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Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. 'Inviting Home' Hits The Market In West Haven (patch.com) — House hunters in West Haven's West Shore neighborhood may be interested in a newly listed home on Central Avenue offering nearly 2,200 square feet, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms. Priced at $410,000, the property includes flexible living areas, a finished lower level, attached garage, and fully fenced backyard suited to multigenerational living.
2. West Haven approves 90-unit, market-rate apartment complex on Campbell Avenue (nhregister.com) — A 90‑unit, market‑rate apartment complex with ground‑floor commercial space has been approved for the long‑vacant Mantilia Motors site on Campbell Avenue, potentially reshaping downtown West Haven. Neighbors voiced mixed reactions over traffic, parking, and neighborhood character, while city planners praised the detailed proposal, expected to bring new tax revenue, a pocket park, and more customers for local businesses.
3. FEMA awards millions to emergency responders throughout Connecticut (wtnh.com) — West Haven's First District Fire Department is receiving nearly $34,000 in FEMA funding to buy firefighter bailout kits, aimed at improving safety during dangerous rescues. The grant is part of almost $3.8 million awarded to departments across Connecticut for gear, vehicles, and training, strengthening local emergency response when serious incidents strike your neighborhood.
4. Data centers and health. A UConn professor weighs in on the controversy. (courant.com) — West Haven is highlighted as one of several Connecticut communities that have paused new data center construction over concerns about pollution, water use, noise, and health impacts. A UConn health and environmental economics professor explains how fast-growing data centers can raise energy costs, strain water supplies, and worsen air quality, while also outlining ways they could be run more sustainably. The discussion helps residents understand what's at stake behind West Haven's moratorium.
5. Jonathan Law football leans on defense and late stops to hold off West Haven and improve to 3-0 (ctpost.com) — West Haven High's football team fell 14–7 on the road at Jonathan Law, despite controlling the ball early and scoring on an electric 87‑yard kickoff return by Jakari Harris. Costly fumbles and late interceptions let Law's defense steal the spotlight, handing West Haven its second loss while coaches insist the young Blue Devils are close to turning the corner.
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