News in Woodbridge & Bethany, CT
New Haven Biohaven Buys Downtown Building for $2.35 Million
Ken Ginsberg, a Commercial Broker at Houlihan Lawrence Wareck D’Ostilio facilitated the sale of 209 Church Street, a 13,645 square foot brick construction building built in 1929 and located in the downtown section of New Haven. Ginsberg represented both the Seller and the Buyer.
Remember to Register! Camp Begins on June 24th!
There is still time to register for Woodbridge Rec Summer Camp at Amity High School. Camp begins Monday, June 24 at 9:00am. We will continue to provide our traditional activities & field trips along with additional yard games, arts and crafts, and any fun activity that the Amity campus will allow us
Woodbridge Youth Services & Rotary Club Host Successful Family Game Night
Many thanks to all the families who joined in for the 2nd Family Game Night hosted by Woodbridge Youth Services and co-sponsored by the Woodbridge Rotary Club. The families enjoyed a vast variety of games for all ages as well as pizza, desserts, and great raffle prizes.
Local Students Shine: Dean's List Honors at Three Universities
Arielle Likier was named to the Dean’s list at Miami University for the 2024 spring semester. Miami University students who are ranked in the top twenty percent of undergraduate students within their division for the spring semester 2024 have been named to the Dean’s list recognizing academic
Woodbridge Seeks Volunteers to Honor Local Heroes & Help Food Pantry
The Human Services Department will hold the 6th annual Living Treasure event on September 25th. The event will honor a few residents age 60 or over, who have demonstrated positive actions to improve the quality of life in Woodbridge, have contributed and may continue to contribute their time to
Woodbridge Knights of Columbus Council Make Beds For Local Children
Knights of Columbus Council #5467 will be building 20 beds for local children lacking this basic amenity. On June 15th, at Our Lady of Assumption Parish in Woodbridge, CT, Knights and parish volunteers will work diligently with power tools, lumber, hardware, and mattresses to construct
Local Students Earn Dean's List Honors at Emerson College, URI, and UW-Madison
Gabrielle McGovern of Woodbridge, CT, earned Dean’s List honors from Emerson College for the Spring 2024 Semester. McGovern is majoring in Media Arts Production and is a member of the Class of 2024. The requirement to make Dean’s List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher for that semester.
Matt Riddle & Traevon Jordan Ignite ‘Over The Top’ Rumble
Experience the thrill of Northeast Wrestling’s “Over The Top” event in Woodbridge, CT, on June 14th at 7:30 PM. Get ready for a night where Matt Riddle, the renowned WWE & UFC sensation, and Bridgeport’s hero Traevon Jordan clash in the ring. The highlight of the evening is the 30-Man Over the Top
Woodbridge Garden Club Blooms with Spring Talks, Trips, and Fundraiser
The Bethany Garden Club hosted the Garden Club of Woodbridge on April 8. The speaker, Karen Bussolini, presented "Great Trees and Shrubs for Sustainable Landscapes." Karen Bussolini (https://www.karenbussolini.com/) is a widely-published garden photographer, speaker, writer, NOFA-Accredited Organic
Water, Water, Everywhere, and Many Drops to Think
Have you ever thought about what role WATER plays in our daily lives? We’re used to its non-descript appearance and even its existence. Let’s ponder what we would miss if it weren’t convenient and in relative abundance.
Woodbridge Youth Services: Spring Fest Fun, Home Alone Class & Summer Job Opportunities
The Woodbridge Youth Advisory Board had a difficult decision to make when they reviewed the nominations received for the First Selectman’s Youth Award. Each student had great credentials.
Woodbridge Human Services News: Volunteers Honored, Community Game Night & More
Join in for the 2nd Community Game Night, an all-age event for toddlers to grandparents including everyone in between! This fun family event will be held on June 13th in The Woodbridge Center on the lower level of the Center Building at 4 Meetinghouse Lane, Woodbridge.
The Woodbridge Center Bustles with Activity This June: From Fitness Classes to Ice Cream Excursions
Improve your balance, mobility and daily functioning while preventing falls with this popular, evidenced-based therapeutic movement program, offered in partnership with the CT Healthy Living Collective and funded in part by the CT Department of Aging and Disability Services State Unit on Aging.
Join Us for a Leisurely Nature Walk at the Former County Club on Connecticut Trails Day
The Woodbridge Land Trust, Woodbridge Park Association, the Woodbridge Recreation Department, and the Connecticut Audubon Society invite you to join us on Saturday, June 1 at 9:00am while we take a relaxing stroll through the town property at the former County Club of Woodbridge.
Dean's List Achievements: Ethan Lavi at Lehigh University and Sarel Botha at Southern New Hampshire University
Brian Seiter, of Woodbridge, was named the recipient of The Edgar Baldwin Graves Prize in History at Hamilton College’s annual Class & Charter Day, held on May 7. Established in 1950, the event combines the traditional Class Day celebrating the end of classes with a commemoration of the granting of
Get Ready for A Day Of Excitement and Fun At Expecting Expo & Touch A Truck 2024!
We are excited to invite you to an incredible community event: Expecting Expo & Touch a Truck 2024! This event is perfect for all ages and stages, and it’s completely free and open to the public.
Amity Schools Celebrate Success: Budget Passes, Award Winners Honored, Library Renovation Plans Advance
The Amity Board of Education would like to thank the support of the community for the successful passage of the 2024-2025 Amity Regional School District Budget. The final vote count across the three towns was 979 in favor and 407 against. Additionally, each town individually approved the budget.
Obituary: Richard Blackwell, Supporter of the Woodbridge Town Library
The staff of the Woodbridge Town Library, the Woodbridge Library Commission and the Friends of the Woodbridge Town Library are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and supporter, Dick Blackwell. He was a kind, generous man with contagious enthusiasm. Dick loved Woodbridge and he loved
Beth El – Keser Israel Events for June 2024
Doron Wolf will speak on Saturday, June 1 about his exhibition of paintings and landscape etchings, which is on display at BEKI from June 1 through the summer.
Lag BaOmer Kumsitz at BEKI
BEKI’s annual celebration of Lag BaOmer, the 33rd day of the Omer, will be on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. The folk-custom is to sing around a campfire at a “kumsitz,” meaning “come” and “sit.” The program will include niggunim—which have no words—as well as traditional American songs and Jewish