One notable project involves the Wallingford Housing Authority, undertaking major renovations to some properties.“They are doing major renovations to one of their townhouse-style properties and have taken advantage of incentives to go greener,” Mayor Cervoni shares. This includes exploring the implementation of a geothermal heating and cooling system subsidized by the state, which would further reduce the environmental footprint of these housing units. KEY PARTNERSHIPS AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS Strong partnerships with key community organizations and businesses bolster Wallingford’s success in sustainability and development. Mayor Cervoni highlights several notable collaborators, including Gaylord Rehabilitation, which has evolved from a tuberculosis sanitarium at the turn of the 20th century to a major rehabilitation center. The town also benefits from BYK, a German-based chemical organization with one of its most extensive facilities in Wallingford. The mayor notes, “They are a tremendous community partner, working on innovative ways of dealing with hydrogen storage and metal manufacturing.” Wallingford is also set to host a new proton therapy center for cancer treatment, further solidifying its position as a hub for advanced medical technology. “We will have people coming to this area from the tri-state area for this innovative, advanced cancer treatment,” Mayor Cervoni shares, emphasizing the town’s strategic location between Boston and New York. In concert, local businesses like Nucor, HoloKrome, and Ulbrich Steel also play vital roles in the community. “Ulbrich Steel was created in this town 100 years ago. They have been very generous to us and a great provider of employment,” the mayor remarks. VISION FOR WALLINGFORD’S FUTURE Wallingford is on a clear and ambitious path to enhance infrastructure, advance technology, and foster community engagement. Mayor Cervoni 233 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 09 WALLINGFORD, CT
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