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Hello Wallingford! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Lyman Hall alum steps up as interim principal in Wallingford
  • Will Wallingford's new high school lose 17 classrooms and its pool?
  • Brit Floyd's massive Pink Floyd tribute is booked for Wallingford in 2027

Also on today's calendar: Arc Run 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 81, low: 67.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Interim Principal Named At Lyman Hall High School (patch.com) — Wallingford families are seeing a familiar face take the helm at Lyman Hall High School, as longtime assistant principal and alumnus Ken Daly steps in as interim principal for the rest of the year. Daly, an educator in Wallingford for 24 years, says his top priority is providing stability during the transition while continuing to build a supportive, challenging environment for students.
   

2. Wallingford mayor urges district to drop classrooms, pool from 'one high school' project (ctpost.com) — Wallingford's mayor is urging the school board to cut 17 classrooms and a swimming pool from the planned consolidated high school, arguing it could save the town more than $30 million. Board leaders are weighing long-term educational needs, state reimbursement shifts, and possible extra grants before revisiting the project's specifications at a late-September meeting.
   

3. Brit Floyd Shares New 2027 Tour Dates (wpdh.com) — Wallingford will host Brit Floyd's 2027 'Animals 50' tour at the Toyota Oakdale Theater on Saturday, March 6, giving local Pink Floyd fans a nearly three-hour tribute show. The tour celebrates the 50th anniversary of Animals while also revisiting other classics, with dozens of North American dates and more legs planned in the U.K. and Europe.
   

4. Baz Luhrmann's 'Romeo + Juliet' Live Orchestra Screenings Are Going Global: Dates Added in U.S., U.K. & Europe (kjwl.com) — Wallingford fans can catch a live-orchestra screening of Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre on January 22 as part of the film's 30th anniversary tour. The production pairs the full movie with a live ensemble performing its celebrated soundtrack, and is one of more than 40 U.S. dates before the show heads overseas.
   

5. Gaylord Hospital hosts adaptive driving night (wtnh.com) — An adaptive driving discovery night at Gaylord Hospital in Wallingford showcased how people with disabilities can get into performance driving, featuring quadriplegic racer Torsten Gross. Local attendees heard about specialized programs, including Gross' Just Hands Foundation, that help drivers use adaptive controls and find inclusive racing opportunities. Organizers emphasized expanding options and information for Wallingford-area residents with mobility challenges.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Congratulations to Lyman Hall senior Alexander Misarski on being named a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist!
    More than 1.2 million students entered this year's National Merit Scholarship Program, with just over 16,000 students nationwide earning recognition… (Nextdoor Yalesville Northwest)
  • We are pleased to share that Dr.
    Ken Daly will be the Interim Principal at Lyman Hall for this school year. Dr. Daly has been part of the Wallingford Public Schools team for 24 years… (Nextdoor Yalesville Northwest)
  • SAGE Dining Services posted a job opening for Cook - Private Boarding School - Amazing Kitchen! in Wallingford. Apply here.
  • SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Meriden. 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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