Town Departments & Agencies

As spring approaches, the Amity Regional School District No. 5, serving Bethany, Orange, and Woodbridge, is hard at work shaping the 2025-2026 budget, and we are committed to our goals of continuously improving instruction, cultivating creativity, enhancing student engagement and performance

The Board’s foremost responsibility is to ensure the safety, security, academic success, and overall well-being of every student in the Amity Regional District. However, as a public school district, we are legally bound to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. 

Woodbridge is gearing up for its annual Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, from 10 AM to 5 PM at the Woodbridge Town Green, and organizers are looking for talented performers to contribute to the festivities.

After three months of thorough review and thoughtful discussions, the Amity Board of Education has approved the 2025-2026 school calendar. Designed to prioritize student needs, the calendar aligns closely with the elementary districts and expands opportunities for seniors participating in the Unpaid

One year ago, the American Red Cross declared a national emergency due to the shortage of blood. They continue to see the lowest number of people giving blood in the last 20 years. There's been a 40% decrease in the number of people donating. Let’s correct that in 2025!

Beecher Road School K-3rd students can create art with friends! After-school painting party, January 17th, 3:30-5:00pm. Location: Beecher Road School, South Assembly Room. Local artist Darcee LoPresti of Picasso Parties will provide instruction to students in creating a beautiful winter scene.

Families may participate by making individual “We Care” Bags for New Reach Foundation in New Haven. Fill 1-Gallon resealable bags with items for the homeless which may include new socks, gloves, hats, underwear, protein bars, fruit cups, small toiletries, hygiene items, and $5 gift cards for Dunkin

Woodbridge is taking action to help residents save money on rising energy costs while building a more sustainable future. On Saturday, November 16th, the town officially launched HeatSmart Woodbridge during the Woodbridge Sustainability Committee’s engaging lecture on heat pumps.

Woodbridge & Bethany 7th & 8th grade residents and other Amity Middle School-Bethany students celebrated Halloween at the Woodbridge Youth Services Halloween Spooktacular at Woodbridge Center on October 25th. Students showed off their creativity with a costume contest, and participated in fun

In September, the Board recognized the National Merit Scholarship Commended Scholars and Semi-Finalists. The focus presentation came from the Visual and Performing Arts Department, led by Department Chair Jessica Zamachaj. She presented the dates of upcoming fall music concerts, theater