Court backs MBTA housing law, pressure on Milton

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Court ruling backs MBTA Communities Act, reinforcing pressure on Milton

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has again upheld the MBTA Communities Act, ruling it a valid general law. The decision reinforces the legal pressure on Milton and other communities to plan more housing near transit.

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Beth Shalom hosts Yom Kippur eve service tonight

Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills holds a Torah procession and Kol Nidre service from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at its Milton synagogue.

Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills

Arpeggione Ensemble performs Revolutionary Drawing Room in Quincy tonight

The Arpeggione Ensemble performs The Revolutionary Drawing Room at Quincy House at 5 p.m.; the first floor opens at 4 p.m.

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Boston Walk for Apraxia at Houghton's Pond today

Check-in for the Boston Walk for Apraxia starts at 9 a.m. at Houghton's Pond Recreation Area Site 5, with a ceremony at 10:15 a.m.

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Milton Academy Lower School closed Monday for Yom Kippur

Milton Academy Lower School has no classes Monday, September 21, for Yom Kippur.

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Milton Public Schools hires jamele adams as DEIB director

Milton Public Schools announced the hiring of jamele adams as Director for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging on Monday.

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Library to host house-history workshop Sept. 24

House historian Marian Pierre-Louis leads '10 Steps to Researching the History of Your House' on Thursday, September 24, at 6:30 p.m. at Milton Public Library. Registration required.

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Eustis Estate offers Friday tours and self-guided visits

Eustis Estate offers self-guided visits from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, plus guided Design and Servants tours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Admission includes the 'Myth and Memory' exhibition.

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