On January 28, 2026, the major local news in West Haven, Connecticut, was dominated by infrastructure damage following a severe winter storm.
West Haven Headlines: January 28, 2026
- Major Water Main Break Floods Honor Road: A significant water main break upheaved sections of the roadway and flooded multiple basements in a West Haven neighborhood overnight.
- Neighborhood Water Service Interruption: Repair crews spent over five hours restoring water service to residents after rotted bolts caused a gate near the road crack to fail.
- Winter Storm Aftermath: Following "Winter Storm Benjamin," frozen mud and damaged asphalt hampered travel, and city officials continued to monitor the impact of below-freezing temperatures on local pipes.
- CIAC Boys Basketball Trends: Local sports reports highlighted Staples and New Canaan in a deep dive of the regional boys' basketball season