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Flock Safety Data Leak Exposed in Boston Pilot
September 16, 2026
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Report finds Boston vehicle data exposed during Flock pilot
A Boston surveillance report reveals that Flock Safety allowed external law enforcement agencies to access vehicle data during a 2025 pilot, contrary to contract terms. City officials confirmed the data-sharing failure was discovered within three days, and Boston will not continue using Flock Safety services.
WBUR
Boston Medical Center nurses authorize possible three-day strike
BMC nurses voted nearly 90% to authorize a three-day strike after months of bargaining. A 10-day strike notice has not been issued; next bargaining session is scheduled for September 25.
WBUR
OPAT Civilian Review Board holds public meeting
The Office of Police Accountability and Transparency’s Civilian Review Board meets Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 10 a.m. at 2201 Washington Street. Agenda includes executive director’s report, approval of prior minutes, and case reviews.
City of Boston
Boston School Committee takes up Madison Park and FY27 grants
The Boston School Committee meets Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 6 p.m. at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building and online. Agenda includes Madison Park planning, over $5 million in grants, and the 2026–31 strategic roadmap.
City of Boston
Mayor Wu launches school-year youth jobs program
Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper announced the start of the School Year Youth Jobs program, building on a summer that connected nearly 11,000 young people with paid work.
City of Boston
City Council meets Wednesday with grants and BPS oversight on agenda
The Boston City Council meets Wednesday, Sept. 16, at noon at City Hall. Agenda includes public-safety and workforce grants, a hearing on the state Inspector General’s Boston Public Schools procurement findings, zoning restrictions on data centers, and mail-voting resolutions.
City of Boston
Boston and MBTA Announce Blue Hill Avenue Public Design Sessions
Neighborhood design workshops starting in September review proposed bus lanes, crosswalks, and sidewalk improvements.
City of Boston
Megan Gates Named Chair of Pine Street Inn Board
Covington & Burling partner Megan Gates takes over as board chair of Pine Street Inn, succeeding 17-year veteran Lorn Davis.
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