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• Police Bust Illegal Cockfighting Event: West Haven police arrested seven people and seized more than 30 roosters (several already dead) after busting a large-scale illegal cockfighting event with over 100 attendees on the evening of Saturday, November 22. The news broke and was widely reported on November 24.
• Thanksgiving Travel and Weather: Monday was forecast to be sunny and seasonable ahead of rain on Tuesday and a chilly, breezy, but sunny Thanksgiving Day. Significant traffic delays were expected in the area due to Thanksgiving travel, especially leading up to the Thanksgiving Eve football game.
• Local High School Sports: West Haven High School is scheduled to host North Haven in an SCC rivalry football game on Wednesday, November 26, at Ken Strong Stadium.
• Upcoming School Dates: West Haven Public Schools announced important upcoming dates, including a staff basketball game on November 25 and a half-day of school on November 26. For a full list of events, visit the West Haven Public Schools website. 

Other News

• A man was seriously hurt in a hit-and-run crash in downtown Stamford.
• A Jewett City Fire Police officer suffered minor injuries after being hit by a vehicle while directing traffic during a parade in Griswold.
• Two popular Boar's Head cheeses sold at Big Y stores were recalled due to possible listeria contamination.
• New Haven approved a revised plan for 462 mixed-income apartments in two new buildings off State Street.
• A man was ordered held by a Bridgeport judge in connection with an aggravated sexual assault of a minor.
• Bradley International Airport (BDL) implemented new parking and ticketing features, including a new parking guidance system and free Thanksgiving week shuttles from downtown New Haven.