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Police end Flock license-plate-reader program
September 26, 2026
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Tewksbury police end Flock Safety license-plate-reader program
Citing community concerns, the Tewksbury Police Department is ending its Flock Safety license-plate-reader program. The department said the technology lacks the support needed to continue, and it will stop use until the Massachusetts Legislature or courts establish clearer guardrails. Police acknowledged the system's value in investigating serious crimes but said the decision is right to maintain community trust.
Tewksbury Police Department
Police charge two after Tewksbury motel fentanyl investigation
Tewksbury Police arrested Heather Chong and Ryan McCarthy on multiple drug charges, including trafficking fentanyl and crack cocaine, following an incident at an Andover Street motel. Police seized 25.4 grams of suspected fentanyl and 17.5 grams of suspected crack cocaine.
John Guilfoil Public Relations
Youth shooting-sports open house at Rod & Gun Club this morning
From 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the Tewksbury Rod & Gun Club hosts a youth open house at 79 Chandler Street, introducing the Smokin' Clays shotgun and Junior .22 Rifle programs. No prior experience required.
The Tewksbury Rod & Gun Club
Pokemon League at Batter Up Sportscards, 11 a.m. today
Batter Up Sportscards at 1830 Main Street, Suite C, holds its Pokemon League from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Batter Up Sportscards
Free adaptive kids program this morning at NDB Fitness
Riverside Family Support Center and NDB Fitness host a free, sensory-friendly adaptive kids program for ages 7 to 13 at 9 a.m. at 2230 Main St.
eCommunity Connections
UTR Tennis Shootout Series begins today in Tewksbury
The HotelPlanner UTR Shootout Series – Boston runs today through September 28 in Tewksbury, with 128 entrants, hardcourt singles, and $20,000 in prize money.
HotelPlanner Tennis Tour
Public Health Museum offers indoor tours today
The Public Health Museum at 365 East Street offers docent-led or self-guided indoor tours at 11:30 a.m.
Patch
School Committee Policy Subcommittee meets September 29
The Policy Subcommittee meeting runs from 12 p.m. to midnight at 139 Pleasant Street.
Town of Tewksbury
Select Board meeting September 29
The Select Board meets at 7 p.m. at 1009 Main Street.
Town of Tewksbury
Malden man charged in two Tewksbury vehicle break-ins
Tewksbury Police charged a Malden man with more than 30 offenses connected to two vehicle break-ins in April.
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