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Hello New Berlin! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a New Berlin couple lost $500,000 in a gold-bar scam
  • What a new Flock camera lawsuit could mean for New Berlin

Also on today's calendar: Waukesha JBF Kids Sale- EVERYTHING for kids at 50-90% Off Retail! and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunshine and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Scams On The Rise (gmtoday.com) — A New Berlin couple was among the biggest victims in a gold-bar scam that stole more than $500,000 from them and nearly $4 million nationwide, prompting Waukesha police to warn residents about rapidly growing financial fraud. Local detectives and a Waukesha State Bank fraud expert explain how overseas scammers use gift cards, gold, and cryptocurrency, and share concrete tips to help you spot and avoid these schemes.
   

• Citizen groups and homeowner suing over Flock surveillance camera use in Waukesha County (tmj4.com) — New Berlin is one of 11 Waukesha County communities named in a new lawsuit challenging police use of Flock license-plate cameras without warrants, raising big questions about privacy and surveillance. While New Berlin officials declined comment, citizen groups and a homeowner argue the technology needs judicial oversight, and nearby cities are already reconsidering or ending their Flock contracts.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Has anybody noticed this new trend in commercial and apartment buildings?
    The buildings have a flat roof, are built like a box with ugly black, brown and white colors and tend to look like a prison? Tons of new apartments… (Nextdoor Regal Manors)
  • I'm needing help with painting the framing around my garage door and garage service door.
    Also I have a gazebo that needs painting. I need this done by tomorrow at the latest (Nextdoor Sunnyslope)
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in New Berlin. Apply here.
  • Aston Carter posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in New Berlin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Berlin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Muskego

  • Muskego group forms to oppose Flock cameras (gmtoday.com)
  • Oconomowoc aldermen explore idea of term limits and lengths (gmtoday.com)

Brookfield

  • Connect At 4 on October 15, 2026 (businessdailynetwork.com)
  • Brookfield police seek driver after pursuit ends in Wauwatosa (wtmj.com)
  • Lawsuit challenges police use of Flock camera data in Waukesha County (wtmj.com)

Ok New Berlin! 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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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