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- POCD KICKOFF PUBLIC MEETING
Plan of Conservation and Development 2036
Please help us plan the Town's future!
Thursday, December 11, 2025 @ 6:00PM
Wallingford Library Community Room
200 N. Main Street (Rear entrance, ground floor)
Join us to kickoff Wallingford’s 10-year comprehensive plan addressing goals for future land use, development, transportation, conservation, and much more. The meeting will begin with a presentation of the plan goals, timeline, and structure. After the presentation, share your feedback and ideas you want to see implemented in the future through a series of interactive visioning boards and maps. Members of the project team and Town staff will assist in guiding discussion and be available to answer questions.
Click here for Meeting Flyer. - NOW OPEN - Columbus House Wallingford Seasonal Emergency Shelter
Columbus House Wallingford Seasonal Emergency Shelter at 123 Quinnipiac Street is now open, operating from 12/1/25-3/31/26.
Click here for more information. - PROCLAMATION: WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY 2025
Wallingford is honored to be the only Connecticut stop on this year's convoy, offering our community a unique opportunity to participate in this meaningful tribute. The convoy will include 15 tractor-trailers, Gold and Blue Star families, military veterans, Patriot Guard Riders, and Wreaths Across America founders Morrill and Karen Worcester, all united in honoring our nation's heroes.
On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, the Parade of Wreaths will travel through Wallingford, topping at Town Hall, where the Town, in partnership with local and state dignitaries, veterans groups, first responders, and community organizations, will welcome the convoy, participate in a ceremonial wreath laying at the Town Hall monuments, and host a Community Remembrance Ceremony at 1:00 p.m.
Mayor Cervoni has proclaimed December 9, 2025 as 'Wreaths Across America Day' and encourages all residents to join in this public event to support the mission of Wreaths Across America and pay tribute to our military and veterans.
Click here to read Proclamation. - COLD WEATHER PROTOCOL
The Wallingford Family YMCA will open the doors to the community at no charge to come in out of the cold. We will offer FREE use of the Y facilities including; showers, pools, fitness centers, gymnasium, racquetball courts, free coffee, phone charging, etc. from Thursday, December 4, 2025 through our business hours on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
Warming Center Hours at both 81 South Elm Street and 8 North Turnpike Road:
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 5am - 9pm
Friday, December 5, 2025 - 5am-9pm
Saturday, December 6, 2025 - 7am-5pm
Sunday, December 7, 2025 - 7am - 5pm
Monday, December 8, 2025 - 5am - 9pm
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 5am - 9pm
Guest must check in at the welcome desk to provide photo identification and sign a facility guest waiver.
For questions, please call 203-843-5539 - Leaf Pick Up
Bagged leaves will be picked up in the Town of Wallingford the week of Thanksgiving. Residents are asked to have paper bagged leaves at curbside no later than Sunday, November 23, 2025. Pick up will begin Monday, November 24, 2025.
Please note this is a one-time pick-up and only paper bags are accepted. Masking or Painters tape Only.
Leaves in Plastic bags or bags with duct tape WILL NOT be picked up. Brush in bags WILL NOT be picked up, LEAVES ONLY.
Click here for flyer. - COMPOST CENTER HOURS
The Compost Center on John Street will be changing hours effective December 1, 2025.
Hours from December 1, 2025 - January 16, 2026 are as follows:
Monday/Thursday/Saturday
8AM-4PM
Last Gate Entry is 3:45PM
The Compost Center will close on January 16, 2026 with plans to reopen mid March 2026.
Click here for Flyer - NOTICE: Probate Court will be closed Friday December 26, 2025
Click here to read communication. - CHOATE ROSEMARY HALL TO DONATE MEALS TO WALLINGFORD EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR WINTER SEASON
Choate Rosemary Hall has arranged to donate meals to the Wallingford Emergency Shelter from December 1, 2025 through March, 31, 2026 (exclusive of the few weeks the kitchen is closed for the students' winter and spring breaks). Choate will provide hot dinners daily and continental breakfast foods daily for the 15-bed shelter. This donation of over 2,750 meals helps to ensure that every individual at the shelter has access to hot, nutritious meals throughout the upcoming cold-weather months.
Click here to read Choate Rosemary Hall’s letter to Mayor Cervoni.
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