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🌱 Patch AM: North Haven Home Prices Are Climbing — See Where They Stand Now

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In today's newsletter:

  • North Haven home values climb past $460,000 amid tight inventory
  • New 14,800-square-foot family fun center planned for Middletown Avenue
  • How North Haven plans to catch illegal dumpers on Valley Service Road

Also on today's calendar: Finex Credit Union to Host Shred Day in Wallingford on April 18 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What can go UP the chimney DOWN; but can't come down the chimney UP? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Record-breaking temperatures, with a high of 88 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Cloudy and cooler, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. North Haven Home Prices Are Climbing — See Where They Stand Now (patch.com) — North Haven homeowners are seeing solid gains, with typical home values now around $460,566 and up about 4.8 percent over the past year. Local Zillow data show prices have climbed sharply since 2020, while inventory remains tight with just a few dozen listings and a median list price above $500,000, underscoring strong demand in town.    

2. Large-Scale Entertainment Center Coming To North Haven: Report (patch.com) — Families in North Haven can look forward to Fennec’s Place, a nearly 14,800-square-foot entertainment center planned for the former Rite Aid at 85 Middletown Avenue. Expected to open later this year, the venue promises a new local option for recreation and gathering without leaving town.    

3. North Haven addresses illegal dumping on Valley Service Road (nbcconnecticut.com) — North Haven officials are cracking down after mattresses, sofas, and even a small boat were illegally dumped along Valley Service Road. First Selectman Michael Freda says public works crews will clear the mess, and the town plans to install surveillance cameras and seek reimbursement once the culprits are identified and charged.    

4. Man Planned To Meet Minor For Sex, Drug Use In North Haven: Police (patch.com) — North Haven police say they arrested a Meriden man who allegedly arranged online to meet a juvenile in town for sexual activity and marijuana use. Officers intercepted him at the planned location and filed multiple child endangerment and drug-related charges, while urging parents to closely monitor kids’ online activity and talk with them about internet safety.    

5. Connecticut acupuncturist pays $123K in restitution for Medicaid fraud (wtnh.com) — A Milford man who owned an acupuncture office in North Haven has been sentenced for submitting false Medicaid claims and has repaid more than $123,000 in restitution. He received a suspended prison term, five years of conditional discharge, and is barred from serving as a Medicaid provider or billing Medicaid for services.    


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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: UMBRELLA (Thank you JEANNE S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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