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And on the East Haven Patch calendar - Friends of Blackstone Library Annual Book Sale Sept.18 to Sept.20

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Hi there, East Haven! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Fire chief reflects on heartbreaking child fatality across from Foxon station
  • See who was recently charged in East Haven police logs
  • Why East Haven football is betting big on an old-school offense

Also on today's calendar: Friends of Blackstone Library Annual Book Sale Sept.18 to Sept.20 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cooler with periods of sun, temps: high: 68, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain, some heavy, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'There Are Calls Firefighters Carry With Them After Leaving A Scene. This Is One Of Those Calls:' Fire Chief (patch.com) — East Haven is mourning after a 5-year-old was fatally struck by a car directly across from the Foxon Fire Station, despite intense life-saving efforts by firefighter-paramedics. Fire Chief Matt Marcarelli praised his crews' heroic response and emphasized the emotional toll such calls take, noting peer support is being offered while the department and community rally around the grieving family.
   

• East Haven Police Blotter: Sept. 9 to Sept. 15, 2026 (patch.com) — Recent East Haven police logs list several residents charged with offenses ranging from threatening and breach of peace to drug possession and failure to appear between September 9 and 15. Names, ages, hometowns, and charges are detailed, but all individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Reviewing these logs can help you stay aware of public safety activity in town.
   

• Single Wing is an offense as old as the game itself. 6 CT teams run it. (nhregister.com) — East Haven High's football team is going all-in on the old-school Single Wing offense this season, hoping it better fits their roster and boosts consistency. Coach Scott Benoit shifted from an option attack after injuries, joining a small fraternity of Connecticut programs reviving the run-heavy scheme. Local players are learning a system built on toughness, versatility, and ball control.
   

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  • One New Haven carousel tells a much bigger Connecticut story (ctpost.com)

North Haven

  • 'Impressive' Home Hits The Market For $1.49M In North Haven (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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