Connecticut Drivers Face New Fines and Rules Starting Oct. 1
New Haven drivers and others statewide face new rules Oct. 1, including a six-month license suspension for a third qualifying school-bus violation and higher exhaust and travel-ban fines.
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High Tide Floods East Haven Streets as Nor’easter Hits Shore
High tide flooded East Haven intersections Saturday, Sept. 26. Public Works Superintendent Charlie Coyle warned drivers that salt water could damage vehicles and urged them to stay off the roads.
Connecticut Expands Heating Aid as Winter Costs Rise
Connecticut expects to help 10,000 more households with heating bills this winter as oil, electric and natural-gas costs rise.
Wallingford Government Roundup: Zoning Cases, Aging Agenda
Wallingford’s zoning commission listed three cases for continuation, the Economic Development Commission approved its consent agenda, and the Committee on Aging meets Friday.
Wallingford Man Faces 10 Charges After DUI Crash, Loaded Gun Found
Anthony Dingle, 41, of Wallingford faces 10 charges — 7 gun felonies — after crashing on Durham Road while allegedly DUI on March 20. A loaded revolver was found at the scene.
Wallingford Brush Pickup April 6 — Set Brush Curbside by April 5
Wallingford's one-time brush pickup starts April 6. Brush must be curbside by April 5, tied with twine, under 4 feet. Missed pickups: free drop-off at John Street Compost Center.
Wallingford Moves Forward with 2026 Neighborhood Assistance Act Application
Wallingford is pursuing 2026 Connecticut NAA Tax Credits for housing and workforce development. Mayor Cervoni signed the intent letter March 12; nonprofits submit proposals by May 22.
Two Wallingford Men Arrested After K-9 Kip Finds Cocaine and Fentanyl
K-9 Kip helped Wallingford police arrest 2 men with cocaine, psilocybin mushrooms, and fentanyl on March 8, 2026. Gjonbalaj faces intent to sell; Monocchi faces DUI. Both released on $2,500 bond.
Wallingford Compost Center Reopens March 16 with Seasonal Hours for Residents
Wallingford Compost Center at 157 John St. reopens March 16, 2026 with limited hours before expanding to a 5-day/week schedule through November 30.
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare Earns MS Designation and $20,000 in Grants
Wallingford's Gaylord Specialty Healthcare was named CT's only National MS Society Rehab Partner and received $20,000 in foundation grants in early 2026.
Wallingford Man Arrested After Threatening Neighbor with Shotgun
David Scott Brown, 64, arrested Feb. 17, 2026 for threatening a Wallingford neighbor with a shotgun on Clinton Place. Charged with first-degree threatening; held on $100K bond.
Miami Man Arrested on 26 Charges for Wallingford Phone Scam on Elderly Woman
Errol Patton, 31, of Miami arrested Feb. 17, 2026 on 26 fraud charges for a phone scam targeting an elderly Wallingford woman. He also faces a $1M fugitive warrant from Georgia.