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On Sunday, January 25, 2026, West Haven was dominated by the impacts of Winter Storm Benjamin, a major weather event that paralyzed much of Connecticut with heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures. 

Winter Storm Benjamin Impact

• Emergency Measures: A snow emergency and parking ban were in effect for all West Haven streets to allow for plowing and emergency vehicle access.
• Specialized Road Treatment: West Haven crews utilized a unique chemical solution for this storm, which was designed to be more effective in the extremely cold temperatures accompanying the heavy snow.
• City-Wide Plowing: Unlike standard protocols that prioritize main roads, West Haven officials announced that crews were treating nearly every road across the municipality, including hilly areas and residential side streets.
• Travel Restrictions: Motorists were under a statewide advisory from Governor Ned Lamont to stay off the roads, and a ban on commercial vehicles was implemented on all limited-access highways starting at noon.
• Transit Disruptions: Local CTtransit bus services were suspended at noon, and several Shore Line East train cancellations affected travel to and from the West Haven station. CT.GOV-Connecticut's Official State Website (.gov) +4

Public Safety

• Structure Fire: The West Haven Fire Department responded to a fire on the rear porch of a building on Lee Street at approximately 10 a.m. Firefighters controlled the blaze within 20 minutes, and no injuries were reported.