Graphic by Leah Han ’27/The Choate News By Maia Shah ’27 Union workers at the University of New Haven (UNH) have had enough. On April 7, more than 300 people rallied for updated employment terms involving higher wages and job protections. They demonstrated in favor of Unite Here’s Local 217Read More
Graphic by Leah Han ’27/The Choate News By Drew Wolfson ’27 Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Wallingford Public Access Association Television (WPAA-TV) Community Media Center is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Nelson “Carty” Ford Memorial Gallery. The much-anticipated gallery, set to open on April 30 and locatedRead More
Photo by Finn Wikstrom ’26/The Choate NewsAn outside view of Connecticut Foodshare’s headquarters. By Reid Bock ’27 Connecticut Foodshare (CTF), a food pantry located in Wallingford, has been awarded a substantal grant for $2 million from the government. Large-scale grants were awarded to three other organizations: $3 million to FairRead More
By Amelia Sipkin ’25 and Eva Swanson ’25 After serving 20 consecutive terms, Wallingford’s former mayor, Mr. William Dickinson Jr., has recently left office, along with his Administrative Aide Ms. Joan Stave. Ms. Stave has been serving the town for even longer than Mr. Dickinson, retiring after a 44-year tenure.Read More
By Rella Wang ’26 Located in Middlefield, Connecticut, Lyman Orchards is a popular destination for those seeking some outdoor leisure. It has also become the premier weekend destination for Choate students, providing a myriad of activities that allow them to bond with each other and reconnect with nature. Since itsRead More
By Rachel Fan ’27 Looking for a place to shop for new jewelry and crystals or get tarot readings and unique herbal tea mixtures? Fret not, because the Crescent Moon Shoppe has it all. With Ms. Amy Carroll taking over the ownership of the shop from her aunt last September,Read More
By Sophia Liao ’25 On the corner of Main Street and Curtis Avenue sits the historic Wallingford Victorian Inn, which is soon to become Choate’s newest addition to campus — Inn at Choate Rosemary Hall. In 2021, Choate purchased the Wallingford Victorian Inn. Since then, the School has been renovatingRead More
