🌱 Patch AM: Why South Windsor is pulling the plug on AI license plate cameras

Good day South Windsor! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why South Windsor is pulling the plug on AI license plate cameras

Also on today's calendar: Job Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Warmer with clearing, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.
• Tuesday: Showers late in the afternoon, temps: high: 70, low: 61.
• Wednesday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The technology records 20 billion images each month. The CT backlash is broad and powerful. (courant.com) — South Windsor's town council has ordered police to shut off Flock Safety license plate cameras within 60 days, ending their use after months of privacy and oversight concerns. The decision, driven by strong local opposition, places South Windsor at the center of a statewide and national debate over AI-powered surveillance, data sharing, and how much privacy residents are willing to trade for potential crime-fighting benefits.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Windsor

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 13
• Job Fair →
  36 Firetown Rd, Simsbury
  9:00 am
Saturday October 17
• 2026 Fall Indoor Vendor Fair →
  First Cong Church of East Windsor, 124 Scantic Rd, East Windsor, CT, 06088,
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Monday October 12
• Storytelling Mondays: Tales At The Wood. For children ages 3-6 →
  Wood Memorial Library & Museum, 783 Main St, South Windsor
  11:00 am
• Pain to Purpose →
  South Windsor Campus, 855 Chapel Road, South Windsor
  6:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Art of Marriage →
  Vox Church South Windsor, 855 Chapel Rd, South Windsor
  6:30 pm
Tuesday October 20
• Post 133 meeting →
  150 Nevers Rd, South Windsor
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 21
• 5 Corner Cupboard Food Pantry First Cong Church E. Windsor Fundraiser →
  Red Robin, 15 Hazard Ave, Enfield
  12:00 pm
Thursday October 22
• Military Whist Fundraiser →
  South Windsor Fire Department, Station 1, 1175 Ellington Rd, South Windsor
  5:30 pm
Friday October 23
• Free Community Dinner →
  Wapping Community Church, 1790 Ellington Rd, South Windsor
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Jana Milbocker of Enchanted Gardens: "Gardens of the Gilded Age" →
  South Windsor Public Library, 1550 Sullivan Ave, South Windsor
  2:00 pm
• Murder Mystery Dinner! →
  The Mill on the River, 989 Ellington Rd, South Windsor
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 25
• Take Note! A Cappella Ensemble Presents a Free Benefit Concert for Safe Net Ministries →
  Grace Episcopal Church, 7 Spring St, Stafford
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Olive Garden posted a job opening for Server in Manchester. Apply here.
• Walmart posted a job opening for General Merchandise Team Associate in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Windsor here.

🗞 Nearby News

Manchester

• 2 hospitalized after car crashes into tree in Hartford (wtnh.com)
• Marvin's Room to Open at Dionysus Theatre Company (broadwayworld.com)
• State preservation council recommends asking attorney general to stop Manchester home demolition (ctinsider.com)

East Hartford

• Complimentary football carries UConn past Temple in resurgent 34-20 road win (fox61.com)
• Vought: The 109-Year Legacy of Corsair, Crusader Maker (vintageaviationnews.com)

Windsor

• 5 Things To Know In Windsor: Great Pond Code Change, Windsor Center Infill, Day Hill Event Venue And More (patch.com)

Ok South Windsor! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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