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• Debonair Beach Motel Demolition Underway: Demolition of the long-standing Debonair Beach Motel on Beach Street has begun this week, making way for a new four-story condominium development with at least 30 luxury units and a pool. West Haven city officials hope this project will help revitalize the waterfront area.
• Mayor Borer Re-elected: Incumbent Democratic Mayor Dorinda Borer was re-elected to a second term after running unopposed in the municipal election held earlier in November.
• City Partnership for Morse Park: In September, Mayor Borer announced a new partnership with The Grind LLC, a travel baseball program, for the transformation of Morse Park.
• Sustainability Certification: West Haven was awarded the Bronze-level certification by the statewide initiative Sustainable CT in October for its efforts in becoming more efficient, resilient, and inclusive. 

Regional and Statewide News

• Adoption Day: Over 40 families across Connecticut finalized adoptions in New Haven courtrooms on Friday as part of CT Adoption Day.
• Thanksgiving Help for Seniors: The United Way of Greater New Haven, Vertical Church, and Atwater Senior Center teamed up to provide Thanksgiving meal fixings to over 100 seniors in the New Haven area, highlighting that 40 percent of local households struggle with the cost of living.
• Weather Warning: The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement warning drivers to watch for patches of black ice Friday morning, especially on bridges and overpasses, due to patchy fog.
• Thanksgiving Travel: Record-breaking Thanksgiving travel is expected across the U.S., with Connecticut travelers facing heavy traffic on highways (though no construction is planned) and crowded airports and trains.
• State Budget Surplus: Connecticut is anticipating a surging state budget surplus approaching $2 billion. Progressive coalitions, however, argue that this reflects underfunding of vital social services and education.