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🌱 Patch AM: Amazon Drone Delivery Initiative ‘On Hold,’ North Haven First Selectman Says

Also, don't miss ACAP South Central MEDICARE MUST KNOWS for 2027 on the North Haven Patch calendar

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Good morning to you North Haven! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Amazon's North Haven drone plan paused while public weighs in
  • See how North Haven's Avery Hartline dominated in a big Week 4 win

Also on today's calendar: ACAP South Central MEDICARE MUST KNOWS for 2027 and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 61 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A steady afternoon breeze, temps: high: 67, low: 51.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Amazon Drone Delivery Initiative 'On Hold,' North Haven First Selectman Says (patch.com) — North Haven residents are being told that Amazon's proposed Prime Air drone delivery program from its local warehouse is now on hold while more public input is gathered. State and local leaders, including North Haven's first selectman and area legislators, have raised concerns and pushed for extended public comment and regional meetings before any decision is made.
   

• A look at CT's top high school football performances for Week 4 (nhregister.com) — North Haven football fans can celebrate standout running back Avery Hartline, who rushed for three touchdowns in the team's 24-7 win over Berlin. His performance is highlighted among the top high school efforts statewide, putting North Haven squarely in the Week 4 spotlight and underscoring how competitive Connecticut's high school football scene is this season.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Hamden

  • Sea Glass Psychiatry - Hamden, CT Patch (patch.com)
  • Some CT towns have a bumper crop of an important nut; others have 'crop failure.' Yes, scientists count them. (courant.com)
  • Hamden man shot outside Bridgeport birthday party, police say (ctpost.com)

East Haven

  • East Haven Names Cherie Sarno As Town's New Director of Social Services: Mayor (patch.com)

Ok North 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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