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What's up New Haven! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why those West Rock boulders shaped New Haven's revolutionary past
  • What parents found inside Hillhouse High during a tense walkthrough
  • What New Haven police are warning after a stunt-driving crash at East Shore

Also on today's calendar: Learn to Skate classes beginning Tuesday, 9/8 & Sunday 9/12. and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 82, low: 65.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 81 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. The history of Judges Cave at West Rock in New Haven (rep-am.com) — High above New Haven in West Rock Park, Judges Cave offers a local hike with sweeping harbor views and a dramatic backstory of 17th‑century fugitives hiding from the English crown. The piece connects the cave to familiar New Haven street names and the grave of regicide John Dixwell on the Green, turning a neighborhood walk into a history lesson.
   

2. 'This Isn't Right At All': Hillhouse Walkthrough Spotlights Ceiling Leaks, Water Damage (newhavenindependent.org) — Parents, alders, and organizers walked through New Haven's Hillhouse High School and documented ceiling leaks, suspected mold, and accessibility issues, challenging officials' assurances that the building is safe. Mayor Justin Elicker and school leaders defended current safety tests but promised roof work, air testing, and repairs, while some community members demanded temporary relocations and even leadership changes if conditions don't improve quickly.
   

3. Connecticut driver charged after stunt driving left man seriously hurt: Police (nhregister.com) — New Haven police have charged an 18-year-old city resident after a pedestrian was seriously injured during late-night stunt driving at East Shore Park. Investigators say cars were doing donuts when one struck a man filming, and police now warn that street takeovers and reckless driving will bring strict enforcement to protect residents.
   

4. Iconic College Golf Courses Where School Spirit Takes Center Stage (pga.com) — Yale Golf Course in New Haven earns a spot on a national list of iconic college layouts where school spirit shines, thanks to its historic Seth Raynor design and recent restoration. Locals can take pride that the course's classic template holes and Yale‑branded touches stand alongside storied venues at Notre Dame, Michigan, Ohio State, and more.
   

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Ok New 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: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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