5/16/2014  Robert Lauterbach

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry.

0820 - patrolled Central Ave.

0945 - met ferry.

1100 - met ferry.

1115 - patrolled back shore of island.

1230 - met ferry.

1400 - patrolled Brackett Ave. and met 1430 ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1555 - responded to pumpkin knob for a seal sitting on rocks.  Didn't appear in distress.

1645 - met ferry.

1720 - patrolled island and met 1750 ferry.

1930 - met ferry.

2015 - responded to 30 Central Ave. to make contact for in town units.  Vehicle struck in town had a Peaks address on file.

2030 - met ferry and checked DPW property.

2130 - met ferry.

2230 - checked TEIA property and met 2245 ferry.

***Quick reminder***If you are going to drive your golf cart at night, you must have a light in front of it. 

 

5-15-2014  T. OConnor

0700- arrived on the island

0800-met the ferry, checked the Welch St. lot

1000- met the ferry, patrolled the back side of the island

1100- met the ferry, cleaned the vehicles, patrolled

1300- met the ferry, checked on a barking dog complaint on Central av.

1500-met the ferry, patrolled around the island

1700- met the ferry, checked the area around the school

1800-met the ferry, checked the area around DPW

2000- met the ferry, patrolled

2100- met the ferry, patrolled, checked the Lions club

2200-met the ferry, checked the community center

****Tip of the day....still complaints coming in .....Please keep your pets on a leash.

5/14/14 R Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 patrolled island with pfd

spoke to ledgewood st resident about her dog running at large

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

spoke to driver on welch st about auto registration

1515 met ferry

1530 shift change with pfd

1630 met ferry

spoke to a subject on welch st about open container

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

2230 met ferry

1220 medical call unresponsive subject

 ***If you have little ones at home.. remember to lock up all household chemicals and cleaners.

05/13/2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Richardson

0800- met ferry-patrolled Island

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1430- met ferry-spoke with Islander who reported seeing a woman (possibly with teenage girls) on Sunday collecting what she thought was rocks from back shore. No vehicle description other than a truck. She was unsure if they were from the Island.   

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1715- PFD training gear/trainers transported

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry

2130- met ferry-PFD training gear/trainers transported

2245- met ferry-patrolled Island 

2-A. Island vehicles, golf carts and low-speed vehicles.  The following provisions apply to vehicles operating on islands that have no public ways maintained or supported by the State.

A. Notwithstanding subsection 1, an automobile may be registered for an annual fee of $4. A low-speed vehicle or golf cart may be registered for an annual fee of $4. The registrant must show evidence of payment of the excise tax required by Title 36, section 1482. The municipality may collect an additional $4 fee annually to defray the cost of removing abandoned vehicles or golf carts. [2001, c. 197, §4 (AMD).]

B. A low-speed vehicle or golf cart may be operated on an island if the governing body of the municipality allows. A low-speed vehicle or golf cart may be operated only on a road or street where the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less. A low-speed vehicle or golf cart may cross, at an intersection, a road or street with a posted speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour. [2001, c. 197, §4 (AMD).]

C. Any person operating a low-speed vehicle or a golf cart on an island must possess a valid driving license in any class. [2001, c. 197, §4 (AMD).]

 

 

 

5/12/14 R. Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

0800 met ferry

0830 patrolled island with pfd

chased a loose dog home to sterling st

owner warned.

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1730 medical call

transport required

1800 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

2230 checked lions club

checked battery steele

checked american legion

 

****It is not permitted to remove rocks or any other natural elements of the seashore, they are there for all to enjoy, but leave them where they are found.

05/11/14  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change

0945- met ferry

1030- patrolled Island

1100- met ferry

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1330- met ferry-extra boat due to excess number of passengers headed to Peaks..

1345- checked the area of Daniels & Herman Ave for a report of a golf cart being operated by person that did not have a license-reported that it looked to be a pre-teen driving-unable to locate. Neighbors thought they knew who owned the cart and another neighbor reportedly spoke to the occupants informing them of requirement of a driver's license. Golf cart was not to be found.

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry

1750- met ferry-patrolled Island

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry

 

 

***Please remember to let your renters/summer guests know that the same rules/laws that apply in town or at home also apply here on Peaks Island. If you are operating a motorized vehicle--like a golf cart--you MUST possess a valid driver's license. Seat belts are required. Bicycle helmets for children are required. You cannot ride on the side rail or tailgate of a pickup truck. While we encourage you to lock up your bike so it doesn't get "borrowed", you cannot lock your bicycle to the benches in the covered waiting areas. The bikes will be removed and locked to a nearby bicycle rack by DPW.

 

Robert Lauterbach 5/10/2014

0700 - arrived on island.

0720 - drove perimeter of island and met 0800 ferry.

0945 - met ferry.

1020 - patrolled back shore and met 1100 ferry.

1215 - responded to area of 179 Central Ave. for 911 hang-up call coming from a cell phone.  Everything was quiet, no one around.

1420 - drove through Brackett Ave. and met 1430 ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1630 - drove through Central Ave. and met 1645 ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1920 - patrolled perimeter of island and met 1930 ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2130 - met ferry.

2215 - Checked DPW property.

2245 - met ferry.

***Quick reminder***Wanted to thank everyone for leashing their dogs when out for walks.  With the warmer weather approaching, there will be many more people walking around the island.  

5-9-2014 T. O'Connor

0700-arrived on the island

0800-met the ferry, checked the Welch St. lot

1000- met the ferry, patrolled the back side of the island

1100- met the ferry, follow up on a barking dog on Herman Av.

1200- met the ferry, patrolled

1400- met the ferry, checked the area around DPW

1500- met the ferry, checked the community center

1700-met the ferry,participated practice pumping the fire truck with firefighter..city point Rd

1900-met the ferry, patrolled around the island

2000-met the ferry, patrolled

2100- met the ferry, checked the Lions club

2200-met the ferry, patrolled, checked the community center

 

***Tip of the Day.....you are responsible for your pets...take your dogs in if they are barking non stop!!!!

5/8/14 R Richardson - Overnight Shift

2300 shift change with officer hawley

checked lions club

2330 checked battery steele

checked dpw

0005 checked american legion

 

*****Don't forget to test the batteries in your smoke alarms at least once a month.

05/08/2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc O'Connor

0800- Bldg/Equip maint

0915- DPW-Tank 12

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1430- shift change w/Ofc Hawley

 

****Remember that ALL dogs need to be leashed unless you are in a city dog park. 

5-7-2014 T. OConnor

0700-arrived on the island

0800-met the ferry, checked the Welch St. lot

0900- met the ferry, patrolled the back side of the island

1000-met the ferry, patrolled

1200-met the ferry, assisted taking the winter flags off the hydrants

1400- met the ferry , patrolled the area around DPW

1500- met the ferry, patrolled

1600-met the ferry, checked the community center

1700- met the ferry, checked the area around the school

1900- met the ferry, checked on a cell phone 911 hangup in the area of Hannigans

2000- met the ferry, checked the Lions club

2100-met the ferry, patrolled around the island

2200-met the ferry, checked the community center

 

****Tip of the Day...Make sure your dog is on a leash.

5/6/14 R Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

0830 patrolled island with pfd

0930 met ferry

tagged island ave upon request

1045 met ferry

checked teia

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

warned island ave resident about auto registration

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

checked dpw

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

2230 checked lions club

checked american legion

 

****Golf carts require headlights if they are to be driven after dark.

05/05/2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change-cruiser swap w/Ofc Richardson

0800- met ferry

0930- Bldg/equip maint

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1205- report of possible identity theft 14-3819

1230- report of false CMP call threatening to shut off power to local business unless a fee was paid immediately-business did not fall for scam-no answer when we called their "fake CMP" number (1-800-908-6210)

1235- met ferry-patrolled Island

1400- patrolled Island

1430- met ferry

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

 

****When riding a bike remember to follow the rules of the road! Bikes follow the same rules as cars. You need to stop for stop signs at intersections and ride on the correct side of the street. 

