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🌱 Patch AM: East Haven Police Blotter: Sept. 2 to Sept. 8, 2026

You won't want to miss Back to School Open House at NHAOPA on the East Haven Patch calendar

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Hello again East Haven! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See who was recently arrested in East Haven and for what
  • Remember four East Haven community members recently laid to rest
  • Where East Haven families can splash and cool off this summer

Also on today's calendar: Back to School Open House at NHAOPA and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 63.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. East Haven Police Blotter: Sept. 2 to Sept. 8, 2026 (patch.com) — East Haven residents can review a detailed police blotter listing arrests and charges from Sept. 2–8, including assault, disorderly conduct, threatening, DUI, and narcotics offenses involving both local residents and nearby New Haven individuals. The report emphasizes that all charges are allegations and that everyone named is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
   

2. Moriarty, Rascati, Woolley: Recent Death Notices From East Haven (patch.com) — East Haven readers are informed of several recent local losses, highlighting longtime residents whose lives touched schools, local businesses, and community activities. The notices remember careers at Watson Foods and East Haven High School, a retired New Haven firefighter, and a beloved supporter of East Haven varsity hockey, along with the families they leave behind.
   

3. Splash Pads, Water Parks, and Public Pools in New Haven County (mommypoppins.com) — Families in East Haven can cool off at the Cosey Beach Splashpad on Cosey Beach Avenue, just steps from Long Island Sound and a nearby playground. This countywide roundup also highlights other New Haven-area splash pads, pools, and water parks, giving East Haven residents plenty of close-to-home options for surviving hot summer days without a backyard pool.
   

4. Bethel football opens season with win over Bassick in Bridgeport program's SWC debut (registercitizen.com) — Bethel's football team will host East Haven next Friday at 7 p.m. in an Alliance matchup, following a strong 34-14 season-opening win over Bassick. The article highlights Bethel's emerging junior core and standout freshman Khalil Hunt, setting the stage for East Haven fans to see how their team stacks up in this early-season test.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Zenia M. Lockwood (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Gay Ann Flammia (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • ShopRite posted a job opening for ShopRite - Baker (Garafalo CT) Salary Range $16.94-$17.34/hr in East Haven. Apply here.
  • Howmet Aerospace posted a job opening for Low Temp Loader/Unloader - 3rd Shift in Branford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Haven here.

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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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