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Towns Pause License Plate Readers | Boston News
- Published
- September 12, 2026
- Duration
- 1:20
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- Last updated
- Sep 13, 2026
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Summary
Boylston PD is shutting down its Flock Safety license plate reader system and eyeing a full contract exit — part of a growing trend as towns like Abington, Ayer, and Southbridge follow suit. Officials are pausing to reassess the tech and explore better alternatives, with a public meeting set for September 28 at 6:30 PM. This isn’t an isolated move — commu…
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Boylston PD is shutting down its Flock Safety license plate reader system and eyeing a full contract exit — part of a growing trend as towns like Abington, Ayer, and Southbridge follow suit. Officials are pausing to reassess the tech and explore better alternatives, with a public meeting set for September 28 at 6:30 PM. This isn’t an isolated move — communities nationwide are rethinking surveillance tech’s role, sparking wider conversations about privacy, effectiveness, and accountability. Liste
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