangs out. As I mentioned, some days, the weather is bad and he's not there.
Today, though, the weather was good. He took some extra bread, things that he can take with him to wherever he goes for the night.
"How are things going?" I asked him.
"Better now," he said.
After I left, I went up the street a ways, made a U-turn and headed toward my home. I saw him off to the side of the road, eating urgently.
I know his name now and it's a lot harder not to stop.
Happy Birthday, Adam
Can you imagine that this cool dude is now too old to belong to the Massachusetts Young Republicans He's still young at heart and a nice enough guy that we're almost certain that we probably won't publish more embarrassing until this time next year.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
The present of the past
What, you might ask, would a couple of semi-retirees need a day off from?
Themselves.
Call it what you want - downsizing, simplifying, getting rid of crap - we've worked hard at emptying the house and our lives of stuff that we haven't used in years and aren't likely to use. We've emptied the attic, moved our bedroom from the second floor to the first, and sent literally truckloads and carloads of stuff out the door and, most importantly, irretrievably away. The three bins of my mother's papers is now down to a six-inch stack of items to be scanned and sent along. We have a spare room that's holding stuff for the church flea market in June.
There's no special virtue in this. If we knew what we were doing, we'd have done it already.
But, back to that day off. On Sunday, we gathered up Lily. The next morning, the three of us went to Old Sturbridge Village. It was a fine day. We had a glimpse at life in the 1830s in America, a country on the edge of industrialization, decades removed from war, a time when life was hard but so very hopeful. (For a view of this exuberance, see Alexis DeTocqueville's Democracy in America. A new book, Tocqueville's Discovery of America
by Leo Damrosch, was reviewed in the Sunday New York Times book review.)
With Lily reading the map and leading the way, we met with wool-carders and potters and printers, visited the school house, farm (listening to the ever-hungry lambs bleating for their mothers), homes, bank, stores, and church. We studied the post-and-beam construction and imagined what Adam's barn would look like in 180 years.
We, well, Lily, tried on clothes of the time.
We, well, Lily, got to clown around on top of replica cattle.
We were at the village for more than four hours on a sunny spring day. We gave ourselves over to the day and tried, as best we could, to look at the day in the way that a ten-year-old would see it. There's no better vacation than that.
Themselves.
Call it what you want - downsizing, simplifying, getting rid of crap - we've worked hard at emptying the house and our lives of stuff that we haven't used in years and aren't likely to use. We've emptied the attic, moved our bedroom from the second floor to the first, and sent literally truckloads and carloads of stuff out the door and, most importantly, irretrievably away. The three bins of my mother's papers is now down to a six-inch stack of items to be scanned and sent along. We have a spare room that's holding stuff for the church flea market in June.
There's no special virtue in this. If we knew what we were doing, we'd have done it already.
But, back to that day off. On Sunday, we gathered up Lily. The next morning, the three of us went to Old Sturbridge Village. It was a fine day. We had a glimpse at life in the 1830s in America, a country on the edge of industrialization, decades removed from war, a time when life was hard but so very hopeful. (For a view of this exuberance, see Alexis DeTocqueville's Democracy in America. A new book, Tocqueville's Discovery of America
by Leo Damrosch, was reviewed in the Sunday New York Times book review.)With Lily reading the map and leading the way, we met with wool-carders and potters and printers, visited the school house, farm (listening to the ever-hungry lambs bleating for their mothers), homes, bank, stores, and church. We studied the post-and-beam construction and imagined what Adam's barn would look like in 180 years.
We were at the village for more than four hours on a sunny spring day. We gave ourselves over to the day and tried, as best we could, to look at the day in the way that a ten-year-old would see it. There's no better vacation than that.
Monday, April 19, 2010
More on Massachusetts Republicans
For all of the brouhaha regarding the Tea Party this week, the Massachusetts Republicans wound up nominating a good-looking executive as their candidate for governor. Their state senate ranks drop by one because they've chosen a state senator to run for lieutenant governor. They couldn't even muster a candidate to run against a Democrat who'd been humiliated at the national level.
The party platform (here(
)) is not a radical document, but one that echoes familiar themes of transparency (with a embrace of the web as a way to make governmental processes more visible), lower taxes, fewer regulations, more accountability, and an overall goal of limited government.
There are a few items that might raise an eyebrow:
For a while, it looked as though the Tea Party movement would radicalize the Republican party. Not so, The biggest rousers of rabble at the party were Tim Cahill and Cristy Mihos. And, of course, without a major change in the legislature, there's little chance that any part of the Republican platform will pass. For all the brouhaha, the Republicans aren't even going to put a full team on the field, Red Mass Group:: Great Seats with No candidates.
Dunno what all this portends for the fall elections. I try to avoid predictions just like I try to avoid guess people's ages or weights. The benefit of making a correct guess is very small compared to the damage done by an incorrect call.
Nevertheless, if a radical change is to come in this fall's election, it's not likely to originate in the Republican party in Massachusetts. Radicalism may propel them to victory, as it did with Scott Brown, but it won't make them radicals.
The party platform (here(
)) is not a radical document, but one that echoes familiar themes of transparency (with a embrace of the web as a way to make governmental processes more visible), lower taxes, fewer regulations, more accountability, and an overall goal of limited government.There are a few items that might raise an eyebrow:
- Apparently, governmental regulations are standing in the way of reducing toxic building materials - "Supports prompt update of state building codes to allow rapid adoption of more cost-effective, more energy-efficient and less toxic construction materials and techniques." (p8).
- Tort reform, the battle cry in the national Republican health-care debate, barely gets a whisper - "Generally supports tort reform concepts that limit malpractice awards, with certain exceptions. "(p11).
- Sounding as though they want to take on National Grid, the party "[d]emands the breaking of the monopoly that currently controls electricity generation and distribution in the Commonwealth." (p8).
For a while, it looked as though the Tea Party movement would radicalize the Republican party. Not so, The biggest rousers of rabble at the party were Tim Cahill and Cristy Mihos. And, of course, without a major change in the legislature, there's little chance that any part of the Republican platform will pass. For all the brouhaha, the Republicans aren't even going to put a full team on the field, Red Mass Group:: Great Seats with No candidates.
