Though many are familiar with Wallingford’s innovative public library, they may not be aware that its basement is home to the Book Seller. This book store collects gently used books from the Wallingford area and sells them for low prices, with profits benefiting the library. The Book Seller has beenRead More

While students may think Choate has been around for a long time, the town it calls home has an even more extensive history. Wallingford, founded in 1670, was established long before Choate. The historical town will mark its 350th anniversary in 2020 with a Jubilee Week from June 20 toRead More

Female students over the age of 18 hoping to work on their community service hours can find an excellent opportunity right here in Wallingford. Wallingford Community Women (WCW) is a non-profit organization founded in 1954 for the advancement and promotion of education, public health and welfare, social and civic interests,Read More

With bread baked and delivered from New York and a unique aesthetic, The Eatery is a piece of the city tucked away in downtown Wallingford. The Eatery serves a wide variety of sandwiches, wraps, soups, and salads. The restaurant has been in business for about four years, now offering aRead More

On April 4, the Wallingford Public Library’s One Book, One Wallingford series culminated in a visit from the author of the selected novel, Mr. Matthew Quick. The event, the planning for which began over the summer, was held at Choate’s Paul Mellon Arts Center and was advertised as an opportunityRead More

Though students stroll its sidewalks and spend mealtimes in its restaurants, there is still a great deal members of the Choate community do not know about the town of Wallingford. An organization just a few minutes walking distance from campus contains many interesting facts about Wallingford, such as how theRead More

Last week, on March 27, Mr. Jeb Bush, the former Republican governor of Florida, spoke at Yale University, as part of the school’s William F. Buckley, Jr. Program. Over about an hour, Mr. Bush shared a range of topics covering the restoration of conservatism in America. According to Imran HyderRead More

Located just outside of Wallingford, in North Haven, Zaika Indian Cuisine boasts a wide selection of Tandoori kebabs, curries, and seafood dishes with roots from different regions of India. In purchasing Zaika in 2014, the Nepalese owners “set out to create an elegant Indian restaurant that offered authentic Indian dishes.”Read More

Wallingford has recently been hunting for someone to serve as a writer and teacher of poetry. Last week, the Wallingford Public Library appointed Katie Eber as the town’s second Poet Laureate. Ms. Eber, a Wallingford resident, has published her work in numerous publications, including the Garbanzo Literary Journal and theRead More