Immaculate Heart of Mary Free Kids' Summer Camp, July 20-24

Immaculate Heart of Mary church will offer a FREE summer day camp for kids aged 5 to 14 the week of July 20 through 24 from 9:00 a.m. to noon each day. Lunch will be provided. The camp will be held at 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.

Registration is now open! Contact religiouseducation@heartofmary.net.

2026 Dog Licenses Were Due March 31, License Your Dog Today!

2026 Dog licenses are available at the Town Clerk's office in person, or mail check with rabies certificate to Town Clerk, 109 Front St, Dept. 3, Winchendon, MA 01475. You can also put your application in the drop box outside of Town Hall or order online on the Town Clerk's page of the town website. Cost for a Spayed/Neutered dog is $10, Non-Spayed/Non-Neutered dog is $20. Please provide valid rabies certificate.

Join the Winchendon Commission on Disability to Help Create Change!

Empowering Voices: Your role in advocacy matters
Become a part of our community and make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities through active participation and support.

Why Join Us?
Collaborate with like-minded advocates and share your insights to inform policies that create a more inclusive sociaty for everyone.

Meetings on the first Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at The HUB/Winchendon CAC, 5 Summer Drive.

If you're interested in joining or have any questions, please email winchendoncod@gmail.com.

What Winchendon offers:

• Clark Memorial YMCA play area is fenced in and provides a playset swing. Indoor pool has an automated swim chair.
• Winchendon History and Cultural Center provides an alternate ramp to the entrance.
• Beals Memorial Library has a certified Autism Friendly Initiative and provides elevator access.
• Town Hall provides elevator access.
• Winchendon Community Park offers wheelchair accessible tables and handicap parking.
• Wheelchair accessibility throughout the Winchendon CAC and The HUB.
• Winchendon Public Schools provide ADA accessibility throughout the district.
• Parent & Professional Advocacy League family support meetings held monthly.
• Murdock Middle High School and Heywood Healthcare offer an on-site student/staff clinic at MMHS.
• UU Church of Winchendon offers a wheelchair lift and is ADA accessible for public events, concerts and biweekly community suppers
• Town continues ongoing grant-funded replacement and improvement of sidewalks and crossings with curb cuts and ADA accessible design
• Town provides live CART captioning service at Annual and Special Town Meetings.
• ...and more!

Please complete the community survey to share your needs, and consider joining the Commission! Access the survey at: https://forms.gle/vySfVpABwXKxNPSg6

Sponsor a Brick to Support Veterans' Housing!

The Massachusetts Veterans Outreach Center (MVOC) is inviting you to sponsor a brick at the Winchendon Veterans Housing expansion project in memory of a fallen veteran or to recognize the service of a soldier or veteran in your life. You can also sponsor a brick with the name of your business or organization. If you have questions about what to engrave, contact info@veterans-outreach.org.

A 4 x 8 inch brick is $100, and a 8 x 8 inch brick is $250. To order a brick, go to https://polarengraving.com/veteransoutreach?fbclid=iwy2xjawexqw1lehrua2flbqixmqabhbqcqvnybbv1-ox_1hingn_nrqnexxzbrbdl-ddvd8n_wqzevm_bzbtbwq_aem_lppmpvyzvgabseiedcw8oq

Applications Open for FY26 Senior Tax Work-Off Program

Once again this year, we are pleased to announce the Senior Work-Off program was approved at our Annual Town Meeting. This Senior Work-Off Abatement Program is allowing the Town of Winchendon the opportunity to utilize the knowledge and skills of its senior residents in exchange for credit toward the resident's property tax bill. The purpose of this program is:

To employ qualified senior citizens who will apply their earnings toward payment of a portion of their property taxes;
To increase senior citizen involvement in local government; and
To enhance municipal service by using the skills of resident senior citizens.

Qualified and income-eligible residents will accrue the Commonwealth's minimum wage per hour ($15.00 hr) toward a maximum credit of $1,100.00 per household during the fiscal year.

