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🌱 Patch AM: Celebrate Wallingford 2026: Here's What To Know

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Good morning Wallingford! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Celebrate Wallingford returns with food, music, and a Sunday road race
  • What Wallingford's new high school plan now includes—and what it costs
  • Could Amazon drones soon be buzzing over Wallingford backyards?

Also on today's calendar: 11 Days: The Story of Operation Pineapple Express and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 83 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 71, low: 47.
  • Sunday: Periods of sun, with a high of 66 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Celebrate Wallingford 2026: Here's What To Know (patch.com) — Wallingford residents can look forward to a full weekend of fun as Celebrate Wallingford returns to Main and Center streets with food vendors, kids' activities, live entertainment, and a special Happy Hour on Main. The festival runs Saturday and Sunday, capped by the Fishbein/YMCA Road Race on Sunday morning, with online registration open until shortly before start time.
   

2. Wallingford Board of Education votes to return 17 classrooms, pool to 'one high school' project (thehour.com) — Wallingford's Board of Education has voted 5–4 to restore 17 classrooms and a new pool to the planned consolidated high school, reversing an earlier cut after strong community and teacher feedback. The change could add about $30 million to the project's roughly $411 million cost, raising concerns about the tax burden but aiming to better serve students and staff long term.
   

3. Amazon seeks approval for drone delivery program in North Haven (wfsb.com) — Amazon's proposed Prime Air drone program from its North Haven facility would directly cover Wallingford, potentially bringing up to 1,000 small-package deliveries a day by air from early morning to late evening. While the company promises faster service and fewer trucks, state regulators and local leaders are weighing concerns about noise, privacy, and environmental impacts before granting approvals.
   

4. Mhet Vergara goes undefeated to claim Joss NE 9-Ball Tour's Stop #2 at Yale Billiards (azbilliards.com) — Yale Billiards in Wallingford just hosted a $1,500-added Joss NE 9-Ball Tour stop that drew 52 players, with New Yorker Mhet Vergara going undefeated to claim the title. The weekend also featured a Second Chance event won by Ryan Cullen, highlighting Wallingford's role as a regional hub for competitive pool.
   

5. State clears four hospital service moves, new Wallingford infusion suite without additional review (hartfordbusiness.com subscription) — Wallingford residents could soon see a new outpatient specialty infusion suite at 2 Barnes Industrial Park Road South, offering an option for patients who can't or prefer not to receive treatment at home. At the same time, the state has allowed several hospital services to shift among New Britain, Southington, Bristol, Bloomfield, and Hartford without extra review, aiming to improve space, access, and efficiency.
   

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  • A wonderful evening supporting the Spanish Community of Wallingford at its annual gala!
    For decades, SCOW has been an important part of our community, helping individuals and families access resources, providing educational and youth… (Nextdoor Yalesville Northwest)
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    The food is always fresh and delicious and the portions are great. There are daily specials to choose from as well as their regular menu. My… (Nextdoor Downtown Wallingford)
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  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Sanitation Team Member, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm Distribution Center in Cheshire. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wallingford here.

Ok Wallingford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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