Boy with the Boot Restored and Relocated

The Boy with the Boot statue is back — restored by local hero Wayne Jones after 179 hours of painstaking work — now proudly greeting visitors inside the town clerk’s office. Though it’s moved from its original spot by the old Route Seven, where locals once tossed pennies into the water for wishes, the town’s got a futuristic plan: a 3D-printed fountain to replace it. It won’t be ready for Wallingford Day this July, but residents like Gail Ryan are hopeful — this project is about keeping Wallingford’s spirit alive, with the new fountain set to debut next year. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6c5688ac59f5d585