From police.chief at shutesbury.org Thu Sep 3 12:09:30 2009 From: police.chief at shutesbury.org (police.chief@shutesbury.org) Date: Sat May 29 17:51:12 2010 Subject: [Announce] W. Pelham Road Paving - Sept. 11; Police Incident Log, Aug. 16-31 Message-ID: <20090903190930.24270.qmail@virt12d.secure-wi.com> Paving of West Pelham Road - Friday September 11 6:00am The Shutesbury Highway Department will be paving West Pelham Road beginning Friday, 11 September, 6:00am. This project will be completed by the end of the day but will cause disruptions for motorists using West Pelham Road as a route to and from Amherst or attempting to connect to Baker Rd., Leonard Rd, and Sand Hill Rd. Motorists can expect significant delays in their normal travel times on this day. Please re-route or adjust your travel schedule accordingly. Logs are also available online: http://www.shutesbury.org/police/pdincident.html 16 August 1330 Parking Complaint, Lakeview Rd - Officer ticketed vehicle parked in No Parking area. 1445 Investigation, Past MVA - Officer identified operator of vehicle involved in past motor vehicle accident-property damage; victims notified. 17 August 0810 911 Hang-up, Shore Dr. - Officer responded to emergency 911 hang-up call. 0955 Suspicious Vehicle, Cushman Rd. - Officer checked on individual parked at Atkins Reservoir. 1050 Traffic Stop, Wendell Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 1355 Traffic Stoop, Locks Pond Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 1435 Traffic Stop, Rte 202 - Citation issued for speeding. 1650 Traffic Stop, Prescott Rd. - Citation issued for speeding, no registration in possession. 1815 Traffic Stop, Prescott Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 1935 Traffic Stop, Wendell Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 18 August 1030 Warrant Service, Pratt Corner Rd. - Officer executed an arrest warrant at a Pratt Corner Rd. residence. Thomas McCluskey, 45, 45 Pratt Corner Rd., was arrested on a warrant issued by the Orange District Court. 1230 Traffic Stop, Leverett Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 1725 DMV, Sand Hill Rd. - Officer assisted motorist in dispatching a tow truck. 19 August 1030 Property Damage, Atkins Reservoir - Officer advised Amherst Water Dept. of damage to one of their access gates on Cushman Rd. 1110 Hazard, Pratt Corner Rd. - Resident reported debris falling from overloaded trash truck on to road. Contractor notified. 1250 Road Hazard, Pratt Corner Rd. - Officer removed several larges tree limbs from roadway. 1945 Traffic Stop, West Pelham Rd. - Citation issued for speeding, defective equipment, no registration in possession. 20 August 1355 Traffic Stop, Leverett Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 21 August 0930 Traffic Stop, Leverett Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 1115 Traffic Stop, Leverett Rd. Citation issued for speeding. 1125 Traffic Stop, Leverett Rd. Citation issued for speeding. 2140 911 Hang-up, Wendell rd. - Officer responded to a reported 911 emergency hang-up call from a Wendell Rd. residence; determined to be a phone line problem. 22 August 0900 Traffic Stop, Pelham Hill rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 0930 Follow-up, Wendell Rd. - Officer returned property to resident which had been stolen. 1150 Traffic Stop, Leverett Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 1155 Traffic Stop, Leverett Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 1930 Larceny, Great Pines Dr. - Officer took a report for two stolen kayaks from a Great Pines Dr. resident 23 August 1120 Traffic Stop, Sandhill Rd./West Pelham Rd. - Officer spoke with two Sandhill residents regarding the operation of unregistered mini-bikes on a public way. 1725 Traffic Stop, Leverett Rd - Citation issued for speeding. 24 August 1750 Traffic Stop, West Pelham Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 1845 Traffic Stop, Wendell Rd. - Citations issue for speeding. 25 August 0755 Traffic Stop, Leverett Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 1000 Medical Assist, Pelham Hill Rd. - Officer assisted Shutesbury EMS with medical response to a Pelham Hill Rd. residence. 1605 Assist Other Department, Pelham - Pelham PD requested traffic control assistance at accident scene on Rte 202. 2020 Traffic Stop, Pelham Hill Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 2030 Suspicious Person, Leverett Rd. - Officer observed and identified an individual walking westbound on Leverett Rd. during hours of darkness. 