By Sara Withee (Aug. 31, 2026) – With a 3-0 vote, the Ayer Select Board voted Monday to cancel the town's contract with Flock Safety immediately. The Select Board member who made the motion said the cameras should be disabled and uninstalled immediately. On Aug. 18th, the Select Board had announced its intention to take a vote this evening and residents gathered at Town … [Read more...] about Ayer Select Board Votes to Cancel Flock Contract
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Residents Ask the Police Chief Questions About Flock Safety Cameras
By Sara Withee(June 16, 2026) – The Police Chief returned to the Select Board meeting last night to share an update on the Ayer Police Department’s new Flock Safety Camera portal. The Police Chief explained that the department had compiled a Flock Safety Camera Information Portal and published this on June 8th. Residents can access the portal through the police department … [Read more...] about Residents Ask the Police Chief Questions About Flock Safety Cameras
News of Flock Safety Cameras in Ayer, Groton and Littleton
(June 5, 2026) - As questions arise about Flock Safety cameras in Ayer, residents in two nearby communities are also concerned about the license plate reader technology. On Tuesday, Ayer’s police chief answered a few questions about Flock cameras at the Select Board meeting. He said the department wants to put questions and answers online. At this same meeting, the Town … [Read more...] about News of Flock Safety Cameras in Ayer, Groton and Littleton
Ayer Police Department Shares Flock Safety Public Information Portal on Town Web Page
By Sara Withee (June 9, 2026) - The Ayer Police Department shared the Flock Safety Public Information Portal on its town web page on Tuesday. The portal includes an open letter from the police chief to the community and frequently asked questions about the technology, along with other materials. You can visit the portal here. … [Read more...] about Ayer Police Department Shares Flock Safety Public Information Portal on Town Web Page
Ayer Police to Share Flock Safety Camera Portal
(June 2, 2026) – The Ayer Police Department plans to share information about its Flock Surveillance cameras online, such as how the surveillance will be used and for what purpose. The Town Manager advised the Select Board at Tuesday’s meeting that the target date for posting this information online is June 8th, next Monday. He said the Police Chief can attend the board’s next … [Read more...] about Ayer Police to Share Flock Safety Camera Portal