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- HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS 2026
Arts & Crafts, Music, Games, Donuts, Cider, Treats!
Join the festivities presented by Wallingford Public Celebrations, Wallingford Parks and Rec and Wallingford Community Theatre
Friday, October 23, 2026 (10/24/26 Rain Date)
- 5:45PM Gather at YMCA
- 6:10PM Goblin Parade Begins
- 6:30-8PM Party at Town Hall & Parade Grounds
Click here for Event Flyer. - ROAD CLOSURES– Halloween Parade/Celebration and Halloween Night
Halloween Parade/Celebration – Friday, October 23rd
South Main Street, between the intersection of Center Street and Prince Street will be closed to all motor vehicle traffic on Friday, October 23rd starting at 3:00 pm for a Halloween Event being hosted by the Town of Wallingford Public Celebrations Committee and Parks and Recreation Department. The closure is expected to last until approximately 9:00 pm.
There will be no parking on South Main Street between Center Street and Prince Street on Friday, October 23rd starting at 2:30 pm. Please be reminded that vehicles parked in violation of this prohibition will be subject to the issuance of a parking ticket by police and removal by tow truck.
Halloween Night – Saturday, October 31st
North Main Street between the intersection of High Street and Cedar Lane will be closed to all motor vehicle traffic on Saturday, October 31st starting at 4:30 pm for the safety of the large volume of pedestrians anticipated on Halloween night. The closure is expected to last until approximately 9:00 pm.
There will be no parking on North Main Street between High Street and Cedar Lane on Saturday, October 31st starting at 4:00 pm. Additionally, there will be additional parking restrictions, which will be clearly posted. Please be reminded that vehicles parked in violation of this prohibition will be subject to the issuance of a parking ticket by police and removal by tow truck.
Click here to read Press Release. - PROCLAMATION: Domestic Violence Awareness Week October 19-25, 2026.
The Wallingford Police Department is paying tribute to those who have lost their lives to domestic violence and showing support for survivors in our community.
• 10/19 thru 10/23 -the Silent Witness Initiative – an emotionally moving visual memorial to victims of intimate partner homicide, will be on display at 135 North Main Street.
• 10/21 “Coffee with a Cop” event from 10AM to 1PM on the lawn of 135 North Main Street.
Click here to read Proclamation with full details. - 2026 ELECTION INFORMATION UPDATES
Be Informed. Be Involved. Make A Difference.
Click here for Important 2026 Election Information. - LEAF PICK UP
Bagged leaves will be picked up in the Town of Wallingford the week of Thanksgiving. Residents are asked to have paper bagged leaves at curbside no later than Sunday, November 22, 2026. Pick up will begin Monday, November 23, 2026.
Please note this is a one-time pick-up and only paper bags are accepted. Masking or Painters tape Only.
Leaves in Plastic bags or bags with duct tape WILL NOT be picked up. Brush in bags WILL NOT be picked up, LEAVES ONLY.
Click here for flyer. - PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING: Quinnipiac Street Bridge Replacement Project
The Town of Wallingford is in the process of completing design plans for replacement of the bridge on Quinnipiac Street Bridge, over Wallace Head Race, with a new 6' wide x 4' high concrete box culvert. The existing bridge will be removed in its entirety. WMC Consulting Engineers is performing the design work, and the anticipated final design plans are expected by early 2027.
Construction for this project is 100% state funded under the Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program (LOTCIP).
The Town will conduct an in-person public informational meeting at Town Hall (45 South Main Street, Room 315) on: October 28, 2026 @ 7:00PM
Click here for informational flyer. - SCAM PHONE CALLS: WALLINGFORD ELECTRIC DIVISION
The Wallingford Electric Division (WED) has been made aware that our customers are receiving collection calls from scammers. These calls originate from an 844 number, and the person(s) are demanding that the account(s) be paid in full to avoid being shut off that day.
Please note that while the WED does reach out to customers via telephone, the Division does NOT demand payment in full by the end of the day. WED employees are NOT equipped to take payment over the phone.
- Do NOT give your banking information to anyone claiming to represent the Wallingford Electric Division.
- Do NOT call the number that the individual instructs you to call. If you should receive a call from someone claiming to be with the WED and you suspect otherwise, hang up the phone and call the WED customer service at 203-294-2020.
If you should have questions on how to pay your electric bill, please refer to the bill for payment instructions or call our customer service department.
Click here for information. - PROCLAMATION: ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY WEEK
Adult Education in Wallingford offers low cost, high value programs focused on providing a High School Credential, Citizenship Training, English as a Second Language, Digital Literacy and Workforce Development skills designed to elevate the economic self-sufficiency of our citizens.
Wallingford celebrates Adult Education and Family Literacy Week as a proud participant in the national Educate & Elevate Campaign which helps our citizens learn about all of their Adult Education options to attain their professional and personal goals.
THEREFORE, Mayor Cervoni proclaims September 14-18, 2026 as ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY WEEK.
Click here to read Proclamation.
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