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Headlines from and around West Haven, CT, for November 17, 2025, included the approved demolition of the vacant Debonair Beach Motel and a fire investigation at a New Haven waste facility. 

West Haven & Area News

• Debonair Beach Motel Demolition Approved: Demolition has been approved for the long-vacant Debonair Beach Motel on Beach Street, a long-time eyesore on the West Haven waterfront. A development group plans to build at least 30 upscale residences on the site.
• Local School Events: The West Haven Public Schools announced upcoming events for the week, including a Board of Education meeting held on November 17 and various school-specific fundraisers and activities later in the week.
• Area Crashes: East Haven police asked residents to avoid the area of Coe Avenue and Silver Sands Road due to a multi-vehicle accident with multiple injuries reported and occupants transported to area hospitals. Additionally, a Branford crash on the same day resulted in the death of a 19-year-old East Haven man. 

Regional Connecticut News

• New Haven Fire Investigation: New Haven Fire Department crews investigated a fire inside a waste containment structure on Middletown Avenue. The blaze, which occurred at a private property owned by Anastasio Trucking, was put out, and no injuries were reported.
• Yale New Haven Health Acquisition: Yale New Haven Health completed its purchase of North Haven's Nelson Ambulance Service, adding 29 ambulances and 28 other transport vehicles to their operations.
• Food Theft Arrest: A Wallingford man was arrested on November 17 for allegedly burglarizing and stealing multiple items, including cases of food, from a North Haven restaurant in September.
• Homecare Workers Protest: Connecticut homecare workers and the 1199 New England union planned to confront the Department of Social Services (DSS) over missing paychecks and alleged payroll misuse.