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In today's newsletter:

  • Bailey Middle School student charged after viral 'Cat in the Hat' threat
  • West Haven eateries join 10-day regional Restaurant Week celebration
  • How to register your child for West Haven's inclusive TOPSoccer Festival

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 69 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 64.
  • Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Middle School Student Arrested In Connection With Social Media Threat: West Haven PD (patch.com) — Parents and students in West Haven are learning that police have arrested a Bailey Middle School student in connection with a "Cat in the Hat" social media threat that mentioned the school. West Haven police, working with the Board of Education, increased their presence on campus, investigated quickly, and say the case is now also under school district review as they stress student and staff safety.
   

2. Restaurant Week 2026 Details Announced In West Haven (patch.com) — Food lovers in West Haven can gear up for the Milford and West Haven Regional Restaurant Week, running September 25 through October 4 with special menus and prix fixe deals. Local spots, including waterfront and international options, are offering limited-time values to encourage residents to explore new favorites and support neighborhood restaurants.
   

3. TOPSOCCER FESTIVAL: CJSA is hosting one in West Haven, Conn. on Oct. 10 (frontrowsoccer.com) — Families in West Haven can sign up now for the inclusive TOPSoccer Festival coming to Ken Strong Stadium at West Haven High School on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The free event welcomes young athletes of all abilities for small-sided games, skills sessions, and fun activities, but advance registration is required to reserve a spot.
   

4. Northeast Private Client Group Facilitates $10.43 Million Sale of 79-Unit Multifamily Portfolio in West Haven (bostonrealestatetimes.com) — A 79-unit multifamily portfolio on Elm Street and Fourth Avenue in West Haven has sold for about $10.43 million, signaling strong investor interest in local rental housing. The five-building Elm Street Portfolio expands the buyer's footprint in a market prized for its access to New Haven jobs and shoreline amenities, underscoring West Haven's role in New Haven County's real estate scene.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Edner Desira (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Judith G. "Judi" Camera (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • A Cat was Lost on 9/10/2026, more info at https://petfbi.org/api/view/815495/1n62c762
    Lost or found a pet? Report it to Pet FBI at https://petfbi.org (Nextdoor Painter Park)
  • Full Clean invites you to stay home...
    Full Clean LLC We wish the residents of Fairfield great strength (Nextdoor University of New Haven)
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Delivery Driver (04027) - 1088 Boston post rd in West Haven. Apply here.
  • Glanbia Nutritionals posted a job opening for Production Supervisor in West Haven. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Haven here.

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