News in Woodbridge & Bethany, CT

Readers of all ages connected over their love of books at Beecher Road School on March 6, when community members visited classrooms to share stories together.

The Southern Connecticut State University School of Business welcomes Frank D’Ostilio Jr. to Dean Jess Boronico’s Business Executive Council.

The First Church of Christ, Woodbridge will hold a Rededication of the Sanctuary Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 10am at 3 Meetinghouse Lane, Woodbridge, CT 06525.

The Woodbridge Board of Education is pleased to announce this invitation to submit qualifications and fee proposals from qualified Architectural firms for Conceptual Design and Estimating Services for the Beecher Road Elementary School.

Calling all Amity High School graduates from 1984! It's time to dust off your yearbooks and reunite with classmates at the 40th Reunion on Saturday, April 20th, 2024.

The Woodbridge Education Association will be rewarding three $500 scholarships to deserving Amity High School seniors. The applicants must also have attended Beecher Road School. The scholarship committee is looking for students who embody the spirit and values of Beecher Road School.

Amity Middle School Bethany students are invited to an after-school party to celebrate spring on Friday, March 22, 2024 from 2:30 - 5:00 pm in the Amity Middle School’s Gym. Music, dancing, games, a photo booth, and pizza will bring the fun. Tickets are $10, and can be purchased at the following

Time to register for the Spring session of Yoga & T'ai Chi with Bill Banick. March 1 to May 31. Monday through Friday mornings 8:30 am to 9:45 am and Tuesday evenings March 5 through May 28, 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm in Room 16 at the Center Building.

John Wareck and Frank D’Ostilio, partners of Houlihan Lawrence Wareck D’Ostilio Real Estate, take great pride in welcoming industry veteran Cecilia Jones as Sales Manager for the company. She will be supporting agents in all five offices.

The Woodbridge Center offers a free membership opportunity for everyone 55 years of age and above (unless otherwise noted). Call 203-389-3430 or email kmoriarty@woodbridgect.org to sign up or for more information.

Recent headlines don’t generally give us a sense of positive change in today’s world. And here at home in Woodbridge, there is no doubt that we have our share of deep divisions as to policies, approaches and values. Nevertheless, there are positive trends that bode well for our community.

Amity Middle School Bethany students are invited to an after-school party to celebrate spring on Friday, March 22, 2024 from 2:30 - 5:00 pm in the Amity Middle School gym. Have fun with music, dancing, games, a photo booth, and pizza. Tickets are $10, and can be purchased by March 20th at the

Thérèse Desjardins Robert passed away at the age of 94, surrounded by family on February 17, 2024, in her home at Whitney Center in Hamden, Connecticut. Thérèse was the youngest of nine children born to the late Fabien and Emma Desjardins in the small mountain village of Saint-Jovite, Quebec

March is National Social Worker month! This is an opportunity to recognize the important work that social workers perform every day in the lives of many. Kudos to Woodbridge Human Services Social Worker Judi Young for her dedicated efforts to improve the lives of residents in Woodbridge.

The Book of Esther will be read at BEKI both Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24. Adults as well as children are encouraged to come in costume. The children’s carnival and Purim seudah will be on Sunday as well. More information at beki.org.

Pursuant to §4-5 (c) of the Charter of the Town of Woodbridge, notice is hereby given that the Woodbridge Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing Wednesday, March 13, at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall Central Meeting Room, 11 Meetinghouse Lane, Woodbridge, CT to receive comments and to make effective

In New England, we benefit from a long tradition of providing community members with the opportunity to engage directly in local governance. As your First Selectman, I strongly support and encourage this practice. 

On Saturday, March 16th at 3:00 p.m. the Woodbridge First Church of Christ will be hosting a concert in their Sanctuary, 5 Meetinghouse Lane, Woodbridge, featuring Music Director Nenad Ivović on piano and Ethan Brown on cello. Nenad and Ethan will be performing pieces by Rachmaninoff and Gershwin.

Explore academic excellence! Brittany Kupcho joins Phi Kappa Phi, recognizing the top 10% of students. Daniel Parker enrolls at Eastern CT University. Dean's List achievements at Holy Cross, Emerson, Fairfield, and Hamilton College.

Amity Middle School students enjoyed this new and creative after-school program! Local baker, Kim Ahern, taught students how to pipe frosting and create three different frosting designs. Each student decorated their cupcakes with a unique combination of colors and patterns for their loved ones.