🌱 Patch AM: How one lifelong Westie became West Haven’s 2026 Italian of the Year.

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In today's newsletter:

• How one lifelong Westie became West Haven's 2026 Italian of the Year.
• What we know after a serious Malcolm Road house fire in West Haven.

Also on today's calendar: A new Medicare Advantage option just arrived in Connecticut. and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Warmer; a stray a.m. shower, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.
• Tuesday: Some sun, temps: high: 68, low: 61.
• Wednesday: Warm with sun and some clouds, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Frosolone Honored As West Haven's 2026 Italian American Of The Year (patch.com) — West Haven residents are celebrating neighbor and civic leader Paul M. Frosolone, who was honored at City Hall as the city's 2026 Italian American of the Year. Local officials, family, and friends highlighted his decades of volunteerism, business ownership, and service on community boards, underscoring how his work and heritage have shaped West Haven's Italian American community and broader civic life.
   

• Firefighters Pull Unconscious Elderly Woman from CT Home; Two Hurt (fireengineering.com) — West Haven firefighters rescued an unconscious elderly woman and aided an injured man after a fast-moving early-morning fire on Malcolm Road left both with serious to critical injuries. Crews from multiple city fire districts quickly contained the blaze and are investigating its cause, while officials urge residents to check smoke alarms and heating equipment and offer help with obtaining or installing detectors.
   

📸 Around West Haven

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Haven

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 15
• A new Medicare Advantage option just arrived in Connecticut. →
  Milford Senior Center, 7 Jepson Dr, Milford, CT (only 40 seats),
  1:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• 10th Annual Milford Artisan Market →
  168-176 Broad St, Milford
  10:00 am
Sunday October 18
• Fall Open House - Notre Dame High School →
  Notre Dame High School, 1 Notre Dame Way, West Haven, CT, 06516,
  10:00 am
• The Art Of The Draw Animation Film Festival →
  10Selden, 10 Selden St, Woodbridge
  1:00 pm
• Coquí Duo: Free Chamber Music in New Haven →
  St. John's Episcopal Church, 400 Humphrey St, New Haven
  1:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• Paper Pumpkins! →
  West Haven Public Library, 300 Elm St, West Haven
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Medicare Finances & More →
  300 Elm St, West Haven
  5:30 pm
• LEAD Legacy Circle: Strengthening Your Brotherhood →
  West Haven Public Library, 300 Elm St, West Haven
  6:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Our Journey of Sight →
  West Haven Public Library, 300 Elm St, West Haven
  10:00 am
• Harugari Frikadellen Friday Dinner →
  Harugari German-American Club, 66 Highland St, West Haven
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• The Zine Scene →
  300 Elm St, West Haven
  12:00 pm
• Make Your Own Masterpiece (Halloween Edition) →
  300 Elm St, West Haven
  2:00 pm
Monday October 19
• Aetna 2027 plans: the good, the bad, and what to ask. →
  St Ann Church, 501 Naugatuck Ave, Milford
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Obituary: Gabriel Bizzario (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
• Obituary: Vera Mathews (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
• Obituary: Ernest R. Marchitto, Sr. (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
• Obituary: Michael A. Cifarelli (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
• Obituary: Fiore Nicola "Nicholas" Pacelli (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch

• Cat lost female
  Name: lulu/luchi Last known around 139 Terrance Ave West Haven Ct Lost since 25 September If someone finds her please contact us at 2036193263 Sorry… (Nextdoor University of New Haven)
• The flowers are always gorgeous, the team is always happy to see us.
  And of course, she's involved in the community, which is very important to me. (Nextdoor Colonial Park)

• Burger King posted a job opening for Restaurant Shift Leader in West Haven. Apply here.
• Bank of America posted a job opening for Relationship Banker - New Haven Area in West Haven. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Haven here.

🗞 Nearby News

Orange

• A Night Of Bingo, Community And Giving Back (theorangetimes.com)
• UConn football hits road looking for bounce back win (wtnh.com)

New Haven

• Eye Spy … Raptors! (newhavenindependent.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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