5/4/14 R. Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 patrolled island with pfd

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

Stopped an underage driver on a golf cart near Hannigans market

driver called for a ride as I wouldn't let him drive without a license.

The driver who showed up didn't have a license either.

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

2230 checked lions club/american legion

 

*****ALL CARS, GOLF CARTS, MOPEDS, AND SCOOTERS MUST BE REGISTERED AND INSURED TO BE ON ANY PUBLIC ROAD.

05/03/2014  Rumery-Taylor

0700- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach

0800- met ferry-patrolled Island

0950- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry-fueled cruiser

1110- 911 Hang up call-no answer on return call, woman w/stroller getting on ferry located-mistake on her part-no emergency

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1300- Online Medical training-(CEUs)

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island checked bars

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island checked Battery Steele and bars

2245- met ferry-patrolled Island

2345- met ferry-patrolled Island

0150- Across from 726 Seashore-loud group bothering area neighbors-4 Islanders located and removed from area-FI's complete

  

Yet another reminder that your house number needs to be prominently displayed-there are a very large number of unmarked/poorly marked homes here on the Island. With renters coming in for summer rentals it also helps to put the address next to the phone or with instructions left for renters so that we can find them in the event of an emergency.

 

May is National Stroke Awareness Month

 

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or decreased, depriving the brain tissue of oxygen.  It is a leading cause of death in the United States.  Prompt treatment is crucial to minimize brain damage.  Signs and symptoms:

 

     1.  Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg.  (Droopy mouth on one side)
     2.  Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.  (Slurred speech)
     3.  Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.  (Blurred vision)
     4.  Sudden dizziness, trouble walking, loss of balance. 
     5.  Sudden severe headache.
Call 911

 

Immediate care at the hospital (within 3 hours of onset) can be life-saving, and minimize potential complications.  Major hospitals now have a fast track to diagnose and treat this condition upon arrival, thus decreasing the dire consequences of the past.

 

 

5/2/2014  Robert Lauterbach

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry.

0820 - patrolled back shore of island.

0945 - met ferry.

1050 - patrolled Brackett Ave. and met 1100 ferry.

1100 - patrolled island with Major Krier and Sgt. Pepin.

1230 - met ferry.

1345 - patrolled Central Ave. and met 1430 ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1635 - patrolled back shore.

1750 - met ferry.

1930 - met ferry.

2020 - checked TEIA property and met 2030 ferry.

2130 - met ferry.

2230 - checked DPW property.

2240 - caller reported a stronger than usual smell of diesel fuel coming from Plantes.  Responded with FD and found nothing unusual.  Meter didn't pick up anything out of the ordinary.

***Quick reminder***Please keep in mind about the time limit-(72) hour parking limit for the Welch street lot.

5-1-2014 T. O'Connor

0700-arrived on the island

0800-met the ferry, checked the Welch St. lot

0900- met the ferry, patrolled around the island

1000- met the ferry, checked the community center

1100- met the ferry, checked the area around DPW

1200- met the ferry, patrolled the back side of the island

1400- met the ferry, patrolled

1500-met the ferry, gave Special attention to Herman av

1600- met the ferry, patrolled

1700- met the ferry, checked the Lions club

1900- met the ferry patrolled

2000- met the ferry, checked the community center

2100- met the ferry, patrolled

2200- met the ferry, patrolled around the island

****Quick Tip- With warmer weather coming....remember to not leave keys in your vehicles....including in your golf carts!!!

4/30/2014 Robert Lauterbach

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry.

0820 - patrolled back shore of island.

0945 - met ferry.

1050 -patrolled Central Ave. and met 1100 ferry.

1230 - met ferry.

1420 - patrolled Brackett Ave. and met 1430 ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1645 - met ferry.

1730 - patrolled back shore of island.

1930 - met ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2120 - checked DPW property and met 2130 ferry.

2240 - checked water treatment plant and met 2245 ferry.

***With the warmer weather approaching, make sure you keep your dog on a leash as you will encounter more people on foot walking/jogging around the island.  It will prevent you from getting a summons.

 

4-29-2014  T. OConnor

0700-arrived on the island

0800-met the ferry, patrolled

0900-spring cleaning at the station

1100-met the ferry, checked the Welch St. lot

1200-met the ferry, checked the Lions club, checked an alarm at the 8th Maine

1400- met the ferry, patrolled the back of the island

1500-met the ferry, checked the area around the school

1600-met the ferry, patrolled

1700- met the ferry, checked the community center

1900- met the ferry, barking dog complaint Herman av.

2000- met the ferry, patrolled around the island

2100- met the ferry, checked the community center

2200-met the ferry, patrolled

 

 

****Tip of the Day.....You are responsible for your pets...take your dogs in if they are barking non stop.

 

4/28/14 R. Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

0750 911 hang up call in the area of 450 island ave

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 patrolled island with pfd

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1300 two hours of online medical training

1630 met ferry

1700 patrolled island with pfd

1800 met ferry

1915 met ferry

checked lions club

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

2230 met ferry

2300 checked american legion

 

****Ignition keys being left in cars in the public lot is still an ongoing issue.... PLEASE take your keys with you.

 

04/27/2014   Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0800- shift change w/Ofc Richardson-PFD Shift change

0930- met ferry- patrolled Island

1030- 63 New Island Ave-responded at Grandmother's request for harassment incident involving her (19 yr old)grandson-upon speaking to both parties it was discovered to be a mutual situation. Both were warned to be appropriate and cease communication. FI's completed

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1200- caller complained of  fenced dog barking and scaring children riding bikes by 71 Central Ave-owner spoken to-aware of situation and monitoring dog to try and stop behavior 

1230- met ferry

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry

1800- patrolled Island

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

0046- Medcu 12 walk-in patient w/asthma issue-transported

 

 

Safety tip: While running, walking or biking around the Island please be aware of your surroundings. Wearing headphones will often drown out the sound of approaching traffic and creates a hazard for you and the oncoming traffic.

4/26/14 R. Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 patrolled island with pfd

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1100 complaint of non licensed driver operation of golf card on central ave on (4/24)

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

warning for drinking in public

2015 met ferry

checked lions club

2115 met ferry

2230 met ferry

2330 checked american legion

 

***When discarding unused smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors please remove the batteries from these devices. No matter their location when discarded the alarms will sound.

April 25, 2014   Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach-PFD shift change

0800- met ferry-patrolled Island

0900- Bldg maint-cleaning

0945- met ferry

1030- patrolled Island

1100- met ferry

1130- fueled cruiser

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1300- finished moving equipment

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry

2130- met ferry-checked bars

2245- met ferry-patrolled Island

0230- Island @ Luther for report of a girl being sick in the general area. Caller located after delay and location determined to be Elizabeth St near Island. Young woman (alert & getting fresh air) located next to 155 Island Ave-refused medical treatment/evaluation FI completed. She went into 155 Island Ave w/resident.

