Fells Dog Owner Group Google Group

Re: [FellsDOG] Re: Man pulls gun on my dogs at Foss Park

mjohnson31...@yahoo.com (Michael Johnson) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:03:27 UT

Hey there Justin,
I have not been contacted since I talked to the Somerville Police Dept. in which they strongly urged the revocation of this mans gun permit. I understand that a letter was to be sent to the Melrose Police Dept. doing just this. But I used to have a license to carry a concealed weapon some years ago due to the job I had at the time. It's my understanding that it's a state issued license, issued by the State Police, but you have to apply through the town/city you reside in. Since it is a state issued license, city's and towns have to honor it. The City of Somerville or any city for that matter cannot prohibit a state license to carry a concealed weapon. Unfortunately this gentlemens actions will taint a lawful, responsible persons right to carry.

Re: Man pulls gun on my dogs at Foss Park

ivstinia...@gmail.com (Justin Grunau) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:54:19 UT

Have there been any developments since your last post? I'm curious if
you are still getting support from the Somerville city officials and
how the Melrose officials have responded (if you know).

It also really shocks me that Massachusetts State Law devolves gun
regulation like this to the towns of residence and not to the town in

Re: Melrose Green Dog Program - Public Meeting

davidm...@aol.com (DogOwnerWhoVotes) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:20:36 UT

Thanks for letting us know about the meeting, Michele.
It would be great if someone could report on how the meeting went.

On Oct 14, 10:24 am, somervilledog <canisfamilia...@somervilledog .com>
wrote:

Melrose Green Dog Program - Public Meeting

canisfamilia...@somervilledog.com (somervilledog) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:24:06 UT

If you live in Melrose, or if you know anyone who lives in Melrose,
please (encourage them to) attend a public meeting about proposed off-
leash hours. The meeting is tomorrow evening, Thursday, October 15,
2009, from 7:0o to 9:00 p.m. at Melrose City Hall, Aldermanic Chamber,
main floor, 562 Main St.

Re: Man pulls gun on my dogs at Foss Park

cav...@yahoo.com (Catherine) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:48:26 UT

I don't post here often anymore but I do keep an eye on the messages -
thank you for posting this incident and I must say it gives me
nightmares. I know I am guilty of sometimes letting my guys off leash
in non-designated areas due to a lack of possibilities (and that is
for another discussion) and as my guys are huge I can just see

Re: Dog Cleanup

davidm...@aol.com (DogOwnerWhoVotes) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:06:49 UT

We hope to organize a clean-up day for before the snows come. I hope
you will join us!

Re: [FellsDOG] Re: Man pulls gun on my dogs at Foss Park

mjohnson31...@yahoo.com (Michael Johnson) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:42:37 UT

Hey there Michele,

I just got your email and I appreciate your comments and understanding. I received a call today from a sgt. in the Somerville police dept. concerning this matter. He wanted to hear my side of events that happened that day and needless to say they were very different from the other gentleman's. He was very concerned about what I had to say and he told me that he was sending out a letter to the Melrose police dept. (the city this man's gun permit was issued) recommending that his permit be revoked. The officer read to me this man's statement and there were many parts that were totally fabricated. I hope people understand that for the safety of you, your family and your pets, you should not have your dogs off leash in areas that are not designated. I believe your phone call to the chief was very helpful in prompting action is this matter. Thank You.

Dog Cleanup

baschw...@comcast.net (BAS2008) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:56:59 UT

Will there be a Sheep Fold Clean up Day any time soon?

Re: Man pulls gun on my dogs at Foss Park

canisfamilia...@somervilledog.com (Michele (with Strummer)) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:09:55 UT

What an awful, experience, Mike! I'm so sorry that you and your child
(and your dogs) experienced this.

I have followed up with Somerville Police Chief, Anthony Holloway,
about the incident in Foss Park in Somerville on Tuesday. The person
who pulled his gun is not a resident of Somerville. Permits to carry

Re: [FellsDOG] Man pulls gun on my dogs at Foss Park

bricon...@yahoo.com (Brian Connolly) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:53:31 UT

Foss park is a tough area Mark be careful down there.

Brian

----- Original Message ----
To: Fells Dog Owner Group <fellsdog@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 7:39:25 PM

To whom it may conern here is a disturbing story that happened to me
today. I live in Somerville and lately I have been going to Foss Park

Re: [FellsDOG] Re: Man pulls gun on my dogs at Foss Park

mjohnson31...@yahoo.com (Michael Johnson) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:42:52 UT

There really isn't anything that makes this guy stand out. He is probably in his early 40's. He has a white mixed dog. He was wearing normal everyday clothes. I would recommend to simply stay away from this park if you want to take your dogs off leash. I personally don't want to be around a guy with a gun. Period.

Re: Man pulls gun on my dogs at Foss Park

do...@hotmail.com (greenish) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:31:02 UT

Could you please describe the man and his dog? It would be helpful for
those who visit Foss park to know what to look out for.

Thanks.

Re: New DCR Middlesex Fells Trail System Plan

davidm...@aol.com (DogOwnerWhoVotes) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:26:29 UT

I agree, Michele-- all local dog groups which have members who use the
Fells are welcome to help contribute to this process!

On Sep 28, 9:48 pm, Michele Biscoe <canisfamilia...@somervilledog .com>
wrote:

Man pulls gun on my dogs at Foss Park

mjohnson31...@yahoo.com (ILoveDogs) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:39:25 UT

To whom it may conern here is a disturbing story that happened to me
today. I live in Somerville and lately I have been going to Foss Park
located at the intersection of Broadway and Megrath Highway. It was
around noon on Tuesday and I was there with my two dogs and my 3 year
old son. I have a white german shepherd and a golden retriever. My

Re: [FellsDOG] New DCR Middlesex Fells Trail System Plan

canisfamilia...@somervilledog.com (Michele Biscoe) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:48:17 UT

Dear David,

Thank you for attending the meeting and representing dog owners who
enjoy the Middlesex Fells.

Please do e-mail the list with future developments and with the date
of the Stakeholder and Public Planning Workshop in January. Between
FellsDOG and other area dog owner groups (lots of people from