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In today's newsletter:

  • How Ferndale's middle and high school buildings will shuffle for renovations
  • Why Ferndale joined other cities in dropping Flock cameras

Also on today's calendar: Meetup at Ferndale Project and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 53.
  • Saturday: High clouds and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ferndale Schools Plans Building Moves Ahead of Middle and High School Renovations (oaklandcounty115.com) — Ferndale families will see major school shuffles starting in 2027 as the district prepares to renovate the shared middle and high school campus on Pinecrest. Central Administration will move first to the Tri-County Educational Center, then middle school students will temporarily occupy the current administration building while construction progresses, with a virtual town hall offering details and timelines.
   

• 5 Michigan police agencies used Flock readers for immigration searches (bnd.com) — Ferndale is among several Oakland County communities that have ended contracts with Flock license plate readers after residents raised privacy concerns. The broader investigation details how multiple Metro Detroit agencies used Flock data for immigration-related searches, prompting calls for tighter state rules and renewed debate over surveillance versus public safety.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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