News in Woodbridge & Bethany, CT

Library AnnouncementsNow Open Saturdays Year-RoundThe Woodbridge Town Library will remain open on Saturdays year-round. Traditionally, the Library closed on Saturdays in July and August, however, the last few years have brought an increase of requests for summer Saturday hours. We are happy to

On May 10, Mary D’Angelo, a resident at Coachman Square at Woodbridge, turned 100 years young! A lifelong New Haven area resident, Mary has two sons, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was married for 62 years to Bob D’Angelo until his death in 2014. He served on the board of

Ray Dennis Leoni, 94, of Woodbridge, CT and Centerville, MA, passed away peacefully at home on May 10, 2023. He was born in Woonsocket, RI on May 5, 1929, son of Angelo N. Leoni and Millie E. Maselli.Ray received his bachelor’s degree in engineering from Brown University and master of engineering

The Woodbridge town budget was finalized at the May 15 Town Hall, with a mill rate of 45.08, up from 43.77 last year, the seventh highest mill rate in the state. Because of the desirability of living in Woodbridge, and the relative scarcity of homes for sale, prices have skyrocketed, and coupled

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.

The Woodbridge Board of Finance, at the preliminary budget hearing on April 24, presented a budget for a total of $56.2 million for the 2023-24 fiscal year. If approved, it will bring the mill rate to 45.08, which represents a 2.99% increase over this year’s mill rate of 43.77. For the taxpayers

The Woodbridge ad hoc committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) on April 26 shared and discussed the results of last year’s survey, “Experiencing Woodbridge,” in a community get-together in the JCC auditorium. What shone through was that while diversity may be increasing in the still

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