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1. Scam Alert Issued In Wallingford (patch.com) — Wallingford officials are warning residents about scam callers posing as the Wallingford Electric Division and demanding same-day bill payments from an 844 number. Residents are reminded that WED staff never take payments over the phone or require full payment by day's end, and are urged to hang up on suspicious calls and instead contact WED customer service directly for billing and payment guidance.
2. Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Wallingford This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com) — Families around Wallingford can celebrate fall by visiting nearby farms and orchards for pumpkin picking, hayrides, and other seasonal fun while supporting local growers. The piece also walks readers through choosing the right pumpkin and offers clear, step-by-step tips for carving a standout jack-o'-lantern for Halloween.
3. Here Are The Cheapest, Most Expensive Places To Get Gas In Wallingford (patch.com) — Wallingford drivers can currently find regular gas for as low as $4.17 per gallon, with local stations averaging about eight cents below the Connecticut average. A detailed list compares prices at 17 Wallingford stations, helping you choose where to fill up while statewide and national averages continue to fluctuate.
4. Students gain first-hand experience with older adults at Masonicare (quchronicle.com) — Quinnipiac University students are living at Masonicare in Wallingford this academic year, building daily relationships with local older adults while gaining hands-on experience in senior care. The Students-in-Residence program blends dorm-style living with leadership and community engagement opportunities, challenging stereotypes about senior living and creating lasting connections between Wallingford residents and young professionals in health and related fields.
5. Developer plans to build apartments, preserve land near I-91 in Wallingford (wtnh.com) — A developer is proposing 83 new homes on nearly 22 acres by I-91 in Wallingford while donating about half the property, including wetlands and most trees, for permanent conservation. Neighbors and an environmentalist raised watershed concerns, leading to an Inland Wetlands approval; now Planning and Zoning and the Town Council will decide the project's future.
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