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On January 31, 2026, the following headlines and local events were reported for West Haven, Connecticut:
- Water Main Break on Captain Thomas Boulevard: A significant water main break occurred on Saturday afternoon near the Sandy Hook Playground. WFSB News reported large amounts of water flowing from the roadway, forcing the closure of Captain Thomas Boulevard between Platt Avenue and Dyke Street [13].
- West Haven Honors Long-Term Couples: As part of a local community event, the city officially honored couples who have been together for several decades [4].
- Wrong-Way Driver Incident Near City Line: Early on the morning of January 31, a wrong-way driver was captured on dash cam on I-91 North near New Haven, narrowly avoiding a head-on collision that occurred just seconds later [1].
- Regional Winter Storm Recovery: Following the impacts of Winter Storm Benjamin, local officials continued cleanup efforts. While heavy snow had ended, the region faced lingering cold and minor scattered snow showers throughout the weekend.
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