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Hi there, Waltham! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Waltham man faces federal cyberstalking charge over calls to ex–White House aide
  • Wayland blanks Waltham 27-0: what went wrong for the Hawks?
  • How did 12 license-plate cameras appear in Waltham overnight?

Also on today's calendar: Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Clearing and cooler, with a high of 69 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy most of the time, temps: high: 64, low: 51.
  • Monday: Periods of sun; breezy, nice, with a high of 71 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man Arrested for Cyberstalking Katie Miller After He Contacted Her 40 Times in 2 Months (people.com) — A Waltham man, John Anthony Proia III, has been indicted on a federal cyberstalking charge after allegedly making dozens of harassing and explicit calls and texts to former White House aide Katie Miller. Arrested by the FBI and released under strict conditions, he is barred from contacting the Millers or public officials at their homes. The case is being handled by national security prosecutors in Boston and follows reported internal FBI turmoil over how quickly to charge him.
   

2. Friday's football roundup: Fairhaven scores 22 unanswered to avenge West Bridgewater loss (bostonglobe.com) — Waltham High's football team was shut out 27-0 by Wayland, with the Warriors' offense piling up 219 passing yards and 138 rushing yards from standout Brajae Walton. The loss came amid a busy Friday slate of Massachusetts high school games, including big wins for programs like Fairhaven, Newton North, and Walpole. Local fans can see how Waltham stacked up against regional rivals and where other nearby teams stand early in the season.
   

3. The Flock Backlash and Growing Revolt Against License Plate Surveillance (northdallasgazette.com) — Waltham residents learn that 12 Flock license plate cameras were installed around the city overnight without any public hearing, according to local congressional candidate and former Flock employee Jonathan Paz. He now works with Massachusetts organizers challenging automated license plate surveillance, warning that the data can be widely shared and potentially used against immigrants and political activists. The piece also details growing national pushback and legal challenges to Flock contracts.
   

4. The Immigrant Data Grab: Surveillance Technology Fuels A Stealth War Against Immigrants (newsbreak.com) — Residents should know that automated license plate readers were installed in Waltham without a public hearing or ordinance, according to a former Flock Safety employee now running for Congress. His comments come in a broader discussion of how AI-driven surveillance tools and data sharing are being used nationwide in immigration enforcement, and how community groups are pushing back through hotlines, lawsuits, and local organizing.
   

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