5 Things To Know In Wallingford: Bridge Replacement Meeting, Halloween Night Road Closure And More

WALLINGFORD, CT — The town holds a public meeting Wednesday on replacing the Quinnipiac Street bridge with a concrete box culvert, police close part of North Main Street on Halloween night, and the Town Council considers naming a Pragemann Park softball field.

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

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1. Public Meeting On Quinnipiac Street Bridge Replacement
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m.
Where: Room 315, Town Hall, 45 S. Main St.
What to know: The town is finishing design plans to replace the Quinnipiac Street bridge over the Wallace Head Race with a new 6-foot-wide, 4-foot-high concrete box culvert, removing the existing bridge entirely, according to the town. WMC Consulting Engineers is doing the design, with final plans expected by early 2027, and construction is fully state-funded through the Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program. The in-person meeting is open for public comment.
More information here.

2. North Main Street Closed Halloween Night
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 4:30 to about 9 p.m.; no parking from 4 p.m.
Where: North Main Street between High Street and Cedar Lane
What to know: North Main Street will be closed to traffic between High Street and Cedar Lane on Halloween night for the safety of the large number of trick-or-treaters expected, according to the Police Department. Parking is banned there starting at 4 p.m., with other posted restrictions; violators will be ticketed and towed.
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3. Council Considers Naming Softball Field For Stanley Shepardson
When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Room 315, Town Hall, 45 S. Main St.
What to know: The Town Council will consider naming softball field No. 1 at Pragemann Park after Stanley Shepardson, at the Parks and Recreation Department's request, according to its agenda. The consent agenda includes accepting a $10,549 state highway safety grant for DUI enforcement overtime and appointing Maria Harlow and reappointing Jane Fisher to the Board of Ethics. Councilor Reynolds has also asked to discuss the comptroller's unaudited year-end report for fiscal 2025-26.
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4. Early Voting Ends Sunday At Town Hall
When: Monday, Oct. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 1 (final week); 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29
Where: Town Hall, 45 S. Main St.
What to know: Early voting for the Nov. 3 election continues in person at Town Hall through Sunday, according to the town's election flyer. On Election Day, voters go to their regular polling places, open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
More information here.

5. One-Time Leaf Pickup Set For Thanksgiving Week
When: Bags out by Sunday, Nov. 22; pickup starts Monday, Nov. 23
Where: Curbside townwide; Town Hall, 45 S. Main St.
What to know: Wallingford's one-time bagged leaf pickup is the week of Thanksgiving, according to the town. Leaves must be in paper bags, sealed only with masking or painter's tape, at the curb by Nov. 22; leaves in plastic or duct-taped bags, and brush, won't be taken.
More information here.