Woodbridge Town News

Boy Scout Troop 63 will be holding its annual Christmas Tree Sale. For over 50 years, Troop 63 has been selling trees, wreaths, kissing balls and other fresh holiday decorations. The sale will be located behind the Public Library in Woodbridge on Center Road. The troop will sell fresh balsam pine

Congratulations and welcome! You are now part of the largest Regional School Board in the State of Connecticut made up of thirteen elected officials that will begin meeting together monthly for multiple hours over the next four years. In addition to this meeting time, you will receive input

There was no sneaking in unnoticed to join local officials for the dedication of the Karen A. Lombardi Woodbridge Regional Animal Shelter recently, as the dogs in their runs excitedly announced each new arrival. But First Selectman Beth Heller, undeterred by the interruptions, welcomed all those

The municipal election is just ten days away, and some voters may be wondering what the different candidates stand for. This year, more than ever before, a number of voter guides can provide a wealth of information.Starting with the websites of the two respective parties – the Woodbridge Democratic

Last month, Patch.com published an article titled “Amity Regional High School Lands Among Top 25 In State,” celebrating Amity’s number 24 ranking on Niche. On the surface, it seemed like good news. Amity scored an A in academics. Only eight schools, seven of them from Fairfield County, scored

We’re approaching the close of our local election cycle. The focus should be on current and persistent Woodbridge issues. However, last month in her WTN column, Ellen Scalettar tried to insert presidential politics from two cycles ago into the discussion, in a poor attempt to distract voters from

My name is Mica Cardozo. I am the Democratic candidate for First Selectman of our Town of Woodbridge and I’m asking for your vote. I became a Democrat when I was asked to run as a Democratic candidate for the Woodbridge Board of Selectman

I hope you are all enjoying the beauty of Autumn in Woodbridge!I am proud to announce that the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States (GFOA) has once again awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Town of Woodbridge for its annual

It perplexes me why recent opinion articles and advertisements by the Republican candidates have bashed Amity Regional High School. As a parent of a current student, I can attest that the school is outstanding. There has not been a cut back in AP or honors classes offered and the school has only

As parents of Amity students, we are writing to express our gratitude to Sudhir Karunakaran and Patrick Reed for their dedication to our children and educators and for their effectiveness on the Amity Board of Education. We value Amity’s rigorous curriculum that prepares our children for top

In 2021, over 300 Woodbridge residents petitioned the Board of Selectmen to hold a referendum on the country club property. We believed it was time for the people to decide the issue. It’s bad enough – if not maleficence – that the administration sat on the clubhouse site for 15 years

I’ve been a neighbor in our beautiful town for over six years. My two kids go to Beecher, we go to summer concerts on the green, and this Halloween, we will attend the Woodbridge Fire Department’s Truck-or-Treat (with their amazing bonus fireworks display). We have relatives in other parts of CT

I have had several conversations with Mica Cardozo and am struck by his willingness to listen and to consider all sides of complex issues. It is quite clear that when it comes to the Country Club of Woodbridge (CCW), he will be eager to reach out to those holding different opinions in order to

My wife and I have been residents of Woodbridge since 1991. We raised our two sons here, and truly love the town. Every interaction that I have had with Woodbridge departments including the Police Department, Public Works, & the Building Department have been first rate.

Drive by the Town Line Farm on Baldwin Road and you can’t help but be quieted by the magnificent pastoral scene. The farm was recently threatened by intensive development. Ellen Scalletar, then First Selectman and now Democratic Town Committee Chairman met with town residents who sought her help

We support Cynthia Gibbons for the Zoning Board of Appeals. Cynthia is both a lifelong resident of Woodbridge and current Zoning Board of Appeals member. She has expertly fulfilled her role in this position and as former Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals.

As all who know or have met Mica Cardozo are aware, he is a man of the highest integrity. When Mica tells you who he is, what he stands for and what he will do as First Selectman, you can go to the bank on it. I worked closely with Mica in his role on the Board of Selectmen to address various Town

I appeal to you, no matter what your party affiliation, to vote for Marty Halprin, a man of true character. Having known Marty for seven years, I am sure that he will be an outstanding First Selectman. Here’s why: For Marty, keeping our community members and children safe is a calling.

As founding members of the Woodbridge Dog Park Cooperative, we wholeheartedly endorse Mica Cardozo for First Selectman. Mica’s guidance and cooperative spirit were essential to our efforts in wending our way through the challenging approval process. His steadfast support was a crucial factor

We have known Steve Munno through his steadfast dedication to our unique community farm for nearly 15 years. Massaro Farm is a Woodbridge treasure, and we owe its success in very large part to the skill and leadership of Steve Munno. As the Farm Director of Massaro Farm since its inception in 2009