Hello again East Haven! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: Back to School Open House at NHAOPA and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. East Haven Police Blotter: Sept. 2 to Sept. 8, 2026 (patch.com) — East Haven residents can review a detailed police blotter listing arrests and charges from Sept. 2–8, including assault, disorderly conduct, threatening, DUI, and narcotics offenses involving both local residents and nearby New Haven individuals. The report emphasizes that all charges are allegations and that everyone named is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
2. Moriarty, Rascati, Woolley: Recent Death Notices From East Haven (patch.com) — East Haven readers are informed of several recent local losses, highlighting longtime residents whose lives touched schools, local businesses, and community activities. The notices remember careers at Watson Foods and East Haven High School, a retired New Haven firefighter, and a beloved supporter of East Haven varsity hockey, along with the families they leave behind.
3. Splash Pads, Water Parks, and Public Pools in New Haven County (mommypoppins.com) — Families in East Haven can cool off at the Cosey Beach Splashpad on Cosey Beach Avenue, just steps from Long Island Sound and a nearby playground. This countywide roundup also highlights other New Haven-area splash pads, pools, and water parks, giving East Haven residents plenty of close-to-home options for surviving hot summer days without a backyard pool.
4. Bethel football opens season with win over Bassick in Bridgeport program's SWC debut (registercitizen.com) — Bethel's football team will host East Haven next Friday at 7 p.m. in an Alliance matchup, following a strong 34-14 season-opening win over Bassick. The article highlights Bethel's emerging junior core and standout freshman Khalil Hunt, setting the stage for East Haven fans to see how their team stacks up in this early-season test.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making East Haven PatchAM possible:
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
East Haven Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.