We begin the new year by celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 17th.  This year, I am reminded that this holiday is a time to reflect on all that Dr. King accomplished.  As he once stated, ...

Both statewide and locally, our COVID-19 positivity rate unfortunately increased significantly just before Thanksgiving.  Sadly, the pandemic is not over.  I would remind everyone to please take advan ...

Woodbridge’s COVID-19 positivity rate is low enough that we are now allowing boards and commissions to meet in person if they so choose.  I know that some boards and commissions will continue to meet ...

The Town of Woodbridge has received two proposals from developers interested in purchasing land at the former Country Club of Woodbridge property.  One is on hold, per the developer, and the other, fr ...

On Saturday, October 2, the Town’s ad hoc Diversity & Inclusion Committee is hosting “Woodbridge Like Me,” a celebration of the people, cultural and civic organizations that make Woodbridge what i ...

Summer has certainly flown by.  Before long the weather will be cooler, the days will get shorter, and the leaves will turn. Despite the pandemic, we continue to move forward with two of my major goal ...

July 1 begins our new fiscal year, and there will be several new elected members of the Board of Selectmen. Additionally, this brings many new volunteers who have offered to serve on our many boards a ...

Eligible citizens in Woodbridge (either registered voters or those owning personal property or vehicles valued over $1000 listed on the Grand List) will have an opportunity to attend the recessed in-p ...

The month of May often feels like civic participation month in Woodbridge.  Every two years we hold municipal elections in May and this year our elections will be held on Monday, May 3.  The Amity Reg ...

As we head into Spring, and hopefully warmer weather, Town Hall remains busy with many issues and initiatives.  Most importantly, as we navigate through our COVID 19 response, we continue to work towa ...

This month marks the one-year anniversary since COVID-19 changed our world and our Town.  These are difficult and lonely times, but they are also hopeful.  Woodbridge is among the municipalities with ...

February 2021 will be interesting and challenging for all of us, as we celebrate Valentine’s Day differently this year.  I wish everyone in Woodbridge a very Happy (and safe) Valentine’s Day!  There a ...

Happy New Year - I hope you all are happy and healthy, and I sincerely hope this year is better than last! We are planning for the Town of Woodbridge to become a vaccination site for Phase 1b, and we ...

As of this writing, the coronavirus numbers in our Town and State continue to grow.  As a result of how widespread the pandemic is in Woodbridge, I am asking all residents to PLEASE wear a mask at all ...

I am writing this recent column a day after the State Department of Public Health has designated the Town of Woodbridge as an “orange-alert” municipality, due to the number of positive COVID cases rec ...

Veteran’s Day Ceremony Due to COVID-19, we are NOT gathering for our annual Veteran’s Day ceremony this year.  This somber ceremony, organized by local veteran Dr. Barry Josephs, is an important remin ...

Last month the Board of Selectmen agreed to extend the lease with the Amity Woodbridge Historical Society to 2030.  I am happy to report that the Society is also completing the necessary code complian ...

As I write this column, I am happy to let you know that I am at home recuperating from a total knee replacement.  I am doing well!  My expected time out of the office is unknown, but I will continue t ...

Summer is certainly moving along quickly!  Town Hall, although still closed to the public, continues to provide excellent service to folks from a distance, keeping both residents and staff safe.  Huma ...