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In today's newsletter:

  • What will Quincy's police chief reveal about Flock cameras?
  • Planning a beach day? Check why Wollaston is off-limits first

Also on today's calendar: River Rock Music Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 71 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 70, low: 55.
  • Monday: Sunny and comfortable, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Councillors Seek Information On Flock Cameras (thequincysun.com) — Quincy city councillors are pushing for a public hearing on the police department's use of Flock license plate reader cameras, after residents raised privacy and data-security concerns. They want the police chief to explain what data is collected, how long it's kept, who can access it, and what safeguards exist, with outside privacy experts also invited to speak.
   

• Why you can't swim at Wollaston Beach in Quincy this weekend (wickedlocal.com) — If you were planning a swim at Wollaston Beach in Quincy this long weekend, be aware the beach is closed because of high bacteria levels in the water. State health officials warn that unsafe swimming can cause illnesses ranging from rashes to fever, and say the beach will only reopen once tests show conditions are safe again.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Braintree

  • Moon Tooth announce November shows with Cryptodira (nextmosh.com)
  • Beloved Hot Chicken Chain Arrives At MA Travel Hub (patch.com)
  • Foodie news: Cava opens in Quincy and Quincy Restaurant Week scheduled (wickedlocal.com)

Milton

  • Platelet-Rich Fibrin Protocol for Tooth Extractions in Milton, MA (wboc.com)
  • Car Accident Evidence in Milton: What You Should Gather (gaugemagazine.com)

Boston

  • 10 Cruise Workers Removed From Boston Ship As Part Of Federal Operation (patch.com)
  • Boston Man Arrested After 3 Robberies In 4 Days (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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