By Rachel Fan ’27 The Wallingford Winter Garden Market, an initiative sponsored by the Coalition for a Better Wallingford and the HUBCAP Wallingford, is a new event for local vendors to sell seasonal produce and artisanal goods. It takes place every Saturday from December 2 to March 30 inside theRead More

By Constanza Aportela ’24 Parallel to the Wallingford Walmart Supercenter sits a metallic structure with an unassuming facade. Behind its walls lies an oasis from Wallingford’s gloomy winter weather — Back 9 Social, a virtual golf facility and gastropub. Back 9 Social’s interior is lined with 11 bays containing TrackManRead More

By Analy Vega ’25 Wallingford residents drove up to 300 Church Street on “Giving Tuesday” to receive heartwarming hugs from therapy animals in a drive-through fundraiser hosted by Soul Friends. Soul Friends is a non-profit organization serving 10,000 Connecticut families and children with its animal therapy services. The organization offersRead More

By Rachel Fan ’27 During the night of December 1, Wallingford residents were bundled up in Santa hats, cozy knits, and Grinch costumes to walk the shops and restaurants on North Main Street and Center Street. From 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., festive lights and candles lit up the sidewalk,Read More

By Portia Chung ’24 In the early 1970s, local business was booming for the Ulbrich Stainless Steel and Special Metals company, which prompted an influx of workers from Mexico and Ecuador to Wallingford. While men worked in the factory, female immigrants gathered in groups, socializing and providing services for otherRead More

By Rachel Fan ’27 The echo of fire alarms has become a familiar sound at Choate, blaring through learning and living facilities alike. With each incident, Wallingford’s firefighters have swiftly arrived on campus, ensuring the safety of students and faculty. The Wallingford Fire Department handles about 8,000 calls annually. TheyRead More

By Calvin Moon ’24 All over Wallingford, election campaign signs decorate residents’ front lawns. On November 7, Wallingford citizens cast their votes for the town’s first new mayor in 40 years after Mr. William Dickinson, who had been mayor since 1984, decided not to run for another term in office.Read More