The criteria for this program is:

You must be 60 years old or older
Homeowner in Winchendon and occupy property
Annual income below $40,150 if single; or below $45,900 if married.

Applications for the program are now available in the Town Manager's office and on the town website at https://www.townofwinchendon.com/documentcenter/view/226, and will be accepted until the ten (10) slots are filled. There are different types of positions that are available depending on preference and qualifications of the resident and the needs of each department.

Types of past and current positions have been: Custodial services, clerical help for both School & Town, Library Aides, Senior Center Aides, Cable Station Operator, Bike Path Clean up, Painting, Light Outdoor Work and Classroom Volunteers.

Please contact the Town Manager's Office at (978) 297-5431 or ddennis@winchendon-ma.gov for more information or if you need an application mailed to you.

Questions or Concerns? Email the Town Manager!

A one-click email form has been added to the town website for all residents who would like to contact the Town Manager with concerns and questions about things happening in the community. The button is at the top of the left column of buttons under "Citizen Action Center" on the left side of the website's front page. The direct link is: https://www.townofwinchendon.com/506/QUESTIONS-COMMENTS-FOR-THE-TOWN-MANAGER

Winchendon Lions Want to Welcome You!

The Winchendon Lions meet at the Winchendon American Legion Post 193, 295 School St., downstairs hall, 7:00 p.m.

Meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month, September through June. Dues are used for all Administrative cost, which is why we can say "All money received through fundraisers go back to the community, eye research, or other natural disasters around the world!"

Feel free to join us and try it out. We would love to see you!

If you have any questions feel free to call Joni 978-297-2753. Please leave a message if no answer!

"WHERE THERE'S A NEED, THERE IS A LION"

Town Committee Monthly Meetings by Week

Agendas, minutes and meeting recordings available on the Town website at Agendas & Minutes, as well as on the pages for each Board or Committee.

Boards may cancel or change times for meetings, or add extra meetings, based on specific business at hand. Check the Town Meetings Calendar tab at https://www.townofwinchendon.com/

week	MON	TUE	WED	THUR
1st	Board of Health 10:00am	Planning Board 6:00pm Parks & Rec Commission 6:30pm		School Committee 6:00pm
2nd	Board of Selectmen 6:30pm	Finance Committee 7:00pm	Economic Development Task Force 5:30pm Agricultural Commission 7:00pm	Conservation Commission 6:00pm
3rd	Winchendon Redevelopment Authority 5:00pm	Planning Board 6:00pm Parks & Rec Commission 6:30pm	Zoning Board of Appeals 7:00pm	School Committee 6:00pm
4th	Board of Selectmen 6:30pm		Economic Development Task Force 5:30pm

Recordings of town meetings may be viewed on the new "Winchendon TV" website. Most meeting videos are posted within a day or two of the meeting.
https://winchendon.cablecast.tv/CablecastPublicSite/?site=1%C2%A0%C2%A0

"Wandering Wednesdays" Continues in June

Ready to get outside, move your body, and connect with your community? Join us for Wandering Wednesdays--a relaxed, social walking group where we explore some of Winchendon's most beautiful and historic spots together.

Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Different location each week:

June 3: Calvary Cemetery and Bike Path
June 10: Historic Ingleside at Winchendon Community Park
June 17: Riverside Cemetery revisit
June 24: Past and Present on Front and Central Streets--meet at Beals Memorial Library

Led by Lynn Murray. All ages welcome! Whether you're coming for the fresh air, the history, the movement, or just some good conversation--this is for you. No pressure, no pace expectations...just a great way to start your Wednesday with good people and good energy.

Board of Health Member (Still) Needed!

While three members of the Board of Health have been re-elected to their seats for a new term, the Board still has a vacant seat to be filled by appointment. The Board meets on the first Monday of each month at 10:00 a.m. If you are available and want to serve on the Board of Health, send a letter of interest to ddennis@winchendon-ma.gov or mail to Town of Winchendon, Attn: Debra Dennis, 109 Front Street, Winchendon MA 01475.

