Wallingford Publick: Weekly digest

Week of October 19, 2026

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:30:00 -0400

Wallingford Publick

Weekly digest · Week of October 19, 2026

6 meetings this week. Minutes from 7 meetings, with what they decided.

Meetings

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Monday, October 19, 2026

Board of Education Instructional Committee

Board of Education Operations Committee · 6:00 PM

Replacing doors at Mark T. Sheehan High School for $22,707.84, plus New Wallingford High School update and cafeteria reports. (Checked against the town's PDF)

Veterans Memorial Committee · 7:00 PM

Continued planning for Veterans Day, plus old and new business. (Checked against the town's PDF)

Zoning Board of Appeals · 7:00 PM

Public hearings on special exception and variance requests at eight properties, including 1549 Tuttle Avenue and 17 Fawn Drive. (Checked against the town's PDF)

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Public Utilities Commission · 6:00 PM

Bid waiver requests for E-J Electric Installation Co., McPhee Electric Ltd., and an AT&T Cellular Plan. (Checked against an AI transcription)

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Fair Rent Commission · 6:30 PM (Cancelled)

Minutes posted

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Board of Education Instructional Committee · Sep 14, 2026

Technical edits to Policy 1110.2, Parent Portal Acceptable Use and Safety, will be made. No vote is recorded. p. 2

Checked against the town's PDF

Board of Education · Sep 28, 2026

Approved adding the pool (Natatorium) and 17 additional classrooms back into the education specifications for the proposed new high school. p. 4
Approved accepting items 7.1-7.5, 7.10 and 7.15 on the Consent Agenda, unanimously (later rescinded).
Approved rescinding the previous motion accepting items 7.1-7.5, 7.10 and 7.15 on the Consent Agenda, unanimously. p. 5
Approved accepting items 7.1-7.3.4, 7.4, 7.5, 7.10 and 7.15 on the Consent Agenda, including minutes, financial reports, a $1,000 gift, and two policy revisions, unanimously. p. 5
Approved Item 7.3.5, a Budget Transfer Request 2026-2027 from Contingency 2601400 2100B to 2321400 330D S0001 for Professional/Technical Legal Fees, with 1 abstention. p. 5

Checked against the town's PDF

16 more decisions on the meeting's page

Quinnipiac River Linear Trail Advisory Committee · Oct 1, 2026

No decisions recorded in these minutes.

Approved the minutes from the September 3, 2026 meeting. (Checked against the town's PDF)

Ordinance Committee · Oct 6, 2026

No decisions recorded in these minutes.

Ordinance Committee discussed raising purchasing bid thresholds, a possible town-owned property leasing ordinance, and new traffic control rules for street work. (Checked against the town's PDF)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission · Oct 7, 2026

Deemed Application #A26-7.1 /110 Leigus Road – Metro Realty not a significant impact activity. p. 5
Approved Application #A26-7.1 /110 Leigus Road with listed conditions including an $8,000 bond. p. 5
Deemed Application #A26-7.2 /528 South Cherry Street – Virginia Ryan, CPEA, REM not a significant impact activity. p. 6
Approved Application #A26-7.2 /528 South Cherry Street with conditions including a $10,000 bond. p. 6
Approved the transfer of Permit #A24-10.2 for 231 New Cheshire Road by voice vote. p. 7

Checked against the town's PDF

1 more decision on the meeting's page

Town Council · Oct 13, 2026

Approved consent agenda items 3a through 3d and 3f by voice vote, with Councilor Tatta recused from item 3c. p. 2
Approved an ordinance concerning property tax exemption for certain farm machinery and farm buildings, with one absent. p. 3
Approved a new job description for Safety and Risk Management Coordinator, with one absent. p. 3
Approved a $50,000 appropriation from CAP & NON, Fund 301 to the Industrial Egress Study expense account, with one absent. p. 5
Approved the placement of bicycle racks on the Parade Grounds, with one absent. p. 6

Checked against the town's PDF

Board of Education Special · Oct 14, 2026

Approved coming out of Executive Session at 8:45 p.m., by unanimous vote. p. 2

Checked against the town's PDF

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Week of October 12, 2026

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:30:00 -0400

Wallingford Publick

Weekly digest · Week of October 12, 2026

7 meetings this week. Minutes from 8 meetings, with what they decided.

