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Hi there, Wallingford! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How many cars have been stolen in Wallingford this year?
• Wallingford mourns Edwin Sinclair and supports his grieving family.
• See where big CT Lottery prizes can be claimed in Wallingford.

Also on today's calendar: Cruise Night and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
• Tuesday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 67.
• Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 60 Vehicles Reported Stolen In Wallingford So Far This Year, Police Say (patch.com) — Wallingford police say 60 vehicles have been reported stolen in town so far this year and are urging residents to lock cars and remove valuables. Officers share practical tips like taking keys, parking in well-lit areas, and reporting suspicious activity to help neighbors protect their vehicles and reduce thefts locally.
   

• Community Rallies Around Family Of Wallingford Man Killed In Workplace Accident (patch.com) — Wallingford residents are coming together to support the family of Edwin "Ed" Sinclair, a 41-year-old town resident killed in a construction accident at a Seymour quarry. A GoFundMe has already raised thousands to help with funeral costs and ongoing support for his fiancée and young son.
   

• CT Lottery Powerball, Cash 5 winning numbers for Aug. 29, 2026 (norwichbulletin.com) — Connecticut's latest Powerball, Cash 5, Play 3, Play 4, and Millionaire for Life winning numbers for Aug. 29 are now available, along with prize-claim rules. Winners can redeem many prizes by mail or in person, including at CT Lottery Headquarters on Sterling Drive in Wallingford.
   

📸 Around Wallingford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wallingford

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 3
• Cruise Night →
  Wallingford Senior Center, 238 Washington St, Wallingford
  5:00 pm
• Free College Admissions & Financial Aid Workshop →
  Wallingford Public Library, Community Room, 200 N Main St, Wallingford, CT, 06492,
  6:15 pm
Friday September 25
• Kiwanis Kabaret Variety Show! →
  YMCA Outdoor Center, 576 High Hill Rd, Meriden
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• 10-Week Learn To Play Hockey with the NY Rangers & Shoreline Sharks →
  Northford Ice Pavilion, 24 Fire-Lite Pl, North Branford
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 1
• Book Talk: The Thin Blue Lie - An Honest Cop vs. The FBI →
  Wallingford Public Library, 200 N Main St, Wallingford
  6:30 pm
• Narcan Training with Coalition for a Better Wallingford →
  Wallingford Public Library, 200 N Main St, Wallingford
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Setback at 1741 Pub & Grill →
  1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
  6:00 pm
• Tai Chi & Qigong for Beginners →
  Wallingford Public Library, 200 N Main St, Wallingford
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Clocktail Party @ The Gilded Curtain! →
  The Gilded Curtain, 86 Center St, Wallingford
  7:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Dueling Pianos Under the Golf Tent at 1741 Pub & Grill →
  1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Goat Cuddle Brigade at Lyman Orchards →
  Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield
  10:00 am
• Corn Maze & Cider Donut Festival →
  Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield
  10:00 am

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• Day Night Nail Spa — (203) 404-8484
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Obituary: Jessica Holohan (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch

• Hello neighbors!
  I botched a peel and stick natural stone tile job and need that removed and new tile installed. I would prefer to keep the original ceramic tiles… (Nextdoor Upper Pond Hill)

• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Wallingford. Apply here.
• Hanwha Aerospace USA posted a job opening for CNC Machinist 2 - C1 in Cheshire. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wallingford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Meriden

• New 2.5-Mile Linear Trail Officially Opens In Meriden (patch.com)
• Man charged in Meriden shootings (newportdispatch.com)

North Haven

• Ethan Allen, Milford CT - North Haven, CT Patch (patch.com)
• Seymour High teams return to refurbished turf at DeBarber Field (nhregister.com)

Berlin

• Berlin Native Wins Thriller In Daytona To Earn Chance At Championship (patch.com)

Ok Wallingford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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