News in Woodbridge & Bethany, CT

On April 5, 2025, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM, the Parish House at 5 Meetinghouse Lane in Woodbridge will host a fun-filled event titled "Bunny Bash." This exciting gathering promises to be an enjoyable afternoon for all attendees, featuring a variety of activities designed to delight both children and

Energize Connecticut℠ eesmarts™ Student Contest Celebrates 20 Years of Energy Efficiency Education. Connecticut teachers and students encouraged to submit creative energy efficiency solutions in the 20th annual contest; registration deadline March 21.

Eli Beer, a celebrated musician and spiritual leader, will perform and lead a song circle at Congregation Beth El - Keser Israel on Sunday, March 30. The community is invited to experience his unique musical style and the Jewish traditions that inspire his work. The audience can sing along or simply

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

We’ve all heard of it, but who actually understands what it means? Ergonomics refers to the science of designing an area to maximize productivity by reducing bodily fatigue and pain. How many of us have ever left work, in an office, a truck, or a job site, and felt that tightness or pain in the back

The Ansonia Nature Center invites everyone to join us this Earth Day. This year’s theme is Our Power, Our Planet, and will feature hikes, live animal shows, nature exhibitors, and unique items are available for purchase from local vendors. We will have several food trucks onsite as well. All ages ar

Get ready for a whirlwind of community events! Kick off with a festive Megillah Reading and Shpiel, followed by a joyous Purim Carnival featuring a kids' shpiel and costume parade. Then, immerse yourself in a weekend of music and storytelling with Ben Romano, and join us for a heartfelt ambulance

Gary Beecher “Beech” Johnson, 78, died tragically by suicide this past January. For the past 35 years, he lived in Bridgton, Maine. Born and raised in Bethany, CT, Beech had a difficult and traumatic childhood, a burden he never fully overcame or healed from.

Join BEKI's joyous Purim celebration with Megillah readings, costume parties, and carnival fun! Experience three festive services March 13-14, plus a special children's carnival on March 16.

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. 

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

MaryKate Myott, Class of 2028 of Woodbridge, was named to the dean's list at Tufts University for the fall 2024 semester. Dean's list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater.

Seton Hall University is pleased to announce the following Woodbridge students who qualified for the Fall 2024 Dean's list and to congratulate them for their outstanding academic achievements.

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.

Cameron Leslie of Woodbridge was named to the Dean's List during the Fall 2024 academic semester at Salve Regina University. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 for full-time students completing at least 12 graded credits, or a semester grade

It's not every day that high school students break with tradition to attend a school that prepares them to enter college after the 10th grade, but for this Woodbridge student, that's exactly the case. This year, Finley Crout was named to the Honor Roll at Bard Academy at Simon's Rock, the nation's

President Debbie Schlegel and member Sharon de Kadt taught an eager group of Garden Club of Woodbridge members the "how-tos" of succulent gardening at the January meeting (see photo). A multitude of succulents were available for members' use: chandelier, ghost, and lace aloe were among plants ready

Sage J. Johnson, of Woodbridge, was named to first honors on the Clark University Dean's List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Fall 2024 semester.

The University of Hartford is pleased to announce that Anthony Castillo of Woodbridge has been named to the Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester. The entire UHart community is proud to celebrate Anthony's hard work and academic success.

Award-winning storyteller Valerie Tutson will be sharing her captivating stories and songs of blessings for all ages at the First Church of Christ on Sunday, March 16th. The event promises an afternoon of enriching entertainment and community fellowship.