Dunno what all this portends for the fall elections. I try to avoid predictions just like I try to avoid guess people's ages or weights. The benefit of making a correct guess is very small compared to the damage done by an incorrect call.
Nevertheless, if a radical change is to come in this fall's election, it's not likely to originate in the Republican party in Massachusetts. Radicalism may propel them to victory, as it did with Scott Brown, but it won't make them radicals.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Crime in suburbia
From The Landmark (subscription required):
[Editor's note: There were 20 suspicious items this week.]
7:50 a.m. Suspicious incident on Wachusett St.
6:44 p.m. Report of female party walking on train tracks
6:57 p.m. Two male parties consuming alcohol in their work trucks on Princeton St.
9:54 p.m. Male party riding a bicycle is shining a flashlight into home on Reservoir St.
10:13 p.m. Report of yelling coming from building across from La Bussola
4:07 a.m. Lights on inside high school
10:43 a.m. Walk-in to speak with detective about suspicious incident
11:47 a.m. Traffic lights showing green in all directions at Salisbury and Main reported; ok for three cycles
3:30 p.m. Male sitting on the curb on Main St.; ok resting when walking home from school
5:50 p.m. Muskrat stuck in chain-link fence on South Wachusett St.
7:18 p.m. Worcester Reservoir Security reports several news media vehicles on Reservoir St.
4:58 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle in lot on Main St.
8:43 a.m. Unwanted ammunition picked up for destruction
10:21 a.m. Suspicious trash bag wrapped with duct tape near Union Pond
1:37 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicles on River St.
3:28 p.m. 911 Pickup truck parked in the middle of Main St.
6:42 p.m. Neighbor reports other child took son’s ball, shouting profanity
9:09 p.m. Suspicious person at Eagle Lake
9:08 a.m. Student left Mountview without permission; found and returned to school
3:05 p.m. Motor vehicle lockout on Boyden Rd.
3:49 p.m. Jeep parked inside locked gate at Holden Reservoir; driver cooperative, unaware of search going on there
4:11 p.m. Stone House Hill Rd. resident inquiring about skull; has been away
5:18 p.m. Worcester Police officer wondering what happened to Bisnette memorial
8:33 a.m. Party spoken to about littering; went back and retrieved discarded items
8:57 a.m. Traffic congestion at estate sale on Bullard St.
9:32 a.m. Caller reports he was in accident yesterday
10:50 a.m. Caller asking for breakfast suggestions now that KP’s is closed
11:12 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on Evans Rd. in West Boylston reported by their PD; no contact
5:29 p.m. Report of Bryant Rd. being washed away; DPW dropped off load of gravel to fill small hole
9:30 a.m. Drainage area on Dorothy Ave. overflowing
10:27 a.m. Caller inquiring if Reservoir St. is shut down
2:16 p.m. Report of car being punched by man jogging in area of Holden Pizza
3:11 p.m. 911 Mother reporting argument between teenage children
4:15 p.m. Lost cat flyer dropped off
6:08 p.m. Cat in a tree on Lovell Rd.
7:50 p.m. Possible sighting of coyote heading towards I-190
8:20 p.m. Suspicious person on track field at high school; no contact
8:25 p.m. Two skateboarders advised to vacate premises in lot on Main St.
8:33 p.m. Caller reports dog barking around 4:30 a.m.; thinks someone may have been in back yard
12:18 p.m. Report of front entrance door of business open on Main St.
2:00 p.m. Caller regarding suspicious person; advised to speak with detective
3:36 p.m. 911 Caller reports someone jumped in through window above bulkhead then ran to front of house where resident of Fort Sumter Dr. was waiting; ok, family member
4:02 p.m. Kids reported hanging in parking lot on Main St.
4:10 p.m. Report of male trying to hitchhike on Pleasant St.
7:58 p.m. Male requesting officer to area of Mount View Dr. for a suspicious vehicle
2:56 p.m. Police remove trash barrel from roadway, Mountain Rd.
4:30 p.m. Vehicle locked behind gate, Mountain Rd.
3:20 p.m. Report of bucket trucks in roadway creating a traffic hazard, Sterling Rd.
5:30 p.m. Public service, Mountain Rd.
10:54 a.m. Officer wanted to discuss a domestic issue, Tanglewood Circle
4:49 p.m. Potential issue over ownership of pit bull dog, Pommogussett Rd.
4:06 p.m. Report of an ATV racing around the area, Fairview Ave.
4:21 p.m. Unfamiliar pickup truck parked near property on Pleasantdale Rd.
7:35 p.m. Report of suspicious person, Barre Paxton Rd.
7:44 p.m. Person came to station to report boxes in roadway, Main St. & Nancy Dr.
11:33 a.m. Caller believes someone may be in her home, states she does not have phone service, Milne Rd.
4:11 p.m. Assist citizen with directions, East County Rd.
9:30 p.m. Police disperse gathering of youths, Memorial Dr.
9:30 a.m. Report of large black bear in yard on Bethany Dr. during the night
3:29 p.m. Person came to station to speak with an officer, Main St.
4:16 p.m. Person wants to speak with animal control officer about a cat issue, Johnson Way
5:49 p.m. Vandalism to shed, Memorial Dr.
9:01 a.m. Report of kids on ATV’s with no helmets on, Morris Lane
3:25 p.m. Caller reports finding strange bone in his yard, Irish Lane
8:24 p.m. Disturbance, male and female yelling at each other, one in car, one walking, Pleasantdale Rd.
7:10 a.m. Large black bear in back yard of home on Barre Paxton Rd.
10:11 a.m. Suspicious male walking on Prescott St.
2:39 p.m. Caller reporting suspicious people coming to his door, Brintnal Dr.
3:06 p.m. Multiple reports of hunters in the area, Charnock Hill Rd.
5:01 p.m. Loose black dog, Tanglewood Circle
6:53 p.m. Police serve marijuana citation, Jamie Ann Dr.
6:54 p.m. Helmetless rider passing area of Tanglewood Circle
9:54 p.m. Caller wants to talk about an incident that happened pervious night, Pleasantdale Rd.
