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Good morning East Haven! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Feds detail charges in Foxon Road armed robbery case
  • How East Haven honored longtime firefighter Dan Dudek this weekend
  • What a federal judge's $11M quarry ruling means for East Haven

Also on today's calendar: LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child's Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 71 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 73, low: 63.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Two New Haven Men Indicted By Federal Grand Jury In Connection With East Haven Armed Robbery: Feds (patch.com) — East Haven readers are learning more about the federal case against two New Haven men accused of robbing ZaZa City on Foxon Road at gunpoint in April. Prosecutors say the pair also carried out a similar armed robbery in Hamden, and both now face multiple federal robbery and firearms charges that could bring lengthy prison sentences if they are convicted.
   

2. East Haven Firefighter Dan Dudek's Name Added To Connecticut State Firefighters Memorial (patch.com) — East Haven residents are remembering retired firefighter Dan Dudek, whose name was just added to the Connecticut State Firefighters Memorial after he died from occupational-related cancer following 25 years of service. Local firefighters gathered Sunday to honor him and support his widow, son, and family, highlighting the deep impact he had on the department and community.
   

3. Insurers owe no coverage in $11 million quarry shutdown (businessinsurance.com) — East Haven has been denied insurance coverage after agreeing to an $11 million settlement over improperly shutting down Farm River Rock Quarry, leaving the town fully responsible for the payout. A federal judge ruled both insurers had no duty to defend or indemnify the town, citing policy timing, exclusions, and the town's self-insured retention limits.
   

4. How much rain did the nor'easter bring to Connecticut this weekend? (wtnh.com) — East Haven saw shoreline flooding during this weekend's nor'easter, as heavy rain and strong winds knocked out power and downed trees across Connecticut. Durham recorded the highest rainfall at just over four inches, while shoreline communities like East Haven and Milford dealt with high water as totals continued to be updated by meteorologists.
   

5. Amazon Seeks To Bring Drone Delivery To North Haven Facility, Public Comments Sought (patch.com) — Amazon is seeking approval to run up to 1,000 drone deliveries a day from its North Haven warehouse, potentially affecting airspace and noise in nearby communities, including East Haven. Local legislators, including Rep. Vincent Candelora, have raised concerns to state environmental officials, and residents have until Oct. 1 to email comments to Connecticut DEEP about the proposal.
   

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