Town Departments & Agencies
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First Selectman's Column from July 2023
As Independence Day approaches, we reflect on the concepts of freedom, democracy, unity, and patriotism. We should all consider not just our own freedoms, but also how we can embrace, empower, and protect the liberties of others. In the words of Nelson Mandela, “For to be free is not merely to -
Forward Together
Woodbridge will experience a major transition at the end of this year. First Selectman Beth Heller, who has led our community with a steady hand for six years, will step down and pass the proverbial baton to a successor. Beth’s accomplishments are many—from guiding our community’s response to the -
Follow, Or in This Case, Support the Leader
As Woodbridge moves into the municipal campaign cycle, also known as “silly season,” we’d like to remind voters that the local Republicans and our allies have consistently been the source of the best solutions for preserving and leading our town. Candidate slates will be selected and announced in
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Human Services Department for July 2023
5th Annual Living Treasure Event – call for nominations: The Human Services Department will hold its 5th annual Living Treasure event on September 14th at 5:30 pm. The event will honor residents age 60 or over who have demonstrated positive actions to improve the quality of life in Woodbridge -
Woodbridge Center for July 2023
Stop by and see the newly renovated Center anytime Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm to sign up to become a Center member and receive a free membership card, pick up a newsletter/calendar for upcoming activities and events, enter for a chance to win one of two Carmine’s Di Vega $25.00 gift -
Woodbridge Recreation for July 2023
Summer Concerts will be held on Tuesday evenings in July, from 6 to 8 pm, at Woodbridge Town Green. The first concert will be held on Wednesday, July 5th due to the July 4th holiday. July 5 will be the Lamar Peters – Elvis Presley tribute show. July 11 features Jukebox 45 Show Band – CT’s premier -
Woodbridge Youth Services News for July 2023
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 negotiate pay. -
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