11:26 a.m. Report of dogs chasing cars in the roadway, jumped on cruiser, Hawkins Lane
2:13 p.m. Male, yellow Labrador has run off and is on Meetinghouse Hill
Rd. Dog later returned home
1:00 p.m. Two dogs loose and in yard on Redstone Hill Rd.
3:45 p.m. Report of suspicious vehicle on Stephanie Anne Lane
11:25 a.m. Report of suspicious male walking on Ashton Lane and Charles Patten Dr. Found to be checking hydrants for water department
12:48 p.m. Complaint about dog that wanders into yard on Justice Hill Rd.
10:22 p.m. Caller complaining about a barking dog, Riverview Rd.
9:50 a.m. Report of large brown dog in yard on Redemption Rock Trl.
11:44 a.m. Report of abandoned bike over the banking on Meetinghouse Hill Rd.
3:53 p.m. Complaint about dogs on the street not under owners supervision, Taft Rd.
9:03 p.m. Disturbance, possible party in parking lot, Gates Rd.
7:35 p.m. Caller reports he is towing a trailer and the axle has broken off, Redemption Rock Trl.
9:29 p.m. Report of youths running towards rear of school, Sherwood Dr.
12:06 p.m. Person wants to speak with an officer regarding neighbor issues, Leominster Rd.
1:20 p.m. Assist citizen with information regarding kids playing on private property, Leominster Rd.
2:22 p.m. Caller reports possible rabid skunk, Pratts Jct. Rd.
2:50 p.m. Caller reports an animal stuck in chimney, Princeton Rd.
4:12 p.m. Caller reports dirt bikes and ATV’s riding around the back of
property on Leominster Rd.
8:09 p.m. Suspicious male walking around on Bridge St.
[Editor's note: There were 20 suspicious items this week.]
Holden
Monday, April 5
6:54 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle at post office on Princeton St.7:50 a.m. Suspicious incident on Wachusett St.
6:44 p.m. Report of female party walking on train tracks
6:57 p.m. Two male parties consuming alcohol in their work trucks on Princeton St.
9:54 p.m. Male party riding a bicycle is shining a flashlight into home on Reservoir St.
10:13 p.m. Report of yelling coming from building across from La Bussola
Tuesday, April 6
12:49 a.m. Open door at business on Main St.; ok, clerk is present4:07 a.m. Lights on inside high school
10:43 a.m. Walk-in to speak with detective about suspicious incident
11:47 a.m. Traffic lights showing green in all directions at Salisbury and Main reported; ok for three cycles
3:30 p.m. Male sitting on the curb on Main St.; ok resting when walking home from school
5:50 p.m. Muskrat stuck in chain-link fence on South Wachusett St.
7:18 p.m. Worcester Reservoir Security reports several news media vehicles on Reservoir St.
Wednesday, April 7
4:41 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on Princeton St.4:58 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle in lot on Main St.
8:43 a.m. Unwanted ammunition picked up for destruction
10:21 a.m. Suspicious trash bag wrapped with duct tape near Union Pond
1:37 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicles on River St.
3:28 p.m. 911 Pickup truck parked in the middle of Main St.
6:42 p.m. Neighbor reports other child took son’s ball, shouting profanity
9:09 p.m. Suspicious person at Eagle Lake
Thursday, April 8
12:08 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on Main St.9:08 a.m. Student left Mountview without permission; found and returned to school
3:05 p.m. Motor vehicle lockout on Boyden Rd.
3:49 p.m. Jeep parked inside locked gate at Holden Reservoir; driver cooperative, unaware of search going on there
4:11 p.m. Stone House Hill Rd. resident inquiring about skull; has been away
5:18 p.m. Worcester Police officer wondering what happened to Bisnette memorial
Friday, April 9
8:14 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle at Brattle St. and Fairhill Rd., unfamiliar to area; gone on arrival8:33 a.m. Party spoken to about littering; went back and retrieved discarded items
8:57 a.m. Traffic congestion at estate sale on Bullard St.
9:32 a.m. Caller reports he was in accident yesterday
10:50 a.m. Caller asking for breakfast suggestions now that KP’s is closed
11:12 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle on Evans Rd. in West Boylston reported by their PD; no contact
5:29 p.m. Report of Bryant Rd. being washed away; DPW dropped off load of gravel to fill small hole
Saturday, April 10
12:35 a.m. State Police making sure officer on vehicle stop in front of barracks is alright9:30 a.m. Drainage area on Dorothy Ave. overflowing
10:27 a.m. Caller inquiring if Reservoir St. is shut down
2:16 p.m. Report of car being punched by man jogging in area of Holden Pizza
3:11 p.m. 911 Mother reporting argument between teenage children
4:15 p.m. Lost cat flyer dropped off
6:08 p.m. Cat in a tree on Lovell Rd.
7:50 p.m. Possible sighting of coyote heading towards I-190
8:20 p.m. Suspicious person on track field at high school; no contact
8:25 p.m. Two skateboarders advised to vacate premises in lot on Main St.
8:33 p.m. Caller reports dog barking around 4:30 a.m.; thinks someone may have been in back yard
Sunday, April 11
8:22 a.m. Report of vehicle parked on fence on Nichols St.12:18 p.m. Report of front entrance door of business open on Main St.
2:00 p.m. Caller regarding suspicious person; advised to speak with detective
3:36 p.m. 911 Caller reports someone jumped in through window above bulkhead then ran to front of house where resident of Fort Sumter Dr. was waiting; ok, family member
4:02 p.m. Kids reported hanging in parking lot on Main St.
Paxton
Monday, April 5
1:13 a.m. Person came to station regarding an overdue person, Pleasant St.Tuesday, April 6
6:06 a.m. Caller concerned about a raccoon in a tree near her house that has been making screeching noises for a half hour, South St. Animal later freed itself4:10 p.m. Report of male trying to hitchhike on Pleasant St.
