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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.
   

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  • Obituary: Gabriel Bizzario (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Vera Mathews (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
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  • 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)

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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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