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The Darling Farm and History Museum is hosting an open house on Sunday, September 28th, from 2 PM to 4 PM. This event, titled Attack of the Healthful Tomatoe, offers a unique opportunity to delve into early American history and discover how our ancestors' perceptions of the humble tomato evolved fro
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Eric Costa of Woodbridge has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Summer 2025 Dean's List. The summer terms run from May to August.
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Ira W. Bloom, senior partner at Berchem Moses PC, has been named the recipient of the prestigious Marvin J. Glink Private Practice Local Government Attorney Award by the International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA). This national award recognizes an exceptional private practice attorney
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Woodbridge Land Trust sponsors hikes for Connecticut Trails Day
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
Earth Day at the Willows
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
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!
Nita Sudhir Elected Ms President US Woodbridge
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
Congregation Beth El – Keser Israel Events for July 2023
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, Woodbridge for July 2023
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 Town Library News for July and August 2023
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
Trails
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
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
Letter: To the Board of Finance Members
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.
Amity Regional High School Students Receive SCASA Award
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
BU Expands Woodbridge Novelist’s Literary Collection
Boston University began collecting Woodbridge author Russ Madison’s books and manuscripts over the past four decades. The Mugar Memorial Library’s Special Collections Division, devoted to archival preservation of literary works by global writers and artists, was attracted to Madison upon the public
How Did We Do?
Local Board of Ed Engages In Self-EvaluationThe Woodbridge Board of Education, at its meeting on May 16, took a step back from its regular business to engage in self-evaluation. At a time of great national divisiveness, when values clash and boards get embroiled in personality disputes, the
Major General Keynote Speaker at Memorial Day Ceremony
Army Major Gen. Thomas R. Bouchard will be the keynote speaker at the Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 29, at 11 a.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars monument in front of the Center Building. With this ceremony the town pays tribute to those servicemen and women who died in the line of duty.
First Selectman's Column from June 2023
For those of you who were unable to attend the Annual Town Meeting, I’ve decided to post an abridged version of my State of the Town address for this month’s column. “Good evening, everyone – thank you all for attending this year’s Annual Town Meeting. This gathering is required by the provisions of
There’s “Good Special,” Then There’s “Out of Line, Bad Special”
Woodbridge residents can agree our town is special in many ways, and those ways have motivated long-time residents to be just that – long-time residents. The same special qualities draw new residents to enjoy what we have to offer. Unfortunately, our taxation rate is off-putting to potential home
Are You Woke?
As a white, Jewish woman of a certain age living in an affluent Connecticut town, I may not be what you picture when you hear the term “woke.” But am I woke? I am certainly striving to be.What does it mean to be woke? The dictionary defines woke as “being aware of and actively attentive to
Human Services for June 2023
COVID Clinic: In partnership with Griffin Health and the Department of Public Health, there will be a second all-ages COVID - 19 vaccination clinic held in the Center Building gym on June 1. No appointments are needed - ages 6 months to 100+ are welcome. Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are available
The Woodbridge Center for June 2023
Contact The Woodbridge Center: More information on available programs and services can be found on The Center’s page of the Town Website. Please go to SchedulesPlus https://schedulesplus.com/woodct to directly sign-up for most programs. Call 203-389-3430 or email kmoriarty@woodbdridgect.org with
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Woodbridge Youth Services News for June 2023
Woodbridge Job Bank Seeks Teens Who Want Work.The Job Bank in Woodbridge offers occasional jobs to teen residents (ages 13 – 18) who would like to work for Woodbridge residents to earn money. Youth Services provides an opportunity to learn about the interview process, safety on the job, and how to
