News in Woodbridge & Bethany, CT

Hello fellow Amity and Beecher friends. My name is Nell D’Andrea. Some of you may know me because of my three wonderful boys that have gone/are going through the Beecher Road and Amity School System, or maybe from the many sports they all play, or even where I work. But I am here to speak about

To all who travel up or down Newton Road, I am issuing a cry for help . I am writing to ask all drivers to face the reality that Newton Road is more than a thoroughfare where drivers with big engines can test their mettle. If drivers were to slow their vehicles down to the speed limits, they might

I hear Mica Cardozo is a nice man, but his four years as Deputy First Selectman suggest he lacks the guts required to lead our town. In all that time he never publicly challenged his party’s approach on any issue, including the former Country Club and our ever-increasing budget. Now he says he

Based on knowing David Vogel for over 56 years, and having followed closely his service on the Woodbridge Board of Selectmen over the past two years, I am delighted to recommend him as a candidate for re-election to the Board.One of Woodbridge’s greatest challenges is its finances. 

We are pleased to write this letter supporting Cynthia Gibbons as a candidate for the Woodbridge Zoning Board of Appeals. We have known Cindy for several years and know her to be honest and trustworthy, a professional and reliable individual. She is a lifelong resident of Woodbridge and understand

Amity High School’s drop in the 2023 U.S. News ranking is puzzling, especially after the strong improvement in ranks on state-wide assessment tests last year. At the last BOE meeting, some parents raised concerns about the ranking drop. As a BOE member and Woodbridge parent myself, I delved into

Temple Beth Sholom is hosting a paper shredding event on October 29th from 9am-12pm. Bring your old documents to be shredded securely and affordably. Hard drive destruction and computer recycling also available.

There’s nothing like football season in our area to bring people together. As students, alumni, and fans aged 21+ pack the stadiums this year, a reminder to plan ahead for a safe ride home if your game day plans include a beer or two.Whether you’re at a tailgate, seated on the 50-yard line or cheer

Fifty years after the conclusion of the Vietnam War, veterans who served under those very difficult conditions finally heard the words “Welcome Home” and “Thank You” from local and state officials. In a brief ceremony on July 17, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewiecz and Commissioner of Veterans Affairs

Some 875 students were headed back to Beecher Road School this week for the start of the 2023-24 school year. Many of the faces and spaces will be familiar to them, as the teacher turnover was minor this year, compared to the last few years.But the district is adding an assistant principal to help

Every election gives us the chance to elect new leaders with better solutions to meet the town’s challenges. Here’s one that Woodbridge has faced for the past 14 years – developing and executing a sustainable plan for the Country Club of Woodbridge (CCW).

Fall is packed with new beginnings. It is the start of the new school year, filled with our children’s excitement for fresh learning, old and new friends, and many adventures. It is the time of the Jewish New Year, with calls for renewal and prayers for peace and good deeds in the coming year. 

Each year I hold onto the lovely final summer days for the last few weeks before fall and winter. Let us try to take time to enjoy these final weeks of summer. Soon Woodbridge will be transformed once again into the beautiful colors of autumn.

Contact The Woodbridge Center: More information on available programs and services can be found on The Center’s page of the Town Website. Call 203-389-3430 or email kmoriarty@woodbdridgect.org with questions or for more information. Follow us on Facebook (The Woodbridge Center, Woodbridge CT) for

Instructor Anna Mauhs trained thirteen students in basic babysitting skills recently. Students spent two mornings learning childcare basics, how to handle emergencies like choking, and practicing new skills like diapering and feeding. Students are well-prepared to watch children and keep them safe

Look for Woodbridge Rec. Fall youth programs registration to begin in August. Programs include basketball, bowling, flag football, gymnastics, cooking, Kumon, Little Scientist, Massaro Farm, running club, tennis, taekwondo, & field hockey; https://secure.rec1.com/CT/woodbridge-ct/catalog.

The Human Services Department will hold the 5th annual Living Treasure Award event on September 14th at 5:30 pm at The Woodbridge Center. This year’s award recipients are Mary Lee Barker, Joseph Crisco, Matthew Giglietti, and Lynn Piascyk. These four outstanding volunteers represent years of

The Town of Woodbridge Ad Hoc Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion invites the public to attend the 3rd Annual Woodbridge Like Me Day on Saturday, September 30th from 11am-2pm on the Woodbridge Town Green. The free community event features live performances, local organizations, music

Albany, NY - Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) announces its Spring Dean’s List recipients. There were 275 students named to this honor for Spring 2023, which is awarded to full-time students who have successfully completed their coursework with a semester grade point average

Woodbridge student Mordecai Abraham was recently honored as a winner in the 18thAnnual eesmarts™ Student Contest. Presented by Energize Connecticut℠ Sponsors Eversource and Avangrid, Inc. subsidiaries, United Illuminating, Southern Connecticut Gas and Connecticut Natural Gas, the eesmarts Student