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🌱 How two Milton artists turn dumpster scraps into whimsical metal creatures

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  • How two Milton artists turn dumpster scraps into whimsical metal creatures

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 61 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 70, low: 56.
  • Thursday: Breezy with rain and drizzle, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Made in Vermont: Trash to treasure by crafting unique sculptures full of charm (wcax.com) — Milton residents Chuck and Maureen Jocelyn are turning scrap metal into playful, one-of-a-kind sculptures through their homegrown venture, 802 Metal Art. From dumpster dives to yard-sale finds, they rescue metal that might hit the landfill and transform it into whimsical animals and quirky creations sold at craft shows, flea markets, and fairs across the region.
   

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