News in Woodbridge & Bethany, CT

State Rep. Mary Welander will host a press conference to discuss legislative proposals supporting access to safe, high-quality, and affordable childcare. Legislators, advocates, and parents will share why strong early childhood funding is essential for our kids, working families, and our economy.

Gabriella “Gabi” Durso is doing something very few young athletes ever accomplish—earning national recognition not once, but twice. The 13-year-old Woodbridge resident has been named a USA Softball All-American for the Northeast Region for the second consecutive year.

On Tuesday, April 21st, the Amity Chamber of Commerce will launch the legal seminar program, "Breakfast & Briefs." The program will be presented by Amity Chamber member Zabel Schellenberg Attorneys at Law, and led by two of the firm's partners, Owen Weaver and Courtney George.

The Town of Woodbridge was proud to welcome a special guest to Town Hall this week as a local fifth-grade student stepped into the role of First Selectman for the Day, gaining a behind-the-scenes look at local government and making meaningful contributions of her own.

Orange Cheese Company, a Connecticut-based dairy exporter, has been named Exporter of the Year by the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), recognizing the company’s leadership in expanding U.S. cheese exports across Asia.

William Boyle, a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 721 (Milford), was presented with the rank of Eagle Scout during a special Court of Honor ceremony held at Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Parish Hall, 81 Center Road, Woodbridge, CT on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM.

Artist/illustrator, writer, and graphic novelist Dave Roman will visit the Amity Regional High School library next week to offer workshops to Amity’s art and English classes. He previously visited Amity on two occasions prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, both of which were well received by and popular

John-Paul Dorais, a devoted husband, father of three, small business owner, community volunteer, and dedicated Police Detective, has officially filed to run for the 17th District seat in the Connecticut State Senate, seeking the Republican nomination in the upcoming election.

Kindergarten Orientation/visitation for parents and incoming kindergarten students will take place May 26, 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm in the Beecher Road School Cafeteria. In order to participate, your child must be registered.

The Superintendent’s proposed budget for 2026-2027 was presented to the Amity Finance Committee and the Amity Board of Education throughout January, February, and March. In addition to presentations within the school district, the budget has been presented to the finance committees in all three town

On Tuesday, the Community Investment Fund (CIF) board approved funding for two Hamden based projects. The Town of Hamden will receive $1.5 million for a new fire station, and the Children’s Center of Hamden will receive $250,000 for campus assessment and expansion planning. 

Daily Bagel, 176 Amity Road, Woodbridge, held its official grand opening and ribbon cutting today, followed by a fresh-from-the-oven bagel tasting buffet with a flavorful assortment of spreads. The celebration was led by owner Mike Vinca and his family. Mica Cardozo, First Selectman of Woodbridge

The Amity & Woodbridge Historical Society has announced its upcoming spring open house, titled "Breakfast in the Time of Revolution." The event is scheduled to take place on March 29th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Historic Darling Farmstead and History Museum, located at 1907 Litchfield Turnpike.

Sabrina Colonna has earned a spot on Goodwin University President's List for the fall 2025 session. Sabrina, a student from Woodbridge is one of 333 students to make the President's List, reserved for those who demonstrate exemplary academic performance. Inclusion on the President's List requires

Amara Forstrom of Woodbridge was named to the College of the Holy Cross Fall 2025 Dean's List. A member of the Class of 2029, Forstrom was named to the Dean's List for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year.

Tufts University recently announced the dean's list for the fall 2025 semester. Dean's list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater. The following Woodbridge residents were honored:

Greetings to the three people, Lisa Sencen, Mel Unger and Julie Doolan, who became members of the Garden Club of Woodbridge at our February 4th joint meeting with the Garden Club of Orange. We had a full house with over 50 Orange and Woodbridge members attending.

Amity Regional High School’s acclaimed Amity Creative Theater (ACT) is in the final weeks of rehearsal for its production of the timeless classic My Fair Lady, premiering Thursday, March 19, 2026. Featuring music by Frederick Loewe, with lyrics and book by Alan Jay Lerner, the show promises an

The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that several Woodbridge students have been named to its Fall 2025 Dean's List. To be included on the Dean's List, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable

Beecher Road School Preschool Program has openings for the 2026–2027 school year. This is a special education and general education integrated preschool program that includes typically developing peers who participate as role models. Typically developing peers are selected through a lottery system.