Wednesday, April 7
2:18 P.M. Report of speeding school bus, Hill St.Thursday, April 8
10:53 p.m. Caller advising someone is in his garage and banging on the door. All set, relative, Cutler Rd.Saturday, April 10
9:23 p.m. Caller reports a vehicle driving over lawn, Streeter Rd.April 11
4:43 p.m. Report of someone riding an ATV in the area, West St.7:58 p.m. Male requesting officer to area of Mount View Dr. for a suspicious vehicle
Princeton
Monday, April 5
10:51a.m. Report of trees cut and someone has been burning on private property, Pine Hill Lane2:56 p.m. Police remove trash barrel from roadway, Mountain Rd.
4:30 p.m. Vehicle locked behind gate, Mountain Rd.
Tuesday, April 6
8:03 a.m. Boxer type dog running in roadway, Hubbardston Rd.3:20 p.m. Report of bucket trucks in roadway creating a traffic hazard, Sterling Rd.
Thursday, April 8
Police conducted several residential house checksFriday, April 9
4:21 p.m. Caller reports annoying phone calls, advised to contact phone company, Osgood Rd.Saturday, April 10
4:48 p.m. Police assist getting car out from behind locked gate, Mountain Rd.5:30 p.m. Public service, Mountain Rd.
Sunday, April 11
4:52 a.m. Report of open car door and light on in vehicle, Calamint Hill Rd. SRutland
Monday, April 5
9:41 a.m. Complaint about illegal parking at the gate at the end of Skyline Dr.10:54 a.m. Officer wanted to discuss a domestic issue, Tanglewood Circle
4:49 p.m. Potential issue over ownership of pit bull dog, Pommogussett Rd.
Tuesday, April 6
1:20 p.m. Caller wants to speak with an officer regarding his dog hit and killed at the end of his driveway, Campbell St.4:06 p.m. Report of an ATV racing around the area, Fairview Ave.
4:21 p.m. Unfamiliar pickup truck parked near property on Pleasantdale Rd.
7:35 p.m. Report of suspicious person, Barre Paxton Rd.
7:44 p.m. Person came to station to report boxes in roadway, Main St. & Nancy Dr.
Wednesday, April 7
6:24 a.m. Report of a hazing incident on the radio regarding a family member, Athens Ave.11:33 a.m. Caller believes someone may be in her home, states she does not have phone service, Milne Rd.
4:11 p.m. Assist citizen with directions, East County Rd.
9:30 p.m. Police disperse gathering of youths, Memorial Dr.
Thursday, April 8
9:30 a.m. Report of large black bear in yard on Bethany Dr. during the night
Friday, April 9
8:05 a.m. Report of trash on ground, damage to electrical box at the base of a lamppost, Memorial Dr.3:29 p.m. Person came to station to speak with an officer, Main St.
4:16 p.m. Person wants to speak with animal control officer about a cat issue, Johnson Way
5:49 p.m. Vandalism to shed, Memorial Dr.
Saturday, April 10
4:21 a.m. Vehicle parked in middle of road, running, with door open, no occupants, Central Tree Rd.9:01 a.m. Report of kids on ATV’s with no helmets on, Morris Lane
3:25 p.m. Caller reports finding strange bone in his yard, Irish Lane
8:24 p.m. Disturbance, male and female yelling at each other, one in car, one walking, Pleasantdale Rd.
Sunday, April 11
12:02 a.m. Disturbance, loud noise, East County Rd.7:10 a.m. Large black bear in back yard of home on Barre Paxton Rd.
10:11 a.m. Suspicious male walking on Prescott St.
2:39 p.m. Caller reporting suspicious people coming to his door, Brintnal Dr.
3:06 p.m. Multiple reports of hunters in the area, Charnock Hill Rd.
5:01 p.m. Loose black dog, Tanglewood Circle
6:53 p.m. Police serve marijuana citation, Jamie Ann Dr.
6:54 p.m. Helmetless rider passing area of Tanglewood Circle
9:54 p.m. Caller wants to talk about an incident that happened pervious night, Pleasantdale Rd.
Sterling
Monday, April 5
10:03 a.m. Caller complaining about noise from large trucks, Redemption Rock Trl.11:26 a.m. Report of dogs chasing cars in the roadway, jumped on cruiser, Hawkins Lane
2:13 p.m. Male, yellow Labrador has run off and is on Meetinghouse Hill
Rd. Dog later returned home
Tuesday, April 6
1:00 p.m. Report of dog causing a nuisance in neighborhood, Clemence Ave.1:00 p.m. Two dogs loose and in yard on Redstone Hill Rd.
3:45 p.m. Report of suspicious vehicle on Stephanie Anne Lane
Wednesday, April 7
12:53 a.m. Caller states she is locked inside facility on Dana Hill Rd.11:25 a.m. Report of suspicious male walking on Ashton Lane and Charles Patten Dr. Found to be checking hydrants for water department
12:48 p.m. Complaint about dog that wanders into yard on Justice Hill Rd.
10:22 p.m. Caller complaining about a barking dog, Riverview Rd.
Thursday, April 8
9:41 a.m. Report of dog running loose on John Dee Rd.9:50 a.m. Report of large brown dog in yard on Redemption Rock Trl.
11:44 a.m. Report of abandoned bike over the banking on Meetinghouse Hill Rd.
3:53 p.m. Complaint about dogs on the street not under owners supervision, Taft Rd.
9:03 p.m. Disturbance, possible party in parking lot, Gates Rd.
Friday, April 9
5:58 p.m. Report of sick/elderly dog in roadway, police unable to locate, Bean Rd.7:35 p.m. Caller reports he is towing a trailer and the axle has broken off, Redemption Rock Trl.
9:29 p.m. Report of youths running towards rear of school, Sherwood Dr.
Saturday, April 10
9:21 a.m. Report of motorist changing a tire, Leominster Rd.12:06 p.m. Person wants to speak with an officer regarding neighbor issues, Leominster Rd.
1:20 p.m. Assist citizen with information regarding kids playing on private property, Leominster Rd.
2:22 p.m. Caller reports possible rabid skunk, Pratts Jct. Rd.
Sunday, April 11
12:30 p.m. “Nervous” looking dog loose on Albright Rd.2:50 p.m. Caller reports an animal stuck in chimney, Princeton Rd.