 

Health Tip of the Week

Eat More Veggies!

 

You’re healthy, so you’re probably eating the recommended 5 to 9 servings of fruits and veggies a day, right?  Wrong.  A 2009 survey found only 1 in 3 adults ate two or more servings a day and 1 in 4 ate three or more. So have a ‘get-real’ moment and figure how much you’re eating now—then aim to double or triple it. Luckily, it’s a fun (and tasty) goal!  When it comes to veggies, it’s about the size of a baseball. So one serving of veggies could be a half-cup of raw vegetables, one small bell pepper, 12 baby carrots (or two big ones), a cup of leafy greens, or a half-cup of cooked squash.  At any meal, try to eat your veggies first before you get full.

 

Source:  health.com

 

 

4/24/2014  Robert Lauterbach

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry.

0825 - patrolled back shore of island.

0910 - spoke with a resident at the station house about a civil issue his having with a neighbor.

0945 - met ferry.

1040 - assisted FD with Tank 12 check.

1230 - met ferry.

1330 - drove through Central Ave.

1430 - met ferry.

1520 - patrolled back shore and met 1530 ferry.

1645 - met ferry.

1720 - patrolled Brackett Ave.

1930 - met ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2115 - checked DPW property and met 2130 ferry.

2245 - met ferry.

***Quick reminder***Always keep your vehicle locked and never leave any valuables in plain sight.

 

4-23-2014  T. OConnor

0700-arrived on the island

0800- met the ferry, checked the Welch St. lot

1000-met the ferry, building Maintenance

1100-met the ferry, patrolled the back of the island

1200-met the ferry, patrolled the area around the school

1400-met the ferry, checked the area around DPW

1500-met the ferry, checked on a loose dog on Seashore

1600-met the ferry, patrolled

1700-met the ferry, checked the Lions club

1900-met the ferry, checked on complaint about 4 dogs off leash in the area of Centennial

2000- met the ferry,patrolled

2100-met the ferry, checked the community center

2200-met the ferry, patrolled around the island

 

 

***Tip of the Day......Make sure to keep your dog on a leash!!!! 

4/22/2014  Robert Lauterbach

0700 - arrived on island.

0720 - drove around perimeter of island.

0800 - spring clean-up of station house.

0850 - patrolled island and met 0945 ferry.

1100 - met ferry.

1220 - patrolled Central Ave.

1430 - met ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1620 - patrolled Brackett Ave. and met 1645 ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1920 - drove through Battery Steel.

2030 - met ferry.

2130 - met ferry.

2230 - checked DPW property.

***Quick reminder***  Secondhand smoke is dangerous to anyone who breathes it in.  There is no safe amount of secondhand smoke.  It contains over 7,000 harmful chemicals, at least 250 of which are known to damage your health.  It can also stay in the air for several hours after somebody smokes.  Even breathing secondhand smoke for  short amount of time can hurt your body.  Over time, secondhand smoke can cause serious health issues like cancer and heart disease in non-smokers.

 

4-21-2014  T. OConnor

0700- arrived on the island

0800-met the ferry, patrolled

0900- met the ferry, assisted subject on Seashore

1000- met the ferry, patrolled around DPW

1100- met the ferry, checked the area around the school

1200-met the ferry, checked the community center

1400-met the ferry, patrolled

1500- met the ferry, patrolled around the island

1600-met the ferry, vehicle maintenance

1700-met the ferry, patrolled the Bracket St. area

1900- met the ferry, patrolled

2000- met the ferry, checked the Lions club, patrolled

2100- met the ferry, checked the community center

2200-met the ferry, patrolled around the island

 

 

***With warmer weather coming....remember to try not to leave our keys in our vehicles....including in your golf carts!!!

April 20, 2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor- Day Shift

 

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry

1130- bldg maint-washed cruiser

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1430- shift change w/Ofc Hawley

 

 

 

Another reminder: Occupants of the back of a pickup truck are not to ride sitting on the lowered tailgate or up on the side rails of the bed of the truck, those under 19 are to ride in the cab of the truck at all times

April 19, 2014   Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Richardson

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change-patrolled Island

0900- Island resident stopped to tell us they found the granite post broken at the end of Trefethen by the TEIA club

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1000- complaint of blue plumbing van speeding on Luther St-

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island-spoke w/owner of vehicle parked/having work done Island Ave/Trefethen-vehicle will be moved

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry-stopped by an Island Ave BBQ

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry

2300- checked bars-patrolled Island

 

 

Summer will soon be here-please remember that children may not drive golf carts on any road. We are already getting complaints that some golf cart drivers do not look old enough to possess a valid driver's license.

4/18/14 Randy Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 patrolled island with pfd

0930 met ferry

0950 met with advance team checking out battery steel for possible mock disaster exercise

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

warning given for drinking in public

1915 met ferry

checked lions club

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

2230 met ferry

2330 checked american legion

 

****Remember to keep all household chemicals out of the reach of toddlers in your home, GRANDPARENTS this means you as well!!!

04/17/2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach-PFD shift change

0800- met ferry-patrolled Island

0900- phone call re:overheard phone conversation at Ferry terminal-concerned for Island resident on receiving end of diatribe

0910- Oakland Ave-follow up with Island resident re:overheard phone conversation-stated that they did not want to file a report but if the person who had called them came to the Island they would call for assistance

0930- DPW-Tank 12 check-supplies

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1000- Bldg maintenance

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1135- Jewel Rd-gym equipment returned to owner

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1430- met ferry-vehicle maintenance

1530- met ferry

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry-stopped and spoke/visited with several folks on Island Ave and at Hannigan's Market

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry-checked bars-patrolled Island

 

Everyone needs to remember that the freight area for the Ferry at the bottom of Welch St is not meant for foot traffic or passenger pick up while the ferry is docked. If you are standing and waiting to get on the ferry you need to be aware of the forklift and business owners accessing freight at the very end of the dock. Stepping a few feet to the side is not acceptable-you need to get out of the path of the equipment/vehicles-under the covered walkway or the bridge. There is one handicapped parking spot for passenger pickup/drop off marked at the bottom of Welch St. Passengers being picked up can wait on the covered benches or the benches in the open air seating. Once Memorial Day arrives please remember that no vehicle traffic can move past the crosswalk in front of 6 Welch St while the ferry is docked.

 

4/16/2014 Robert Lauterbach

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry.

0820 - patrolled back shore of island.

0945 - met ferry.

1010 - assisted FD with school inspection.

1100 - met ferry.

1215 - patrolled Brackett ave. and met 1230 ferry.

1430 - met ferry.

1510 - patrolled Central Ave. and met 1530 ferry.

1645 - met ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1930 - met ferry.

2015 - checked DPW property and met 2030 ferry.

2130 - met ferry and checked water waste plant on Welch St.

***quick reminder***DPW will be cleaning the streets tonight, please remove your vehicles off Island Ave to make cleaning easier.

 

 

4-15-2014                     T. OConnor

 

0700-arrived on the island

0800-met the ferry, cleaned the vehicles

0900- met the ferry, checked the Welch St. parking lot

1000-met the ferry, patrolled the back side of the island

1100-met the ferry, checked the community center

1200-met the ferry, checked the area around the school

1400-met the ferry, checked a car alarm in the Welch St lot

1500- met the ferry, patrolled around the island

1600- met the ferry assisted a subject on Seashore av.

