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In today's newsletter:

  • How will West Haven's new shoreline noise cameras affect your drives?
  • West Haven neighbor beats 1-in-750,000 odds for $250K prize.

Also on today's calendar: Beginner-Friendly Square Dance Lessons and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 53.
  • Saturday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• West Haven approves noise detection devices with $100 fines along shoreline neighborhoods (wtnh.com) — West Haven is moving ahead with noise-detection devices along shoreline neighborhoods, with first-offense fines up to $100 aimed at loud cars and motorcycles. City leaders say the cameras will only measure decibel levels, not record audio, and tickets can be disputed. Officials are still setting the exact noise threshold, balancing residents' complaints with concerns about over-penalizing everyday drivers.
   

• West Haven resident claims $250K from Connecticut Lottery scratch-off game (ctpost.com) — A West Haven resident has claimed a $250,000 top prize from the Connecticut Lottery's $250,000 Ca$hword scratch-off game. The lucky ticket, bought at J&H Food Mart in North Haven, beat 1-in-750,000 odds to win. It's the second-largest lottery payout in Connecticut so far this month, trailing only a $1 million prize to a Jewett City player.
   

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  • Composting In Orange: A Simple Way To Reduce Landfill Waste (theorangetimes.com)
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New Haven

  • New Haven 'Wake Up Wednesday' initiative marks one year of supporting residents through rain, shine, snow (wtnh.com)
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East Haven

  • East Haven Police Blotter: Sept. 9 to Sept. 15, 2026 (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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