4:12 p.m. Caller reports dirt bikes and ATV’s riding around the back of
property on Leominster Rd.
8:09 p.m. Suspicious male walking around on Bridge St.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Eight inches of snow.
The bit of slushy snow on the deck is measurable only if you lay the ruler sideways. It's about 8" long and 10 flakes deep.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Customer support according to VerizonWireless
After trying repeatedly to use Verizon Wireless's contact management feature and receiving an error each time, I used their support ticket form to request some help.
I received the following message:
I've yet to hear from them.
In an odd twist, the problem no longer exists.
No more problem. No need to respond. Welcome to the new age of customer support.
I received the following message:
In an odd twist, the problem no longer exists.
No more problem. No need to respond. Welcome to the new age of customer support.
New example for the definition of ambiguity
"There is now a new way to tuck into Scotland's national dish, after a firm launched haggis-flavoured chocolates." -- BBC via bookofjoe: Haggis-flavored chocolates
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The phrase is "eating your own dog food."
Do you think that IBM might wish that this product, IBM predicts reoffending rates for prisoners, would predict first-timers such as this guy, Ex-IBM Exec Pleads Guilty In Inside Trading Case?
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
”It is a huge amount of wasted food”
Apparently, it's so expensive to slaughter and process old horses in Finland that farmers aren't bothering to make the meat available for humans.
As a result, we get sub-headlines such as this:
Processing of horse meat has ground to halt, as owners are left empty-handed
”It is a huge amount of wasted food”, says Pauliina Räisänen, an entrepreneur who runs a horse stable in Sotkamo in Eastern Finland.
As a result, we get sub-headlines such as this:
Processing of horse meat has ground to halt, as owners are left empty-handed
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| via Helsingin Sanomat - International Edition - Home |
”It is a huge amount of wasted food”, says Pauliina Räisänen, an entrepreneur who runs a horse stable in Sotkamo in Eastern Finland.
Lest you wonder, "In fact, a horse cannot be buried just anywhere. ... It is forbidden to dig a large hole in the ground in a designated groundwater area. "
Oh, noes, the Unitarians are watching us!
The Tea Partiers are fearful that they'll be infiltrated by sane folk out to do them harm at today's rally on the Boston Common: Red Mass Group:: AP: Foes of the tea party movement set to infiltrate rallies.
So, let's see who they're afraid of.
via Common fun on Wednesday | Universal Hub and Palinpalooza - Google Maps
I feel bad that I won't be able to be there, but I'm sure that the Trotskyites will carry our banner high.
So, let's see who they're afraid of.
I feel bad that I won't be able to be there, but I'm sure that the Trotskyites will carry our banner high.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
More on law and politics
There's a bit of crispness underfoot on the grass in the back yard this morning, a reminder that, as unseasonably warm as it's been, we still are in New England in April. The weekend forecast suggests that we might see snow showers on Friday evening. I've added fresh water that sits on top of the ice in the bird bath.
It's not often that I get to visit the state's largest cities in one week. After classes in Gardner in the morning and a quick visit to the camp mid-day, I'll go to Springfield for a seminar at Western New England Law School. Tomorrow, my school chums and I will meet at the Moakley federal court house in Boston to meet with Judge Hillman. The judge will meet with us separately, give us a tour of the court, and then invite us to attend a session.
I don't know if we'll finish up in time to hear Tina Fey-impersonator Gov. Palin at the Boston Tea Party rally over on the Common.
Thursday, I have some errands in Worcester that may or may not take me in the vicinity of our fair city's Tea Party event.
So, it's a week of law, politics, and weather. Now, if only the Red Sox would bench Big Papi or at least platoon him with Mike Lowell against right-handers, we'd be really cooking.
Did I mention that the Tea Partiers in Boston request that you take public transportation?
It's not often that I get to visit the state's largest cities in one week. After classes in Gardner in the morning and a quick visit to the camp mid-day, I'll go to Springfield for a seminar at Western New England Law School. Tomorrow, my school chums and I will meet at the Moakley federal court house in Boston to meet with Judge Hillman. The judge will meet with us separately, give us a tour of the court, and then invite us to attend a session.
I don't know if we'll finish up in time to hear Tina Fey-impersonator Gov. Palin at the Boston Tea Party rally over on the Common.
Thursday, I have some errands in Worcester that may or may not take me in the vicinity of our fair city's Tea Party event.
So, it's a week of law, politics, and weather. Now, if only the Red Sox would bench Big Papi or at least platoon him with Mike Lowell against right-handers, we'd be really cooking.
Did I mention that the Tea Partiers in Boston request that you take public transportation?
Monday, April 12, 2010
Department of blogging
Yet another blog from yours truly: Parallel Eagles.
I'm currently a student in Paralegal Studies at Mount Wachusett Community College. This new site includes items related to law, intellectual property, and language presented in addition and, in some cases, instead of my homework assignments.
The sidebar includes links to various articles and websites that might be of interest. A full list of the links is available on RoasterBoy's paralegal Bookmarks on Delicious.
I'm currently a student in Paralegal Studies at Mount Wachusett Community College. This new site includes items related to law, intellectual property, and language presented in addition and, in some cases, instead of my homework assignments.
The sidebar includes links to various articles and websites that might be of interest. A full list of the links is available on RoasterBoy's paralegal Bookmarks on Delicious.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Crime in suburbia
From The Landmark (subscription required):
[Editor's note: There were 14 suspicious items this week.]
[Editor's note 2: It's not clear, at this writing, that this is a crime scene or not - Human skull found near reservoir]
5:17 a.m. Suspicious male walking near sandpit, Wachusett St.
7:02 a.m. Group of youths on sidewalk in front of business, Main St.
7:23 a.m. Vehicle parked at end of Mixter Rd. in roadway
8:44 a.m. Assist citizen with directions, Main St./ Cedar Rd.
12:52 p.m. Large green truck pulled into neighbor’s driveway, High Ridge Rd.
3:51 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Trout Brook, Manning St.
9:20 a.m. State Department employee checking on resident, Main St.
1:53 p.m. Caller reports that Holden Street is flooded
2:05 p.m. Water problem, Wilde Willow Dr.
