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And on the Framingham Patch calendar - Rosh Hashanah with Rabbi Emily Mathis, Singer-Songwriter Julie Silver & B'nai Torah MetroWest

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  • How Framingham residents got police to drop Flock surveillance cameras

Also on today's calendar: Rosh Hashanah with Rabbi Emily Mathis, Singer-Songwriter Julie Silver & B'nai Torah MetroWest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cooler with rain, with a high of 69 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, temps: high: 72, low: 62.
  • Thursday: A morning thunderstorm or two, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ What's behind the Flock camera controversy? (northeastern.edu) β€” Framingham has ended its contract with Flock Safety's license plate reader cameras after residents, including Kait Merritt-O'Toole, raised strong privacy and misuse concerns. The story explains how Flock's nationwide data network works, why experts warn about insider abuse and over‑policing, and how Framingham's pushback fits into a broader national debate over surveillance technology and local safeguards.
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  • Councilor George King Reveals That 90% of Framingham Seniors Don't Count in City Plans for Elder Services β€”Geoff Epstein Read on Patch
  • Summer Produce Project @ FSU combatted student food insecurity this summer. β€”Victoria Karian Read on Patch
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Wayland

  • Wayland MA Primary 2026: Contested Races, Polling Information (patch.com)

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