News in Woodbridge & Bethany, CT

During the month of January 2023, the Woodbridge Police Department responded to nine (9) forced entry commercial burglaries in the lower Amity Road and Litchfield Turnpike area(s). Based on their investigation, and with the assistance of the New Haven Police Department, detectives identified the

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Youth Services is inviting Bethany and Woodbridge 6th grade residents to a fun party on Fri., March 31st at Amity Middle School-Bethany (190 Luke Hill Road) from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. It is an excellent opportunity for the students to come together before they transition to middle school.

There is still time to register for Spring Woodbridge Rec. Youth Programs. Most programs begin the week of March 27. Programs include: bowling, basketball, ultimate team sports, chess, Clay Date, gymnastics, Kids Dig Farms—Massaro Farms program, field hockey, flag football, Kumon, Little Scientists

‍Education, Music, or Technology Scholarship in honor of Rick Wood: $500.00Awarded to a graduating Amity senior who attended Beecher Road School and is planning on attending secondary education to pursue a career in education, music, or technology. The scholarship will be awarded based on criteria

‍Masks and COVID Test Kits available: Contact Woodbridge Human Services if you would like to pick up a few medical, or KN95 masks. COVID home test kits are also available. Please no walk-ins.

Troop 410 is a Scouting troop for girls in grades 6-12. We currently have Scouts from Woodbridge, Hamden and Orange in our troop, but we welcome girls from any town. We welcome all faiths and backgrounds. We have weekly troop meetings on Tuesday evenings and an outing or campout every month.

On February 20, Goldie Mintz celebrated 100 years of life surrounded by her friends, family and over 150 cards from former students and friends at Coachman Square at Woodbridge. Senator Cabrera presented her with a citation recognizing her over 40-year career as a teacher.

All information accurate at press time. Be sure to check our website woodbridgetownlibrary.org or call us before your visit for any changes to our hours or events.

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.

Children's Havura, K-2 Kehila, and Junior Congregation, all led by parent volunteers, meet in person each Saturday morning. For more information, consult Education Director Annie Norman-Schiff at anormanschiff@beki.org.

I have been a lifelong Democrat, but find myself agreeing with many of the points in Chuck Pyne’s “Other Side of the Aisle” column regarding the town’s priorities. In the February 10th issue, I read how we have hired consultants to improve the business district in order to grow the grand list.

In the third of its public forum sessions on January 30, consultants for the 2030 Task Force took a closer look at possible streetscape designs that could help make the business district more attractive.The task force’s charge is to define ways to grow the Grand List by 2030 – in the hopes that the

The public had a chance to see conceptual plans for renovations to the old firehouse at the intersection of Newton and Center roads, giving it a new life as a community and cultural center. The presentation took place in the library meeting room on January. 25, with architect David Stein and Buildi

Sophia McDermott, a senior at Amity Regional High School, recently published a survey to raise awareness and better understand the use of Sperry Park. The survey is done in partnership with UConn’s Natural Resource Conservation Academy and the Woodbridge’s Sperry Park Committee. “I developed this

As we step into February, there is a wonderful opportunity to honor and celebrate Black History Month. We should take time to acknowledge the heritage, accomplishments, and contributions of those who identify as Black and/or African American. While we celebrate the wealth of achievement, we must r

Growing up in a big city, as I did, I still marvel at the accessibility of local government here in Woodbridge, and especially at the transparency and accessibility of the budget and the budget process. There are many opportunities to learn and engage at the level of detail that works for you.A fe

Arguably, the most important activity of a municipal government is the budgeting process. The annual mill rate that establishes everyone’s taxes (along with the assessed value of the property) for the coming fiscal year is set by the unelected Board of Finance, appointed by the Democrat majority on

Please note: The Woodbridge Center will be closed on February 20 in recognition of Presidents’ Day.‍Are you over 55 years old? Contact The Woodbridge Center: Call 203-389-3430 or email kmoriarty@woodbridgect.org for information on all programming. Preregistration is required for all programming and

‍Masks and test kits available: Contact Woodbridge Human Services if you would like to pick up at-home test kits, and a few medical, or KN95 masks. Please no walk-ins.Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA): Tuesdays, 9 am - 12 pm. VITA is a free tax preparation service available to individuals w