Police Deactivate, Cover Flock Plate Cameras

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Waltham Deactivates and Covers Flock License-Plate Cameras

Waltham police told Boston 25 News the department deactivated its 16 Flock license-plate readers earlier this month, and city leaders temporarily covered the cameras with trash bags around Sept. 12 while the city waits for the company to remove them. The shutdown follows council concerns over privacy, oversight and the use of drug asset-forfeiture funds to buy the equipment. More than 30 Massachusetts communities are now debating what to do with Flock cameras, and state lawmakers say they plan to file legislation setting statewide rules on data retention and access.

Boston 25 News

Waltham Traffic Commission Meets Today

The Waltham Traffic Commission meets Thursday, Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. in City Hall Council Chambers, 610 Main St., to review municipal traffic regulations.

City of Waltham

Raju Leads Brandeis Women's Soccer Past Wellesley 2-1

Senior Tanvi Raju scored a goal and added an assist within three minutes in the first half Wednesday as Brandeis beat Wellesley 2-1 on Gordon Field.

Brandeis University Athletics

Bentley Hockey Names Horsager, Cameron Assistant Captains

Bentley men's ice hockey named seniors Garrett Horsager and Colton Cameron assistant captains for the 2026-27 season.

Bentley University Athletics

Waltham Public Schools to Host Immigration Rights Webinar Sept. 22

Waltham Public Schools will hold a free Know Your Rights webinar Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., covering immigration rights, legal resources, safety planning and interpretation in multiple languages.

Waltham Public Schools

Teen Crafternoons Hosts Papel Picado Craft Today

The Waltham Public Library hosts a no-registration papel picado craft session for teens Thursday, Sept. 17 from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Teen Room, 735 Main St.

Waltham Public Library

Teen Anime Club Meets Thursday Evening

Waltham Public Library's Teen Anime Club meets Thursday, Sept. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. for students in grades 6-12 to watch anime, discuss favorites and enjoy snacks.

Waltham Public Library

Library Bookmobile Stops at Mighty Squirrel Tonight

The Waltham Public Library's Bookmobile visits Mighty Squirrel Brewing Thursday, Sept. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m., offering library cards and checkouts.

Waltham Public Library

Story and Craft Time Series Begins at Community Center

Waltham Recreation's Thursday Story & Craft Time for children starts Sept. 17 from 1 to 1:45 p.m. at the Waltham Community Center and runs through Oct. 29.

Waltham Recreation Department

Library Hosts Fall Herbs and Tonics Talk Tonight

The Waltham Public Library hosts Fall Tonics with Muddy River Herbals Thursday, Sept. 17 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., discussing herbs for the new season; no registration required.

Waltham Public Library

Open Art Studio for K-5 Students Begins Today

Waltham Recreation's six-week Open Art Studio for kindergarten through fifth grade begins Thursday, Sept. 17 at the Waltham Community Center, 510 Moody St.

Waltham Recreation Department

First Parish Book Club Meets Thursday Afternoon

First Parish in Waltham's Book Club meets Thursday, Sept. 17 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Harrington Room or via Zoom.

First Parish in Waltham