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Good morning East Haven! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • East Haven officials urge drivers to protect students as school starts
  • How a 9/11 "ghost train" ended up in East Haven
  • How a dump truck–motorcycle crash left two riders badly hurt

Also on today's calendar: Italian Festival 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 65.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police, Mayor Welcome Kids, Staff Back To School, Remind Drivers to 'Slow Down, Look Out For Kids, Buses' (patch.com) — As East Haven students and staff return to school, the mayor and local police are urging drivers to slow down and stay alert near buses, bus stops, and crosswalks. School resource officers say they're excited to see students back and emphasize making this a safe, successful year for the entire East Haven school community.
   

• The PATH Back, Part 3: A Ghostly Discovery (railwayage.com) — A PATH train car that survived 9/11 now resides at East Haven's Shore Line Trolley Museum, where visitors can step inside and see it much as it was that morning. The story traces how engineers discovered the buried cars beneath Ground Zero, fought to preserve them, and ultimately brought one to Connecticut as a powerful, walk-through memorial.
   

• Dump truck vs. motorcycle crash in East Hampton causes serious injuries (fox61.com) — A serious crash between a dump truck and motorcycle in East Hampton left two motorcycle riders badly hurt, with LIFE STAR flying them to Hartford Hospital. East Haven police are cited saying both occupants suffered serious injuries as investigators reconstruct what happened. Anyone who saw the crash is asked to contact East Hampton police as the case develops.
   

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  • Scott Thomas Harrison obituary: Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, East Haven —Clancy Palumbo Funeral Home and Cremation Service Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Phitsamay Symuong (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
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  • I am looking for someone to cleane a few rooms for me on Thursday or early morning Friday.
    I need the kitchen, living room, dining room, main hallway, main bathroom and pool house cleaned. No bedrooms. Anyone have any suggestions? (Nextdoor Momauguin)
  • walked out to grab the recycling bin and found a big crease punched into the bottom panel of the garage door.
    took me way too long to accept id backed into it pulling out of the driveway the night before. almost got a quote from one of those places with the… (Nextdoor Momauguin)
  • Lucky Strike Entertainment posted a job opening for Lane Server in East Haven. Apply here.
  • Randstad posted a job opening for Assembler - Now Hiring in Branford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Haven here.

🗞 Nearby News

Branford

  • BHcare's Community Day of Connection Brings Families Together for Free Celebration Sept. 12 (patch.com)
  • Rider injured in scooter crash on Route 1 in Branford, police say (thehour.com)
  • Emergency Energy Assistance, Affordability Survey, and Nominate a Vet (ct.gov)

New Haven

  • Petra Completes CLT Addition to Historic New Haven Academic Building (high-profile.com)

North Haven

  • Lane Closures Announced For Milling, Resurfacing Project In North 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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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