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🌱 Patch AM: North Haven Resident Wins Big Lottery Prize
Make time for 2 Bands...1 Ticket! Fleetwood Macked & Tom Petty Experience (Rumors) on the North Haven Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- North Haven neighbor quietly pockets a $26,000 lottery win
- Four-bedroom Ball Road home brings gourmet kitchen and open layout
- Why Berlin police searched a North Haven home after the bank heist
Also on today's calendar: 2 Bands...1 Ticket! Fleetwood Macked & Tom Petty Experience (Rumors) and 7 more events.
Find out what's happening in North Havenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in North Havenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 42 and low of 36 degrees.
- Sunday: An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy, temps: high: 46, low: 25.
- Monday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 40 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. North Haven Resident Wins Big Lottery Prize (patch.com) — A North Haven resident has scored a $26,000 prize on a KENO ticket, highlighting a bit of good fortune for the town. The winning ticket was sold at Jerry's Pizza & Bar in Middletown, and the winner’s identity remains confidential under Connecticut’s updated lottery privacy law.
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2. 'Gorgeous' 4-Bedroom Home Hits The Market In North Haven (patch.com) — North Haven house hunters may be interested in a newly listed four-bedroom home on Ball Road, offering over 2,300 square feet of living space. Priced at $825,000, it features an open floor plan, detailed finishes, a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and inviting spaces for entertaining.
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3. Man wanted for Berlin bank robbery turns himself in, police say (wfsb.com) — A North Haven man accused of robbing a Berlin bank on New Year’s Eve turned himself in after police searched a home in town and found his Cadillac in the driveway. He’s now facing robbery and larceny charges, held on a $150,000 bond and recently arraigned in New Britain Superior Court.
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4. 2 men arrested after allegedly stealing nearly $2K worth of items from North Haven store (wtnh.com) — North Haven police say two men were arrested in connection with an incident where nearly $2,000 in merchandise was taken from a business on Universal Drive last fall. After employees shared a vehicle description and possible links to other thefts, officers identified suspects from East Hartford and New Britain, who were later arrested on separate dates and charged with fourth-degree larceny and attempted larceny.
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5. Connecticut boys ice hockey top performers and games to watch (Jan. 8) (nhregister.com) — A standout North Haven High School skater, senior Chris Consorte, is highlighted for scoring five goals in a big Nighthawks win over the Fairfield co-op. The statewide roundup also spotlights other top boys’ hockey performances and upcoming games, giving local fans context on how North Haven stacks up against strong programs across Connecticut.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Haven
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★ Featured events ★
- 2 Bands...1 Ticket! Fleetwood Macked & Tom Petty Experience (Rumors)
53 W Main St, Milford @ Parsons/Veterans Auditorium,
7:30 pm
Saturday January 10
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Other local events
- 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 - Parent Playdate
North Haven Memorial Library , 17 Elm St , North Haven
10:00 am - Winter Reading Challenge Begins -- ALL DAY!
North Haven Memorial Library , 17 Elm St , North Haven
10:00 am - Calm Connections
North Haven Memorial Library , 17 Elm St , North Haven
11:00 am - Snowy Smiles Snowman Painting
North Haven Memorial Library , 17 Elm St , North Haven
6:00 pm - Kids Who Code
North Haven Memorial Library , 17 Elm St , North Haven
6:00 pm - Bilingual Storytime
North Haven Memorial Library , 17 Elm St , North Haven
10:30 am - Online Author Talk: David Brooks
Virtual
2:00 pm
Saturday January 10
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Saturday Storytime
North Branford Public Libraries , 3 Old Post Road , Northford
10:30 am - Awaken the Path of 2026: Visioning + Subconscious Alignment
Salon Metta , 23 Putnam Ave , Hamden
2:00 pm - Sacred Heart Pioneers at Quinnipiac Bobcats Women's Basketball
M&T Bank Arena , 305 Sherman Ave , Hamden
3:00 pm - Hamden Dragons vs Lyman Hall Trojans
Louis Astorino Ice Arena , 595 Mix Ave , Hamden
4:00 pm
Saturday January 10
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