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🌱 Patch AM: Why Milton’s West Nile risk just jumped to “high” this week
Be sure to catch Commonwealth School Virtual Open House on the Milton Patch calendar
Morning Milton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Milton's West Nile risk just jumped to "high" this week
- How did Milton land in WalletHub's top 10 small cities?
Also on today's calendar: Commonwealth School Virtual Open House and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Cloudy most of the time, with a high of 64 and low of 54 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 71, low: 41.
- Tuesday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 12th Human Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts; Risk Level Raised To High In Milton, Quincy (thequincysun.com) — Milton's West Nile virus risk level has just been raised to "high," meaning local residents should take extra care to avoid mosquito bites and remove standing water around their homes. State health officials report widespread WNV-positive mosquito samples and ongoing EEE activity, and they urge Milton residents to use EPA-registered repellents, wear protective clothing, and follow online risk updates through the Massachusetts Arbovirus Surveillance page. 
• WalletHub rates best small cities in U.S. See where Canton and Massillon rank (kentucky.com) — Milton earned a spot in WalletHub's top 10 small cities nationwide, highlighting its strong overall livability compared with more than 1,300 peers. The study weighed affordability, education, health, quality of life, and safety, with other Massachusetts towns like Lexington and Arlington also scoring highly. Canton and Massillon, Ohio, were the main focus but ranked much lower overall.
📸 Around Milton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Milton
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★ Featured events ★
- Commonwealth School Virtual Open House →
Virtual,
6:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
- Eustis Estate Fine Arts and Crafts Market →
Eustis Estate Museum and Study Center, Historic New England, 1424 Canton Ave, Milton
10:00 am - Senior Sewing
Mattapan Branch Library, 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan
3:00 pm - Drop-In Board Games
Mattapan Branch Library, 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan
3:00 pm - Local Historic District Study Committee →
Baker Conference Room, Town Hall, Milton
7:00 pm - 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 - 2026 Sunset Hike & Hilltop Concert →
, Canton
4:00 pm - 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 - Writing Retreat with Author Mary Ford →
Eustis Estate Museum and Study Center, Historic New England, 1424 Canton Ave, Milton
8:00 am - A Spiritualist Soiree in the Mansion →
Eustis Estate Museum and Study Center, Historic New England, 1424 Canton Ave, Milton
7:00 pm
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Monday October 12
Saturday October 17
📣 Milton Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member 980 in Quincy. Apply here.
- Panera posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor - Full Time in Quincy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Quincy
- Rita P. Themuda (thequincysun.com)
- Nursing Home Rules on the Move After Newspaper Investigation (bankerandtradesman.com)
- Robert J. 'Bob' Tombari, 96 (thequincysun.com)
Dedham
- Charter Bus in Dedham by Boston Bus: Comfortable Group Transportation (blogspot.com)
- Paving contractor sentenced to prison in Dedham (newportdispatch.com)
Boston
- Debris Field Found As Search Continues For Missing Aircraft With 6 Aboard Off Nantucket: USCG (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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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