🌱 Patch AM: See why Milton just landed in WalletHub’s top 10 small cities

Morning Milton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See why Milton just landed in WalletHub's top 10 small cities
• Could your Milton kid be the next $1,000 savings winner?

Also on today's calendar: Commonwealth School Virtual Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Clearing and a steady breeze, with a high of 70 and low of 42 degrees.
• Tuesday: Sunny, breezy and cooler, temps: high: 61, low: 40.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• WalletHub rates best small cities in U.S. See where Canton and Massillon rank (kentucky.com) — Milton has been ranked among WalletHub's top 10 small cities in the entire country, recognized alongside places like Lexington and Arlington for strong livability. While the story focuses on Ohio communities, the national list highlights Milton's high standing for quality of life, schools, safety, and amenities—reassuring residents that their town scores near the top nationwide.
   

• Youth Money Challenge Offers $10K in Savings Prizes (sflcn.com) — A national youth money contest is back, and Milton families should know that a local 9-year-old, Alanna Oguadimma, was among last year's $1,000 savings account winners. Children ages 8 to 12 can enter again this year by Nov. 20 with an essay or art project about smart money habits, giving Milton kids another real shot at cash prizes and financial skills.
   

📸 Around Milton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Milton

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 6
• Commonwealth School Virtual Open House →
  Virtual,
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• 2026 Sunset Hike & Hilltop Concert →
  Canton
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• Local Historic District Study Committee →
  Baker Conference Room, Town Hall, Milton
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Library Drop-In Hours at Chill on Park
  Mattapan Branch Library, 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan
  1:00 pm
• Milton School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee →
  Milton High School, 25 Gile Road, Milton
  4:00 pm
• Mattapan Monthly Open Mic
  Mattapan Branch Library, 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Get Ready to Vote: Finding Reliable Sources and Fighting Misinforma
  Mattapan Branch Library, 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan
  2:30 pm
• VERSUS: Gamers Club
  Mattapan Branch Library, 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan
  4:00 pm
• Milton School Committee @ former Fire Station Headquarters
  Pierce Middle School, 451 Central Avenue, Milton
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Concert in the Mansion: David Eure and Alexei Tsiganov →
  Eustis Estate Museum and Study Center, Historic New England, 1424 Canton Ave, Milton
  5:00 pm
Monday October 12
• Writing Retreat with Author Mary Ford →
  Eustis Estate Museum and Study Center, Historic New England, 1424 Canton Ave, Milton
  8:00 am
Saturday October 17
• A Spiritualist Soiree in the Mansion →
  Eustis Estate Museum and Study Center, Historic New England, 1424 Canton Ave, Milton
  7:00 pm

📣 Milton Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Dedham. Apply here.
• Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Braintree. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Quincy

• As more colleges close, advocates are calling for them to be turned into housing (hechingerreport.org)
• Massachusetts Lawmakers Press Health Officials on Nursing Home Vetting Before October 14 Vote on Tougher Ownership Rules (medicaldaily.com)
• Air Force pilot training these days looks a like lot playing video games (expressnews.com)

Dedham

• Charter Bus in Dedham by Boston Bus: Comfortable Group Transportation (blogspot.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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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