🌱 Patch AM: What led to serious elder neglect charges against two Milton residents?

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In today's newsletter:

• What led to serious elder neglect charges against two Milton residents?
• How will Blue Hills celebrate 35 years of First Day Hikes?
• How Milton’s girls turned fundamentals into a statement win at Weymouth

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Cheers at the Eustis Estate and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Very windy; rain, with a high of 59 and low of 29 degrees.
• Saturday: Much colder, temps: high: 39, low: 35.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy and windy, with a high of 48 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• AG's Office Secures Indictments Against Two Norfolk County Residents for Elder Neglect, Larceny, and Medicaid Fraud (mass.gov) — Two Milton residents have been indicted by a Norfolk County grand jury on charges including alleged elder neglect, larceny, and Medicaid fraud connected to care provided to a family member. Prosecutors say the case reflects a broader state effort to combat abuse and fraud in MassHealth’s personal care programs, with the defendants awaiting arraignment and presumed innocent.
   

• Kick Off 2026 with First Day Hikes at Parks Across Massachusetts (thequincysun.com) — Milton residents can ring in New Year’s Day 2026 with free First Day Hikes at Blue Hills Reservation, including wildlife demos, guided treks, and hot chocolate. The long-running DCR program, which began at Blue Hills in 1992, now spans 16 parks statewide and offers hikes of varying lengths and difficulty, with some requiring advance registration.
   

• Simple approach proves sufficient for Milton girls' basketball over Weymouth (masslive.com) — Milton High’s girls basketball team leaned on defense, post play, and free throws to secure a 62-49 road win over Weymouth, led by 22 points from Victoria Fish. The Wildcats never trailed and will look to carry that simple, effective formula into Monday’s 6:30 p.m. home game against Braintree.
   

📸 Around Milton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Milton

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Thursday December 18

• Christmas Cheers at the Eustis Estate
  Eustis Estate Museum and Study Center, Historic New England , 1424 Canton Ave , Milton
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Family Story Time: Dads and Donuts
  Mattapan Branch Library , 10 Hazelton Street , Mattapan
  10:30 am
• Crafternoon: Solstice Lanterns
  Mattapan Branch Library , 10 Hazelton Street , Mattapan
  3:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Gingerbread Houses
  Mattapan Branch Library , 10 Hazelton Street , Mattapan
  3:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Library Drop-In Hours at Chill on Park
  Chill on Park , 142 Park Street , Dorchester
  1:00 pm
• Holiday Movie Marathon
  Mattapan Branch Library , 10 Hazelton Street , Mattapan
  1:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Boxing Day Box Craft and Story Time
  Mattapan Branch Library , 10 Hazelton Street , Mattapan
  10:30 am

Saturday December 27

• Tech Savvy Adults!
  Mattapan Branch Library , 10 Hazelton Street , Mattapan
  11:30 am

📣 Milton Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 19

• Children's Yoga - Ages 0-2 REGISTRATION REQUIRED
  Thomas Crane Library Community Meeting Room Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
  9:30 am
• Homeschool Hangout Showcase for Ages 5-13
  Thomas Crane Library Children's Room Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
  10:00 am
• Children's Yoga - Ages 3-5 REGISTRATION REQUIRED
  Thomas Crane Library Community Meeting Room Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
  10:15 am
• Friends Bookstore OPEN
  Thomas Crane Library Bookstore Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
  12:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Milton Academy posted a job opening for Middle School Administrative and Operations Coordinator in Milton. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Quincy

• Daniel R. Vecchione, 75 (thequincysun.com)
• Vote for the South Shore Girls Basketball Preseason Player of the Year (patriotledger.com)
• Maria needs surgery and help paying the rent. Can you Lend a Hand? (patriotledger.com)

Dedham

• Police investigating link between deadly Brown University shooting, murder of MIT professor (boston25news.com)

Boston

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