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In today's newsletter:

  • How Blue Hills in Milton becomes a secret snake hotspot this fall
  • See how Milton's rainfall stacks up in this soaking nor'easter
  • How much rain did Milton really get from this nor'easter?

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 71, low: 56.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Where Snakes In Massachusetts Go When Fall Foliage Peaks (takingthekids.com) — Milton residents get top billing here, with Blue Hills Reservation and the Trailside Museum on Hillside Street featured as a prime spot to enjoy foliage and learn about local snakes. The guide also suggests several other Massachusetts parks where hikers can safely spot native snakes as they move toward their winter dens, with reminders to give wildlife space and check hours before visiting.
   

• Who got the most rain from the nor'easter? (newsbreak.com) — Milton has already soaked up 7.82 inches of rain from the ongoing nor'easter, putting the town among the hardest-hit communities in Massachusetts. With showers expected to continue through Monday night and flood warnings in place along rivers and low-lying areas, residents are urged to avoid driving through standing water and stay alert to changing conditions.
   

• Some towns got more than 7 inches of rain, and it's not over. Here are the totals. (boston.com) — Milton shows up several times in the National Weather Service's rain tally, including more than five inches at Blue Hill and additional gauges around town, underscoring how hard this nor'easter has hit the area. With rain expected to continue into early Tuesday, the detailed chart helps Milton residents compare their neighborhood's totals to nearby communities and stay mindful of lingering flood risks.
   

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  • Boston Man Arrested After Shots Fired At Occupied Vehicle (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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