5 Things to Know in Wallingford This Week

Wallingford is buzzing with council business this Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Robert F. Parisi Council Chambers. If you’re a farmer, a parent, or just someone who likes to stay in the loop, you’ll want to note a few items on the agenda.

1. Farm‑machinery and building tax exemption hearing
The council will hear public comments on an ordinance that could give a property‑tax break to owners of certain farm equipment and structures. The idea is to ease the financial load on our local growers, but the details still need fine‑tuning. Residents can speak up, ask questions, or simply watch the process unfold.

2. Talk of a consolidated high school
Councilor Tatta has placed the status of a possible high‑school merger on the docket. While nothing is set in stone, the discussion will touch on how a consolidated school might affect budgets, transportation and community identity. The same meeting will also cover a tentative pension agreement with AFSCME Local 1570, running from July 1, 2026 through Oct. 13, 2029.

3. $50,000 industrial egress study and EMT tax breaks
A $50,000 budget request for an industrial egress study—basically a look at how trucks and other freight move in and out of the town’s economic‑development zones—will be debated. Fire Chief Timothy Wall will also brief the council on new state provisions that could let EMTs and firefighters snag extra tax abatements.

4. Electric Division warns of scam calls
The town’s Electric Division has been fielding reports of callers from an 844‑number demanding same‑day, full payment to avoid service shut‑off. The utility stresses it never asks for immediate payment over the phone and never takes payments that way. If you get a suspicious call, hang up and call 203‑294‑2020 to verify.

5. Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
The commission is slated to meet on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. in Town Hall. As of the latest update, the agenda hasn’t been posted, but residents can still attend to stay informed about future zoning decisions.

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