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🌱 Patch AM: See what’s in East Haven’s latest week of police activity.

Also check out Eight to the Bar plays a Public Dance at the Owenego Inn and Beach Club in Branford on the East Haven Patch calendar

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Morning East Haven! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what's in East Haven's latest week of police activity.
  • How East Haven gas prices stack up against the rest of Connecticut

Also on today's calendar: Eight to the Bar plays a Public Dance at the Owenego Inn and Beach Club in Branford and 11 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Richard E.!

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 66, low: 52.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 67 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• East Haven Police Blotter: Sept. 30 to Oct. 6, 2026 (patch.com) — Recent East Haven police logs detail several arrests between Sept. 30 and Oct. 6, including local residents charged with assault, disorderly conduct, and serious domestic-related offenses. All charges remain allegations, and everyone named is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Residents can see how local police have been responding to incidents around town.
   

• East Haven Gas Prices Below State Average As Connecticut Prices Ease (patch.com) — Drivers filling up in East Haven are paying less than the Connecticut and national averages, with local stations around $4.25 for regular gas. The piece compares those prices to statewide, regional, and national trends, helping you decide whether to top off locally or consider prices elsewhere as costs slowly ease from recent highs.
   

📸 Around East Haven

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Joan LaBanca Schuckie (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Phyllis S. DiNello (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Silvio Palmieri (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • Aldo Rascati Obituary: Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, East Haven —Clancy Palumbo Funeral Home and Cremation Service Read on Patch
  • Ring's End posted a job opening for Forklift Operator / Yard Help in Branford. Apply here.
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Branford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Haven here.

🗞 Nearby News

Branford

  • Branford Community Foundation's 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament Raises $36K+ (patch.com)

New Haven

  • New Haven Open Houses Oct. 10-11: A Westville Ranch, 2 Morris Cove Colonials And 2 Multifamilies (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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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