Woodbridge Town News

Recent concerns raised by community members about Amity Regional School District No. 5’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts merit clarification. Many of these concerns are related to a U.S. Department of Education letter dated Feb. 14, 2025, which has been cited as containing a directive

A new class, “Ethics and Spirituality for Stressful Times,” will be offered on Saturdays between Passover and Shavuot. Rabbi Eric Woodward will focus on what Jewish sages advised in Pirke Avot about navigating stressful and confusing times. The class will meet on April 19, May 3, May 10, May 17, May

On April 5, 2025, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM, the Parish House at 5 Meetinghouse Lane in Woodbridge will host a fun-filled event titled "Bunny Bash." This exciting gathering promises to be an enjoyable afternoon for all attendees, featuring a variety of activities designed to delight both children and

Energize Connecticut℠ eesmarts™ Student Contest Celebrates 20 Years of Energy Efficiency Education. Connecticut teachers and students encouraged to submit creative energy efficiency solutions in the 20th annual contest; registration deadline March 21.

Eli Beer, a celebrated musician and spiritual leader, will perform and lead a song circle at Congregation Beth El - Keser Israel on Sunday, March 30. The community is invited to experience his unique musical style and the Jewish traditions that inspire his work. The audience can sing along or simply

As spring approaches, the Amity Regional School District No. 5, serving Bethany, Orange, and Woodbridge, is hard at work shaping the 2025-2026 budget, and we are committed to our goals of continuously improving instruction, cultivating creativity, enhancing student engagement and performance

We’ve all heard of it, but who actually understands what it means? Ergonomics refers to the science of designing an area to maximize productivity by reducing bodily fatigue and pain. How many of us have ever left work, in an office, a truck, or a job site, and felt that tightness or pain in the back

Get ready for a whirlwind of community events! Kick off with a festive Megillah Reading and Shpiel, followed by a joyous Purim Carnival featuring a kids' shpiel and costume parade. Then, immerse yourself in a weekend of music and storytelling with Ben Romano, and join us for a heartfelt ambulance

Gary Beecher “Beech” Johnson, 78, died tragically by suicide this past January. For the past 35 years, he lived in Bridgton, Maine. Born and raised in Bethany, CT, Beech had a difficult and traumatic childhood, a burden he never fully overcame or healed from.

Join BEKI's joyous Purim celebration with Megillah readings, costume parties, and carnival fun! Experience three festive services March 13-14, plus a special children's carnival on March 16.

The Board’s foremost responsibility is to ensure the safety, security, academic success, and overall well-being of every student in the Amity Regional District. However, as a public school district, we are legally bound to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. 

Twenty years ago, Michael Dow MSPT/CEO and Clinical Director, founded Amity Physical Therapy and presaged the area's first synergistic therapy-fitness-wellness center. In the “Fitness/Wellness” division of is practice, he evolved his concept carefully and methodically. Always committed to detail and