Schools To Be Closed, Parking Ban Announced In Wallingford

WALLINGFORD, CT — Wallingford Public Schools will be closed on Friday, Feb. 25, due to the anticipated snowstorm, officials announced.

The town has also issued a parking ban due to the weather and hazardous road conditions that is expected to begin Thursday evening, according to officials.

The parking ban will be in effect from 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24 through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 25.

The Wallingford Public Works Department also reminds residents of the following during a snow event:

• Residents should move all basketball hoops behind the sidewalk. Drivers cannot always see them. They should not be on Town property.
• Please observe all parking bans as they will be strictly enforced.
• Please keep back 100 feet behind plow trucks to avoid accidents. Drivers are constantly stopping and backing up and may not see you.
• Town Ordinance #593, Article 3, prohibits discharge or piling snow in public roadways. Please inform the contractor that plows your property of such.
• Garbage cans should not be placed in the street.
• Please be patient. Trucks do break down and get stuck or our drivers may be assisting EMS with a fire or accident. Remain patient. Your road will be plowed.

Public safety is our #1 priority. Thank you.

Department of Public Works