AI 'Cat in the Hat' Posts Raise School Worries

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Viral AI 'Cat in the Hat' Trend Prompts Local Safety Concerns

Boston 25 News reports that a nationwide social media trend using AI-generated images of Dr. Seuss' "Cat in the Hat" outside schools, in classrooms and on neighborhood streets has reached the North Shore. One profile flagged by Wakefield parents tells students to meet at local schools, including Galvin Middle School, and another post says communities like Melrose and Saugus are next. It is not yet clear who is behind the local profiles or whether they are a prank; teens in other states have been arrested for making similar accounts.

Boston 25 News

School Committee Meets Tuesday Evening

The Melrose School Committee meets Tuesday, September 15, from 7-8 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall.

City of Melrose

Library Trustees Meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

The Melrose Public Library Board of Trustees meets Tuesday, September 15, at 7:30 p.m. at 69 West Emerson St.

City of Melrose

Veterans Advisory Board Meets Tuesday at City Hall

The Melrose Veterans Services Advisory Board meets Tuesday, September 15, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Cassidy Conference Room at City Hall.

City of Melrose

Teen Movie Night Features The Maze Runner

Melrose Public Library hosts a movie night for grades 6-12 featuring The Maze Runner Thursday, September 17, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Youth Services Program Room.

Melrose Public Library

Mystery Author Hank Phillippi Ryan Hosts Virtual Book Recs Thursday

Melrose Public Library's online program features bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan recommending mystery and thriller titles via Zoom Thursday, September 17, from 6:30-7 p.m.

Melrose Public Library

Art at the Market Gallery Reception Set for Friday

Follow Your Art Community Studios hosts a free opening reception for the Art at the Market exhibition Friday, September 18, from 6:30-8 p.m. at 647 Main Street, with refreshments and live music.

Follow Your Art Community Studios

Hunt's Photo Hosts Long-Exposure Photography Lecture Tuesday

Hunt's Photo Education presents an online lecture on long-exposure photography Tuesday, September 15, from 7-8:30 p.m., covering equipment, technique, and creative approaches.

Hunt's Photo Education

Beginner Photography Series Begins at Hunt's Photo Tuesday

Hunt's Photo in Melrose begins a two-session beginner photography class Tuesday, September 15, from 6-8 p.m., covering DSLR and mirrorless camera fundamentals.

Hunt's Photo Education

Melrose Boys Soccer Visits Burlington Tuesday

Melrose's varsity boys soccer team plays an away league match at Burlington Tuesday, September 15, at 4:15 p.m.

MaxPreps

Frank J. Scharaffa Funeral Mass Set for Tuesday

A Mass of Christian Burial for Frank J. Scharaffa will be held Tuesday, September 15, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church in Stoneham, following Monday visitation in Melrose.

Gately Funeral Home

Cooking for a Cause Prepares Meals for Food Insecurity

The Kitchen Melrose hosts 'Cooking for a Cause' Tuesday, September 15, from 6-8 p.m., where participants prepare 75-100 meals for Food Link and the Community Freezer.

The Kitchen Melrose