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🌱 Patch AM: East Haven Names Cherie Sarno As Town's New Director of Social Services: Mayor
And on the East Haven Patch calendar - Reading the Signs of the Times: Being Human Today

Good morning to you East Haven! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- New social services director aims to better connect East Haven residents
Also on today's calendar: Reading the Signs of the Times: Being Human Today and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 62 and low of 40 degrees.
- Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 66, low: 54.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• East Haven Names Cherie Sarno As Town's New Director of Social Services: Mayor (patch.com) — East Haven residents will see a new face leading the town's Social Services Department as Cherie Sarno steps into the director role, bringing a decade of experience in aging and community support. Mayor Joseph Carfora says she has already been learning local needs and will focus on connecting East Haven residents with vital programs, services, and resources.
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📸 Around East Haven
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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Haven
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★ Featured events ★
- Reading the Signs of the Times: Being Human Today →
Hubert Campus Center, 831 Winchester Ave, New Haven
6:00 pm - Eight to the Bar plays a Public Dance at the Owenego Inn and Beach Club in Branford →
Owenego Inn, 40 Linden Ave, Branford
6:30 pm - Tag sale →
St Andrews United Methodist Church, 1230 Townsend Ave, New Haven
9:00 am - Miles For Moriah 5K Walk →
Riva, 183 Beach St, West Haven
11:00 am - Oktoberfest: A Fundraiser for Guilford VFW Post 7666 →
Martin-Bishop Field, 111 Long Hill Rd, Guilford
12:00 pm - Fall Open House - Notre Dame High School →
Notre Dame High School, 1 Notre Dame Way, West Haven, CT, 06516,
10:00 am
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- History Book Club →
Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St, East Haven
6:00 pm - Bluegrass Jam at the Museum - 1st Tuesday of each month →
The Shore Line Trolley Museum, 17 River St, East Haven
6:00 pm - 1776 Book Club →
Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St, East Haven
3:00 pm - "The History of Halloween" presented by Author Sydney Sherman →
Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St, East Haven
6:00 pm - Apples to Apples Game Night →
Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St, East Haven
5:30 pm - Movie Matinee for Teens: FNAF 2 →
Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St, East Haven
1:30 pm - Comic Book Club →
Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St, East Haven
10:30 am - Cookbook Club →
Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St, East Haven
2:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Carol Yvonne Sheridan obituary: Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, East Haven —Clancy Palumbo Funeral Home and Cremation Service Read on Patch
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- KFC posted a job opening for Production/ Cook in East Haven. Apply here.
- pOpshelf posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in EAST HAVEN CT S16088 in East Haven. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Haven here.
🗞 Nearby News
Branford
- Branford Compassion Club hosts Animal Awareness Day in Guilford (wtnh.com)
New Haven
- New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade hosts whiskey and cigar fundraiser (wtnh.com)
- New Haven CT Postal Codes: Your Complete Guide to Understanding Zip Code 06510 and Beyond (fsu.edu)
- How Ariadne Kritonos Turned her Love for Greek Folk Art into a Thriving Business (thenationalherald.com)
North Branford
- Former Whitewood Lane Agway, Garden Center Commercial Property Site, Sold For $1.25M: O,R&L (patch.com)
Ok East Haven! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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