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Major news headlines for West Haven, Connecticut, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, centered on a widespread power outage, significant local budget proposals, and impacts from winter weather. 

Local Government & Infrastructure

• Widespread Power Outage: Over 2,000 residents in West Haven lost power Thursday night due to a failure in a main feeder line. Mayor Dorinda Borer reported more than 100 911 calls as traffic lights went dark from the Notre Dame area north to the city line. Power was restored by United Illuminating in less than an hour.
• School Budget Proposal: Superintendent Neil Cavallaro presented a $97.9 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, a 4.7% ($4 million) increase over the current budget. The proposal, which must be voted on by February 1, aims to cover rising staff salaries and benefits while seeking additional state grants to minimize the request from city taxpayers. 

Weather & Public Safety

• Winter Storm Aftermath: West Haven saw light snow accumulation on Wednesday night, leading to delayed school openings on Thursday morning.
• Extreme Cold Warning: Officials warned of a sharp temperature drop following the storm, with wind chills expected to reach as low as minus-20 by Saturday morning. 

Sports & Community

• High School Sports Injury: Notre Dame-West Haven basketball star Abdou Toure suffered a minor leg injury during a game against Branford. Toure is currently averaging 28 points per game, and his status for the Friday night game against East Haven remains uncertain.
• Legal Sentencing: A 33-year-old New Haven man was sentenced to 44 months in federal prison for a firearm offense linked to a 2024 arrest by West Haven police following a road rage incident.