1700- met the ferry, patrolled

1900- met the ferry, checked the lions club, patrolled

2000- met the ferry, patrolled

2100- met the ferry, checked the community center

2200- met the ferry, patrolled

 

 

Tip of the day......have been seeing a lot more animals in the area around DPW...Beavers, Turkeys, Deer...remember these are wild animals...give them room and use caution with your pets. 

 4/14/2014  Officer Robert Lauterbach

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0720 - patrolled back shore of island.

0800 - met ferry.

0915 - medcu 12 call to health center.  Patient transported to fireboat with incident.

1020 - medcu 12 call to Natick street for a patient assist.  No transport.

1100 - met ferry.

1220 - medcu 12 call to 60 Central Ave.  Patient transported to fireboat with out incident.

1320 - patrolled island and met 1430 ferry.

1530 - cleaned engine 12 and medcu 12.

1645 - met ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1910 - patrolled island and met 1930 ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2115 - checked DPW property and met 2130 ferry.

***Quick Tip***A brisk walk in the afternoon (now that the snow is melting away) will help you get a better night's sleep, according to the National Sleep Foundation.  Experts say that walking may boost levels of the feel-good hormone serotonin, which relaxes you. 

 

4-13-2014                       T. O'Connor

 

0800- arrived on the island

0900- met the ferry,patrolled the back of the island

1000- met the ferry, checked the Welch St. lot

1100-met the ferry, checked the community center

1200-met the ferry, patrolled

1400-met the ferry, Checked the area around DPW

1500-met the ferry, patrolled

1600- met the ferry, checked on a loose dog complaint on Island Av.

1700- met the ferry, patrolled

1800-met the ferry, checked the area around the school

1900- met the ferry, patrolled

2000- met the ferry, checked the community center

2100-met the ferry, patrolled around the island

2200- met the ferry, patrolled

 

04/12/14  Officer R. Richardson

0700 shift change with officer rose

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 patrolled island with pfd

checked teia

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

checked lions club

1215 met ferry

1300 shift change with pfd

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

spoke to island resident about his expired auto registration

(he's registered it yesterday)

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

2230 met ferry

checked dpw

2320 warned driver about passengers riding on open tailgate

checked american legion

 

check your credit card statements regularly there is an upswing in the number of identity theft cases in recent months

 

 

04/11/14    Officer Connolly

Peaks Afternoon

1430 hours: shift change

1445 hours: patrolled island

1530 hours: met ferry

1550 hours: patrolled island

1645 hours: met ferry

1720 hours: patrolled island

1830 hours: patrolled island

1930 hours: met ferry

1945 hours: patrolled island

2030 hours: met ferry

2130 hours: met ferry

2245 hours: shift change

4/11/14 Officer Richardson

0715 met ferry

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 checked lions club

0930 met ferry

checked teia

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

warned brackett av resident about unregistered vehicle

1415 met ferry

shift change with Officer Connolly

 

*****As summer approaches it would be wise to write down the serial number of any outdoor equipment (bicycles) in case they grow legs while you are not looking.

4/10/14 Officer Richardson

0700 shift change with officer rose

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 patrolled island with pfd

checked teia

0900 spring cleaning house duties

1045 met ferry

checked battery steele

1200 complaint about motor vehicle on epps st

vehicle had run out of fuel

(moved by aaa)

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

checked lions club

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

2230 met ferry

checked american legion

 

****The department of public works has begun street sweeping please be aware of where you park your vehicle.

4/9/2014 Day Class  Robert Lauterbach

 

0700 - dropped off firefighter at ferry for end of shift swap.

0720 - patrolled island and met 0800 ferry.

0800 - met ferry.

0945 - met ferry.

1020 - drove through Brackett Ave. and met 1100 ferry.

1215 - drove through Central Ave. and met 1230 ferry.

1400 - patrolled island.

1430 - responded to 2 City Point Rd. to speak with the resident who wanted to report suspicious activity.

1530 - met ferry and was relieved by Ofc. Smith.

 

4/8/2014 Robert Lauterbach

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0715 - patrolled island and met 0800 ferry.

0830 - station house clean-up/Spring cleaning.

1010 - drove through Central Ave and reviewed LifeFlight procedure on ball field with FD partner.

1230 - met ferry.

1405 - patrolled island and met 1430 ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1620 - drove through Brackett Ave.

1750 - met ferry.

1920 - patrolled back shore and met 1930 ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2115 - checked DPW property and met 2130 ferry.

0630 - drove around perimeter of island and swapped out firefighter partners at 0700 ferry.

***Quick Health Tip***

Get enough sleep.  For most people, that's 7 to 8 hours a night.  This is a staple among tips for a longer life.  If you don't snooze, you lose:  you're at higher risk of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, impaired concentration, and accidents, not to mention malaise.  New research suggests that sleeping enough may also boost memory.

4-7-2014  T. OConnor

0700- arrived on the island

0800- met the ferry, patrolled

0900- met the ferry checked the community center

1000- met the ferry, assisted a islander removing a bicycle lock, patrolled

1100-met the ferry, patrolled the back of the island

1200-met the ferry, patrolled

1400-met the ferry patrolled

1500- met the ferry, assisted a child welfare case worker on a call

1900-met the ferry, patrolled the area around DP

2000- met the ferry, patrolled

2100- met the ferry, checked the community center

2200-met the ferry, patrolled around the island

0500- call on central av. for a faulty fire alarm

 

*****Tip of the day....check the batteries in your fire alarms at least twice a year.

 

4/6/2014  Robert Lauterbach

0800 - arrived on island.

0820 - drove around perimeter of island.

0945 - met ferry and patrolled island.

1100 - met ferry.

1215 - drove through Brackett Ave. and met 1230 ferry.

1420 - ladder 12 training.

1645 - met ferry.

1710 - drove through Central Ave. and met 1750 ferry.

1930 - met ferry.

1950 - extinguished small cooking/camp fire in area of 620 Seashore Ave.

2015 - patrolled island and met 2030 ferry.

***Quick reminder***Please make sure you have your dog on a leash when walking it.

4-5-2014 T. OConnor

0700-arrived on the island

0800- met the ferry, patrolled the back of the island, dog bite complaint Welch St.

0900- met the ferry, checked the Welch St. parking lot

1000- met the ferry, checked the community center

1100- met the ferry, checked the area around the school

1200- met the ferry, checked the area around DPW

1400- met the ferry, patrolled

1500- met the ferry, patrolled around the island

1600-met the ferry, patrolled

1700-met the ferry, assisted a walker on the shore

1900- met the ferry, patrolled

2000- met the ferry, checked the community center

2100- met the ferry, patrolled

2200-met the ferry, patrolled around the island, checked the lions club

Tip of the Day.....lots of people seem to be sick this week...don't be fooled by the warm weather...wash your hands often.

