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🌱 Patch AM: East Haven Police Blotter: Aug. 26 to Sept. 1, 2026

Make time for 10-Week Learn To Play Hockey with the NY Rangers & Shoreline Sharks on the East Haven Patch calendar

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Good morning to you East Haven! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See who East Haven police charged in the past week
  • What West Nile precautions should East Haven residents be taking now?
  • Which local football great from East Haven is Hall-bound next week?

Also on today's calendar: 10-Week Learn To Play Hockey with the NY Rangers & Shoreline Sharks and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 85, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Sunshine and some clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• East Haven Police Blotter: Aug. 26 to Sept. 1, 2026 (patch.com) — Residents can see a detailed rundown of recent East Haven police activity, with multiple local individuals charged between August 26 and September 1 on allegations ranging from disorderly conduct to DUI and drug offenses. The blotter also includes arrests of people from nearby towns, and reminds readers that all charges are allegations and those named are presumed innocent.
   

• Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Shelton (newhavenindependent.org) — East Haven is on the state's list of towns where mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus this season, as activity increases across New Haven and Fairfield counties. Health officials urge residents to use repellents, cover up at dusk and dawn, and eliminate standing water around homes to reduce mosquito breeding and bite risk.
   

• Actor and former SCSU football player Dan Lauria among 12 entering New Haven Gridiron Hall of Fame (nhregister.com) — An East Haven High alum, George Rose, is among 12 football standouts being inducted into the New Haven Gridiron Club Hall of Fame at a Sept. 9 dinner in Branford. Local fans can attend the reservation-only event, which honors players and coaches from across Greater New Haven's football history.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday September 3
  • Drop-in Tech Help
    North Branford Public Libraries 3 Old Post Road, Northford, CT, 06472, US
    10:00 am
    • Friday September 4
  • 12:30 PM DISMISSAL
    Highville Charter School 1 SCIENCE PARK NEW HAVEN, CT 06511
    7:30 am
  • Quilter's Club
    North Branford Public Libraries 1720 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT, 06471, US
    10:00 am
    • Monday September 7
  • Labor Day- Offices Closed →
    Orange, CT Calendar Orange, CT 06477

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: John T. Baracchi, Sr. (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • To whoever just posted that they broke an ankle?
    and needed a knee rider I have one that has never been used but I can't find your message. Could you post it again. (Nextdoor Foxon)
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in East Haven. Apply here.
  • New Haven Public Schools posted a job opening for Math Teacher (9-12), Anticipated vacancy for the 26-27 School Year in New Haven. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Haven here.

🗞 Nearby News

Branford

  • How Much Does a Whole-Home Audio System Cost in Branford, CT? 2026 Guide (middletownlifemagazine.com)
  • Stamford-Based Equity Firm Completes $1.5 Billion Acquisition Of Major Pizza Restaurant Chain (patch.com)
  • Lawmakers could subpoena CT Children's over gender care deal (ctmirror.org)

North Haven

  • Fitness Center To Close In North Haven, Owners Announce 'Difficult Decision' (patch.com)

Ok East Haven! 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: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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