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Here are the top West Haven and greater New Haven headlines for Saturday, November 29, 2025:

Top Local News

• Christmas Tree Lighting Event Today The annual West Haven Green Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, presented by Mayor Dorinda Borer in partnership with West Haven United, will take place this evening from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event will feature a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, children's activities, live entertainment, and food trucks. The rain date is Monday, December 1.
• New Haven Shooting Injures Two Two men in their early 30s sustained non-life-threatening injuries in an overnight shooting in a parking lot adjacent to the Terminal 110 nightclub in New Haven. New Haven police responded to the scene at 1:11 a.m. Saturday; no additional information was immediately available.
• Fundraiser for CT Man Killed in NY A fundraiser has been launched for the wife of a Canterbury, CT man, Mark Thompson, who was allegedly shot and killed by one of his brothers in upstate New York earlier this week. The alleged shooter, Scot Thompson, was taken into custody by local law enforcement. 

Other Regional Headlines

• Potential First Snowfall Connecticut could see its first significant snowfall of the season early next week, as a storm system tracks up the East Coast. Forecasters indicate a mix of rain and snow for coastal areas, with the possibility of heavier snow further inland on Tuesday.
• Cockfighting Bust Details Released Police reports have detailed a cockfighting event that was busted on Front Avenue in West Haven on November 25, where more than 100 people were found gathered.