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Major news and events in West Haven, Connecticut for January 24, 2026, include preparations for a significant winter storm, a new investigation into a mysterious city-wide hum, and several local community events. 

Top Headlines for January 24, 2026

• Massive Weekend Snowstorm Preparations: A major winter storm is expected to hit the area starting Sunday, January 25, 2026, with forecasts predicting 12 to 18 inches of snow.
  • Arctic Temperatures: Leading up to the storm today, Saturday, January 24, temperatures are in the teens with wind chills reaching 20 below zero.
  • Parking Bans: An official snow emergency has been declared, with parking bans in effect starting Sunday morning. West Haven uses magnesium chloride treatment for hills, schools, and emergency routes.
• Acoustic Study for "West Haven Hum": The City Council recently approved a $16,000 contract with a third-party firm to investigate a low-frequency hum reported by residents. Ten specialized microphones are being deployed for a week-long monitoring period.
• $4M School Budget Increase Proposal: Superintendent Neil Cavallaro has proposed a $97.9 million budget for the 2026-27 school year, a 4.7% increase over current spending. The proposal is currently under review by the Board of Education.
• City Finance Leadership Shift: Michael Gormany, who served as West Haven’s finance director, is returning to his former role as controller in New Haven effective April 2026. He is credited with helping West Haven navigate out of state financial oversight.
• Power Restored Following Outages: Utility crews resolved a large-scale power outage late Thursday night that affected over 2,000 customers in West Haven due to a main feeder issue. 

Local Events on January 24, 2026

• Winter Field Day: A local community event scheduled for today.
• The Corvettes Doo-Wop Concert: A musical performance taking place today in the West Haven area. 

Public Safety Alerts

• Firefighter Cancer Awareness: Mayor Dorinda Borer recently spotlighted Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, emphasizing new initiatives for local emergency responders.
• Recent Conviction: A West Haven man, Seth Tyson, was found guilty earlier this week of illegal drug and gun possession following a search by the West Haven Police Street Crime Unit.