 

4/4/14 Officer Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 patrolled island with pfd

0900 house cleaning duties

1045 met ferry

checked teia

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1500 check well being of resident who made vague suicide threats over the phone

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

checked lions club

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

checked dpw

2115 met ferry

2230 met ferry

2310 checked american legion

 

Occupants of the back of a pickup truck are not to ride sitting on the lowered tailgate, those under 19 are to ride in the cab of the truck at all times

04/03/2014   Ofc Rumery-Taylor

0700- Shift change w/Ofc Richardson-PFD shift change

0800- met ferry-patrolled Island

0900- bldg maint-trash to DPW

0930- 5th Maine w/Lt Wallace

0945- met ferry

1010- Lt Wallace to DPW for Tank 12 check

1100- Islander stopped by to report that her husband had lost/had stolen a computer while in-town Portland or on the Bay lines. No information about computer or incident available husband in town for the day will get information and file report asap

1130- patrolled Island

1230- met ferry

1405- 911 hang up call to the area of 2 Hadlock cove-nothing found no one in area had seen or heard anything

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1500- patrolled Island

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry

 

We again encountered difficulty when looking for a house number this after noon. VERY few of the houses have house numbers on them. Nag your neighbors to put up a visible number on their home. (Maybe one of the Summer Arts and Crafts camps can paint up numbers for the houses?)

 

04-02-14   Ofc R. Richardson

 

 

0700 shift change with officer taylor

0800 shift change with pfd

0930 met ferry

checked teia

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

found and returned a lost cell phone

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

checked dpw

2015 met ferry

checked dpw

2115 met ferry

2230 met ferry

 

If your vehicle has studded snow tires, they must be removed by may first

April 1, 2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

0700- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach-PFD shift change

0800- met ferry-patrolled Island

0930- equipment maint.

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1430- met ferry- fueled cruiser

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

Peaks Island Health Center

87 Central Ave.

Hours:          Monday and Thursday: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Kitty Gilbert, Family Nurse Practitioner, provides care for all ages.

Please call either 766-2929 or 874-2466 for an appointment.

There will be a change in the Health Center schedule during School Vacation Week, beginning April 21.  Please Note:

Monday, 4/21:  8:30 AM to 3:00 PM with Kitty Gilbert, NP

** Wednesday, 4/23:  8:30 AM to 3:00 PM with Amy Hinshaw, NP

CLOSED Thursday, 4/24

Do you have expired prescriptions on your shelves which could benefit from spring cleaning?  The Portland Police Department at 109 Middle Street accepts outdated unused prescription  medications in tablet form twenty-four hours a day.  The meds must be in the original container.

No liquids or over-the-counter drugs are accepted.  These can be disposed of in household trash if they are diluted or absorbed by coffee grounds, cat litter or dirt, and placed in a container.

It is important to keep such meds away from children, and you will help protect our environment by disposing of them safely.

3/31/2014  Robert Lauterbach

0700 - arrived on island.

0720 - patrolled back shore of island.

0800 - met ferry.

0945 - met ferry.

1010 - Tank 12 check at DPW with FD.

1055 - minor vehicle accident at 71 Luther St.  Report taken.

1230 - met ferry.

1250 - patrolled Central Ave.

1320 - engine 12 training.

1430 - met ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1620 - patrolled Central Ave. and met 1645 ferry.

1930 - met ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2115 - checked DPW property and met 2130 ferry.

***Quick reminder*** Cool a burn-- Run cool water over a burn for 10 to 15 minutes. Never apply ice. Never put butter or any other grease on a burn. If the burned skin blisters or is charred, see a doctor immediately.

3-30-2014          Officer T. O'Connor

 

0800- arrived on the island

0900- met the ferry, checked the Welch St. lot

1000- met the ferry, patrolled the back of the island, cleaned the vehicles

1100-met the ferry, checked the community center

1200-met the ferry, checked a bugler alarm on Welch St.

1400-met the ferry, checked the Lions club

1500- met the ferry, checked the area around the school

1600-met the ferry, patrolled

1700- met the ferry, patrolled the area around DPW

1900- met the ferry, patrolled

2000- met the ferry patrolled around the island

2100-met the ferry, checked the community center

2200-met the ferry, patrolled

 

 

tip of the day....keep your car doors locked while parked down in the Welch St. lot

03/29/14   Officer R. Richardson

2300 shift change with Officer Connolly

checked teia

2330 met ferry

checked DPW

checked American Legion

 

after a long winter please check your fences (if you have one) for holes especially if your fence is used to contain your pets.

3-28-2014       Officer  T. OConnor

 

0700-arrived on the island

0800- met the ferry, checked the Welch St. lot

0900- met the ferry, patrolled the back of the island

1000- met the ferry, checked the community center

1100- met the ferry, patrolled

1200- met the ferry, assisted with a water issue on island ave.

1400-met the ferry, loose dog complaint Pleasant ave, patrolled

1500- met the ferry, follow up on a medical call from last week Great Pond Rd

1600- met the ferry, patrolled the area around DPW

1700- met the ferry, patrolled

1800- met the ferry, checked the area around the school

2000- met the ferry, patrolled

2100- met the ferry, checked the area around the lions club

2200- met the ferry, patrolled around the island

 

Tip of the Day.....lots of people seem to be sick this week...don't be fooled by the warm weather...wash your hands often.

3/27/14 Officer Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 patrolled island with pfd

warning to resident about auto registration

0930 met ferry

checked teia

1045 met ferry

gave ride to stranded motorists

1215 met ferry

1515 met ferry

checked dpw

1630 met ferry

checked lions club

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

2220 checked american legion

 

****If you have gasoline powered equipment (ie) generators, lawn mowers.. don't store them with fuel in the tanks store the fuel separately.. old fuel (4 months ) needs to be disposed of properly.

 

 

03/26/2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Richardson

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change-patrolled Island

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry-picked up PFD gear-patrolled Island

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1550- patrolled Island

1645- met ferry

1750- met ferry

1830- Attended Peaks Island Council Meeting

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

 

If you are trying to reach the Police or Fire Personnel here on Peaks Island for a non-emergency matter, remember to call 874-8575 or 874-8576. In an emergency 911 is always your best option. If your cell phone disconnects or you lose the ability to communicate we can triangulate your location and have a better chance of finding you.

3/25/14 Officer Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 patrolled island with pfd

0920 assist fd with alarm malfunction at school

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

checked teia

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1800 met ferry

1915 met ferry

checked dpw

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

2230 checked american legion

 

**A thank you to those who have added more visible house numbers to their homes and a reminder to those that still need to do so.

03/24/14  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach-PFD shift change

0800- met ferry-patrolled Island

0945- met ferry

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry

1300- Engine 12 training

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry

1630- American Legion follow up to 03/17 incident

1645- met ferry

1715- spoke w/Peaks Island Councilor re: a complaint they had fielded about fireworks

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island-checked bar

 

 

Health Tip of the Week

Why Should I Get Screened for Colon Cancer?

 

The most important precaution you can take to prevent colon cancer is to get screened.  Screening can actually find polyps before they become cancer.  Colorectal cancer is 90% treatable when detected early.  Remember the most common symptom is no symptom at all.  Having regular screening tests, beginning at age 50, could save your life!

 

Source:  http://www.screenmaine.org/colon-cancer

3/23/2014  Robert Lauterbach

0800 - arrived on island.

0820 - patrolled back shore of island.

0930 - drove through Central Ave. and met 0945 ferry.

1100 - met ferry.

1215 - responded to American Legion for alarm sounding.  Employee on scene with out proper pass code.  Made contact with employee, problem fixed.

1400 - patrolled island and met 1430 ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1620 - drove through Brackett Ave. and met 1645 ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1900 - patrolled island and met 1930 ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2115 - drove through Central Ave. and met 2130 ferry.

2230 - checked DPW property.

