Woodbridge Town News

The Amity Board of Education has approved a $58.1 million budget for the 2025-2026 school year, representing a 2.93% increase over the current budget. This positions Amity among the lowest 10% of school district budget increases statewide. To ensure transparency and encourage community involvement

Jane Doe No More in partnership with East Coast Training Systems is offering a free empowering personal safety and self-defense class designed to equip women and girls 12 years of age and older with life-saving strategies. This hands-on training event is being held at the Jewish Community Center of

Immerse yourself in an evening of exquisite classical music on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the First Church of Christ, located at 5 Meetinghouse Lane in Woodbridge.

As we round the corner into spring, the focus on academics and education rises to the top of topics for many in our community. A lot of students are eager to complete another year of school, some with college or a new school building on the horizon. Other residents are reviewing proposed budgets

Thankfully it’s finally Spring! So much to do, so little time, back-breaking yard work – it adds up to possible lower back strain, muscle pulls, and joint dysfunctions. Advice: Take it slow and prepare yourself for outside chores with some simple exercises.

Looking for a unique and heartwarming way to celebrate Mother's Day this year? Look no further! A delightful Farm Petting Zoo is coming to Woodbridge on Sunday, May 11th, offering a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time with adorable animals and enjoy some springtime fun.

Come join us Saturday, April 26th from 10am to 5pm in Woodbridge Town Center for our Woodbridge Earth Day celebration! Hosted by the Woodbridge Ad Hoc Sustainability Committee and the Town of Woodbridge, this event promises a variety of different activities and attractions suitable for all ages.

Our new student registration process for 2025 - 2026 school year is now completely online! If you have an incoming Kindergarten student, please complete the online registration process using this LINK . Kindergarten Orientation/visitation for parents and incoming kindergarten students will take

Amity Regional High School’s acclaimed Amity Creative Theater (ACT) is entering the final days of rehearsal for its production of Disney’s beloved classic The Little Mermaid, premiering April 4, 2025. Featuring music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater, and book by Doug Wright

When routines become less active, maintaining movement can be harder for many. We all think about jumping back into the gym or beginning the latest diet to drop a few pounds. The one thing very few of us think about is optimizing your orthopedic health first.

Several members of The Garden Club of Woodbridge won ribbons at the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut "Signs of Spring" Garden and Flower show in Hartford, in February.

Willow Tree Montessori has partnered with Clark's Memorial Library to offer a free toddler storytime to the public. We invite families with young children to join WTM guide, Mrs. Perkins, for a storytime session on Saturday, April 5 at 10:30a.m. to explore the season of spring. During this read

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