Woodbridge Town News

Hello fellow Amity and Beecher friends. My name is Nell D’Andrea. Some of you may know me because of my three wonderful boys that have gone/are going through the Beecher Road and Amity School System, or maybe from the many sports they all play, or even where I work. But I am here to speak about

To all who travel up or down Newton Road, I am issuing a cry for help . I am writing to ask all drivers to face the reality that Newton Road is more than a thoroughfare where drivers with big engines can test their mettle. If drivers were to slow their vehicles down to the speed limits, they might

I hear Mica Cardozo is a nice man, but his four years as Deputy First Selectman suggest he lacks the guts required to lead our town. In all that time he never publicly challenged his party’s approach on any issue, including the former Country Club and our ever-increasing budget. Now he says he

Based on knowing David Vogel for over 56 years, and having followed closely his service on the Woodbridge Board of Selectmen over the past two years, I am delighted to recommend him as a candidate for re-election to the Board.One of Woodbridge’s greatest challenges is its finances. 

We are pleased to write this letter supporting Cynthia Gibbons as a candidate for the Woodbridge Zoning Board of Appeals. We have known Cindy for several years and know her to be honest and trustworthy, a professional and reliable individual. She is a lifelong resident of Woodbridge and understand

Amity High School’s drop in the 2023 U.S. News ranking is puzzling, especially after the strong improvement in ranks on state-wide assessment tests last year. At the last BOE meeting, some parents raised concerns about the ranking drop. As a BOE member and Woodbridge parent myself, I delved into

Temple Beth Sholom is hosting a paper shredding event on October 29th from 9am-12pm. Bring your old documents to be shredded securely and affordably. Hard drive destruction and computer recycling also available.

There’s nothing like football season in our area to bring people together. As students, alumni, and fans aged 21+ pack the stadiums this year, a reminder to plan ahead for a safe ride home if your game day plans include a beer or two.Whether you’re at a tailgate, seated on the 50-yard line or cheer

Fifty years after the conclusion of the Vietnam War, veterans who served under those very difficult conditions finally heard the words “Welcome Home” and “Thank You” from local and state officials. In a brief ceremony on July 17, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewiecz and Commissioner of Veterans Affairs

Some 875 students were headed back to Beecher Road School this week for the start of the 2023-24 school year. Many of the faces and spaces will be familiar to them, as the teacher turnover was minor this year, compared to the last few years.But the district is adding an assistant principal to help

Every election gives us the chance to elect new leaders with better solutions to meet the town’s challenges. Here’s one that Woodbridge has faced for the past 14 years – developing and executing a sustainable plan for the Country Club of Woodbridge (CCW).

Fall is packed with new beginnings. It is the start of the new school year, filled with our children’s excitement for fresh learning, old and new friends, and many adventures. It is the time of the Jewish New Year, with calls for renewal and prayers for peace and good deeds in the coming year.