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Hi Wallingford! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Wallingford BOE email dispute could cost taxpayers thousands
  • How Sheehan's state champion Titans are gearing up for Thursday's opener
  • Chief Keef is bringing his 2026 tour to Wallingford soon.

Also on today's calendar: Learn to Skate classes beginning Tuesday, 9/8 & Sunday 9/12. and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wallingford BOE chair 'illegally accessed' board member's emails, according to complaint (insideinvestigator.org) — Wallingford residents are watching closely as a Freedom of Information complaint accuses Board of Education chair Michael Votto of improperly accessing fellow member Caroline Raynis' emails and holding an allegedly illegal executive session. The dispute has now led Superintendent Danielle Bellizzi to seek more than $16,000 for outside legal counsel, sparking bipartisan concern about taxpayer costs and transparency on the school board.
   

2. Sheehan Titans open title defense, Wethersfield Eagles building confidence (wfsb.com subscription) — Sheehan High's reigning state champion Titans kick off their title defense at home in Wallingford this Thursday, Sept. 10, against tough opponent Killingly. The story also checks in on Wethersfield's preparations, but the spotlight stays on Sheehan's packed schedule and hopes to build on last year's championship run.
   

3. Chief Keef Adds New Dates to 'Chief Keef Live 2026,' His Nationwide Tour (imprintent.org) — Chief Keef's 2026 tour is scheduled to stop at The Dome at Oakdale in Wallingford on October 2, giving local hip-hop fans a rare chance to see him headline nearby. The nationwide run includes sold-out and major-city dates, with tickets for remaining shows available online.
   

4. CT Lottery Cash 5, Play3 winning numbers for Sept. 6, 2026 (norwichbulletin.com) — If you play the Connecticut Lottery, you'll need to visit the claims department on Sterling Drive in Wallingford for any significant prize, including jackpots over $50,000. This rundown lists Sunday's winning numbers for Cash 5, Play3, Play4 and Millionaire for Life, and explains exactly where and how different prize levels can be claimed.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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