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It’s that time of the year again, the birds are chirping and the bees are bumping. It’s time to take that bike out of the garage and start logging some miles on the road or trails. Being an avid cyclist myself, I know from personal experience that it is very common to suffer from a variety of
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The Garden Club of Woodbridge hosted The Bethany Garden Club at its April 1 meeting. "Meadow Gardens" was presented by Kelsey Fisher, PhD, who spoke about insect movement, dispersal ecology and pollinator conservation.
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The 3's class from Orange Community Nursery School enjoyed a special visit from the Orange Fire Department! Firefighters taught the children important fire safety tips and showed them their cool tools. It was a fun and educational experience for all. Thank you, OFD!
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Board of Assessment Appeals: File by Feb 20 for March Hearings
Woodbridge residents may file applications for the State and Town Elderly and Totally Disabled Tax Relief Programs by May 15, 2024. Must be 65 or older OR Permanently and Totally Disabled prior to December 31, 2023. This is an income-based program and proof of income and the 2023 Federal Tax Return
Woodbridge Offers Tax Relief for Seniors, Disabled, & Veterans
Woodbridge residents may file applications for the State and Town Elderly and Totally Disabled Tax Relief Programs by May 15, 2024. Must be 65 or older OR Permanently and Totally Disabled prior to December 31, 2023. This is an income-based program and proof of income and the 2023 Federal Tax Return,
Facing the Challenge: New First Selectman Outlines Plans for Woodbridge
I hope this message finds you well and in good spirits. This column marks my first Woodbridge Town News column as your First Selectman. This is also the first completely digital edition of the Woodbridge Town News. While I will personally miss receiving the paper in the mail, this digital format
From the Ground Up
Many of us in Woodbridge are gardeners, and others are actual farmers! At this cold, snowy time of year, we think of the promise of spring: enriching the soil, planting seeds and watching them blossom into the flowers, fruits, and vegetables of summer. A vibrant democracy works in a similar way.
Student News for January 2024
Bucknell University has released the dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2023-24 academic year. A student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receive dean’s list recognition.
Beware the Pitfalls of Winter Activities
When the falling snowflakes tell you to grab a shovel, consider how easy it is to make the wrong moves and hurt yourself. Snow shoveling requires upper body strength and endurance. Warm up to any yard work by exercising your primary muscles that include biceps, deltoids, rotator cuff, forearm
Letter: Touchdown for Safety – Celebrate Game Day Responsibly
The countdown to kickoff has begun! Football fans everywhere are coming together to watch one of the most highly anticipated games of the year. And of course, this beloved American tradition isn’t complete without a winning lineup of game day snacks and a few cold beers with friends and family.
New Year, New You
“New Year, New you.” That’s the saying right? For many of us that means getting back in shape, losing weight, and hitting the gym. However, you must beware of the pitfalls of doing too much too fast, not having a plan, not knowing the proper form and technique, and not knowing how to properly
Broadway Actors Present Workshop at Amity
Amity performing arts students had the chance to rub shoulders with a bit of Broadway glamor recently, when Erika Henningsen and Kyle Selig – both actors from the original cast of Mean Girls the Musical - visited the school to present a workshop in the school’s Black Box Theater.
Beecher named Apple Distinguished School
Beecher School Recognized for Its Use of TechnologyBeecher Road School recently was named an Apple Distinguished School, a recognition by the Apple company for schools that are making exemplary use of technology in teaching and learning. Only two programs in Connecticut have earned that distinction
Gerry Shaw To Retire
The town will mark the upcoming retirement of long-time Executive Assistant Geraldine Shaw with a farewell drop-in reception on Wednesday, December 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the town hall. January 2 will be her last day in the office, 48 years, 6 months and two days after she first started
From the First Selectman – December 2023
I extend the warmest of wishes to each of you this holiday season. I’m so grateful to all our generous neighbors who supported the Human Services Holiday Basket program providing tangible holiday spirit to our neighbors in need. It truly does take a village.