2:21 p.m. Water problem, Yorktown Ter.
3:50 p.m. Person changing tire at end of driveway, caller concerned about liability, Highland Ave.
4:27 p.m. Caller reports neighbor is tearing down no-trespass signs, Wachusett St.
5:23 p.m. Neighbor dispute, Wachusett St.
5:25 p.m. Water problems, Woodland St., Shrewsbury St., Paugus Ln., Heritage Ln.
7:44 p.m. Vehicle lockout, Main St.
7:59 p.m. Water problem, Brattle St.
10:40 a.m. Caller reporting a duck loose in her home, Willow Brook Rd.
11:29 a.m. Investigate water problem, Stoneleigh Rd.
12:02 p.m. Investigate water problem, S. Wachusett St.
2:10 p.m. Investigate water problem, Wachusett St.
10:28 p.m. Vehicle parked in road with keys and drivers license on seat, Causeway St.
10:37 a.m. Caller said he witnessed a traffic violation that officer did nothing about, Main/Shrewsbury Sts.
6:43 p.m. Injured or rabid skunk, Greenbriar Ln.
11:28 p.m. Suspicious vehicle parked by reservoir, South Rd.
11:39 p.m. Rutland PD reports vehicle parked near store, Main St.
1:30 a.m. Police transport person walking on Main St.
11:20 a.m. Caller reporting prank call from business in Holden, Windy Ridge Rd.
12:41 p.m. Investigate report of animal, Wachusett St.
4:00 p.m. Vehicle lockout, South Rd.
4:13 p.m. Complaint about overly loud music, Princeton St.
7:12 p.m. Report of generator running, Powers Rd.
7:54 p.m. Assist citizen, Holden St.
9:51 p.m. Police assist motorist, Salisbury St.
10:00 p.m. Police check out individuals in recreation area, Salisbury St.
11:08 p.m. Caller reporting someone on cell phone yelling and screaming, Salisbury St.
11:13 p.m. Juveniles behind school, in the woods, on swing sets, throwing glass, Jamieson Rd.
11:30 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Mayo Dr.
10:12 a.m. Person changing tire in bad spot, Reservoir St.
11:02 a.m. Caller reports items taken from truck a week ago, Princeton St.
1:21 p.m. Mass Dept. of Transportation advises that bridge on Princeton St. will be closed due to flooding
4:04 p.m. Caller advises window broken while lacrosse was played, Jameison Rd.
5:17 p.m. Police assist motorist, Main St.
5:41 p.m. Caller asks police to speak with youths in parking lot, Main St.
6:59 p.m. Caller reports while out running, found skull, Reservoir St. Mass State Police called
8:48 p.m. Large group of kids in school playground causing disturbance, Phillips Rd.
10:00 p.m. Caller reports one of his windows shot with BB gun, Oakridge Rd.
10:28 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Highland St.
8:37 a.m. Open window at school, Shrewsbury St.
9:26 a.m. Power out, Surrey Ln.
12:39 p.m. Lost German shepherd in driveway, Canterbury Ln.
1:23 p.m. Dispute over house keys, Mixter Rd.
5:37 p.m. Police asked to have youths get away from business, Main St.
7:44 p.m. Power out, large tree fell on wires, Moy Ranch Rd.
9:41 p.m. Suspicious person in driveway, Jackson St.
10:03 p.m. Caller’s neighbor screaming out of control and smashing things, Briarcliff Ln.
11:31 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Salisbury St.
11:52 p.m. Suspicious vehicle by pool on Salisbury St.
1:34 p.m. Loose dog getting into rubbish, Franklin St.
7:29 p.m. Caller reporting white rabbit in her yard, Davis Hill Rd.
8:12 p.m. Large object in road, Grove St./Pleasant St.
2:25 p.m. Water coming out of the ground on Rte. 122 near Franklin and Briarcliff
6:10 p.m. Caller reports no power at his home, Pleasant St.
10:12 p.m. Report of loud music, keeping children awake, Grove St.
off the road
9:25 a.m. Road rage incidents, profanity and gestures exchanged, Reservoir Rd.
8:43 p.m. Fire department vehicle stalled, blocking Brooks Station Rd.
station
3:57 p.m. Suspicious truck parked on private property, Sterling Rd.
4:02 p.m. Public service, Houghton Rd.
5:08 p.m. Public service, Mountain Rd.
5:42 p.m. Small dog dragging leash running in and out of traffic, Rte. 140 N. Unable to catch
6:41 p.m. Animal control officer finds small dog, transport to kennel, E. Princeton RD.
12:12 p.m. Two loose dogs, Jackson Ave.
5:51 p.m. Two men loading large object into pickup truck near power lines, Glenwood Pl.
8:34 a.m. Complaint about dog wandering in neighborhood, has chased and bitten people, Main St.
8:58 a.m. Truck on wrong side of road in area of school pickup area, John Robert Dr./Carly Cir.
6:20 p.m. Calls regarding a tree that fell in the road leaving pile of debris, Maple Ave.
5:48 a.m. Caller wants to speak with officer about family members, Prescott St.
9:20 a.m. Open window on Main St. has branch stuck in it. Ongoing issue
10:15 a.m. Two dogs loose on Summerhill Dr.
10:43 a.m. Caller reporting incident in Worcester. Advised to call Worcester PD
11:16 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
7:08 a.m. Dead rabbit in front yard, Rolling Ridge Rd.
11:56 a.m. Horses outside fence, Barre Paxton Rd.
11:04 a.m. Report of two teens throwing bicycles into brook, Oakridge Dr.
11:33 a.m. Lost dog in parking lot, caller concerned it will be hit, Barre Paxton Rd.
12:48 p.m. Caller attacked by dog, Marjorie Ln.
12:12 p.m. Complaint about noisy turkey, Lizzy Ln.
1:18 p.m. Officer involved with community policing, Crawford Rd.
4:52 p.m. Report of dirt bikes in field, Main St.
8:45 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
1:42 p.m. White van stopping at homes on South Nelson and Tanglewood Rds. putting something in mailboxes. Found to be roofers dropping off business cards
5:21 p.m. Officer wanted to keep the peace, Gates Rd.
