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POCD KICKOFF PUBLIC MEETING

Plan of Conservation and Development 2036

Please help us plan the Town's future!

Thursday, December 11, 2025 @ 6:00PM
Wallingford Library Community Room
200 N. Main Street (Rear entrance, ground floor)

Join us to kickoff Wallingford’s 10-year comprehensive plan addressing goals for future land use, development, transportation, conservation, and much more. The meeting will begin with a presentation of the plan goals, timeline, and structure. After the presentation, share your feedback and ideas you want to see implemented in the future through a series of interactive visioning boards and maps. Members of the project team and Town staff will assist in guiding discussion and be available to answer questions.

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PROCLAMATION: WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY 2025

Wallingford is honored to be the only Connecticut stop on this year's convoy, offering our community a unique opportunity to participate in this meaningful tribute. The convoy will include 15 tractor-trailers, Gold and Blue Star families, military veterans, Patriot Guard Riders, and Wreaths Across America founders Morrill and Karen Worcester, all united in honoring our nation's heroes.

On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, the Parade of Wreaths will travel through Wallingford, topping at Town Hall, where the Town, in partnership with local and state dignitaries, veterans groups, first responders, and community organizations, will welcome the convoy, participate in a ceremonial wreath laying at the Town Hall monuments, and host a Community Remembrance Ceremony at 1:00 p.m.

Mayor Cervoni has proclaimed December 9, 2025 as 'Wreaths Across America Day' and encourages all residents to join in this public event to support the mission of Wreaths Across America and pay tribute to our military and veterans.

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COLD WEATHER PROTOCOL

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 Thursday, December 4, 2025 through our business hours on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

Warming Center Hours at both 81 South Elm Street and 8 North Turnpike Road:

Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 5am - 9pm
Friday, December 5, 2025 - 5am-9pm
Saturday, December 6, 2025 - 7am-5pm
Sunday, December 7, 2025 - 7am - 5pm
Monday, December 8, 2025 - 5am - 9pm
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 5am - 9pm

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

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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 23, 2025. Pick up will begin Monday, November 24, 2025.

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.

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CHOATE ROSEMARY HALL TO DONATE MEALS TO WALLINGFORD EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR WINTER SEASON

Choate Rosemary Hall has arranged to donate meals to the Wallingford Emergency Shelter from December 1, 2025 through March, 31, 2026 (exclusive of the few weeks the kitchen is closed for the students' winter and spring breaks). Choate will provide hot dinners daily and continental breakfast foods daily for the 15-bed shelter. This donation of over 2,750 meals helps to ensure that every individual at the shelter has access to hot, nutritious meals throughout the upcoming cold-weather months.

Click here to read Choate Rosemary Hall’s letter to Mayor Cervoni.

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CONNECTICUT DOT PRESS RELEASE

The Connecticut Department of Transportation’s (CTDOT) Office of Engineering is developing plans to remove and install pavement markings and signs in advance of and at highway-railroad grade crossings in twenty-three Connecticut towns, including Wallingford.

The project includes extending edge lines, lane lines and center lines across grade crossings to reduce the potential for vehicles turning into the railroad tracks. It also involves replacement of faded and/or damaged advance railroad crossing signs and markings, and selective trimming to improve visibility of grade crossings.

The design is currently scheduled to be complete in September 2026, with construction anticipated to start in the spring of 2027, assuming acceptance of the project and availability of funding. This project will be undertaken with 100% federal funds.

For questions or comments on this project, contact Sean Driscoll, Project Engineer, at (860) 594-2604 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Please make reference to State Project No. 0171-0517.

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PRESS RELEASE: Building Official and Zoning Enforcement Officer Appointment

The Office of the Mayor is pleased to announce the appointment of Luigi Coppola as the Building Official and Zoning Enforcement Officer for the Town of Wallingford.

Mr. Coppola has served the Town with distinction as the Assistant Building Official since September 2017. Over the past eight years, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and a deep commitment to public service. In his role as second in command, Mr. Coppola has supervised and coordinated the daily operations of the Building Department staff, ensuring efficient and effective service to the community.

His extensive experience includes oversight of permitting processes, in-depth knowledge and application of the State of Connecticut Building Code, conducting field inspections, and enforcing both Housing Code and Blight Ordinances. Mr. Coppola’s qualifications and proven track record make him an outstanding choice to lead the department into the future.

“Lou has been a valued member of Building Department for eight years. When he joined the Town of Wallingford, he brought a variety of experience in the fields of building and accounting that will contribute to his success as our Building Official. We look forward to working with him in his new capacity,” said the Mayor.

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Coppola on his well-deserved appointment.

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