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Jason Zandri will not be on Democratic ballot in Wallingford after petition drive falls short- WALLINGFORD — Councilor Jason Zandri won’t be running for re-election after falling short of collecting the number of signatures needed to petition his way onto the ballot.But another Democrat was successful in getting enough signatures to secure his...

Reed appointed to Wallingford Board of Education- WALLINGFORD — A career educator, Democrat Maureen Reed became the newest member of the Board of Education this week.Town councilors Tuesday unanimously approved Reed’s appointment to serve out the last year of fellow Democrat Patrick Reynolds’ term...

3 of 4 legislators representing Wallingford running unopposed so far - WALLINGFORD — Three of the four state legislative positions representing Wallingford remain uncontested with party conventions scheduled in the coming weeks.Democratic incumbent Liz Linehan, who is so far running unopposed for the 103rd House...

Democratic party leaders re-elected over challengers in Wallingford- WALLINGFORD — The local Democratic Party chose to retain its existing slate of leaders during a contested election of town committee officers last week.“We’re looking forward to making Wallingford shine again, and will keep building and organizing...

Newly re-elected Wallingford town councilor to step down- WALLINGFORD — Democratic Town Councilor Gina Morgenstein plans to step down before the new council term starts next week.Morgenstein, who was re-elected in November for a third term, said Tuesday that she needs to resign from the council to prioritize...

Iris Papale, longtime Wallingford Town Councilor, dies at 86- WALLINGFORD — Longtime Democratic Town Council member Iris Papale died Wednesday at 86.She leaves a legacy as the first woman elected to the council and as someone not afraid to cross party lines.Papale won her first Town Council election in the...

Sullivan, Zandri seek places on Democratic ballot line in Wallingford Sullivan, Zandri seek places on Democratic ballot line in Wallingford FILE: Wallingford Town Hall, Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal Advertisement FILE: Wallingford Democratic Town Councilor Jason Zandri, 2019 FILE: Democratic incumbent John Sullivan speaks during a forum featuring candidates for Town Council and mayor held in the auditorium at Town Hall, Wednesday, October 7, 2015. The forum was organized...

Wallingford councilor clashes with party leaders, resigns from town committee- WALLINGFORD — Town Councilor Jason Zandri resigned Tuesday from the Democratic Town Committee and is no longer seeking an endorsement for the upcoming municipal election.Zandri, who is in his fourth term, said Wednesday that he is still seeking...