5 Things To Know In Wallingford: Halloween Happenings Goblin Parade, Early Voting And More

WALLINGFORD, CT — Halloween Happenings returns Friday with a goblin parade from the YMCA to Town Hall, early voting for the Nov. 3 election opens Monday at Town Hall, and the Wallingford Electric Division warns customers about scam calls.

Here are five things to know about life around Wallingford this week:

1. Halloween Happenings And Goblin Parade
When: Friday, Oct. 23, 5:45 p.m. (rain date Saturday, Oct. 24)
Where: Gather at the YMCA, 81 S. Elm St.
What to know: Families gather at the YMCA at 5:45 p.m. for the Goblin Parade, which starts at 6:10 p.m. at South Elm and Center streets and ends at Town Hall, according to the town's flyer. A party with arts and crafts, music, games, doughnuts, cider and treats follows from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Town Hall and the Parade Grounds. Children under 12 must be with an adult, and dogs and bicycles aren't allowed. The event is presented by Wallingford Public Celebrations, Wallingford Parks and Rec and the Wallingford Community Theatre.
More information here.

2. Early Voting Opens At Town Hall
When: Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 27 and 29)
Where: Town Hall, 45 S. Main St.
What to know: In-person early voting for the Nov. 3 election is at Town Hall, according to the town. On Election Day, polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at regular polling places, and absentee ballot applications are available online.
More information here.

3. Electric Division Warns Of Scam Calls
When: Ongoing
Where: Wallingford Electric Division, 100 John St.
What to know: Callers using an 844 number and claiming to be from the Wallingford Electric Division have been demanding full payment the same day, according to the town. The Electric Division says it doesn't demand same-day payment or take payments over the phone; customers with questions can call 203-294-2020.
More information here.

4. Zoning Board Of Appeals Meets
When: Monday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m.
Where: Robert F. Parisi Council Chambers, Town Hall, 45 S. Main St.
What to know: The Zoning Board of Appeals meets Monday evening, according to the town calendar. The agenda had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 15.
More information here.

5. Public Utilities Commission Meets
When: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6 p.m.
Where: Electric Division, 100 John St.
What to know: The Public Utilities Commission, which oversees the town's electric, water and sewer divisions, meets Tuesday, according to the town calendar. The agenda had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 15.
More information here.