Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 57.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Connecticut neighbors say 83-unit housing plan is too big for Route 80 site (nhregister.com) — East Haven officials are weighing an 83-unit affordable housing complex off Foxon Road that neighbors say is too large, unsafe for traffic, and out of character for the area. With the Planning and Zoning Commission set to deliberate in October under Connecticut's 8-30g statute, residents are pressing concerns about parking, school capacity, fire access, and property values.
• Xavier football shakes off opening jitters to beat East Haven (rep-am.com) — East Haven's football team opened its season on the road in Middletown, falling 27-2 to Xavier after scoring first on a safety but struggling to move the ball. Despite interceptions and solid defensive moments, the Yellowjackets' offense couldn't reach the end zone, while Xavier's passing attack and big runs steadily pulled the game out of reach.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Obituary: Judith G. (Judi) Camera (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
Obituary: Zenia M. Lockwood (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
Put food out for my poor old stray cat last night. Instead five raccoons came and devoured it. I opened door to chase them away. Instead they proceeded up my ramp to front door and stood up and begged… (Nextdoor High Ridge)
Is anyone missing a dachshund?? This little was found on Newton St. I did a head count and it's not one of mine. Please pass along. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1cvrA8tsHH/ (Nextdoor North End)
Chili's posted a job opening for Server - Now Hiring in East Haven. Apply here.
ShopRite posted a job opening for ShopRite - Meat Wrapper Clerk (Garafalo CT) Salary Range $16.94-$17.34/hr in East Haven. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Haven here.
🗞 Nearby News
Branford
Branford church's food pantry to be open all day, every day (wtnh.com)
Mother and daughter CT business owners created a 'secret garden.' Customers call its offerings 'to die for' (courant.com)
Griffin Hospital honors certified surgical technician with BEE Award (blogspot.com)
New Haven
New Haven park designed to get Westville's stormwater is now overloaded by it (nhregister.com)
West Haven
Threatening TikTok Trend Prompts Increased Police Presence At School In West Haven (patch.com)
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