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🌱 Patch AM: How a fatal I-91 North Haven crash led to federal prison
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What's up North 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:
- How a fatal I-91 North Haven crash led to federal prison
Also on today's calendar: Line Dancing and 9 more events.
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Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in North Havenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 47 and low of 30 degrees.
- Friday: Occasional afternoon rain, temps: high: 47, low: 40.
- Saturday: Rain and drizzle, with a high of 43 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ecuadorian national with manslaughter conviction sentenced for illegally reentering United States through Connecticut (wfsb.com) — A man previously involved in a fatal crash on I-91 in North Haven has now been sentenced to just over a year in federal prison for illegally reentering the U.S. after deportation. Federal authorities detail a long history of aliases, prior manslaughter conviction, and multiple removals to Ecuador, with this latest arrest tied to a broader national immigration enforcement initiative.
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★ Featured events ★
- Volo Lounge
Volo Restaurant & Lounge, 117 Washington Ave, North Haven
8:00 pm
Friday January 9
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Other local events
- Line Dancing
North Haven Senior Center , 189 Pool Rd , North Haven
10:00 am - Thursday Morning Book Club
North Haven Memorial Library , 17 Elm St , North Haven
10:30 am - Book Chat
North Haven Memorial Library , 17 Elm St , North Haven
2:00 pm - Study Group: MIDTERMS
North Haven Memorial Library , 17 Elm St , North Haven
5:30 pm - Sit & Stitch at North Haven Memorial Library
North Haven Memorial Library , 17 Elm St , North Haven
6:00 pm - Lit Lounge: YA Book Club for Adults
North Haven Memorial Library , 17 Elm St , North Haven
6:00 pm - Teen Homeschool Hangout
North Haven Memorial Library , 17 Elm St , North Haven
10:30 am - Pilates with Sarah
High Lane Club , 40 High Ln #4413 , North Haven
9:30 am - Bring Your Characters to Life! w/ Smith, L - New Haven, CT 2026
Creative Arts Workshop , 80 Audubon St , New Haven
10:00 am - Study Group: MIDTERMS
North Haven Memorial Library , 17 Elm St , North Haven
2:30 pm - The Tom Prettys
Small Batch Cellars , 37 Nettleton Ave , North Haven
7:00 pm
Thursday January 8
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
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It is information we should all know. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1822029668685071 (Nextdoor Whitney-Ridge)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in North Haven. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Hamden
- Hamden animal shelter plans to expand with $162K grant (wtnh.com)
Ok North 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
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