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🌱 Patch AM: Frosolone Honored As West Haven’s 2026 Italian American Of The Year

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In today's newsletter:

  • West Haven honors longtime volunteer as 2026 Italian American of the Year
  • West Haven schools land $200,000 grant to fight chronic absenteeism
  • Why the University of New Haven stands out among top U.S. colleges

Also on today's calendar: West Haven High School class of 1976 50th reunion and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

1. Frosolone Honored As West Haven's 2026 Italian American Of The Year (patch.com) — West Haven residents gathered at City Hall as Mayor Dorinda Borer and the Italian Heritage Committee honored longtime civic leader Paul M. Frosolone as the 2026 Italian American of the Year. The ceremony highlighted his decades of volunteer service, leadership of the West Haven Italian American Civic Association, and deep roots in the city's Italian community, with local officials and neighbors praising his commitment to giving back.
   

2. West Haven Schools Awarded State Grant Aimed At Boosting Student Attendance (patch.com) — West Haven schools are getting a $200,000 boost from Connecticut's Learner Engagement and Attendance Program to tackle chronic absenteeism through targeted home visits. Local educators and community partners will work directly with families to identify obstacles keeping students out of class and connect them with support, as part of a broader statewide effort that has already reduced absenteeism.
   

3. These 10 Connecticut Colleges Stand Out Among The Best Schools In The Country (newsbreak.com) — West Haven's own University of New Haven is spotlighted for its nationally known forensic science and criminal justice programs, plus hands-on, career-focused learning. The article ranks ten standout Connecticut colleges, but emphasizes how UNH's coastal West Haven campus, internships, and study-abroad options can appeal to local students weighing nearby choices.
   

4. North Haven football rolls past Notre Dame-West Haven as Avery Hartline scores 4 touchdowns (ctpost.com) — High school football fans in West Haven saw Notre Dame-West Haven fall 42–7 to North Haven at Veterans Memorial Field, despite an early 7–7 tie. North Haven's Avery Hartline rushed for 167 yards and four touchdowns as the Nighthawks dominated the middle quarters, while Notre Dame struggled to stop the run and dropped to a 2–3 record.
   

5. Food and Wine reveals the top 27 pizzas in America (usatoday.com) — Zuppardi's Apizza in West Haven earns a spot on Food & Wine's new list of the top 27 pizzas in America, thanks to its clam pie. The roundup surveys standout slices nationwide, but local readers can take pride in a neighborhood favorite getting national recognition and plan a visit close to home instead of traveling for a famous slice.
   

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