4:00 p.m. Caller wants to speak with officer about holes in her house she believes were made by gunshot. Police find holes may be defective siding or from insects
4:01 p.m. Request that officer speak with elderly woman trying to withdraw money from ATM, Main St.
4:28 p.m. Gunshots in area of Meetinghouse Hill Rd. Person has permission from owner
4:38 p.m. Glider accident at airport, Greenland Rd. Glider in tree, pilot unhurt. State Police also responding
4:56 p.m. Complaint about traffic, Redemption Rock Trl.
7:45 p.m. FAA requesting police standby while glider is secured and until investigators arrive, Greenland Rd.
9:43 p.m. Person at station reporting a child walking on Rte. 12, concerned for their safety
7:01 p.m. Two cars and bunch of kids walking into woods. Parties advised of trespass law, Upper N. Row Rd.
8:53 p.m. Caller wants to speak with officer about incident in Clinton, Leominster Rd.
[Editor's note: There were 14 suspicious items this week.]
[Editor's note 2: It's not clear, at this writing, that this is a crime scene or not - Human skull found near reservoir]
Holden
Monday, March 29
4:02 a.m. Suspicious van parked in front of house, Avery Heights Dr.5:17 a.m. Suspicious male walking near sandpit, Wachusett St.
7:02 a.m. Group of youths on sidewalk in front of business, Main St.
7:23 a.m. Vehicle parked at end of Mixter Rd. in roadway
8:44 a.m. Assist citizen with directions, Main St./ Cedar Rd.
12:52 p.m. Large green truck pulled into neighbor’s driveway, High Ridge Rd.
Tuesday, March 30
12:47 a.m. Complaint about people moving in and being noisy, banging on floors, Main St.3:51 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Trout Brook, Manning St.
9:20 a.m. State Department employee checking on resident, Main St.
1:53 p.m. Caller reports that Holden Street is flooded
2:05 p.m. Water problem, Wilde Willow Dr.
2:21 p.m. Water problem, Yorktown Ter.
3:50 p.m. Person changing tire at end of driveway, caller concerned about liability, Highland Ave.
4:27 p.m. Caller reports neighbor is tearing down no-trespass signs, Wachusett St.
5:23 p.m. Neighbor dispute, Wachusett St.
5:25 p.m. Water problems, Woodland St., Shrewsbury St., Paugus Ln., Heritage Ln.
7:44 p.m. Vehicle lockout, Main St.
7:59 p.m. Water problem, Brattle St.
Wednesday, March 31
12:50 a.m. Suspicious vehicle in parking lot, Wachusett St.10:40 a.m. Caller reporting a duck loose in her home, Willow Brook Rd.
11:29 a.m. Investigate water problem, Stoneleigh Rd.
12:02 p.m. Investigate water problem, S. Wachusett St.
2:10 p.m. Investigate water problem, Wachusett St.
10:28 p.m. Vehicle parked in road with keys and drivers license on seat, Causeway St.
Thursday, April 1
3:03 a.m. Suspicious vehicle parked in lot, Main St.10:37 a.m. Caller said he witnessed a traffic violation that officer did nothing about, Main/Shrewsbury Sts.
6:43 p.m. Injured or rabid skunk, Greenbriar Ln.
11:28 p.m. Suspicious vehicle parked by reservoir, South Rd.
11:39 p.m. Rutland PD reports vehicle parked near store, Main St.
Friday, April 2
12:52 a.m. Assist person locking doors, Main St.1:30 a.m. Police transport person walking on Main St.
11:20 a.m. Caller reporting prank call from business in Holden, Windy Ridge Rd.
12:41 p.m. Investigate report of animal, Wachusett St.
4:00 p.m. Vehicle lockout, South Rd.
4:13 p.m. Complaint about overly loud music, Princeton St.
7:12 p.m. Report of generator running, Powers Rd.
7:54 p.m. Assist citizen, Holden St.
9:51 p.m. Police assist motorist, Salisbury St.
10:00 p.m. Police check out individuals in recreation area, Salisbury St.
11:08 p.m. Caller reporting someone on cell phone yelling and screaming, Salisbury St.
11:13 p.m. Juveniles behind school, in the woods, on swing sets, throwing glass, Jamieson Rd.
11:30 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Mayo Dr.
Saturday, April 3
6:23 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Main St.10:12 a.m. Person changing tire in bad spot, Reservoir St.
11:02 a.m. Caller reports items taken from truck a week ago, Princeton St.
1:21 p.m. Mass Dept. of Transportation advises that bridge on Princeton St. will be closed due to flooding
4:04 p.m. Caller advises window broken while lacrosse was played, Jameison Rd.
5:17 p.m. Police assist motorist, Main St.
5:41 p.m. Caller asks police to speak with youths in parking lot, Main St.
6:59 p.m. Caller reports while out running, found skull, Reservoir St. Mass State Police called
8:48 p.m. Large group of kids in school playground causing disturbance, Phillips Rd.
10:00 p.m. Caller reports one of his windows shot with BB gun, Oakridge Rd.
10:28 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Highland St.
Sunday, April 4
7:34 a.m. Caller reporting no power, Raymond St.8:37 a.m. Open window at school, Shrewsbury St.
9:26 a.m. Power out, Surrey Ln.
12:39 p.m. Lost German shepherd in driveway, Canterbury Ln.
1:23 p.m. Dispute over house keys, Mixter Rd.
5:37 p.m. Police asked to have youths get away from business, Main St.
7:44 p.m. Power out, large tree fell on wires, Moy Ranch Rd.
9:41 p.m. Suspicious person in driveway, Jackson St.
10:03 p.m. Caller’s neighbor screaming out of control and smashing things, Briarcliff Ln.
11:31 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Salisbury St.
11:52 p.m. Suspicious vehicle by pool on Salisbury St.
Paxton
Monday, March 29
11:01 a.m. Caller reports verbal altercation with another individual, Boylston Pkwy. Wants to speak with officer1:34 p.m. Loose dog getting into rubbish, Franklin St.
7:29 p.m. Caller reporting white rabbit in her yard, Davis Hill Rd.
