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1. Public Safety Expo Set In West Haven: Here's What To Know (patch.com) — Families in West Haven can explore fire trucks, safety demos, health screenings, and emergency preparedness resources at a large public safety expo at Savin Rock Park this Saturday. City fire departments, police, health officials, and emergency management will offer hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and information on everything from home sprinklers and car seats to disaster response and 911 communications.
2. Fire Displaces Person In West Haven (patch.com) — West Haven firefighters from all three districts quickly contained a Campbell Avenue structure fire to the room where it started, but one resident was displaced. The American Red Cross is assisting with immediate needs, recovery information, and comfort kits as the person begins to recover from the incident.
3. Acoustic Cameras Are Pairing With Plate Readers and Issuing $2,600 Fines for Loud Exhausts (newsbreak.com) — West Haven is preparing to pair new acoustic cameras with existing license plate readers along shoreline streets to crack down on loud aftermarket exhausts, but the system isn't active yet. City officials still must finalize the decibel threshold, data retention rules, and appeals process, even as Connecticut law already outlines basic noise limits and fine levels for repeat violations.
4. West Haven Man's $500 Bid To Join ISIS Sinks In Stonington; Jail Uprising Plan Also Upended (dailyvoice.com) — A 29-year-old West Haven man has been sentenced in New Haven federal court to more than seven years in prison and lifetime supervised release for attempting to join ISIS. Court records describe years of online extremism, a failed attempt to leave via boat from Stonington, and a later alleged plan for a coordinated jail uprising discovered in his cell.
5. Top Colleges and Universities in Greater Fairfield and Westchester counties 2026 (westfaironline.com) — Families in West Haven will notice the University of New Haven highlighted among the region's most competitive colleges, with details on its acceptance rate, tuition, and enrollment. The broader ranking compares 28 schools across Fairfield and Westchester counties, helping local students weigh options for nearby higher education without traveling far from home.
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