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🌱 Patch AM: Young Girl Accidentally Calls 911, Apologizes To North Haven PD

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

In today's newsletter:

  • North Haven girl’s mistaken 911 call turns into a sweet lesson
  • North Haven distribution center assault leads to arrest and charges
  • Three-vehicle crash briefly shuts lane on I-91 in North Haven

Also on today's calendar: Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: Breezy; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 46 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 45, low: 32.
  • Friday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 47 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Young Girl Accidentally Calls 911, Apologizes To North Haven PD (patch.com) — North Haven residents are hearing about a young girl who mistakenly dialed 911, then wrote a heartfelt letter apologizing to the town’s police. Officers publicly reassured her that accidents happen, using the moment to gently reinforce how kids should treat emergency calls while keeping the tone supportive and community-focused.
   

2. Employee Assaulted At Distribution Center, Man Arrested: North Haven Police (patch.com) — North Haven police report that an employee at a Washington Avenue distribution center was assaulted by a third-party worker after a verbal dispute turned physical. Officers say the victim was struck under the eye, and a 53-year-old North Haven man was later arrested on assault, threatening, and breach of peace charges as police stress their focus on workplace safety.
   

3. Lane Reopens After 3-Vehicle Crash On I-91 In North Haven (patch.com) — Drivers in North Haven faced delays after a three-vehicle crash on I-91 North between Exits 10 and 11 temporarily closed the right lane, according to state transportation officials. The scene has since been cleared and all lanes have reopened, but residents may still notice residual traffic impacts in the area.
   

4. Connecticut girls basketball top performers and games to watch (Jan. 5) (ctpost.com) — North Haven’s Lia Calderon is spotlighted for standout performances, including big scoring, rebounding, and steals in wins over Shelton and Ledyard. The roundup also lists other top girls basketball performers statewide and key games to watch this week across Connecticut.
   

5. Quinnipiac installing fuel cells for campus power (hartfordbusiness.com) — Quinnipiac University is installing new fuel cells at its North Haven campus as part of a clean energy push that will let the school generate most of its own electricity. Ten units across three campuses should be running by April 1, cutting carbon emissions and boosting energy resilience for the university sites, including North Haven.
   

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