News in Woodbridge & Bethany, CT

Woodbridge will experience a major transition at the end of this year. First Selectman Beth Heller, who has led our community with a steady hand for six years, will step down and pass the proverbial baton to a successor. Beth’s accomplishments are many—from guiding our community’s response to the

As Woodbridge moves into the municipal campaign cycle, also known as “silly season,” we’d like to remind voters that the local Republicans and our allies have consistently been the source of the best solutions for preserving and leading our town. Candidate slates will be selected and announced in

5th Annual Living Treasure Event – call for nominations: The Human Services Department will hold its 5th annual Living Treasure event on September 14th at 5:30 pm. The event will honor residents age 60 or over who have demonstrated positive actions to improve the quality of life in Woodbridge

Stop by and see the newly renovated Center anytime Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm to sign up to become a Center member and receive a free membership card, pick up a newsletter/calendar for upcoming activities and events, enter for a chance to win one of two Carmine’s Di Vega $25.00 gift

Summer Concerts will be held on Tuesday evenings in July, from 6 to 8 pm, at Woodbridge Town Green. The first concert will be held on Wednesday, July 5th due to the July 4th holiday. July 5 will be the Lamar Peters – Elvis Presley tribute show. July 11 features Jukebox 45 Show Band – CT’s premier

The Job Bank in Woodbridge offers occasional jobs to teen residents (ages 13 – 18) who would like to work for Woodbridge residents to earn money. Youth Services provides an opportunity to learn about the interview process, safety on the job, and how to negotiate pay.

On April 28, 2023, two students from each school in the Amity Regional School District No. 5 were chosen to receive the South Central Area Superintendents’ Association (SCASA) Award Recognition Program for the school year. Based on the following leadership skills and the following criteria

Frederick Miller, a member of the class of 2023 majoring in Data Science and Mathematical Sciences at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), recently completed a senior thesis that is required of all graduating seniors as part of the university’s distinctive project-based educational experience. 

Beth Heller presented a Woodbridge citation to Bethany resident Pua Ford who has been the Coordinator of the Woodbridge Government Access TV since 2003 and is retiring this month. Pua has kept Town government accessible and transparent to all Woodbridge residents.

Jude Arnott of Bethany, CT was awarded the Jim Sawyer Scholarship by Montserrat College of Art this spring despite the postponement of the annual Student Showcase Ceremony until next fall. Arnott is a member of Montserrat’s class of 2026.Montserrat’s Student Showcase recognizes and honors

The weekend of June 3-4 was the thirtieth anniversary of Connecticut Trails Day, a statewide event sponsored by the Connecticut Forest and Park Association. On Saturday June 3, a large and enthusiastic group of hikers (pictured above) gathered at the former Country Club of Woodbridge for a hike

The members of the Garden Club of Woodbridge hosted the Bethany Garden Club at its April 4 meeting. Participants were introduced to the diversity that exists among the “Hummingbirds of North, Central and South America.” John Root, naturalist and certified organic landscaper, revealed in his slide

Attention Quilters, and Fabric Makers! If you do Patchwork, Crazy Quilts, Tifaifai, Sashiko, Applique, Mola, Shisha, Paper Piecing, Seminole Patchwork, Art Quilts, or other fabric design, these exhibit opportunities are for you!

Woodbridge has a newly elected Ms President US Woodbridge – Nita Sudhir! Nita bravely ran independently. She was excited to “develop leadership skills” and “help her town.” The determined fifth grader focused her platform on discouraging littering. She proposed posting signs to help the public

BEKI’s K-6 religious school, which is called BINA, is accepting registrations from member and non-member families. School starts Sunday, September 10. More information and the registration form are at https://www.beki.org/youth/religious-school.

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. Interim Minister: The Rev. Susan Murtha is the Interim Minister at FCCW and has made quite an impact. 

Woodbridge resident Richard Blackwell recently endowed an annual Volunteer Scholarship for graduating Amity High School seniors who have volunteered at the Friends of the Library bookstore. Mr. Blackwell values the spirit of volunteerism in young people; he is an enthusiastic supporter of the

Woodbridge is blessed to have much open space for the enjoyment of its residents and visitors be they human, furry, winged or other. Within these spaces are over a dozen designated areas that contain 35+ miles of recreational trails that allow access to fields, streams, waterfalls, wetlands

I appreciate Ellen Scalettar's recent article “Are you Woke?” and her efforts to advocate for Woodbridge to become a more diverse, accepting community which welcomes difference. It is easy to truck in stereotype, labeling and give into fear of the other, letting our often toxic national dialogue

A town-based Health & Wellness Fitness Center is a valuable asset to our community. It provides a facility to focus on both the personal and physical development of community residents. The joy of working out and meeting with fellow town residents brings family and friends together.