Winchendon has a five-member Board of Health that works along with a Health Agent and Health Inspector. According to various statutes in the Massachusetts General Laws, the Board of Health is responsible for inspecting, licensing, and enforcing regulations for recreational camps, food establishments, indoor ice rinks, public swimming pools, tanning facilities, body art establishments, and public lodging facilities. The Board is also responsible for the enforcement of state regulations regarding housing, as well as the disposal of solid waste and subsurface sanitary sewage disposal (Title V).

The mission of the Winchendon Board of Health is to protect the health of the public and Winchendon residents to prevent and promote a healthy community. This mission will be accomplished through education, public health programs and services, community partnerships, and enforcement of current and future regulations.

Winchendon Looking for Candidates for the Board of Registrars

The Town of Winchendon is looking for a Registrar. The duties include certifying nomination papers, absentee ballot applications, and petitions. Occasionally a Registrar assists with voter registration. As a member of the Board of Registrars, you're not allowed to serve on any boards or committees or be a poll worker. If there is ever a recount, the Registrars oversee it. This is a stipend position which currently pays $240.00. If interested send a letter of interest to Debra Dennis at ddennis@winchendon-ma.gov or mail to Town of Winchendon, Attn: Debra Dennis, 109 Front Street, Winchendon, MA 01475.

Toy Town Trolley Now Running Later on Saturdays!

We've expanded service hours to help more Winchendon residents--especially those in need of transportation to warming centers, shelters, and essential services.

New Saturday Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Book ahead! Saturday rides must be scheduled by 3:00 p.m. on Friday.

Door-to-door rides within Winchendon are available for:

Medical appointments

Grocery shopping

Shelter and warming center access

Pharmacy trips

And more

Call (978) 297-8089 (NEW NUMBER!) or email communityconnector@winchendon-cac.org.

Prefer to book with your phone? Download the Community Connector app at https://www.townofwinchendon.com/577/Get-the-App

Let your neighbors know! This expanded schedule helps ensure safe, reliable transportation for those who need it most--especially during colder weather.

Shop Small, Shop Local in 2026!

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Click here to download a printable PDF of the Small Business Saturday Winchendon shopping map!

Need a Ride?

Check out these transportation services and resources available through the Winchendon Community Connection and Access Project

• Rides available as far as Worcester for medical appointments, shopping, recreation, employment and more!
• All residents can get a ride. Priority is given to Senior Citizens and residents with disabilities.
• Most rides are FREE through MART or at a low suggested donation to the Winchendon Senior Center.
• Wheelchair accessible vehicles available.

Request a ride over the phone by calling 978-297-3155, Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Request a ride online at www.winchendon-cac.org

Request a ride in person at the Winchendon Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave, Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., or the Winchendon CAC, 5 Summer Dr, Wednesday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

If you have questions, reach out to winchendonccap@gmail.com or call 978-297-3155.

Let us help you get where you need to go!

Employment

New Listings!