***Quick reminder*** Make sure to lock your vehicles when parking at the Welch St. lot.

3-22-2014     T. OConnor

0700-arrived on the island

0800-met the ferry, checked the Welch St. lot

0900- met the ferry,patrolled the back of the island

1000- met the ferry, water issue call on Island Ave.

1100- met the ferry, checked the community center

1200-met the ferry, patrolled

1400-met the ferry, Medical call Great pond Rd.

1500- met the ferry, patrolled

1600- met the ferry, Checked the area around DPW

1700- met the ferry, checked the area around the school

1900- met the ferry, patrolled

2000- met the ferry, lost dog returned to owner

2100- met the ferry, patrolled

2200- met the ferry, checked the community center

 

Tip of the day.....Don't be fooled..winter isn't over yet...watch for ice spots as you come down for the boats in the morning!!

3/21/14 Robert Lauterbach

0700 - arrived on island.

0720 - drove around perimeter of island.

0800 - met ferry.

0915 - drove through Brackett Ave. and met 0945 ferry.

1100 - met ferry.

1210 - drove through Central Ave. and met 1230 ferry.

1430 - met ferry.

1520 - assisted FD with medcu apparatus check.

1645 - met ferry.

1720 - cell phone 911 hang-up area of 79 island ave.  Apparent mis-dial, plenty of people were around when I arrived, nobody approached me.  Everything seemed ok.

1750 - met ferry.

1900 - patrolled island and met 1930 ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2120 - checked DPW property and met 2130 ferry.

2245 - met ferry.

0215 - party call around Island and Sunset.  When I responded, area was quiet, but I did see a group of people in 414 Island Ave.  Made contact with the resident that is renting it and he informed me that the party was over and people were leaving.  No problems there for the rest of the night.

***Quick reminder***All police calls should be made to Portland Police dispatch.  That way dispatch will easily be able to get in touch with us out here. 

 

3/20/14 Officer Connolly -Evening Shift

1430 hours: Shift change

1530 hours: Met Ferry

1430 hours: Met Ferry

1445 hours: patrolled island

1815 hours: complaint of truck blocking roadway off of Torrington Ave.  Responded with Fire Department personnel.  Determined there was no hazzard.

1900 hours: patrolled island

1930 hours: met ferry

2015 hours: patrolled island

2030 hours: met ferry

2130 hours: met ferry

2245 hours shift change

3/20/14 Officer Richardson - Day Class

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

0800 met ferry

0930 met ferry

0940 follow up on 3/17 assault 14-2213

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

 

As the weather warms up and days get longer, please remember to wear light colored clothing after dark if you are outside on foot.

Drivers please remember that you may find pedestrians where you least expect them....

3/19/2014 Robert Lauterbach Day Class

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0720 - drove around perimeter of island and met 0800 ferry.

0945 - met ferry.

1000 - picked up a couple air tanks from marine 1 at fire boat dock.

1020 - assisted marine patrol as they were working an active investigation.

1230 - met ferry.

1315 - drove around perimeter of island.

1430 - met ferry and was relieved.

03/18/14  Rumery-Taylor

0700- shift change w/Ofc Richardson

0815- patrolled Island

0930- patrolled Island

0945- met ferry

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1200- bldg/equipment maintenance

1230- met ferry

1247- patrolled around Island for report of possible smoke-News 13 sky cam watcher reported seeing smoke--possibly from Munjoy Hill or Peaks(no other reports). Nothing found-checked thoroughly.

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry-PFD shift change

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry

2245- met ferry-patrolled Island

 

Winter hasn't let loose it's grip yet. Please remember in borderline weather to be aware that the sidewalks will ice up. We've seen several folks come very close to falling while trying to run to the boat in inclement weather.

3/17/14 Officer Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 patrolled island with pfd

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

checked lions club

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

checked teia

1630 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

checked dpw

2115 met ferry

2130 assault at the american legion

report taken, gathered written statements from suspect and victim

2245 met ferry

 

This being ST PATRICK'S DAY please be responsible if you choose to indulge....

03/16/2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0800- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach-PFD shift change

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry

1600- patrolled Island

1645- met ferry

1750- met ferry

1815- report of escaped Beagle. Beagle located on Central Ave-where it had made itself to home.

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

 

With the onset of Daylight savings time it is time to check the batteries in your smoke detectors and a good idea to double check things like your registration, insurance and inspection for your vehicles.

3/15/2014  Robert Lauterbach

0700 - arrive on island.

0800 - met ferry.

0920 - attempted to locate resident at 189 Pleasant Ave. for in town units.  Dispatch was able to contact her after I informed them that nobody was at that residence.

0945 - met ferry.

1030 - patrolled island and met 1100 ferry.

1230 - met ferry.

1400 - drove through Brackett Ave.

1430 - cleaned bay with fire fighter.

1620 - drove through Central Ave and met 1645 ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1900 - patrolled island and met 1930 ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2115 - checked DPW property and met 2130 ferry.

***Quick reminder*** If you have any vehicles that you want off island for any reason, i.e. abandoned old vehicles, Paul Bridges (AAA) would be happy to assist.  

3-14-2014       T. OConnor

0700-arrived on the island

0800-met the ferry, checked the Welch St. lot

0900- met the ferry, patrolled the back side of the island

1000-met the ferry, checked the back side of the island

1100-met the ferry, patrolled

1200-met the ferry, checked the community center

1400- met the ferry, patrolled

1500- met the ferry, assisted a subject on Island ave.

1600-met the ferry, fire alarm on Elizabeth St.

1700-met the ferry, patrolled the area around DPW

1900- met the ferry, patrolled

2000- met the ferry, Gave special attention Around Bracket St.

2100- met the ferry, patrolled around the island

2200-met the ferry, checked the community center

 

****Tip of the day.....more pot holes are showing up...drive safely

 

 3/13/2014   Officer Robert Lauterbach

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry.

0820 - patrolled back shore.

0945 - met ferry.

1015 - follow up at 97 Island Ave.

1100 - met ferry.

1215 - checked Tank 12 and assisted with vehicle maintenance.

1430 - met ferry.

1520 - drove through Brackett Ave. and met 1530 ferry.

1645 - met ferry.

1750 - met ferry. 

1930 - met ferry.

2000 - patrolled island.

2030 - met ferry.

2130 - met ferry.

2230 - checked DPW property.

***Quick reminder***Please remember to dial 911 when you have an emergency.  Calling the station does not guarantee someone answering the phone.  The firefighter and I may be out of the station.  

3-12-2014   T. OConnor

0700-arrived on the island

0800-checked the community center

0900-met the ferry, checked the Welch St. lot

1000-met the ferry, patrolled the back side of the island

1100-met the ferry, patrolled

1200-met the ferry, patrolled

1400-met the ferry, patrolled around DPW

1500-met the ferry, cleaned the vehicles

1600- met the ferry, patrolled around the school

1700- met the ferry, patrolled

1900-met the ferry, checked around the Lions club

2000- met the ferry, patrolled around the island

2100- met the ferry, patrolled

2200-met the ferry, checked the community center

 

tip of the Day....watch for icy spots with all the freezing rain last night

 

3/11/14 Officer Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 patrolled island with pfd

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1630 met ferry

checked teia

1735 met ferry

1900 attempted to help a resident with a lockout/mv

no luck

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

checked dpw

2115 met ferry

checked lions club

2200 checked american legion

 

Another snowstorm is expected this week, please watch where you park your car, to assist with snow removal.