26 August 1705 Assist Other Dept., Leverett - Leverett officer requested assistance with a traffic stop in their town. 1740 Trespass, Atkins Reservoir - Officer observed and identified three individuals walking on posted section of reservoir property. 1920 Parking Complaint, Cooleyville Rd. - Officer identified the owner of a vehicle parked on Cooleyville Rd creating a hazard for through traffic; vehicle moved. 2025 Traffic Stop, Leverett Rd. - Citation issued for defective equipment. 2115 Traffic Stop, Wendell Rd. - Citation issued for marked lane violation. 27 August 1530 Assist Person, Wendell Rd. - Officers responded to a Wendell Rd. residence, at request of property owner, to remove an unwanted guest. Routine check of involved parties resulted in the arrest of Israel Andersen, 24, 132 Amherst St. Springfield, on warrants issued by Springfield District Court. 28 August 1735 Traffic Stop, Leverett Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 1555 Traffic Stop, Leverett Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 1810 Traffic Stop, Cooleyville Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 1820 Traffic Stop, Pelham Hill rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 2130 Well Being Check, Sand Hill Rd. - Officer checked on motorist sleeping in car while parked on Sand Hill Rd. 29 August 1005 Traffic Stop, Wendell Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 1030 Traffic Stop, Lakeview Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 1045 Traffic Stop, Wendell Rd. - Citation issued for speeding, marked lane violation. 1140 Assist Other Department, Winchester, NH - Winchester NH officer requesting assistance in investigating an MVA in their town involving a Shutesbury resident. 1750 Traffic Stop, Pelham Hill Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 1810 Assist Other Department, New Salem - New Salem officer requested assistance with traffic stop on Rte 202 in their town. 30 August 1115 Traffic Stop, Pelham Hill rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 1150 Traffic Stop, Cooleyville rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 1445 Traffic Stop, Cooleyville Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 31 August 1750 Traffic Stop, Wendell Rd. - Citation issued for speeding, expired registration. 1810 Traffic Stop, Pelham Hill Rd. - Citation issued for expired registration, vehicle towed. 2005 Suspicious Activity, Ladyslipper Ln. - Officer requested to investigate a report of unknown individuals at a vacant property on Ladyslipper Ln. Responding officer identified individuals as a realtor and client who were inspecting the property. From townadmin at shutesbury.org Sat Sep 5 06:11:48 2009 From: townadmin at shutesbury.org (townadmin@shutesbury.org) Date: Sat May 29 17:51:12 2010 Subject: [Announce] Town Administror's report 9/4/09 Message-ID: <20090905131148.2739.qmail@virt12d.secure-wi.com> Town Administrator Becky Torres Report for 9.4.09 (This will be available in the website archive after the weekend) (Please Note attachments are available at town hall or you can call or email me and I will mail you any attachment you would like) ***************** - ALL BOARDS MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 2009 AT 7PM AT TOWN HALL ****************** - Green Communities Technical Assistance Program AWARDED to North Quabbin Area Towns: Shutesbury is greatly appreciative to the North Quabbin Area Towns for taking us onboard in the eleventh hour to join their regional application. Thanks to Rick Kwiatkowski, Hal Gillam, and Phil Delorey for their leadership and coordination. For those interested in learning more about the Green Communities Division please note this event arranged by David Ames, Athol Town Manager: James A. Barry, Regional Coordinator Green Communities Division Western Region, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, September 16th at 7:00 P.M. in the Athol Town Hall. ******************** - TRASH BAG PICK-UP at the SHUTESBURY MARKET, BEHIND TOWN HALL I will have a table set up so residents can sign out their bags if they have not already done so. - Shutesbury Market SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 8:30am-noon, BEHIND TOWN HALL - Bake Sale: Historical Commission will have zucchini bread, banana nut bread, lemon squares, chocolate frosted and plain brownies and cookies - Produce: mushrooms, blueberries, blackberries, garlic braids, flowers, potatoes, leeks, scallions, basil, onions, tomatoes, syrup, cilantro, squash, greens, jalapenos, peppers, garlic, basil, parsley, kale, blueberries, blackberries, peaches