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🌱 Patch AM: Which Wallingford arrests are headed to court this fall?
Coming up on the Wallingford Patch calendar: The 10th Annual Fundraising Event Messages from Above - MHS Fundraiser

Hey there, Wallingford! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Wallingford arrests are headed to court this fall?
- How Lyman Hall turned a goal-line stand into a statement win
- Why Wallingford is ranked among Connecticut's best affordable towns
Also on today's calendar: The 10th Annual Fundraising Event Messages from Above - MHS Fundraiser and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.
- Monday: Sunshine; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 71, low: 42.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wallingford Police Blotter: Sept. 12 Through Sept. 18, 2026 (patch.com) — Wallingford police detailed a week of arrests from Sept. 12–18, including local residents charged with offenses ranging from larceny and breach of peace to DUI and violating protective orders. Several suspects were released on bond or promises to appear, with court dates stretching into October and November that Wallingford residents may want to note.
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• Lyman Hall stays unbeaten, beats New Milford in Alliance matchup (thehour.com) — Lyman Hall stayed perfect at 3-0 with a dominant 41–0 win over previously unbeaten New Milford at Fitzgerald Field in Wallingford, highlighted by quarterback Ryan Casey's four touchdowns and 266 yards of offense. Strong defensive stands, including a goal-line stop followed by a 99-yard scoring drive, showed local fans this Trojans team may be something special.
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• The Cheapest Beautiful Towns To Live In Connecticut (worldatlas.com) — Wallingford earns a spot on a statewide list of beautiful yet relatively affordable towns, with average home values just under the Connecticut norm and a reputation as a great place to retire. The piece spotlights local employers like Amphenol and Gaylord Hospital, lower electric rates from the town utility, and popular trails and downtown restaurants that residents already enjoy.
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📸 Around Wallingford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wallingford
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★ Featured events ★
- The 10th Annual Fundraising Event Messages from Above - MHS Fundraiser →
North Italian Home Club, 43 Thorpe Ave, Meriden
1:00 pm - ACAP South Central MEDICARE MUST KNOWS for 2027 →
Masonicare At Ashlar Village, 74 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford
5:30 pm - Eight to the Bar plays a Public Dance at the Owenego Inn and Beach Club in Branford →
Owenego Inn, 40 Linden Ave, Branford
6:30 pm - Oktoberfest: A Fundraiser for Guilford VFW Post 7666 →
Martin-Bishop Field, 111 Long Hill Rd, Guilford
12:00 pm - Fall Open House - Notre Dame High School →
Notre Dame High School, 1 Notre Dame Way, West Haven, CT, 06516,
10:00 am
Sunday October 4
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- Mixtape Match at 1741 Pub & Grill →
1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
6:00 pm - The Orchard Trials: Haunted House at Lyman Orchards →
105 South St, Middlefield
7:00 pm - Putt Fore Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Golf Event →
Lyman Orchards Golf Club, 70 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
4:00 pm - Monday Night Movies Presents: "The Sheep Detectives" →
Wallingford Public Library, 200 N Main St, Wallingford
6:00 pm - Wallingford Table Presents: Cooking with Ana →
Wallingford Public Library, 200 N Main St, Wallingford
6:30 pm - Setback at 1741 Pub & Grill →
1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
6:00 pm - Interviewing Strategies and Techniques →
Wallingford Public Library, 200 N Main St, Wallingford
2:00 pm - Friday Night Live Music Series Featuring Frank Yantorno at 1741 Pub & Grill →
1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
6:00 pm
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
📣 Wallingford Shout Outs!
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- Kylie's Daycare World LLC — (203) 443-3762
- Priority Urgent Care — (203) 677-0660
- B.C. Bailey Funeral Home — (203) 265-1111
- Day Night Nail Spa — (203) 404-8484
- Masonicare — (203) 679-5900
- UNAPEN, Inc. — (203) 269-6111
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Town Fair Tire Foundation Fund Awards Grant to Gaylord Specialty Healthcare —Joy Savulak Read on Patch
- There is free food for those with need at GLOW Food Ministry, a ministry of Compassionate Restoration (located at The Rock Church - 26 Parker Farms Road) every Friday from 5-5:30 first-come-first-serve without an appointment and other times by
appointment (reach out to Administrative Director Rajan Doering at glow@compassionaterestoration.com or 203 208 8534 for an appointment). To be… (Nextdoor Yalesville Northwest) - Still looking for a handyman jack of all trades.
They all seem to have limits as to what they will do . I don't mind saying when they see the job that it's beyond me . That's normal but to say no… (Nextdoor Long Hill)
- Fastenal Company posted a job opening for Manufacturing Lead Machinist in Wallingford. Apply here.
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Wallingford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wallingford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Meriden
- CT public housing tenants demand changes at Meriden complex (ctinsider.com)
- CT immigration rights advocates protest outside Meriden courthouse following ICE arrest (nhpr.org)
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 was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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