Meetings

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Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Board of Education Policy Committee

Public Celebrations Committee · 5:30 PM

Public Celebrations Committee to discuss Halloween and Seasons of Celebration plans. (Checked against an AI transcription)

Town Council · 6:30 PM

Approved farm property tax exemption ordinance, $50,000 John Street Bridge egress study funds, and Parade Grounds bicycle racks. (Checked against the town's PDF)

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Board of Education Special · 5:15 PM

Board met in executive session to interview candidates for K-8 STEM Coordinator position. (Checked against the town's PDF)

Planning & Zoning Commission · 7:00 PM

Public hearings on a Mixed Use District text amendment, a gas station and convenience store at 124 Church St, and a site plan at 110 Leigus Rd. (Checked against the town's PDF)

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Board of Education Special · 6:00 PM

Community forum on draft ASTE educational specifications for the proposed one new Wallingford High School. (Checked against the town's PDF)

Friday, October 16, 2026

Committee on Aging · 9:00 AM

Committee on Aging reviews financial reports, staff reports, accounting firm engagement, Memory Lane transition, audit schedule, and infection control measures. (Checked against the town's PDF)

Minutes posted

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Public Utilities Commission · Sep 1, 2026

Approved a $802.33 sewer credit for the owner of 42 Washington Street p. 3
Approved a modification of the Hedging Policy allowing one supplier to provide up to 42% of energy needs for 2027 p. 4
Approved write-offs of uncollectible accounts for the Electric Division totaling $232,548.01 for fiscal year ending 6/30/2026 p. 5

Checked against the town's PDF

Conservation Commission · Sep 10, 2026

Approved a motion to discuss invasive spotted lanternflies at the meeting, passed unanimously. p. 1

Checked against the town's PDF

Committee on Aging · Sep 18, 2026

Accepted the July Secretary's Report unanimously. p. 1
Accepted the July Operating Account Report unanimously. p. 1
Accepted the July Consent Agenda unanimously. p. 1

Checked against the town's PDF

Veterans Memorial Committee · Sep 21, 2026

No decisions recorded in these minutes.

Committee began planning Veterans Day service and discussed location and speakers (Checked against the town's PDF)

Board of Education Special · Sep 30, 2026

Appointed Charles Scalesse as Lyman Hall High School Interim Assistant Principal for 2026-2027, unanimous approval. p. 2
Approved appointment of the finalist candidate to the Business Manager position for 2026-2027, with 5 affirmative votes and 1 abstention. p. 3

Checked against the town's PDF

Planning & Zoning Commission Special · Oct 5, 2026

No decisions recorded in these minutes.

Discussed draft regulations for detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) (Checked against the town's PDF)

Economic Development Commission · Oct 5, 2026

No decisions recorded in these minutes.

Approved consent agenda; discussed Simpson Court mural, train station redevelopment, and economic development incentives (Checked against the town's PDF)

Parks & Recreation Commission Special · Oct 7, 2026

Approved Community Pool pass fees: Adults $75, Children (under 18) $50, Seniors (62+) $50, Children under 2 free, Daily Resident and Guest Passes $10 per day. p. 1
Approved limiting Seasonal Pool Passes to residents only. p. 1
Approved considering naming Field 1 at Pragemann Park in honor of Stanley Shepardson. p. 2

Checked against the town's PDF

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Week of October 5, 2026

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:30:00 -0400

Wallingford Publick

Weekly digest · Week of October 5, 2026

9 meetings this week.

Meetings

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Monday, October 5, 2026

Planning & Zoning Commission Special · 6:00 PM

Discussed draft regulations for detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) (Checked against the town's PDF)

Economic Development Commission · 6:30 PM

Approved consent agenda; discussed Simpson Court mural, train station redevelopment, and economic development incentives (Checked against the town's PDF)

Veterans Memorial Committee · 7:00 PM

Continued planning for Veterans Day (Checked against an AI transcription)

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Public Utilities Commission · 6:00 PM

Customer appeal of a sewer credit for 414 South Elm Street and approval of the Director's Report for August 2026. (Checked against an AI transcription)

Ordinance Committee · 6:30 PM

Ordinance Committee discussed raising purchasing bid thresholds, a possible town-owned property leasing ordinance, and new traffic control rules for street work. (Checked against the town's PDF)

Personnel and Pension Appeals Board · 6:30 PM (Cancelled)

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Parks & Recreation Commission Special · 5:30 PM

Set Community Pool pass fees for 2027 and voted to consider naming a Pragemann Park field after former Director Stanley Shepardson. (Checked against the town's PDF)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission · 7:00 PM

Approved 83-unit apartment complex at 110 Leigus Road and landfill cap project at 528 South Cherry Street with conditions. (Checked against the town's PDF)

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Conservation Commission · 6:00 PM

Property monitoring reports, farmland lease bid status, and trees of heaven treatment update. (Checked against the town's PDF)

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