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🌱 Patch AM: What Milton residents should change now that West Nile risk is high

Also, don't miss 2026 Sunset Hike & Hilltop Concert on the Milton Patch calendar

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Good morning Milton! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Milton residents should change now that West Nile risk is high
  • How Milton renters can still get help avoiding eviction
  • Milton volleyball regroups after tough loss, eyes rebound at Walpole

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

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 74, low: 49.
  • Friday: Scintillating sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 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 a high-risk zone for West Nile virus, meaning your evening routines and outdoor plans now carry added mosquito danger. State health officials urge residents, especially older adults, to use repellents, cover up at dusk, and clear standing water around homes until at least the first hard frost later this fall.
   

2. The State of Eviction Prevention Programs and Policies: 2026 Update (nlc.org) — Milton renters facing eviction or utility shutoffs can still tap locally funded help coordinated by a part-time social worker through the Milton Residents Fund and partner organizations. The piece explains how Milton's privately supported program fits into a national shift away from federal COVID-era rental aid and toward more creative, locally driven eviction-prevention strategies.
   

3. Natick girls volleyball turns up aces to take down Milton (masslive.com) — Milton High's girls volleyball team fell in straight sets at Natick on Tuesday, dropping the Wildcats just under .500 despite a recent stretch of strong play. Coaches praised the team's character and note that most losses have come against top Division I programs, as Milton now turns its focus to a winnable road match at Walpole on Thursday.
   

4. Midwest, Northeast towns dominate study of Best Small Cities in America (cleveland.com) — Milton has been ranked one of the top 10 small cities in America by WalletHub, joining nearby Lexington and Arlington on the 2026 list. The study credits places like Milton for combining strong schools, safety, and economic stability, reinforcing the town's appeal for families seeking suburban quality of life without big-city costs.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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