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We have repeatedly heard that the Common Ground slate is neither beholden to nor aligned with any political party or entity at the local, state, or national levels. But is this the full story? The slate is endorsed by the Woodbridge Republican Town Committee (WRTC), and the campaign has

The former Country Club of Woodbridge (CCW) is a public asset that, if developed thoughtfully, can benefit Woodbridge residents and the entire region, serving as a lasting source of community pride and cohesion. Developing a plan for this property that aligns with community input was a primary

“Caveat emptor!” According to the dictionary: “let the buyer beware.” As local elections loom, it’s a clarion call to safeguard the physical attributes of our town at a crossroads; we could lose forever what each campaign team calls, “the largest unprotected parcel in Woodbridge.”

At the last Board of Selectmen meeting, I made a prediction that the Town Planning and Zoning Commission (TPZ) would reject the Fountain Street project at their October 21 meeting as was scheduled for a vote. Of course, this was totally unexpected since their actions of changing our zoning laws

I’ve heard my whole life that Woodbridge just needs to build more housing, and our problems will be solved. Add a couple dozen “affordable” units here, another dozen there, and everyone’s better off—right? Well, in the words of Norm Kelly: “You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself fir

I was born a Democrat—quite literally. My parents were deeply involved in politics and the civil rights movement. They marched with Dr. King, protested the war in Washington, and instilled in me a fierce love for democracy. I grew up volunteering at campaign headquarters—stuffing envelopes, handing

My family moved to Woodbridge 39 years ago because of its rural character, nice open spaces, and excellent schools. I appreciate all the work involved in keeping this character while also keeping our taxes under control and ensuring our schools have the resources they need.

Norman is a registered Republican and Sudhir is a registered Democrat who serves on the Amity Board of Education. We don’t always agree — but we share one important conviction: voters deserve the truth. This weekend’s Rosasco–Common Ground mailer

I read with disdain a recent letter from Javier Avilés and Scot Prudhomme criticizing First Selectman Mica Cardozo for not phasing in taxes after last year’s state-mandated property revaluation. To be clear: a phase-in is not a free lunch. It means that those whose property values rose less would

As decades-long homeowners and taxpayers in Woodbridge, we are concerned that reckless slogans and sound bites concerning the Fountain Street project belie something far more serious: the risk that careless political posturing could cost Woodbridge its ability to control its own zoning regulations.