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🌱 Patch AM: East Haven Gas Prices Below State Average As Connecticut Prices Ease

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In today's newsletter:

  • See which East Haven stations have the cheapest gas today
  • Meet the East Haven junior honored for leadership and service
  • What East Haven's new social services director plans to tackle first

Also on today's calendar: Reading the Signs of the Times: Being Human Today and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 49.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• East Haven Gas Prices Below State Average As Connecticut Prices Ease (patch.com) — Drivers in East Haven are paying less for gas than the rest of Connecticut this week, with several local stations posting prices around $4.15 to $4.29 per gallon. The town's average of $4.25 is about 20 cents below the statewide average and also under both the New England and national averages, giving local motorists a relative break at the pump.
   

• East Haven Rotary Club Honors Student of the Month, East Haven High School Junior Michael Avila (patch.com) — East Haven residents can take pride in high school junior Michael Avila, recently named the Rotary Club's September Student of the Month for his leadership in the Media Club and Civil Air Patrol. The long-running East Haven Rotary program honors one junior each month with recognition, a $100 award, and eligibility for a $1,000 scholarship at graduation.
   

• East Haven Names Cherie Sarno As Town's New Director of Social Services: Mayor (patch.com) — East Haven has appointed Cherie Sarno as the town's new Director of Social Services, bringing a decade of experience in aging and community support. She's already been meeting with departments and residents to understand local needs and will focus on connecting East Haven residents with vital programs, services, and resources.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Branford

  • Branford Arts & Culture Alliance Hosts Klimt Film Screening, Gallery Reception Oct. 17 (patch.com)
  • Branford High School Names Press Box in Honor of Longtime Announcer, Community Volunteer Paul J. Criscuolo (patch.com)

New Haven

  • One stabbed, two injured in fight on New Haven Green, police say (thehour.com)

North Haven

  • Here Are The Cheapest, Most Expensive Places To Get Gas In North Haven (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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