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🌱 Patch AM: Why Clawson joined other Michigan communities in dropping Flock cameras

Coming up: Fall Claws N Paws Festival on the Clawson Patch calendar

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Greetings Clawson! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Clawson joined other Michigan communities in dropping Flock cameras

Also on today's calendar: RedCross Blood Drive and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Not as warm with a t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 61.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Monroe County votes to stop using Flock cameras, citing constitutionality (detroitnews.com) — Monroe County has voted to stop using Flock Safety license plate reader cameras, citing constitutional and privacy concerns after extensive public comment. Clawson is among several Michigan communities that have already ended Flock contracts, reflecting growing local skepticism about the surveillance technology and its impact on residents' privacy and civil liberties.
   

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Other local events
    Tuesday September 8
  • School Resumes- Full Day
    Addams Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
    8:20 am
  • CMS + CHS Curriculum Night
    Clawson High School Clawson, MI 48017
    6:00 pm
    • Friday September 11
  • RedCross Blood Drive →
    1730 W Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills
    11:00 am
  • South Playground - PTA Ice Cream Social
    Northwood Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
    6:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Panera posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Royal Oak. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Royal Oak

  • 2026 Candidate Interview: Trina Tocco and Liz Dupee for Royal Oak School Board (oaklandcounty115.com)
  • How a Culinary Institute Turned a Blank Screen Into a Brand Statement (avnetwork.com)
  • Metro Events Guide: How to spend Labor Day weekend in metro Detroit (wdet.org)

Troy

Utica

  • Child, Grandparents Attacked By Family Dogs In Macomb County: Sheriff (patch.com)

Ok Clawson! 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: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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