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On January 26, 2026, West Haven news was dominated by the aftermath and continued cleanup of Winter Storm Benjamin, which brought significant snowfall and subzero wind chills to the region. 

Top Local Headlines

• Parking Ban and Towed Vehicles: The city's emergency parking ban remained in effect through Tuesday to facilitate snow removal. Over 100 cars were towed from city streets for violating the ban during the storm.
• Exhausted Snow Removal Crews: Local plow drivers worked nearly around the clock, taking only four-hour breaks on emergency cots at City Hall. Rick Fontana, the West Haven Emergency Services Director, reported that up to 28 drivers were operating simultaneously to clear municipal roads.
• Small Apartment Fire: Early on January 26 (approximately 12:42 AM), the West Haven Professional Firefighters responded to a small living room fire in an apartment on the 40 block of Glade St; the fire was reportedly extinguished before it could cause major damage.
• High School Sports Rivalry: In local sports, the Notre Dame-West Haven basketball team defeated their crosstown rival, West Haven High School, in a highly anticipated matchup.

Regional Impacts Affecting West Haven

• School and State Closures: Due to the 12–20 inches of snow dropped by Winter Storm Benjamin, Governor Ned Lamont closed state executive office buildings, and West Haven schools remained closed for the day.
• Severe Weather Protocols: The Connecticut Severe Weather Protocol was extended through February 5 to provide warming centers and resources for vulnerable residents as "bone-chilling" wind chills reached single digits.