News in Woodbridge & Bethany, CT

Registration for winter programs is currently in progress. Most winter programs begin on December 11. Programs include Bowling, Indoor Tennis, Taekwondo, Kumon, Cooking, Basketball, Little Scientists, Indoor Soccer, Chess, & Gymnastics.

We have been appointed by the Board of Selectmen to bring more GREEN initiatives to the town. Join us on November 29 in the town hall to find out what’s cooking! GREEN TIP: Got leftover pumpkins?? Donate pumpkins to a neighbor raising chickens or find a neighbor on Woodbridge Buy Nothing

With the generous support of the Jamie A. Hulley Arts Foundation (jamiehulleyartsfund.org), 7th grade students at AMSB participated in an interactive musical demonstration by Lorena Garay (lorenagaray.com), on Friday, October 6, 2023. Lorena, an accomplished musician and Spanish guitarist

Francis Origanti, of Woodbridge, CT, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Origanti was initiated at Sacred Heart University. 

Come to the information desk with any unwanted craft supplies and browse other supplies brought by community members. Accepting supplies from now until the end of November.

Directors of the Woodbridge Dog Park Cooperative (WDPC) announced the plan for a presentation by the Yale Canine Cognition Center at the WDPC Annual Meeting, scheduled for December 6. The presentation will be made by the Yale Canine Cognition Center’s lab manager, Madeleine Meade

The Rev. Susan Murtha is the Interim Minister at FCCW and has made quite an impact. Plan a visit to see what is “happening.” You can also read about her on our website. We are honored to have such an extraordinary individual here with us at First Church!

As part of the congregation’s continued commitment to ethically-sourced products, all chocolate served at BEKI carries certification that it has been screened against child slavery. For the 5th year, BEKI is bulk ordering fair trade chocolate Hanukkah candy coins, either milk or dark chocolate. 

Trinity Church invites you to experience “Riches,” a concert by the Trinity Church Choir and Worship Band, with an orchestra and soloists, sharing a message that focuses on the birth of Jesus. Also join us for a dessert reception afterwards.

Democracy is Fortified Through Accessible, Reliable Information. I am writing to commend the election coverage provided by the WTN and underscore the crucial role played by voter guides in empowering voters with essential information about candidates and their positions on key issues.

Boy Scout Troop 63 will be holding its annual Christmas Tree Sale. For over 50 years, Troop 63 has been selling trees, wreaths, kissing balls and other fresh holiday decorations. The sale will be located behind the Public Library in Woodbridge on Center Road. The troop will sell fresh balsam pine

Congratulations and welcome! You are now part of the largest Regional School Board in the State of Connecticut made up of thirteen elected officials that will begin meeting together monthly for multiple hours over the next four years. In addition to this meeting time, you will receive input

There was no sneaking in unnoticed to join local officials for the dedication of the Karen A. Lombardi Woodbridge Regional Animal Shelter recently, as the dogs in their runs excitedly announced each new arrival. But First Selectman Beth Heller, undeterred by the interruptions, welcomed all those

The municipal election is just ten days away, and some voters may be wondering what the different candidates stand for. This year, more than ever before, a number of voter guides can provide a wealth of information.Starting with the websites of the two respective parties – the Woodbridge Democratic

Last month, Patch.com published an article titled “Amity Regional High School Lands Among Top 25 In State,” celebrating Amity’s number 24 ranking on Niche. On the surface, it seemed like good news. Amity scored an A in academics. Only eight schools, seven of them from Fairfield County, scored

We’re approaching the close of our local election cycle. The focus should be on current and persistent Woodbridge issues. However, last month in her WTN column, Ellen Scalettar tried to insert presidential politics from two cycles ago into the discussion, in a poor attempt to distract voters from

My name is Mica Cardozo. I am the Democratic candidate for First Selectman of our Town of Woodbridge and I’m asking for your vote. I became a Democrat when I was asked to run as a Democratic candidate for the Woodbridge Board of Selectman

I hope you are all enjoying the beauty of Autumn in Woodbridge!I am proud to announce that the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States (GFOA) has once again awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Town of Woodbridge for its annual

It perplexes me why recent opinion articles and advertisements by the Republican candidates have bashed Amity Regional High School. As a parent of a current student, I can attest that the school is outstanding. There has not been a cut back in AP or honors classes offered and the school has only

As parents of Amity students, we are writing to express our gratitude to Sudhir Karunakaran and Patrick Reed for their dedication to our children and educators and for their effectiveness on the Amity Board of Education. We value Amity’s rigorous curriculum that prepares our children for top