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Major news headlines for West Haven, Connecticut, on January 19, 2026, centered on local governance initiatives and high school sports achievements: 

• Charter Revision Re-Initiated: Mayor Dorinda Borer announced plans during a Monday City Council meeting to renew efforts to revise the city's charter. The city’s governance document has not been updated since 2009; a previous revision effort failed by a narrow margin in 2020.
• High School Basketball Victory: In a major CIAC matchup, the No. 7 ranked West Haven boys basketball team secured a 63–56 come-from-behind victory against No. 10 Hillhouse. Senior Jordan Sirabionian led with 20 points, and Brandon Bellamy was noted for defensive efforts that held Hillhouse's top scorer field-goal-less in the second half.
• Snow Cleanup Preparations: Emergency Management Director Rick Fontana reported that city crews were actively managing post-weekend snow cleanup and treating roads to handle icy conditions.
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Local leaders and residents participated in statewide observances honoring Dr. King’s legacy, with West Haven community members attending regional events such as the youth basketball clinic in New Britain and celebrations in nearby West Hartford.
• Court Conviction: In a news release on Jan 19, it was confirmed that a 44-year-old West Haven man was found guilty by a jury in Milford Superior Court of illegal drug and firearm possession following a police search of his residence.