Sunday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.
Monday: Sunshine; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 71, low: 42.
Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wallingford Police Blotter: Sept. 12 Through Sept. 18, 2026 (patch.com) — Wallingford police detailed a week of arrests from Sept. 12–18, including local residents charged with offenses ranging from larceny and breach of peace to DUI and violating protective orders. Several suspects were released on bond or promises to appear, with court dates stretching into October and November that Wallingford residents may want to note.
• Lyman Hall stays unbeaten, beats New Milford in Alliance matchup (thehour.com) — Lyman Hall stayed perfect at 3-0 with a dominant 41–0 win over previously unbeaten New Milford at Fitzgerald Field in Wallingford, highlighted by quarterback Ryan Casey's four touchdowns and 266 yards of offense. Strong defensive stands, including a goal-line stop followed by a 99-yard scoring drive, showed local fans this Trojans team may be something special.
• The Cheapest Beautiful Towns To Live In Connecticut (worldatlas.com) — Wallingford earns a spot on a statewide list of beautiful yet relatively affordable towns, with average home values just under the Connecticut norm and a reputation as a great place to retire. The piece spotlights local employers like Amphenol and Gaylord Hospital, lower electric rates from the town utility, and popular trails and downtown restaurants that residents already enjoy.
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Town Fair Tire Foundation Fund Awards Grant to Gaylord Specialty Healthcare —Joy Savulak Read on Patch
There is free food for those with need at GLOW Food Ministry, a ministry of Compassionate Restoration (located at The Rock Church - 26 Parker Farms Road) every Friday from 5-5:30 first-come-first-serve without an appointment and other times by appointment (reach out to Administrative Director Rajan Doering at glow@compassionaterestoration.com or 203 208 8534 for an appointment). To be… (Nextdoor Yalesville Northwest)
Still looking for a handyman jack of all trades. They all seem to have limits as to what they will do . I don't mind saying when they see the job that it's beyond me . That's normal but to say no… (Nextdoor Long Hill)
Fastenal Company posted a job opening for Manufacturing Lead Machinist in Wallingford. Apply here.
Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Wallingford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wallingford here.
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CT public housing tenants demand changes at Meriden complex (ctinsider.com)
CT immigration rights advocates protest outside Meriden courthouse following ICE arrest (nhpr.org)
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