🌱 Patch AM: Milton family remembers beloved scientist and grandfather after his passing

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In today's newsletter:

• Milton family remembers beloved scientist and grandfather after his passing
• How did Milton contenders fare in the Norfolk DA primary?
• Why Milton joined other towns in rejecting generational tobacco bans

Also on today's calendar: Summer Concert: Nina Ott Trio and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 85, low: 62.
• Saturday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ronny Clifford Woodruff (sent-trib.com) — A longtime genetics professor with close family in Milton has died, and his loved ones here are remembering a warm, curious grandfather who shared his love of science and the outdoors. A memorial service will be held September 19 at Bowling Green State University in Ohio, with a livestream option for those unable to travel. Donations are suggested to the Lewy Body Dementia Association.
   

• Djuna Perkins claims victory Norfolk DA Democratic primary (bostonherald.com) — Several Milton residents played notable roles in the crowded Democratic primary for Norfolk County district attorney, including candidate Greg Connor and local legal figures Robert Jubinville and Macy Lee. Djuna Perkins currently leads the race and has declared victory, emphasizing reform of high-profile cases and youth programs. Final results and the November general election will determine the county's next top prosecutor.
   

• Generational Tobacco Bans Face Growing Community Opposition (csnews.com) — Milton is among several Massachusetts towns that have rejected a proposed generational tobacco ban, part of a broader pushback highlighted by convenience store and tobacco industry groups. The article argues these policies are overreaching, hard to enforce, and unfair to younger adults, and urges residents and retailers to lobby local officials. It also warns about expanding restrictions on nicotine pouches and flavored products.
   

📸 Around Milton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Milton

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Monday September 7
• No Classes or Rehearsals: Labor Day
  Art Barn Brookline, MA 02447
Tuesday September 8
• Library Drop-In Hours at Chill on Park
  Mattapan Branch Library 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
  1:00 pm
• Teen Gaming Tournament
  Mattapan Branch Library 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
  3:30 pm
• Summer Tech Series!
  Mattapan Branch Library 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
  5:00 pm
• Mattapan Monthly Open Mic
  Mattapan Branch Library 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Summer Tech Series!
  Mattapan Branch Library 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
  12:00 pm
• Barncats Rehearsal
  Art Barn Church of Our Saviour, 25 Monmouth St, Brookline, MA 02446, US
  3:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Summer Concert: Nina Ott Trio →
  Eustis Estate Museum and Study Center, Historic New England, 1424 Canton Ave, Milton
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Resistance at Home →
  Eustis Estate Museum and Study Center, Historic New England, 1424 Canton Ave, Milton
  12:00 pm
• August Moon Festival →
  French's Common, 1 John F Kennedy Memorial Dr, Braintree
  12:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Annual Celebration of the Blue Hills: The Great Escape →
  Irish Cultural Center, 200 New Boston Dr, Canton
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• The Revolutionary Drawing Room with Arpeggione Ensemble →
  Quincy House, 20 Muirhead St, Quincy
  5:00 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Wooden desk- potential "Shabby Chic" redo
  Old school wooden desk, needs a redo but potential galore! Seven working drawers, top has been stripped/sanded/stained/sealed, base has chalk paint... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Teleperformance USA posted a job opening for Payroll Tax Processor - Remote in Quincy. Apply here.
• Super Soccer Stars posted a job opening for Early Childhood Sports Instructor in Randolph. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milton here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• South Shore man has letter-perfect Mass. Lottery scratch ticket win (patriotledger.com)
• Massachusetts High Court Blocks Quincy's St. Michael and St. Florian Statues at Public Safety Complex – [your]NEWS (yournews.com)
• Ranking every South Shore high school football team (patriotledger.com)

Dedham

• 11 standout 18U forwards from 2026 River Rats Jamboree (hockeyjournal.com)
• Rep. Steven Lynch trailed in Boston — then the suburbs rewrote the story (masslive.com)

Boston

• Fentanyl, Cocaine, And Cash Recovered Following Boston Investigation (patch.com)
• New Seafood Eatery To Debut In Longtime MA Oyster Bar Space (patch.com)

Ok Milton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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