 

03/10/2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Richardson

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1430- met ferry

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1755- met ferry

1800- call company meeting

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

Health Tip of the Week

Sleep....zzzzzzzz

 

Most adults need around eight hours of sleep to function at their best. To determine your sleep need, sleep until you wake on your own...without an alarm clock.  Feel alert?  That’s your sleep need.  You can teach yourself to sleep less, but not to need less sleep.

 

Source:  www.sleepfoundation.org

 

03/09/2013   Ofc R. Richardson

0800 shift change with officer taylor

0830 patrolled island with pfd

a deceased deer was found on pleasant ave

dpw was notified and removed it

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

checked dpw

2015 met ferry

checked teia

2115 met ferry

checked lions club

 

When parking your vehicles down front,  please remove your valuables and take the keys from the ignition

(yes this means you)

03/08/14  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach

0800- met ferry-patrolled Island

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry

1305- 911 hang-up came back to the area of 8 Jewel Rd to cell phone #756-9421 no answer on call back. Went to area and discovered passerby saw that a girl had fallen off horse had called 911 then hung up-horse rounded up-girl taken off Island by parents

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry

1630- trash to the dump

1645- met ferry

1750- met ferry-patrolled Island

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

2230- patrolled Island

2250- met ferry-patrolled Island

 

 

If you call 911 accidentally or if you call and then determine there isn't an emergency, don't just hang up and not answer your phone when you are called back. You need to let the 911 operator know that it was an accidental dial or that the situation isn't an emergency as you had first thought. It will save time and effort trying to locate an emergency if you communicate with the 911 operator...

 3/7/2014                Officer       Robert Lauterbach

(Off first 8 hours)

 

1530 - arrived on island and responded to 89 Central Ave. for a medcu 12 run.  FD treated at scene and signed off without a transport.

1645 - assisted sanitizing equipment following call.

1740 - patrolled island.

1920 - patrolled Central Ave. and met 1930 ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2115 - checked DPW property an met 2130 ferry.

***Quick reminder***Please remember to lock your vehicle and take your key out of the ignition.

3-6-2014       Officer  T. O'Connor

 

0700- arrived on the island

0800- met the ferry, checked the Welch St lot

0900-met the ferry, checked the community center

1000-met the ferry, assisted a subject on Bracket St.

1100-met the ferry, patrolled the back side of the island

1200-met the ferry, patrolled

1400-met the ferry, patrolled the area around DPW

1500- met the ferry, patrolled

1600-met the ferry, patrolled the area around the school

1700- met the ferry, patrolled

1900-met the ferry, checked the community center

2000- met the ferry, patrolled

2100-met the ferry, checked the welch St lot

2200- met the ferry, patrolled around the island

 

Tip of the day.....more pot holes are showing up...drive safely

 3/5/2014  Officer Robert Lauterbach

 

0700 - arrived on island.

0720 - patrolled island and met 0800 ferry.

0945 - met ferry.

1100 - followed up at 97 Island ave from last weeks report I took.  Supplement completed.

1215 - drove around perimeter of island.

1430 - met ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1610 - patrolled island.

1645 - medcu training.

1750 - met ferry.

1930 - met ferry.

2020 - drove through Brackett Ave. and met 2030 ferry.

2130 - met ferry.

***Quick reminder*** Even island cars must have insurance.

 3-4-2014         Officer T. O'Connor

 

0700- arrived on the island

0800-met the ferry, patrolled the backside of the island

0900-met the ferry, checked the Welch St lot

1000- met the ferry, patrolled

1100-went in town for Court...replaced by Officer Connolly

1400- returned to the island

1500-met the ferry, checked the community center

1600-met the ferry, checked the area around the school

1700-met the ferry, patrolled

1900-met the ferry, patrolled around the island

2000- met the ferry, checked the community center

2100-met the ferry, patrolled

2200- met the ferry, patrolled around Welch St

 

 

Tip of the day....Make sure your Dogs are licensed and up to date on their shots!!!

 

3/3/14 Officer Richardson

0700 shift change with officer taylor

0800 shift change with pfd

0930 met ferry

1000 patrolled island with pfd

1045 met ferry

1100 drove around island in engine 12 with pfd

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

assisted resident to central ave location

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

checked dpw

2115 met ferry

2220 checked american legion

 

As I was parked on welch st last night, I listened as two ladies walked up the middle of welch st, after dark wearing dark clothing, talking about a vehicle that had passed them by too closely... "lets think about this for a minute"

03/02/2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

0800- shift change w/Ofc Richardson

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island-stopped by Torrington Point

1530- met ferry

1615- patrolled island

1750- met ferry-patrolled Island

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry

 

Don't forget to schedule your furnace and chimney cleanings. It has been a busy winter for those furnaces and stoves. When you give your address to the service people make sure that your house number is visible on your mailbox and your house. (Yes-I am going to mention this until every house is clearly marked)

3/1 Officer Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

0800 shift change with pfd

0830 patrolled island with pfd

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

checked teia

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

checked lions club

1735 met ferry

1815 911 hang up call welch st

unable to locate(dispatcher advised sounded like a pocket dial)

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

2115 met ferry

2230 met ferry

checked american legion

 

***please remember to completely clear your windows of snow/ice on your vehicle before driving after a snowstorm

 

 

02/28/2014  Ofc. Rumery-Taylor

0700- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach-PFD shift change

0800- met ferry-patrolled Island

0945- met ferry-patrolled Island

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry

1430- met ferry-patrolled Island

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2030- met ferry-patrolled Island

2130- met ferry-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry

2305- patrolled Island-checked bars

 

 

With School vacations coming up please remember if you are going away, have your mail held at the post office or have a neighbor collect it. The same goes for your newspapers and UPS/FEDEX deliveries. 

2/27/2014  Robert Lauterbach

0700 - arrived on island.

0720 - drove around perimeter of island.

0800 - met ferry.

0930 - follow-up at 98 Island Ave.

1100 - met ferry.

1215 - drove through Brackett Ave. and met 1230 ferry.

1430 - served subpoena at 100 Herman Ave.

1530 - met ferry.

1630 - drove through Central Ave. and met 1645 ferry.

1830 - patrolled island and met 1930 ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2115 - checked DPW property and met 2130 ferry.

***Quick reminder***Please ensure that your dogs are always on a leash, regardless if you are near by.

2-26-2014  T. OConnor

0700- arrived on the island

0800- met the ferry, checked the Welch St. lot

0900- met the ferry, patrolled

1000- met the ferry, a complaint about an injured eagle on the front of the island

1100- met the ferry, patrolled the area around DPW

1200- met the ferry, patrolled the area around the school

1400- met the ferry, patrolled

1500- met the ferry, checked the community center

1600- met the ferry, patrolled the back side of the island

1700-met the ferry, patrolled

1900- met the ferry, checked the area around the Lions club

2000- met the ferry, patrolled

2100- met the ferry, special attention around Welch St.

2200- met the ferry, patrolled

Tip of the day  ..... Look after your neighbors.... water pipe breaks may occur during the cold weather- keep an eye out for running water on cold days.

 

2/25/2014  Robert Lauterbach

0700 - arrived on island.

0720 - patrolled island and met 0800 ferry.

0945 - met ferry.

1100 - responded to 98 Island Ave. for a fraud report.

1230 - met ferry.

