“The Bible tells us to love our neighbors, and also to love our enemies; probably because generally they are the same people.” ? G.K. Chesterton
Neighbors can sometimes be a pain in the arse. There are some that will do things that will deliberately and gratuitously aggravate their other neighbors. These crafty folks like to do just that one small thing that cannot really bring them a whole host of legal trouble. Often times, (as shown in the video below) its an act of minutia. Some act that, for the most part isn’t worth pursuing on any level…until they become persistent.
Such was the case with Londonderry Fish & Game Club. For the last nine months, beer cans were being stuffed into our front entry gate. This was done two, sometimes three times per week. While it was annoying, I would simply remove them and enter the club…Others would do the same. Pretty soon, members were removing them and sending us emails about it…or texts with photos showing the pictures of cans stuffed into the gate.
It finally got to a point where it was clear that it had become a topic of concern for members and officers alike. The overarching concern is that perhaps a member was having a beer and then using the ranges. Check out the live video after the jump...
We finally decided to “surviel” the area with a surveillance camera. After a few false starts, we observed the culprit. It always happened after dark, between 8:15 and 8:45. The individual wore a reflective vest which indicated that he walked frequently and after dark. With video evidence in hand, we decided it was time to confront the neighbor.
Board Member Bob Boilard and I staked out nearby. The first night was a bust. The second night, however, we found him walking his dog. Here below:
Its far too petty and small an issue to file a Police complaint. So we engaged in a Public shaming of the individual. That is why we posted his name and address for all his neighbors to see. Public records indicate that this guy works for the Nashua School District as a Truancy Officer. I guess if you work with kids too much eventually, you start acting like one.
