By Eva Swanson ’25 Many non-profit organizations in the greater Wallingford area work to ensure that people across the state receive food and other necessities. Under this year’s Community Service Day theme, “Hungry For Justice,” members of the Choate community were scheduled to with organizations such as the West HavenRead More

By Rachel Fan ’27 Over the weekend of October 7-8, local residents and visitors united on Main Street and Center Street for the 36th biannual Celebrate Wallingford event. Continuing a tradition of nearly four decades, the event featured over 150 vendors, from local artisans showcasing their work to restaurants offeringRead More

By Ada Tieanworn ’26 Connecticut was thrust into a flood disaster on September 29 as a result of relentless rain over several consecutive days. The floods exacted a heavy toll across the state, with New Hartford and New Haven bearing the brunt of the consequences. The heavy rainfall also floodedRead More

Choate alumnus and Democratic candidate Mr. Riley O’Connell ’14 is relaunching his campaign to be the youngest mayor in Wallingford’s history. Notable, too, is that, for the first time in 40 years, incumbent mayor Mr. William Dickinson Jr. will not be the Republican candidate on the ballot. Mr. Dickinson’s decisionRead More

Passing by Choate’s turf fields, students will not only see athletes in blue and gold, but ones in burgundy and gold as well. Those are the school colors of Mark T. Sheehan High School, whose athletic teams are practicing and competing on Choate’s turf fields until late October. Mark T.Read More

Every year, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, celebrating the rich history, culture, and contributions of American citizens with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. In communities across Connecticut, residents have been gathering to uplift and shareRead More

For all the art lovers in Wallingford, the Splat Art Studio is a popular place in town to interact with all kinds of fine arts.  Founded in 2007 by art enthusiast Ms. Kate McNamee, the studio was established to cultivate a fun and loving environment to inspire the next generationRead More

Le Jardin Cafe offers a range of bakery options. Looking for a place to grab a bite and browse some unique jewelry? Look no further than Wallingford’s newest eatery, Le Jardin Café. First opening its doors to the public in February, the cafe features a unique design that combines anRead More

The Wallingford Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) unanimously voted in favor of Choate Rosemary Hall’s plan to construct a new, dual-use welcome center and admission building on May 8.   The final decision came after much discussion, coordination, and earlier concerns from Wallingford residents about Choate’s location within a residentialRead More