Woodbridge Human Services News: Fun, Free Events, and Important Reminders!

July 4, 2024

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A woman and a boy sitting at a table playing a game

Woodbridge families enjoyed a wonderful evening at the recent Community Family Game Night cohosted by the Woodbridge Rotary Club and Woodbridge Youth Services. This all-age event, held in The Woodbridge Center, was enjoyed by all who attended. Stay tuned for more of these community building events. Many thanks to Karen Bellamy, Rotary President, for her assistance.

COVID Booster Clinic

The CDC recently announced new Spring 2024 COVID guidelines including a recommendation for those over 65, and those who are immunosuppressed, to receive another COVID booster. With that in mind, Woodbridge Human Services, in conjunction with Valley Pharmacy, will offer a vaccine clinic on Wednesday, April 24^th beginning at 10 am in the Center gym. Please call for an appointment at 203-389-3429.

Tag Sale!

Are you tired of the clutter in your home? Are you looking for an opportunity to sell some of your gently used items? Are you thinking about downsizing? The Woodbridge Center has a solution for you! We’re happy to announce the upcoming tag sale as part of the Woodbridge Earth Day 2024 event. Sign up for an opportunity to connect with your community and turn your unwanted items into someone else’s treasure. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to declutter, socialize, and earn some extra cash!

Spaces are limited. To reserve your space, contact The Woodbridge Center at 203-389-3430 or by email at kmoriarty@woodbridgect.org. Tag sale participation is $10 (must bring your own table) and may be paid by check to The Town of Woodbridge and dropped off or sent to The Woodbridge Center, 11 Meetinghouse Lane or by credit card through this link: https://square.link/u/baTjfmMQ.

You’ll find the tag sale on the front lawn of the Center Building from 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday, April 27^th. Earth Day also includes live music, clothing freecycle, textile recycling, Friends of the Library book sale, food trucks, electronic recycling, mattress recycling, compost & rain barrels, paper shredding, a seed exchange, Drug Take Back Day, and more. You can read about the event here: https://woodbridgetownlibrary.org/earth-day-2024/.

DEA Drug Take Back Day

The Bi-Annual DEA Drug Take Back Day will be held in conjunction with the Earth Day 2024 celebration on Saturday, April 27^th, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Police Department entrance. You may bring any unused or expired medications, including pet medications. Vape and tobacco devices, with batteries removed, will also be accepted, please no liquids or sharps. This is a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of prescription drugs. It should be noted that the Woodbridge Police Department offers 24-hour access to safe drug disposal year-round.

Food Pantry

Residents in need may call for access to non-perishable food each month. If interested in donating, the food pantry needs canned chicken, snack foods (including cookies, nuts, crackers, pretzels, fruit bars, chips, and brownie mix), coffee (both ground and instant), shelf stable milk, canola and olive oil, condiments (especially ketchup and mayonnaise), pasta sauce, cleaning products, laundry soap, and personal hygiene products such as deodorant, toothpaste, razors, and shampoo. Please check items for expiration dates prior to donating.

Memorial Day

Memorial Day will be commemorated on May 27 at 11 am at the Veterans of Foreign Wars monument in front of the Center Building. The keynote speaker will be Civil War Historian Irving Moy. Moy is a well-known Civil War author, historian, and reenactment participant who specializes in the life of Abraham Lincoln. He is also the Civil War docent at the West Haven Military Museum and Learning Center. With this ceremony, the Town will pay tribute to the men and women who gave their lives in service to this country. The annual program, led by former Army Captain Barry Josephs, will include patriotic music, a memorial wreath presentation, the Woodbridge Police Department Honor Guard, Boy Scout Troop 907, and remarks by state and local elected officials. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held in The Woodbridge Center.

Woodbridge Tax Relief Programs

Woodbridge residents may file applications for the State and Town Elderly and Total Permanent Disability (TPD) Tax Relief Programs by May 15, 2024. You must be 65 or older or you must have a Total Permanent Disability (TPD) prior to December 31, 2023. This is an income-based program and proof of income and 2023 Federal Tax Return, if filed, are required. Forms may be found online at https://www.woodbridgect.org/164/Renters-Relief-Program.

Woodbridge veteran residents may file applications for the State and Town Additional VeteranProgram by October 1, 2024. DD-214 discharge papers need to have been filed with the Town Clerk’s Office by September 30, 2023, for eligibility this year. There is no age requirement. This is an income-based program and proof of income and 2023 Federal Tax Return, if filed, are required. Applications may be completed at the website or in person at the Assessor’s Office at Town Hall. You may also connect to the state program through this website link. The biennial application can be found here:http://www.woodbridgect.org/165/Veterans-Exemption.

Human Services News and Services

‍Call 203-389-3429 or email humanservices@woodbridgect.org for more information.

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