and onions - Artwork/Crafts: cutting boards, wooden trays, tables, jewelry-necklaces, earrings, bracelets, tapestry jewelry, mittens, hats, scarves, new clothespin bag and grandmother apron design ***************** - LFNAC reviewed 14 responses to their RFQ for Designer Services at a meeting on Wednesday night. They deliberated carefully using a list of 8 criteria and a rating system of 1-5. The committee solicited input from townspeople involved in the construction process and incorporated their input. The top four candidates are DRA, Inc. of Newton Center, Johnson Roberts Associates, Inc. of Somerville, Margo Jones Architects of Greenfield, and Oudens Ello Architecture of Boston. The next step is to interview these firms during the week of 9/21/09. ****************** - Shutesbury is coordinating a Union 28 -5 Town Meeting to include Selectboards, Finance Committees, and School Committees of Erving, Wendell, New Salem, Leverett and Shutesbury. This is a critical time for all 5 towns and we feel it is important for us all to sit down together and listen and learn about the current state of our finances and the school reconfiguration discussions going on in each of our towns. We will get a sense of what each town wants to accomplish and if there are ways we can help each other achieve those goals. Share your thoughts or concerns with members of the various committees involved. The date is not yet final, either Saturday, 9/12 or 10/3. ************** - DCR Order for Dam Safety Phase 1 Inspection Shutesbury’s reporting schedule to the Office of Dam Safety has been adjusted to 10/30/09 from 10/30/08. We will not face penalties for the period we were under construction. Morris Root will complete the report. The next filing is not be due for the full 2 years, 10/30/11. ************ FYI: 1. EDS Mutual Aid Agreement with Leverett 2. A Feasibility Study/Position Paper on Moving Grade Six to Amherst Regional Middle School From townadmin at shutesbury.org Wed Sep 9 17:24:57 2009 From: townadmin at shutesbury.org (townadmin@shutesbury.org) Date: Sat May 29 17:51:12 2010 Subject: [Announce] Keep an Eye on Your Pets Message-ID: <20090910002457.31219.qmail@virt12d.secure-wi.com> Reminder: Out here in the country we don't always live in harmony with Mother Nature. Be cautious with your pets and animals; do not let them out at night unattended. We have reports of unexplained disappearances and injuries to dogs, cats, and chickens. From townadmin at shutesbury.org Fri Sep 11 11:56:06 2009 From: townadmin at shutesbury.org (Rebecca Torres) Date: Sat May 29 17:51:13 2010 Subject: [Announce] TA Report 9.11.09 Message-ID: Skipped content of type multipart/alternative-------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: http://lists.shutesbury.org/pipermail/announce/attachments/20090920/5e77b461/attachment.html From police.chief at shutesbury.org Fri Sep 25 07:19:15 2009 From: police.chief at shutesbury.org (police.chief@shutesbury.org) Date: Sat May 29 17:51:13 2010 Subject: [Announce] Police Logs - Sept. 1-15 Message-ID: <20090925141915.27004.qmail@virt12d.secure-wi.com> Historical logs are available online at http://www.shutesbury.org/police/pdincident.html 01 September 1635 Traffic Stop, Leverett Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 2025 Traffic Stop, Pelham Hill Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 02 September 1725 Traffic Hazard, January Hills Rd. - Caller complaining of tree debris left in road by work crews. 1745 Parking Complaint, January Hills Rd. - Caller reported cars parked on road obstructing traffic. 1820 Traffic Stop, Cooleyville Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 03 September 1710 Traffic Stop, Cooleyville Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 1725 Traffic Complaint, Leverett Rd. - Motorist reported an erratic operator heading in the direction of Rte 202; officer unable to locate. 2000 Summons Service, Montague Rd. - Summons served in hand to a Montague Rd. resident. 04 September 1000 Highway Safety Grant Traffic Enforcement, Town wide - 14 Traffic citation issued. 1740 Assist Person, Wendell Rd. - Officer assisted motorist. 1750 Animal Complaint, Merrill Dr. - Officer investigated a complaint regarding a neighbor's dog. 2105 Found Property, Randall Rd. - Officer found unattended property and brought to station for storage. 2105 Animal Complaint, Cushman Rd. - Officer investigated a report of barking dog bothering a neighbor. 