Man Charged After Knife Attack on Wallingford Movie Theater Security Guard
A Wallingford man was arrested after police say he tried to stab a Holiday Cinemas security guard with a pocketknife on Oct. 6. The guard suffered minor cuts to the head.
Wallingford, Connecticut
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At a Glance
Population 45,135
County New Haven
ZIP Code 06492
Established 1670
Area 39.8 sq mi
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Wallingford Council Takes Up Farm Tax Exemption Tonight, Plus Scam Alert
Wallingford's Town Council holds a hearing at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, on a farm machinery and buildings tax exemption the assessor put at about $82,500 in lost revenue.
Wallingford Fires: EV Battery Blaze Hurts 2, Mansion Road Fire Displaces 5
An electric-vehicle battery fire inside a Wallingford dealership garage sent two workers to the hospital Monday, a day after a fire on Mansion Road displaced five adults.
Wallingford Government Roundup: Leigus Road Apartments, Scam Calls
Wallingford's wetlands commission approved a land deal tied to 83 apartments at 110 Leigus Road, WTNH reported, and the Electric Division warned of scam calls.
Connecticut Officials in New Haven Urge Withdrawal of Head Start Rule
Connecticut served 4,847 children and 46 pregnant women through 22 Head Start programs in 2024-25. State leaders urged withdrawal of a proposed federal rule.
CTtransit Halves Fares for Veterans and Youth Statewide
CTtransit’s new statewide discount gives veterans and riders ages 5–18 half-price local and CTfastrak fares, with youth 31-day passes priced at $30.60.
Connecticut's ICE Limits Take Effect as More Than 100 Rally in Meriden
More than 100 people rallied across the street from the Meriden courthouse Oct. 1, as a state law requiring judicial warrants for civil immigration arrests at schools, hospitals and houses of worship took effect.
Guides
Free Thanksgiving Meals and Baskets 2026: Where to Sign Up, Town by Town
The first Thanksgiving basket sign-ups close Oct. 31. Where to sign up for a free basket or dinner in each town, what to bring, and the programs still setting their 2026 dates.
How to Vote on Nov. 3: Early Voting, Same-Day Registration and Absentee Ballots, Town by Town
Early voting runs Oct. 19 to Nov. 1 in all 19 towns, and anyone who misses the Oct. 16 registration deadline can register and vote the same day. Sites, deadlines and phone numbers, town by town.
Help Paying for Heat This Winter: Energy Assistance, Fuel Aid and Shutoff Protection
The state's energy assistance program is open through May 31, 2027, and pays $355 to $705 toward heat. Where to apply in each town, what to bring, and help with oil, gas and electric bills.
Medicare Open Enrollment 2026: Dates, Free Counseling and Help Near You
Medicare open enrollment runs Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Free CHOICES counselors at 1-800-994-9422 compare plans, with fall sessions in Branford, Hamden, New Haven, Woodbridge and Middletown.
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