Townspeople are still coming to grips with last week’s “Snack Attack,” as it’s been dubbed, involving Parker Posey’s body-double and a hungry Greyote. The incident took place while shooting a scene for an independent film set in a “quaint New England village.” (See last week's Police BLOG.)
Although the actress was not hurt, it has caused alarm in this quiet suburb where “nothing ever happens… I mean NOTHING,” according to a 14-year-old teenage girl who skipped school to sneak onto the set as an extra. “This is the most exciting thing to happen in Wapatusset since the Kevin Bacon double shot out of a cannon on Spritzing Rock Pond,” said society columnist Nan Flanders.
Shaw (file photo)
Scrim Shaw, director of GROL, has urged people to calm down and not jump to conclusions. “This whole thing is a lot of hype. Complete hogwash. And I think the danger level is being overblown.” He recommends changing the alert level from Hadley Red to Chesterton Buff. Having been “distracted by other matters” for some time now (and presumed dead for a brief period), Shaw says his organization plans to step up its education efforts in the coming months.
O'Liam (file photo)
Police Chief Liam O’Liam, on the other hand, is urging citizens to remain on alert. He will hold a press conference next week to answer questions and issue specific guidelines, including a possible curfew. Residents should prepare for strict regulations regarding Halloween trick-or-treating. When asked if canceling Halloween in Wapatusset is a possibility, the chief replied, “I’m not saying we’re canceling it, I’m not saying we’re not.”
Stay tuned for further announcements.
- reported by Agent SS