Tuesday, March 30
3:25 p.m. Caller has six inches of water in her basement, Center Dr.Wednesday, March 31
8:00 p.m. Officer off with individual, Boynton Park8:12 p.m. Large object in road, Grove St./Pleasant St.
Thursday, April 1
12:55 p.m. Police assist with vehicle lockout, Pleasant St.2:25 p.m. Water coming out of the ground on Rte. 122 near Franklin and Briarcliff
6:10 p.m. Caller reports no power at his home, Pleasant St.
Friday, April 2
6:37 p.m. Caller reports water leaking form top of hydrant, McCann Pl.10:12 p.m. Report of loud music, keeping children awake, Grove St.
Saturday, April 3
8:43 p.m. Caller reports large truck carrying vehicles parked on Keep Ave. OK,off the road
Sunday, April 4
6:42 a.m. Caller is without power, Laurel St.9:25 a.m. Road rage incidents, profanity and gestures exchanged, Reservoir Rd.
Princeton
Tuesday, March 30
4:00 p.m. Caller reports brook overflowing on Beaman Rd.8:43 p.m. Fire department vehicle stalled, blocking Brooks Station Rd.
Wednesday, March 31
1:52 p.m. Caller reports dog in road, afraid it will be hit; police bring it tostation
3:57 p.m. Suspicious truck parked on private property, Sterling Rd.
Thursday, April 1
9:17 p.m. Fox sitting in middle of road, not moving when vehicles go by, Hubbardston/Gates Rds.Friday, April 2
9:26 a.m. Police assist with traffic while highway dept. replaces board at dam, Main St.4:02 p.m. Public service, Houghton Rd.
5:08 p.m. Public service, Mountain Rd.
5:42 p.m. Small dog dragging leash running in and out of traffic, Rte. 140 N. Unable to catch
6:41 p.m. Animal control officer finds small dog, transport to kennel, E. Princeton RD.
Saturday, April 3
11:22 p.m. Persian cat outside crying for past two nights, Coal Kiln Rd.Sunday, April 4
7:57 p.m. Two dogs beside road, one may be injured, Gleason Rd. Dogs later picked up by ownerRutland
Monday, March 29
12:04 p.m. 911 hang-up call; child playing with phone, Anthony Dr.12:12 p.m. Two loose dogs, Jackson Ave.
5:51 p.m. Two men loading large object into pickup truck near power lines, Glenwood Pl.
Tuesday, March 30
3:23 p.m. Abandoned 911 call; child playing with phone, Lizzy Ln.Wednesday, March 31
12:55 a.m. Caller’s screen torn off the door, concerned someone trying to break in. Found to be damaged by the wind, Meadowbrook Cir.8:34 a.m. Complaint about dog wandering in neighborhood, has chased and bitten people, Main St.
8:58 a.m. Truck on wrong side of road in area of school pickup area, John Robert Dr./Carly Cir.
6:20 p.m. Calls regarding a tree that fell in the road leaving pile of debris, Maple Ave.
Thursday, April 1
2:44 a.m. Box truck with interior lights on, doors unlocked, Main St.5:48 a.m. Caller wants to speak with officer about family members, Prescott St.
9:20 a.m. Open window on Main St. has branch stuck in it. Ongoing issue
10:15 a.m. Two dogs loose on Summerhill Dr.
10:43 a.m. Caller reporting incident in Worcester. Advised to call Worcester PD
11:16 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
Friday, April 3
12:05 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Main St.7:08 a.m. Dead rabbit in front yard, Rolling Ridge Rd.
11:56 a.m. Horses outside fence, Barre Paxton Rd.
Saturday, April 3
11:02 a.m. Call regarding someone trying to catch cats, Pommogussett Rd.11:04 a.m. Report of two teens throwing bicycles into brook, Oakridge Dr.
11:33 a.m. Lost dog in parking lot, caller concerned it will be hit, Barre Paxton Rd.
12:48 p.m. Caller attacked by dog, Marjorie Ln.
Sunday, April 4
9:01 a.m. Report that storm drain has sunk about a foot, may be traffic hazard, Maple Ave.12:12 p.m. Complaint about noisy turkey, Lizzy Ln.
1:18 p.m. Officer involved with community policing, Crawford Rd.
4:52 p.m. Report of dirt bikes in field, Main St.
8:45 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer, Main St.
Sterling
Monday’s and Tuesday’s police logs were unavailable at press time.
Wednesday, March 31
4:45 a.m. W. Boylston PD reports box truck blocking several travel lanes, Rtes. 140/I-1901:42 p.m. White van stopping at homes on South Nelson and Tanglewood Rds. putting something in mailboxes. Found to be roofers dropping off business cards
5:21 p.m. Officer wanted to keep the peace, Gates Rd.
Thursday, April 1
2:41 p.m. Bus driver requesting police officer for problem with parent, Main St. Parent took child off bus, possible assaultFriday, April 2
1:24 a.m. Assist Fitchburg PD delivering message to individual, James Rd.4:00 p.m. Caller wants to speak with officer about holes in her house she believes were made by gunshot. Police find holes may be defective siding or from insects
4:01 p.m. Request that officer speak with elderly woman trying to withdraw money from ATM, Main St.
Saturday, April 3
8:58 a.m. Police respond to alarm, Boutelle Rd. Trouble with system4:28 p.m. Gunshots in area of Meetinghouse Hill Rd. Person has permission from owner
4:38 p.m. Glider accident at airport, Greenland Rd. Glider in tree, pilot unhurt. State Police also responding
4:56 p.m. Complaint about traffic, Redemption Rock Trl.
7:45 p.m. FAA requesting police standby while glider is secured and until investigators arrive, Greenland Rd.
9:43 p.m. Person at station reporting a child walking on Rte. 12, concerned for their safety
Sunday, April 5
1:14 p.m. 911 hang-up; kids playing with phone, Ashton Ln.7:01 p.m. Two cars and bunch of kids walking into woods. Parties advised of trespass law, Upper N. Row Rd.
8:53 p.m. Caller wants to speak with officer about incident in Clinton, Leominster Rd.
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