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In today's newsletter:

• What Milton households should change now that West Nile risk is high.
• How Milton's own residents fund a quiet safety net against eviction.
• How a six-shot comeback at Wollaston delivered a historic sixth title.

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Sunset Hike & Hilltop Concert and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A shower in the a.m.; breezy, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny and breezy at times, temps: high: 69, low: 45.
• Saturday: Sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Milton and Quincy Join Boston's West Nile High-Risk Zone as Massachusetts Confirms 12th Human Case of 2026 (medicaldaily.com) — Milton has just been elevated to high risk for West Nile virus, meaning everyday activities like evening dog walks and yard work now carry added concern. State health officials urge residents to use EPA-approved repellents, wear long sleeves, and drain standing water. Older adults and people with chronic illnesses in Milton should be especially cautious until the first hard frost ends mosquito season.
   

• The State of Eviction Prevention Programs and Policies: 2026 Update (nlc.org) — Milton is highlighted for a locally funded eviction-prevention effort that pays rental and utility assistance to residents at risk of losing housing. A part-time social worker, supported by the Milton Residents Fund and local donors, coordinates three dedicated funds. This safety net helps neighbors avoid shutoffs or eviction even as federal COVID-era programs wind down nationwide.
   

• Johnson Collects Win No. 6 at Mass Women's Mid-Amateur Championship (massgolf.org) — Milton's Wollaston Golf Club just hosted a standout moment in state golf, as Shannon Johnson stormed back from six shots down to capture her sixth Massachusetts Women's Mid-Amateur title. A brief frost delay marked Metro Boston's first of the season, but conditions improved for a dramatic final round. Local members also turned in strong showings on the challenging Blue Hills layout.
   

📸 Around Milton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Milton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• 2026 Sunset Hike & Hilltop Concert →
  Canton
  4:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Meet Employers Hiring Now at Goodwill's Job and Training Fair →
  Goodwill Boston Career Center, 1010 Harrison Ave, Boston
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 9
• Storytime with Laura Macias: A National Hispanic Heritage Month Cel
  Mattapan Branch Library, 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan
  10:30 am
• Senior Painting Workshop
  Mattapan Branch Library, 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan
  12:00 pm
• The Art of Everyday Things: Age Strong Painting Workshop
  Mattapan Branch Library, 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• All Ages Story Time
  Mattapan Branch Library, 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan
  10:00 am
• Open Garden Hours at the Mattapan Branch
  Mattapan Branch Library, 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan
  11:00 am
Sunday October 11
• Arc'Teryx Run Boston →
  Milton MA
• 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
• Classical Concert: Violinist Leqing Wang and Violist Taisiya Sokolova →
  Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186
  2:00 pm
• 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

• EMS veteran launches new medical transport company in Boston —Kasey Brennan Read on Patch

• Anodyne Corporation posted a job opening for Home Health Aide (HHA) in Quincy. Apply here.
• Jacent Strategic Merchandising posted a job opening for Merchandiser Bonus Included in Quincy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Quincy

• Healey-Driscoll Administration To Help Quincy Launch Flu Clinic (patch.com)

Dedham

• Dedham Warns Of Phishing Emails Impersonating Town Staff (patch.com)

Braintree

• An Epic Dodgeball Showdown Is Coming to Braintree (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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