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Hello West Haven! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • West Haven honors officer retiring after 50 years of service
  • How a $4,000 withdrawal led to a West Haven PTA arrest
  • West Haven VA study links burn pits to higher PTSD risk

Also on today's calendar: Estate and Tag Sale and 17 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A morning shower; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Comfortable with sunshine, with a high of 75 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Beloved Officer Retires After 50 Years With West Haven Police Department (patch.com) — West Haven residents are celebrating the retirement of Master Patrol Officer Lou Matteo, who served the city's police department for an extraordinary 50 years. Colleagues praised his work in multiple divisions and his deep care for the people of West Haven, saying his legacy of service and mentorship will continue to shape the department long after his departure.
   

2. Former West Haven elementary school PTA president arrested after $4K cash withdrawal from account: WARRANT (wtnh.com) — A former Alma E. Pagels Elementary School PTA president in West Haven has been charged with third-degree larceny after a $4,000 cash withdrawal from the PTA's bank account raised red flags. New PTA leaders and members say they uncovered irregular deposits, Venmo transactions tied to a juvenile, and financial reports that didn't match bank balances, prompting a police investigation and the current charge.
   

3. Military Toxic Exposures Appear to Affect Both Mental and Physical Health in Veterans (usmedicine.com) — Veterans in West Haven should know that researchers at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System here, along with Yale, found links between toxic exposures like Agent Orange and burn pits and higher rates of PTSD, depression, substance issues, and some physical illnesses. Using a national survey of veterans, they report stronger mental health risks with more frequent burn pit exposure, underscoring the need for ongoing screening and support.
   

4. West Haven man sentenced to 55 years for murdering his wife in 2021 (wtnh.com) — A West Haven man has been sentenced to 55 years in prison for murdering his wife at a Guilford condominium complex, closing a case that deeply affected their family. Prosecutors detailed his violent history, while the victim's daughter described the lasting impact on their family and thanked authorities for securing justice.
   

5. Tow truck drivers highlight dangers on Connecticut roads after deadly Bloomfield crash (nbcconnecticut.com) — Tow truck drivers from West Haven and North Haven are warning local motorists that speeding, distraction, and impairment are making their roadside work increasingly dangerous, especially after a fatal Bloomfield crash. Workers at Bruneau's Garage in West Haven describe near-misses and urge drivers to follow Connecticut's Move Over law and new penalties meant to protect them.
   

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