News in Woodbridge & Bethany, CT


Amity PT Sets New Standard for Holistic Healing and Wellness
Twenty years ago, Michael Dow MSPT/CEO and Clinical Director, founded Amity Physical Therapy and presaged the area's first synergistic therapy-fitness-wellness center. In the “Fitness/Wellness” division of is practice, he evolved his concept carefully and methodically. Always committed to detail and


Amity Schools: Celebrating Grads, New Policies & Awards
On June 10, our community proudly celebrated 319 graduates as they crossed the stage at Amity Regional High School’s Annual Commencement Exercises. On behalf of the entire Board of Education, congratulations to the Class of 2025! Thank you for all you have contributed to our schools and communities


Jay Stollman Reunites with Band for Arts Gala Concert
Jay Stollman & the Black Rock All-Stars are set to reunite and headline the Jamie Hulley Arts Foundation's 23rd Annual Evening for the Arts Gala. This special event will take place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Fairfield University's Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.


Open Communities Alliance Talk at BEKI
Jennifer Quaye-Hudson, Advocacy Director of Open Communities Alliance (OCA), will speak at BEKI on Saturday, August 2. Founded in 2013, OCA is a civil rights organization that works to redress generations of discriminatory actions and policies based on race, ethnicity, and income in order to create


Massaro Community Farm Recognized for Agricultural Innovation and Environmental Stewardship
Massaro Community Farm is proud to announce a trio of recent honors that highlight the farm’s leadership in sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation. First, Executive Director Steve Munno and Massaro Community Farm were awarded the 2025 Norma O’Leary Award for Excellence


Garden Club Explores Wickham Park's Unique Gardens
On May 6 members of the Garden Club of Woodbridge took a field trip to Wickham Park in Manchester. The park comprises 250 acres of land. Wickham Park’s most unique feature is its many acres of ornamental gardens. There are ten different themed gardens. The Park Horticulturist provided a tour


It's All in the Hips: The Key to a Pain-Free Life
On a daily basis, I see it all: knee pain, ankle and foot pain, back pain, and general difficulty moving. You know what all those issues have in common—your hips. If you walk into my office, I guarantee that any lower body or core issue you complain of will require us to take a look at your hips.


MaryKate Myott Named to Tufts University Dean’s List Spring 2025
MaryKate Myott, Class of 2028 of Woodbridge, was named to the dean's list at Tufts University for the spring 2025 semester. Dean's list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater.


Fairfield University Congratulates 2025 Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Recipients
The following Fairfield University students graduated from Fairfield University, May 2025. At the time of graduation, a student must have earned a minimum of 120 credits and completed at least 38 three- or four-credit courses, depending on the course of study, and have an overall grade point average


Republican Caucus July 15: Endorse 2025 Town Candidates
To all registered Republicans: On Tuesday, July 15, at 7:30pm, in the Woodbridge Town Library, we will hold a caucus to confirm endorsement of candidates for the 2025 Woodbridge Town Election.


Pulled Hammy? Why Does It Hurt When I Stretch All the Time?
In the clinic, I often treat athletes of impact sports as well as runners. In many impact situations, patients will strain their hamstring despite “stretching” all the time. In order to determine why this occurs, we must first understand how we move.


Hometown Teen Priscilla Sirichantho Wins NE Junior Tennis Title
Woodbridge's own Priscilla Sirichantho made headlines on Monday, capturing the coveted title at the New England Junior Tennis Championships. At just 14 years old, Priscilla impressively triumphed in the Girls' 18 & Under division, showcasing her exceptional talent at the region's most prestigious


Lucas Hendler Among Adelphi University Graduates
Lucas Hendler of Woodbridge was among the undergraduate and graduate students recently awarded degrees at Adelphi University, including those who completed degree requirements. Adelphi held its 129th commencement ceremonies to recognize graduates on May 20 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in


Beth El – Keser Israel Events for July 2025
BEKI’s main sanctuary has re-opened after months of construction. The redesigned space features a new torah ark on an accessible bimah, individual chairs rather than pews, and various other renovations. A dedication ceremony will be held in September.


Local Students Graduate from Quinnipiac University
The following students from Bethany, New Haven, and Woodbridge received degrees from Quinnipiac University during commencement ceremonies held in May.


WPI Dean's List: Zachary Kleinstein Recognized for Excellence
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Zachary Kleinstein, a member of the class of 2027 majoring in Mechanical Engineering, was named to the university's Dean's List for academic excellence for the spring 2025 semester. The criteria for the WPI Dean's List differ from that of


Free Summer Concert Series in Woodbridge Starts July 1
The Woodbridge Summer Concerts Series will be held on Tuesday Evenings in July from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Gazebo on the Woodbridge Town Green. The first concert will be held on Tuesday, July 1st.


Anthony Castillo Named to University of Hartford's Dean's List
The University of Hartford is pleased to announce that Anthony Castillo of Woodbridge has been named to the University of Hartford's Dean's List for the spring 2025 semester. Our heartfelt congratulations to all our students on their hard work and academic success!Spread across seven dynamic


Area Students Earn Quinnipiac Dean's List Honor Spring 2025
The following area students were named to the dean's list for the Spring 2025 semester at Quinnipiac University. To qualify for the dean's list, students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 with no grade lower than C. Full-time students must complete at least 14 credits in a semester


Fairfield University Congratulates Spring 2025 Dean's List
The following Fairfield University student(s) from Woodbridge received Deans List Honors for the Spring 2025 semester. In order to be placed on the Dean's List, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours in a semester, have no outstanding or incomplete grades for that semester