1410 - patrolled island and met 1430 ferry.

1530 - met ferry.

1645 - met ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1900 - drove through Central Ave. and met 1930 ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2130 - met ferry.

2210 - checked DPW property.

***Make sure you put a hold on mail and newspaper delivery if your going away.  A pile of newspapers is a easy way for a burglar to know that nobody is home.***

2-24-2014    T. OConnor

0700-arrived on the island

0800-met the ferry, checked the Welch St. lot

0900- met the ferry, patrolled the back side of the island

1000- met the ferry, checked the community center

1100- met the ferry, patrolled

1200- met the ferry, checked the area around DPW

1400- met the ferry, cleaned the vehicles

1500-met the ferry, checked the area around the school

1600-met the ferry, checked on a loose dog in the area of pleasant St..

1700- met the ferry, checked on a cell phone 911 hangup call in the area of Luther St.

1800- met the ferry, patrolled

1900- met the ferry, checked the community center

2000-met the ferry, patrolled around the island

2100- met the ferry, gave S/A around Welch St.

2200- met the ferry, patrolled around the island

 

Tip of the Day.....defrosting more then just a small hole in your windshield before driving down to the boat!!!

2/23 Officer Richardson

0800 shift change with Officer Taylor

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

checked lions club

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1735 met ferry

1915 met ferry

checked dpw

2015 met ferry

2115 checked american legion

 

The city has had a rash of snow blower thefts in recent weeks, peaks island is not immune, use a bicycle lock to secure your snow blower if it is stored outside

 

02/22/2014  Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- met ferry shift change w/Ofc Richardson

0800- met ferry-PFD shift change-tried to get Medcu 12 running-contacted the mechanically inclined

0900- no heat at station or Library-contacted Peaks Island Fuel

0915- patrolled Island

0945- met ferry

1015- Medcu 12 delivered running by Volunteer firefighters Mulkern-left running to be swapped out with spare Medcu

1100- met ferry-PFD shift change

1230- met ferry-picked up spare Medcu

1415- loose Golden Retriever puppy found on Whitehead St turned over

1430- met ferry-put Medcu 12 on the ferry to go uptown-911 hang up call (accidental pocket dial-owner walked off ferry and waved as call was coming in)

1445- located dog sitter for golden retriever puppy-'Kayla' at the corner of Central and Daniels St.

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry

1800- parking tags issued for Welch St 72 hr lot

1930- met ferry-checked bars-Legion throwing a fundraising event-busy

2030- met ferry

2130- met ferry-checked bar-patrolled Island

2245- met ferry-checked bar

2345- met ferry-checked bar-patrolled Island

0048- Medcu 12 2 New Island Ave patient transported to MMC

 

If you have a dog (or a cat) please remember to put a tag with your contact information on it's collar. We were handed a Golden Retriever puppy today that had no information on it's collar and were lucky enough to be pointed to the folks who were 'dog sitting'. We do not have a facility or kennel for holding dogs here on the Island. If we are unable to locate an owner our option is to send the dog to the Westbrook Animal Refuge League. To save your dog the trauma and you the trip to retrieve your pet, keep your dogs leashed and tagged. If your dog gets loose give us a call and let us know you are searching for it and we can try to help reunite you with your dog. List serve is also a handy option to get the word out for a missing pet as well.

 

2/21 Officer Richardson

0700 shift change with Officer Taylor

0800 shift change with pfd

patrolled island with pfd

0930 met ferry

1045 met ferry

1215 met ferry

1415 met ferry

1515 met ferry

1630 met ferry

1800 met ferry

1915 met ferry

2015 met ferry

checked dpw

2115 met ferry

checked lions club

2230 met ferry

checked american legion

 

if you are walking after dark, light colored clothing or some type of flashlight is a good way to let drivers see you

 

02/20/2014 Ofc Rumery-Taylor

 

0700- shift change w/Ofc Lauterbach PFD shift change-patrolled Island

0800- met ferry-patrolled Island

0930- met ferry

1030- DPW PFD check on Tank 12

1100- met ferry-patrolled Island

1230- met ferry-patrolled Island

1425- 87 Central Ave Medcu12 transport patient

1530- met ferry-patrolled Island

1645- met ferry-patrolled Island

1750- met ferry

1930- met ferry-patrolled Island

2035- met ferry-patrolled Island

2135- met ferry-patrolled Island

2200- bldg/equip maint

 

 

We are very grateful to see that many residents-especially our volunteer firefighters- have been helping to clear the hydrants after each snow storm. Remember to keep your vents and chimneys clear as well as your roofs. While you are out shoveling see if you can see your house number or your neighbor's house number from the road..If you can't readily see it, we may be delayed in an emergency. Make sure you and your neighbors have your houses numbered.

 

2/19/2014  Robert Lauterbach

0700 - arrived on island.

0800 - met ferry.

0820 - patrolled island.

0930 - shoveled the generator out by the station house.

1015 - started shoveling hydrants.

1430 - hydrants complete.

1530 - met ferry.

1610 - patrolled island and met 1645 ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1920 - drove around perimeter of island and met 1930 ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2130 - met ferry.

2200 - checked DPW property.

***Quick reminder***Please remember to check the news during the day during snow storms in case the city issues a parking ban for the evening.  DPW informed me that last storm was easier to clean up because there was 100% compliance with the ban.

2-18-2014     T.OConnor

0700-arrived on the island

0800- met the ferry, patrolled

0900- met the ferry, checked the Welch St. lot

1000- met the ferry, checked the community center

1100- met the ferry, patrolled the back of the island

1200- met the ferry, patrolled the area around the school

1400-met the ferry,patrolled

1600-met the ferry, followed up on a check the well being from Sunday

1700-met the ferry, patrolled the area around DPW

1900- met the ferry, patrolled

2000- met the ferry, checked the community center

2100- met the ferry, shoveled the area around the station

2200- met the ferry, patrolled around the island

 

tip of the day....with the warm temps and rain coming the end of the week use caution on the road ..look for flooded areas

2/17/2014   Robert Lauterbach

0700 - arrived on island.

0720 - patrolled back shore of island and met 0800 ferry.

0945 - met ferry.

1040 - station house maintenance.

1230 - met ferry.

1430 - met ferry.

1515 - patrolled Central Ave. and met 1530 ferry.

1645 - met ferry.

1750 - met ferry.

1850 - responded to area Reservoir Rd. for 911 hang-up.  Nothing found, very quiet.

1930 - met ferry.

2030 - met ferry.

2115 - checked community building, both library and community room were secure.

2130 - met ferry.

2200 - checked DPW property.

***Quick reminder***Never keep valuables in your vehicle, and also make sure your vehicle is locked.

2/16/14  T.OConnor

0800-arrived on the island

0900-met the ferry, checked the community center

1000-met the ferry- shoveled the sidewalk in front of the station, and assisted firefighter shoveling the icicles off the building overhang

1100- shoveled fire hydrants

1200-shoveled fire hydrants

1400- met the ferry, checked the Welch St. lot

1500- met the ferry, patrolled the backside of the island

1600-met the ferry, checked the area around the school

1700- met the ferry, patrolled

1800- met the ferry, patrolled the area around DPW

1900-met the ferry, checked the community center

2000- met the ferry,patrolled

2100- met the ferry, patrolled

2200-met the ferry, patrolled around the island

 

tip of the day....keep your car doors locked while parked down in the Welch St. lot