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Artist/illustrator, writer, and graphic novelist Dave Roman will visit the Amity Regional High School library next week to offer workshops to Amity’s art and English classes. He previously visited Amity on two occasions prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, both of which were well received by and popular
John-Paul Dorais, a devoted husband, father of three, small business owner, community volunteer, and dedicated Police Detective, has officially filed to run for the 17th District seat in the Connecticut State Senate, seeking the Republican nomination in the upcoming election.
Kindergarten Orientation/visitation for parents and incoming kindergarten students will take place May 26, 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm in the Beecher Road School Cafeteria. In order to participate, your child must be registered.
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![Jude Arnott Awarded Jim Sawyer Scholarship]()
Jude Arnott of Bethany, CT was awarded the Jim Sawyer Scholarship by Montserrat College of Art this spring despite the postponement of the annual Student Showcase Ceremony until next fall. Arnott is a member of Montserrat’s class of 2026.Montserrat’s Student Showcase recognizes and honors


The weekend of June 3-4 was the thirtieth anniversary of Connecticut Trails Day, a statewide event sponsored by the Connecticut Forest and Park Association. On Saturday June 3, a large and enthusiastic group of hikers (pictured above) gathered at the former Country Club of Woodbridge for a hike


The members of the Garden Club of Woodbridge hosted the Bethany Garden Club at its April 4 meeting. Participants were introduced to the diversity that exists among the “Hummingbirds of North, Central and South America.” John Root, naturalist and certified organic landscaper, revealed in his slide
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![Quilts on Show: A Patchwork of Our Community]()
Attention Quilters, and Fabric Makers! If you do Patchwork, Crazy Quilts, Tifaifai, Sashiko, Applique, Mola, Shisha, Paper Piecing, Seminole Patchwork, Art Quilts, or other fabric design, these exhibit opportunities are for you!


Woodbridge has a newly elected Ms President US Woodbridge – Nita Sudhir! Nita bravely ran independently. She was excited to “develop leadership skills” and “help her town.” The determined fifth grader focused her platform on discouraging littering. She proposed posting signs to help the public


BEKI’s K-6 religious school, which is called BINA, is accepting registrations from member and non-member families. School starts Sunday, September 10. More information and the registration form are at https://www.beki.org/youth/religious-school.


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. Interim Minister: The Rev. Susan Murtha is the Interim Minister at FCCW and has made quite an impact.


Woodbridge resident Richard Blackwell recently endowed an annual Volunteer Scholarship for graduating Amity High School seniors who have volunteered at the Friends of the Library bookstore. Mr. Blackwell values the spirit of volunteerism in young people; he is an enthusiastic supporter of the


Woodbridge is blessed to have much open space for the enjoyment of its residents and visitors be they human, furry, winged or other. Within these spaces are over a dozen designated areas that contain 35+ miles of recreational trails that allow access to fields, streams, waterfalls, wetlands
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![Letter: Scalatter’s Article Appreciated by Reader]()
I appreciate Ellen Scalettar's recent article “Are you Woke?” and her efforts to advocate for Woodbridge to become a more diverse, accepting community which welcomes difference. It is easy to truck in stereotype, labeling and give into fear of the other, letting our often toxic national dialogue
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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.


On April 28, 2023, two students from each school in the Amity Regional School District No. 5 were chosen to receive the South Central Area Superintendents’ Association (SCASA) Award Recognition Program for the school year. Based on the following leadership skills and the following criteria the