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🌱 Patch AM: East Haven Police Blotter: Aug. 12 to Aug. 18, 2026

Spotted on the East Haven calendar: Medicare Market Disruptions

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Cheers East Haven! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See who was recently charged in East Haven police cases
  • When can you see Driving Miss Daisy live on Main Street?

Also on today's calendar: Medicare Market Disruptions and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 65.
  • Saturday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 73 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• East Haven Police Blotter: Aug. 12 to Aug. 18, 2026 (patch.com) — East Haven residents can see a snapshot of recent police activity, with several locals charged between August 12 and 18 in cases ranging from disorderly conduct to assault and failure to appear. The log also notes an arrest of a West Haven resident in town, and reminds readers that all charges are allegations and those named are presumed innocent.
   

• Special: Driving Miss Daisy at Cabaret on Main Theater in East Haven (broadwayworld.com) — A new production of "Driving Miss Daisy" is coming to Cabaret on Main Theater in East Haven from September 17 through October 4, giving local theatergoers a chance to see the Pulitzer Prize-winning story live. With veteran actors in an intimate setting on Main Street, the show promises a moving, often funny look at an unlikely decades-long friendship. Tickets are on sale now with standard and premium cabaret seating options.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Carol DeChello Massaro (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • Kimberly Boucher obituary: Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, East Haven —Clancy Palumbo Funeral Home and Cremation Service Read on Patch
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    I'm curious if anyone knows why a person on North High Street would mow their grass around the weeds and let weeds grow in the gardens? It was… (Nextdoor East Haven)
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  • New Haven Public Schools posted a job opening for Part Time College and Career Advisor in New Haven. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Haven here.

🗞 Nearby News

Branford

  • State Reports Expansion of West Nile Virus (ct.gov)
  • New DPW chief, Westport native Larry Roberts, keeps town updated (westportjournal.com)

New Haven

  • New Haven Public Schools Get $350K State Grant To Strengthen In-District Special Education Programming (patch.com)
  • New Haven smoke shop closed permanently after cannabis violations, officials say (nhregister.com)
  • Election officials dismiss claim New Haven candidate traded meals for votes (nhregister.com)

West Haven

  • Crews Respond To Structure Fire In West Haven (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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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