Crime & Safety
Wallingford Fire Station To Close
The town has seen a drop in volunteers over the years.
WALLINGFORD, CT — Wallingford Fire Chief Richard Heidgerd has announced that the Yalesville volunteer fire station will be consolidated with the future North Farms Road station, according to the Meriden Record-Journal.
The Record-Journal reports the consolidation will take effect on Dec. 31.
The move was necessary due to a decline in the number of volunteers over the years. Wallingford has seen a drop in volunteers from 120 to 54 in the last 10 years.
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