05 September 0825 Suspicious vehicle, Sand Hill rd. - Officer investigated an unattended vehicle with damage parked on Sand Hill Rd. 1200 911 Hang-up, Pine Brook Camp - Officer investigated a 911 hang-up; determined to be accidental. 1355 Traffic Stop, Pelham Hill Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 1800 Traffic Stop, Leverett Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 1830 Traffic Complaint, West Pelham Rd. - Resident reported vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed; description provided. 1845 Parking Complaint, Wendell Rd. - Officer investigated multiple complaints of vehicles parked on both sides of Wendell Rd.; vehicles moved. 1900 Suspicious Activity, Pelham Hill Rd. - Resident reported shots fired in the area; unfounded. 06 September 1130 Traffic Stop, Leverett Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 1150 Traffic Stop, Leverett Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 1155 Traffic Stop, Leverett Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 1230 Traffic Stop, Leverett Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 1430 Traffic Stop, Cooleyville Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 07 September 1420 Boating Complaint, Lake Wyola - Officer on lake patrol investigated report of hazardous operation. 1750 Traffic Stop, Wendell Rd. - Citation issued for expired registration. 08 September 1430 Assist Other Department, Sunderland P.D. - Shutesbury Officers requested to assist Sunderland PD at multiple injury accident scene. 1815 Restraining Order Served, Pelham Hill Rd. - Served in-hand. 09 September 1735 Assist Other Department, Leverett PD - Shutesbury Officer requested to respond for car vs. bicycle accident, Rte 63; no LPD officer on duty. 2035 Traffic Stop, Leverett Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 10 Septembers 1740 Suspicious Activity, Leverett Rd. - Officer investigated a report of individual skateboarding in S-curves; unfounded. 2030 Traffic Stop, Pelham Hill Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 11 September 1610 Suspicious Vehicle, Ladyslipper Ln. - Officers responded to a report of a car parked at a vacant house; individuals were identified as new owners. 1635 Traffic Stop, Pelham Hill Rd. _ Citation issued for speeding. 1750 Traffic Stop, Leverett Rd. - Citation issued or speeding/expired registration. 2025 Traffic Stop, Leverett Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 2050 Traffic Stop, Leverett Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 12 September 1105 Traffic Stop, Pelham Hill rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 1300 Parking Complaint, January Hills Rd. - Officer responded to complaint of vehicle parked in travel lane. Operator located, vehicle moved. 1400 Traffics Stop, Leverett Rd. - Citations issued to two operators for speeding. 13 September 1350 Traffic Stoop, West Pelham Rd. - Citation issued for speeding. 14 September 2000 Trespass, Atkins Reservoir - Officer investigated vehicle parked illegally at Atkins reservoir. 2025 Assist Other Department, Orange PD - Officer checked Rte 202 area for a reported erratic operator; no contact. 15 September 1200 Assist Other Department, Amherst - Officer assisted Amherst PD detectives with local investigation. 1735 Traffic Complaint, Prescott Rd. - Officer attempted to stop a motorcycle operating at a high rate of speed. Lost contact on Rte 202; info to Orange and Pelham PD. 1800 Traffic Complaint, Schoolhouse Rd. - Officer investigated a complaint of an erratic operator on Schoolhouse Rd. 1905 Traffic Stop, Leverett RD. - Operator cited and summonsed for speeding and unlicensed operation; vehicle removed from scene. From townadmin at shutesbury.org Fri Sep 25 15:45:38 2009 From: townadmin at shutesbury.org (Rebecca Torres) Date: Sat May 29 17:51:13 2010 Subject: [Announce] TA Report 9.25.09 Message-ID: Skipped content of type multipart/alternative-------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: TA Report 9.25.09a.pdf Type: application/octet-stream Size: 102813 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://lists.shutesbury.org/pipermail/announce/attachments/20090925/ea8c97b3/TAReport9.25.09a.obj From library.director at shutesbury.org Wed Sep 30 09:45:38 2009 From: library.director at shutesbury.org (library.director@shutesbury.org) Date: Sat May 29 17:51:13 2010 Subject: [Announce] Movie Night Message-ID: <20090930164538.16640.qmail@virt12d.secure-wi.com> The Friends of the Spear Library Present Family Movie Night! 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