THURSDAY MAY 21
12:16-1:29 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
12:17 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Commercial Drive), spoken to;
12:45 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), checked/secure;
12:52 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Spring Street), checked/secure;
12:53 a.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road @ Teel Road), spoken to;
12:57 a.m.: MV stop (River Street), verbal warning;
7:00 a.m.: Department of Public Works call/general (Cummings Road), referred to DPW;
8:18 a.m.: officer requested (Maynard Street), no police service necessary;
9:09 a.m.: summons service (Main Street), summons serviced;
9:32 a.m.: summons service (Ready Drive), summons served;
9:41 a.m.: summons service (High Street), summons served;
10:03 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Walnut Street), removed to hospital;
10:15 a.m.: animal complaint (Mason Street), referred to ACO;
10:29 a.m.: 911, investigation (Goodrich Drive), spoken to;
10:35 a.m.: mutual aid to scene (other town, Beech Street @ Winchester Street), assisted;
10:52 a.m.: 911, MV operating erratically (Glenallen Street), advised officer;
11:05 a.m.: assist other police department (other town, Main Street), assisted;
11:10 a.m.: mutual aid to scene (other town, Depot Road Bridge), assisted;
12:11 p.m.: repossession of a vehicle (Baldwinville Road), info taken;
12:45 p.m.: investigation (Goodrich Drive), spoken to;
1:37 p.m.: ambulance needed (Spring Street), accidental/defective alarm;
1:54 p.m.: info/general (Lincoln Avenue Extension), advised officer;
2:16 p.m.: burglary / breaking & entering (Alger Street), report taken;
2:28 p.m.: MV accident, no injuries (Spring Street), assisted;
3:17 p.m.: missing person (Brown Street), returned to home or family;
4:05 p.m.: MV operating erratically (Central Street), unable to locate;
4:15 p.m.: investigation (Central Street), investigated/report taken;
4:19 p.m.: officer requested (Chestnut Street), advised officer;
5:03 p.m.: extra patrols (North Ashburnham Road), checked/secure;
5:08 p.m.: investigation (Central Street), investigated/report taken;
5:25 p.m.: officer requested (Woodlawn Street), report taken;
5:38 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Woodlawn Avenue), removed to hospital;
5:40 p.m.: property found (Central Street), info taken;
8:57 p.m.: investigation (Goodrich Drive), investigated/report taken;
9:13 p.m.: fraud (Walnut Street), info taken;
10:39 p.m.: animal complaint (Washington Avenue), no police service necessary;

FRIDAY MAY 22
12:57-3:35 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
1:47 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), checked/secure;
2:02 a.m.: extra patrols (Goodrich Street), no cause for complaint;
2:05 a.m.: diusturbance (Central Street), spoken to;
2:10 a.m.: disturbance (Spring Street), spoken;
2:54 a.m.: repossession of a vehicle (Maynard Street), info taken;
7:17 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Central Street), removed to hospital;
7:36 a.m.: accident (Central Street), report taken;
9:08 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (East Monomonac Road), removed to hsopital;
10:33 a.m.: civil complaint (Alger Street), report taken;
10:37 a.m.: ambulance needed (Hyde Park Drive), accidental/defective alarm;
12:54 p.m.: harassment (Hale Street), report taken;
2:14 p.m.: animal complaint (Front Street), referred to ACO;
2:37 p.m.: animal complaint (North Royalston Road), referred to ACO;
2:38 p.m.: animal complaint (Maynard Street), referred to ACO;
3:11 p.m.: officer requested (Goodrich Drive), info taken;
3:25 p.m.: animal complaint (Maynard Street), assisted;
3:51 p.m.: fraud (Ipswich Drive), spoken to;
4:21 p.m.: traffic hazard (River Street), assisted;
6:06 p.m.: summons service (Central Street), summons service;
6:17 p.m.: Be On The Lookout (Central Street), unable to locate;
6:38 p.m.: animal complaint (High Street), returned to home or family;
6:40 p.m.: animal complaint (Cedar Terrace), advised officer;
7:26 p.m.: disturbance/fight (Spring Street), spoken to;
7:46 p.m.: 911, assault (Spring Street), report taken;
8:04 p.m.: officer requested (Goodrich Drive), report taken;
8:39 p.m.: 911, MV accident, no injuries (Maple Street @ Woodlawn Street), report taken;
8:47 p.m.: harassment (Cedar Terrace), spoken to;
10:17 p.m.: Fire Department call/general (Glenallen Street), fire extinguished;

