News in Woodbridge & Bethany, CT

The Woodbridge Ad Hoc Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), which I have the privilege to co-chair with Tahera Parvez, has sponsored a variety of events designed to bring our community together by heightening our awareness of, and sensitivity to, the experiences of our neighbors.

The Country Club of Woodbridge/Roger Sherman farm/golf course – whatever you call it – has been the top challenge facing our town since we bought it over thirteen years ago. Early attempts to subcontract management of the property to continue golf operations ended for a variety of reasons. 

Please accept my heartfelt appreciation to everyone who has reached out with kind expressions of sympathy following the recent passing of my mother.

In partnership with Griffin Health and the Department of Public Health, there will be two all-age COVID-19 vaccination clinics held in the Center Building gym on May 3 and June 1. No appointments are needed-ages 6 months to 100+ are welcome. Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are available for both the

Everyone is welcome to celebrate all mothers at the Mother’s Day Drive-thru Luncheon. Enjoy Quiche Lorraine, fresh fruit, and dessert sponsored by Visiting Angels of Woodbridge and Elim Park. Also enjoy a special treat provided by Hamden Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. No charge. Please R

The Health & Wellness Fitness Center is available to those over the age of 16. Equipment available: 3 Treadmills, 1 Recumbent Bike, 3 Ellipticals, 1 Nu Step cross trainer machine, 2 Upright bikes, Lat Pull Down machine, Leg press Machine, Leg Extension machine, Flat bench with dumbbells, Incline

Jack Morrison is the 2023 recipient of the First Selectman’s Youth Award. He is an Amity High School junior who has performed community service making “We Care Kits” for the homeless, “Gratitude Baskets” for school staff during Covid, trimming and leveling a path at a local farm, and assisting at l

The Connecticut premiere of award-winning Gloria Z. Greenfield’s latest documentary, “Civilization in the Danger Zone,” will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the Woodbridge Library. Victor Davis Hanson, Ruth Wisse, Larry Arnn, Heather Mac Donald, Rich Lowry, Christopher Rufo, Carol Swain, Eric

We want to figure out the best ways to continue to serve the community, so please take five minutes to complete our survey! You can access it via QR code or by visiting this link: https://forms.office.com/r/dCMGRQ1kwm. Thank you for your help.

The Woodbridge Rotary Club recently donated a thesaurus to 125 third graders at Beecher Road School. In the past, the Club donated dictionaries, but this year Beecher Road School requested a change to a thesaurus instead. Three Rotarians delivered the books and chatted with the students about

‍The First Church of Christ welcomes you to our Worship Service every Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Meetinghouse. Kid’s Church every Sunday morning at 10:10.

Congregation B’nai Jacob is a conservative synagogue located at 75 Rimmon Road, Woodbridge, CT. ALL ARE WELCOME!

It’s time for the Annual Humongous Tag Sale at Christ Episcopal Church, Bethany (526 Amity Road, Route 63 at the blinking light). Mark your calendars: Saturday, May 13, 9 am-1 pm. Besides great bargains on gently used merchandise, there will be our fabulous baked goods table

James Berger will read from and discuss his 3rd book of poetry, The Obvious Poems and The Worthless Poems, on Saturday May 6. Berger, who is a Senior Lecturer in English and American Studies at Yale, published this latest book in November 2022. Details at beki.org.

Claudia M. Sklar, principal with the law firm of Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C., has been appointed to the Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity (LCD) Board of Directors. The Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity was formed to unite the resources, energy and commitment of the region’s leading

Patricia Ann Cooper, age 81, beloved wife of Wesley S. Cooper of Bethany, died peacefully on June 7, 2022 at Griffin Hospital with her family by her side. Born in Bridgeport on November 14, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Genevieve Sojka Kubik. Mrs. Cooper was a longtime resident

Michael Luther of Woodbridge, Connecticut passed away peacefully on April 9, 2023. He was 94 years old.

James Madison University student William McKeon of Woodbridge has been recognized as part of the 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll. The ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll awards college students doing outstanding work to advance nonpartisan democratic engagement at participating campuses.

Amity Regional School District #5, as per state guidelines, is properly disposing of student special education records. The records of any student who has received special services are maintained for six years after their class graduates.

The Cable Advisory Council of Area 2 (CAC) will bestow three new $1000 scholarships in memory of former longtime Chairperson Howard Jacobson. In order to apply, you must be a high school or college student studying film, mass communications, television or media studies. The selected students will