Culpepper: BPD surveillance tech lacked council OK

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Councillor Culpepper raises alarm over new police surveillance tools

For the third year running, Boston Police have acquired and deployed social media surveillance technology without City Council approval, says Councillor Culpepper, who calls it an apparent defiance of a 2021 ordinance. The practice continues despite the requirement for council sign-off.

Dorchester Reporter

Repeat offender arrested after pointing gun at officers in Mattapan

Boston police arrested a repeat offender after he allegedly pointed a 9mm firearm at officers during a call on Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan. Officers recovered a loaded handgun, ammunition, and cash.

Boston Police Department

Rockin' with Raptors returns to Boston Nature Center

Saturday, Sept. 26, noon–3 p.m., Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center hosts a free rain-or-shine event with live birds of prey, nature crafts, face painting, trail exploration, a cookout, music, and educational tables.

Mass Audubon

Mattapan library offers Tech Savvy Adults class

Saturday, Sept. 26, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., covering computers, mobile devices, internet browsing, and online safety.

Boston Public Library

Mattapan library discusses Toni Morrison's 'Sula'

Saturday, Sept. 26, 2–3 p.m., at 1350 Blue Hill Avenue; light snacks provided, registration recommended, new members welcome.

Boston Public Library

Free Let's Dance Boston night on the Greenway

Saturday, Sept. 26, 6–8:30 p.m., a free Lindy Hop lesson followed by social dancing and live music on the Rose Kennedy Greenway.

Boston Dance Alliance

Mazzika Orchestra performs 'Arab Legends' at Berklee Performance Center

Saturday, Sept. 26, 8 p.m., presenting orchestral arrangements of enduring Arabic songs.

Berklee College of Music

Mission Hill Road Race hosts 5K run and walk

Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m., at Kevin W. Fitzgerald Park, with a 5K run/walk followed by neighborhood activities.

Mission Hill Neighborhood Housing Services

Roslindale Dumpling Festival serves dumplings from 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 26, 3:30–7 p.m., a free event at Adams Park with over 20 vendors, music, and a beer garden; rain date Oct. 3.

The Boston Calendar

Boston kicks off free flu and COVID vaccine clinics

Boston has begun a series of free flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics, including locations around the city and a pop-up clinic in Mattapan, with 20 clinics scheduled through early December.

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