SATURDAY MAY 22
12:08 a.m.: extra patrols (Joslin Road), checked/secure;
12:18 a.m.: assist other agency (Gardner Road), assisted;
1:24 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), checked/secure;
1:28 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Central Street), checked/secure;
1:38 a.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), verbal warning;
1:39 a.m.: extra patrols (Goodrich Street), no cause for complaint;
1:44 a.m.: officer requested (Krantz Road), checked/secure;
2:06-4:12 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
2:26 a.m.: officer requested (Central Street), advised officer;
8:16 a.m.: lock-out vehicle (Main Street), services rendered;
8:49 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Hyde Park Drive), removed to hospital;
10:56 a.m.: 911, 911 hang-up (East Monomonac Road), advised officer;
11:06 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Prospect Street), removed to hospital;
12:12 p.m.: officer wanted (Polly's Drive), spoken to;
12:42 p.m.: 911, 911 hang-up (Baldwinville State Road), advised officer;
12:56 p.m.: 911, disturbance (Lincoln Avenue), report taken;
1:40 p.m.: ATV complaint (Glenallen Street), gone on arrival;
2:00 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Hyde Park Drive), assisted;
2:28 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Glenallen Street), removed to hospital;
3:22 p.m.: investigation (School Square), checked/secure;
3:49 p.m.: loitering (Spring Street), prisoner released from custody;
5:05 p.m.: info/general (Spring Street), advised officer;
5:44 p.m.: harassment order service (Spring Street), harassment order served;
6:11 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Hyde Park Drive), removed to hospital;
6:16 p.m.: assault (Joslin Road), report taken;
8:33 p.m.: registration check (Central Street), verbal warning;
9:06 p.m.: welfare check/general (King Phillip Way), info taken;
9:45 p.m.: extra patrols (Goodrich Drive), checked/secure;
11:35 p.m.: ambulance needed (Central Street), removed to hospital;

Arrests:
Keith Pereira, age 69, homeless, Winchendon, MA, charged with: arrest based on a warrant; misdemeanor failure to appear upon recognizance.

SUNDAY MAY 24
1:46 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), no cause for complaint;
1:50 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Central Street), checked/secure;
1:52-2:43 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
1:56 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Dry Cleaners, East Grove Street), no cause for complaint;
2:47 a.m.: extra patrols (bike path, Central Street), no cause for complaint;
3:15 a.m.: extra patrols (Goodrich Drive), no cause for complaint;
10:57 a.m.: 911, mental health issue (Front Street), removed to hospital;
12:15 p.m.: harassment (Cedar Terrace), report taken;
12:24 p.m.: drug/narcotic violations (Bosworth Road), info taken;
1:15 p.m.: 911, 911 call non-emergency (Front Street), 911 non-emergency call;
1:53 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Poland Avenue), removed to hospital;
4:57 p.m.: 911, info/general (Baldwinville State Road), referred to other agency;
5:05 p.m.: MV stop (Cross Street @ Spring Street), written warning;
6:34 p.m.: Fire Department call/general (Ipswich Drive), services rendered;
7:09 p.m.: lock-out house (Central Street), assisted;
9:16 p.m.: welfare check/general (Pond Street), report taken;
9:17 p.m.: suspicious vehicle (Main Street), spoken to;
10:11 p.m.: officer requested (Maple Street), report taken;
11:36 p.m.: noise complaint (Baldwinville State Road), spoken to;

MONDAY MAY 25
2:05-2:59 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
11:00 a.m.: fire alarm (Maple Street), services rendered;
1:33 p.m.: investigation (Hitchcock Road), spoken to;
1:38 p.m.: lock-out vehicle (Glenallen Street), services rendered;
1:53 p.m.: 911, Fire Department call/general (Ipswich Drive), services rendered;
3:39 p.m.: assist other Police Department (Philipston, Ward Hill Road), assisted;
3:53 p.m.: noise complaint (Front Street), unable to locate;
4:32 p.m.: larceny (Central Street), report taken;
5:05 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), verbal warning;
5:31 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Maple Street), removed to hospital;
5:54 p.m.: investigation (School Street), services rendered;
5:59 p.m.: traffic hazard (School Street @ Grove Street), removed traffic hazard;
6:29 p.m.: MV stop (School Square), written warning;
6:38 p.m.: assist other police department (other town, Blueberry Road), assisted;
8:20 p.m.: MV stop (Lakeshore Drive @ Maple Street), verbal warning;
8:27 p.m.: MV stop (Central Street), written warning;
9:21 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Beachview Drive), accidental/defective alarm;

