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🌱 Why a late-night stunt now heads to Lynn District Court

Lynn, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a late-night stunt now heads to Lynn District Court
  • How Lynn police ended up under scrutiny for Flock camera searches

Also on today's calendar: Halloween Party and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: If there are 2 flys in the kitchen, how can you tell which one is the cowboy? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunshine, with a high of 57 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 61, low: 45.
  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 67 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Haverhill woman faces illegal driving, vandalism charges for doing 'donuts' at Nahant Country Club (bostonglobe.com) — A late-night stunt at Nahant Country Club has landed a Haverhill woman in Lynn District Court after police say she tore up the lawn doing car “donuts” and was found driving without a valid license. Nahant police are using the case to remind nearby residents, including in Lynn, how quickly community reports can help stop property damage.
   

• Two police officers in New Bedford fired over repeated Flock misuse (bostonglobe.com) — Lynn residents should know their police department is among several in Massachusetts scrutinized for alleged misuse of Flock license-plate cameras, with two Lynn officers placed on leave after an internal audit. The story centers on New Bedford firings but underscores growing statewide concerns about officers using surveillance tools to track romantic partners and other individuals without justification.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "If there are 2 flys in the kitchen, how can you tell which one is the cowboy?" — It's the one on the range. (Thank you Helen H. for sending it in!)
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