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🌱 Patch AM: Popular North Haven Eatery Rolling Out New Food Trailer

And on the North Haven Patch calendar - Eight to the Bar plays a Public Dance at the Owenego Inn and Beach Club in Branford

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In today's newsletter:

  • North Haven's Gas Burgers hits the road with a new trailer
  • How you can still weigh in on Amazon's North Haven drones.
  • How North Haven's breakthrough season reshaped girls soccer expectations statewide.

Also on today's calendar: Eight to the Bar plays a Public Dance at the Owenego Inn and Beach Club in Branford and 10 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 67, low: 45.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Popular North Haven Eatery Rolling Out New Food Trailer (patch.com) — North Haven residents will soon see Gas Burgers' popular retro-style menu rolling out beyond its State Street location, as the eatery launches a new food trailer on October 15. The North Haven-based trailer is now booking everything from school events to private parties, expanding the local restaurant's reach while continuing to host festivals and live entertainment at its home base.
   

• Amazon says Connecticut drone plan will wait for hearings, but public comments stay open (thecooldown.com) — Amazon's proposed delivery drone flights over North Haven are still under federal review, and residents can submit comments to regulators through Oct. 15 despite talk of a pause. First Selectman Michael Freda says no decision will be made until public hearings and state and regional leaders weigh in, so local voices can still influence whether and how the project moves forward.
   

• The 2026 Connecticut high school girls soccer midseason report: Top teams, players and surprises (nhregister.com) — Connecticut's midseason girls soccer report highlights strong conferences and standout teams, noting the SCC's success with North Haven reaching the Class L final for the first time last year. While this season's focus is statewide, North Haven's recent breakthrough shows the program is now viewed among contenders, with SCC rivals like Amity, Mercy, Hand, Cheshire, Lauralton Hall, and Guilford also drawing attention.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Quinnipiac University To Host Annual Boomer's Boo Bash Saturday, Oct. 24 —John Pettit Read on Patch
  • 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
  • Quinnipiac University To Host 'Fable And Fantasy' By The Myriad Project On Saturday, Oct. 24 —John Pettit Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Silvio Palmieri (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
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    Join us for the Peter's Rock FALL FESTIVAL, SUNDAY, OCT. 11…1:00-3:00. Pumpkins to decorate and rocks to paint. A guided hike to the Summit or a… (Nextdoor Montowese)
  • Global Partners LP posted a job opening for Guest Service Associate/Cashier - Alltown in North Haven. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Hamden

  • Quinnipiac booth warns students about mental health impact of gambling (wtnh.com)
  • Hamden extends contracts of police, fire chiefs through 2029 (ctinsider.com)

North Branford

  • Week 5 high school football: Cheshire-Hand face off in battle of state finalists (courant.com)

Wallingford

  • Scam Alert Issued In Wallingford (patch.com)

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-- 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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