TUESDAY MAY 26
12:47 a.m.: neighbor dispute (Spring Street), spoken to;
1:00 a.m.: extra patrols (Chicks Tavern, Pleasant Street), checked/secure;
1:01 a.m.: extra patrols (Toy Town Pub, Railroad Street), checked/secure;
1:09 a.m.: MV stop (Central Street), verbal warning;
1:19-1:44 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
1:37 a.m.: 911, 911 hang-up (Elmwood Road), 911 non-emergency call;
2:10 a.m.: assist other agency (Goodrich Drive), assisted;
4:01 a.m.: abandoned vehicle (Central Street), spoken to;
4:30 a.m.: transport (Mill Glen Road), transport;
5:22 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Spring Street), removed to hospital;
5:32 a.m.: property found (Central Street), advised officer;
7:00 a.m.: Department of Public Works call/general (Maple Street @ Woodlawn Street), referred to other agency;
7:00 a.m.: Department of Public Works call/general (Elmwood Road), referred to DPW;
7:49 a.m.: accident (North Vine Street), report taken;
9:27 a.m.: 911, disturbance (Spring Street), no police service necessary;
10:16 a.m.: disabled vehicle (Main Street), assisted;
10:28 a.m.: sex offender registration (Walnut Street), assisted;
10:35 a.m.: harassment (Northern Heights Drive), report taken;
10:47 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Park Street), removed to hospital;
11:02 a.m.: 911, Section 12 (address not published), referred to other agency;
11:23 a.m.: disabled vehicle (School Street), assisted;
12:17 p.m.: investigation (Central Street), report taken;
1:52 p.m.: 911, welfare check/general (Mellen Road), services rendered;
2:12 p.m.: officer requested (North Royalston Road), report taken;
2:15 p.m.: 911, auto fire (East Street), services rendered;
2:57 p.m.: info/general (Ipswich Drive), referred to other agency;
3:31 p.m.: harassment (Gardner Road), report taken;
3:34 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Baldwinville Road), removed to hospital;
4:33 p.m.: summons service (Hyde Park Street), unable to serve;
4:38 p.m.: registration check (Hyde Park Street), checked/secure;
4:43 p.m.: officer requested (Cummings Road), spoken to;
4:43 p.m.: investigation (Bosworth Road), report taken;
4:59 p.m.: summons service (Brown Street), unable to serve;
5:56 p.m.: property found (Court Street @ School Street), property returned to owner;
6:16 p.m.: info/general (Elm Street), report taken;
7:32 p.m.: 911, animal complaint (Winter Street), info given;
7:36 p.m.: officer requested (Gardner Road), report taken;
7:45 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), written warning;
8:06 p.m.: MV stop (Highland Street), written warning;
8:11 p.m.: noise complaint (Northern Heights Drive), info given;
8:18 p.m.: extra patrols (Mill Circle), checked/secure;
8:23 p.m.: ambulance needed (Maynard Street), removed to hospital;
8:25 p.m.: MV stop (Baldwinville State Road), verbal warning;
8:38 p.m.: disabled vehicle (Baldwinville State Road), checked/secure;
8:54 p.m.: info/general (Central Street), advised officer;
9:08 p.m.: MV stop (Main Street @ River Street), verbal warning;
9:32 p.m.: MV stop (Lincoln Avenue @ Oak Street), verbal warning;
10:17 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street @ Ash Street), verbal warning;
10:33 p.m.: smoke (Rose Court), services rendered;

Summons
Charged with: A & B on child with injury.

WEDNESDAY MAY 27
12:35 a.m.: 911, officer requested (Spring Street), spoken to;
12:42 a.m.: 911, suspicious (other) (Holly Drive), report taken;
12:53 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), no cause for complaint;
1:24- a.m.: building checks, all secure;
1:29 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Hospital Drive), checked/secure;
3:14 a.m.: extra patrols (Goodrich Drive), no cause for complaint;