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- COLD WEATHER PROTOCOL: 12/29/25 through 01/04/26
The Wallingford Family YMCA will open the doors to the community at no charge to come in out of the cold. We will offer FREE use of the Y facilities including; showers, pools, fitness centers, gymnasium, racquetball courts, free coffee, phone charging, etc. from Monday, December 29 2025 through our business hours on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Warming Center Hours at both 81 South Elm Street and 8 North Turnpike Road:
Monday, December 29, 2025 - 5am-9pm
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 5am-9pm
Wednesday, December 31 - 5am-3pm
Thursday, January 1, 2026 – 7am-5pm
Friday, January 2, 2026 - 5am-9pm
Saturday, January 3, 2026 - 7am-5pm
Sunday, January 4, 2026 - 7am-5pm
Guest must check in at the welcome desk to provide photo identification and sign a facility guest waiver.
For questions, please call 203-843-5539 - Christmas Tree Pick Up - January 12, 2026
Starting Monday, January 12, 2026, the Public Works Department will begin picking up Christmas Trees in all sections of town. Residents must have Christmas trees to be picked up at the curbside Sunday, January 11, 2026. Trees must be clean of ornaments, bows, tinsel etc. No plastic bags or wreaths will be picked up. This is a one-time pickup.
Click here to read full details. - Damaged Mailbox Claims
If your mailbox was damaged by a Wallingford Snowplow, contact Public Works at 203-294-2105. Public Works will install a new mailbox.
If your mailbox was damaged by a Wallingford Snowplow and you have replaced your mailbox yourself, send an email to request reimbursement up to $55.00, including a receipt for the new mailbox to: [email protected].
If you are seeking reimbursement of more than $55.00 or a specialty mailbox, you will need to submit a claim directly to the Town Clerk’s office, in writing, with all pertinent information (name, address, date of loss, value of replacement box, etc). Town Clerk will assign a claim number and will forward to the appropriate departments. - TOWN ISSUES REMINDER ON CLEARING SIDEWALKS
Mayor Vincent Cervoni has issued a reminder to all Wallingford residents, property owners, businesses and occupants of properties regarding their responsibility for the care of the abutting public sidewalks.
Click here to read full details. - TAX PAYMENT NOTICE: Second-Half Installment of Real Estate & Personal Property Taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2024
The second half installment of Real Estate, Personal Property taxes and the Supplemental Motor Vehicle tax on the Grand List of October 1, 2024 is due January 1, 2026 and payable on February 2, 2026.
Click here to read Tax Payment Notice. - PROCLAMATION: Ray Ross Day
Ray Ross, a lifelong Wallingford resident and 1958 graduate of Lyman Hall High School, has dedicated decades of service to his hometown with unwavering pride and a lifetime marked by service and generosity. Ray served on the Wallingford Board of Education since his first election in 2017 and culminating with his recent re-election in 2025.
We commend Ray for his extraordinary service and enduring legacy. His passion and devotion exemplify the very best of civic life and will continue to inspire our community for years to come.
Mayor Cervoni has proclaimed December 4, 2025 as Ray Ross Day.
Click here to read Proclamation. - NOW OPEN - Columbus House Wallingford Seasonal Emergency Shelter
Columbus House Wallingford Seasonal Emergency Shelter at 123 Quinnipiac Street is now open, operating from 12/1/25-3/31/26.
Click here for more information. - COMPOST CENTER HOURS
The Compost Center on John Street will be changing hours effective December 1, 2025.
Hours from December 1, 2025 - January 16, 2026 are as follows:
Monday/Thursday/Saturday
8AM-4PM
Last Gate Entry is 3:45PM
The Compost Center will close on January 16, 2026 with plans to reopen mid March 2026.
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