What's up Wallingford! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
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Also on today's calendar: Arc Run 2026 and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Wallingford Police Blotter: Aug. 26 Through Sept. 2, 2026 (patch.com) — Wallingford residents can see a detailed rundown of recent arrests made by local police between Aug. 26 and Sept. 2, including charges ranging from DUI and larceny to assault and protective order violations. The blotter lists each person's age, hometown, alleged offenses, and upcoming court dates, helping neighbors stay informed about public safety activity in town.
2. Road Closure Announced In Wallingford (patch.com) — Drivers in Wallingford should prepare for Christian Street to be closed between North Elm Street and East Main Street from Sept. 21 to 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Police will detour traffic around the area, so plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time during those hours.
3. Recently Sold Homes In Wallingford (patch.com) — Wallingford homeowners and buyers can see a snapshot of the local market with a list of properties sold between September 8 and 16, 2026, including addresses and sale prices. The sales range from condos on South Cherry Street and Colonial Hill Drive to single-family homes on Mansion Road, Grieb Road, and Wooding Road, based on data reported by Zillow through September 17.
4. Amazon's first drone delivery plan for Connecticut reaches key point (stamfordadvocate.com) — Amazon's proposed Prime Air drone hub in North Haven could soon deliver packages to much of Wallingford, pending federal and state approvals now under review. Residents may be able to choose 30‑minute drone delivery for eligible orders, with DEEP accepting public comments through Oct. 1 before issuing a final decision by mid‑October.
5. Lyman Hall football outlasts Branford behind Ryan Casey's 5 TDs in 'instant classic' (theridgefieldpress.com) — Lyman Hall's football team thrilled Wallingford fans with a 38–34 home win over Branford at Fitzgerald Field, powered by quarterback Ryan Casey's five total touchdowns. The back-and-forth game featured big passing plays, a late go-ahead TD run, and a final defensive stand, moving the Trojans to 2–0 for the first time since 2004.
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