After dropping Flock Safety, Massachusetts police departments are divided on whether to adopt alternative license plate reader systems — with some already moving forward and others rejecting the technology amid ongoing debates over public oversight. news sports entertainment obituaries subscribe

October 11, 2026 Sunday Roundup: MassLive’s Best This Week News Flock cameras faced a Mass. backlash. Police are split on using similar tech After dropping Flock Safety, Massachusetts police departments are divided on whether to adopt alternative license plate reader systems — with some already moving forward and others rejecting the technology amid ongoing debates over public oversight. By Irene Rotondo | IRotondo@masslive.com Read more     Unlimited Digital Access   $1 for the first month   Proceed to Checkout            (Cancel Anytime)     Politics One race, two messages: How Healey and Minogue are spending millions to win More than $13 million flooded the Mass. governor's race in August and September. Where the money is going offers clues about how each campaign thinks it can win. By John L. Micek | jmicek@masslive.com MORE    Boston Could Boston be the next big city to scrap parking minimums? Building a underground parking can cost developers up to $100,000 per space. By Tréa Lavery | TLavery@masslive.com MORE    Ne Where A legendary New England hotel got a luxurious upgrade. Here’s what it’s like to stay there This historic hotel is one of the great mountain escapes in New England — and it's just three hours north of Boston. By Nick O'Malley | nomalley@masslive.com MORE    News Could this automated mini-market bring healthier food to urban neighborhoods? Entrepreneur Chris Mutty plans to raise money this month for an interesting concept: an automated mini market that could be placed on very little real estate — potentially even parking lots. The goal? Supplying fresh food to neighborhoods that don't have it. By Scott Kirsner | SKirsner@masslive.com MORE    Politics Mass. ballot question would funnel sales tax into new conservation fund Question 6 would dedicate revenue from sporting goods stores, golf courses and RV dealers to a new Nature for All Fund starting in 2027. By Tréa Lavery | TLavery@masslive.com MORE    See more