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🌱 Patch AM: Why Clawson joined Eastpointe in dropping controversial Flock camera technology

And on the Clawson Patch calendar - Royal Oak Garden Club Annual Perennial Exchange

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Hi Clawson! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Clawson joined Eastpointe in dropping controversial Flock camera technology

Also on today's calendar: Royal Oak Garden Club Annual Perennial Exchange and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: Rain, a thunderstorm, temps: high: 65, low: 58.
  • Sunday: A little rain in the morning, with a high of 69 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Two Eastpointe police officers misused Flock network, chief says (macombdaily.com) — Clawson is among several southeast Michigan communities that, like Eastpointe, are ending their contracts with Flock license plate cameras amid concerns over misuse and privacy. Eastpointe disclosed two officers allegedly abused the system and has already halted its use while officials work through the termination process, adding safeguards and relying on other investigative tools instead.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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