News in Woodbridge & Bethany, CT


Lily Green of Woodbridge Makes Fall 2025 Dean's List at Adelphi University
Lily Green has been named to Adelphi University's Fall 2025 Semester Dean's List. Green, from Woodbridge, was among a select group of outstanding students recognized by Adelphi's deans of Arts and Sciences, Education and Health Science, Business, Nursing and Public Health, Social Work and


Salve Regina University Announces Dean's List for Fall 2025 Semester
The following students from Woodbridge were named to the Dean's List during the fall 2025 academic semester at Salve Regina University. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 for full-time students completing at least 12 graded credits, or a semester


Zachary Kleinstein Named to Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Fall 2025 Dean's List
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Woodbridge resident Zachary Kleinstein, a member of the class of 2027 majoring in Mechanical Engineering, was named to the university's Dean's List for academic excellence for the fall 2025 semester.


Amity Announces 2025–26 Hall of Honor & Fame Induction
The 2025-2026 Amity Academic Hall of Honor and Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony ceremony will take place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The event will be held at Grassy Hill Country Club in Orange.


Eastern CT State University Fall 2025 Dean's List Announced
Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its Dean's List for the fall 2025 semester, in which 1,311 students were recognized for maintaining high GPAs.


Local Students Named to Stonehill College's Fall 2025 Dean's List
Stonehill College is pleased to recognize these Woodbridge students named to the Fall 2025 Dean's List. To qualify for this recognition, students must achieve a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better. They must also have successfully completed all courses for which they were registered


Swimmers Recognized at CT 2025 Top 16 Swim Banquet
In November, 16 swimmers from the Woodbridge Aquatic Club made a big splash, earned recognition at Connecticut Swimming's Annual Awards Banquet with Top 16 race times and as CSI Athlete-Scholars. Through hard work, dedication, and countless hours of training, these athletes demonstrated excellence


Garden Club Explores Ancient Art of Aromatherapy
On January 6 the Garden Club of Woodbridge had Certified Aromatherapist, Kim Larkin, of Klassic Kreations, LLC of New England as speaker. She explained how different cultures throughout history have embraced aromatherapy for its therapeutic and relaxation benefits. Kim highlighted how essential
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First Church of Christ to Host Mardi Gras Family Event in Woodbridge
The First Church of Christ, Woodbridge is sponsoring a Mardi Gras Family Event on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The event will take place from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Parish House, located at 5 Meetinghouse Lane in Woodbridge.Featured activities include a sing-a-long with Michele Urban, as well as crafts


Sean Doron Named to University of Hartford's Dean's List
The University of Hartford is pleased to announce that Sean Doron of Woodbridge has been named to the University of Hartford's Dean's List for the fall 2025 semester. The Dean's List recognizes students achieving superior academic standing. The requirement, with some exceptions, is a grade point


Springfield College Recognizes Dean's List Students for the 2025 Fall Semester
Springfield College has named the following students from Woodbridge to the dean's list for academic excellence for the 2025 fall semester.


CTDOT to Discuss Route 15 Exit 46 Improvements at Meeting
Members of the public are invited to the Connecticut Department of Transportation Hybrid Public Information Meeting regarding State Project No. 0092-0689, Exit 46, Route 15 Improvements in New Haven and Woodbridge. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the New Haven


WPI Student Zach Kleinstein Completes Local Museum Project
Zachary Kleinstein, from Woodbridge, a member of the class of 2027, majoring in Mechanical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), was a member of a student team that recently completed a professional-level research-driven project titled "Understanding Access to Increase


Caroline Scott & Ethan Weatherly Named to CofC Honor List
Caroline Scott and Ethan Weatherly, both of Woodbridge, were among more than 2,050 students named to the College of Charleston Fall 2025 President's List. Scott is majoring in Psychology. Weatherly is majoring in Finance.


Woodbridge Student Named to James Madison University President's List
Woodbridge resident, Alexa Kudasik, has been named to the Dean's List at James Madison University for the fall 2025 semester. Students who earn Dean's List honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899. Kudasik is majoring in Health Sciences - BS.


Girl Scouts Rev Up Community Spirit at Second Annual Trefoil Turbo Derby
On Sunday, January 11th, Girl Scout Troop 60431, a group of fourth-grade Girl Scouts from Woodbridge, hosted the second annual Trefoil Turbo Derby, an energetic racing event inspired by classic Pinewood Derby competitions. Designed and led by the girls themselves, the event welcomed Girl Scouts


Kusnitz Named to WCSU Fall 2025 Dean’s List
The following full-time student from Woodbridge has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester at Western Connecticut State University: Daisy Emma Kusnitz, Music Education


5th Annual Gospel Shabbat Celebrates MLK
Congregation B’nai Jacob will host its 5th annual Gospel Shabbat Community Service on Friday, January 16, 2026. The service begins at 6:30 p.m. at the synagogue, located at 75 Rimmon Road in Woodbridge.


Woodbridge Welcomes Newly Elected Officials for 2026 Term
The Town of Woodbridge formally welcomed its newly elected officials at a Swearing-In Ceremony held Monday, January 5, 2026, at the Woodbridge Center Cafe.


Hidden in Plain Sight: Teen Substance Use Event
Woodbridge Human Services and Amity Pupil Services Department, with the Alliance for Prevention and Wellness, present a unique opportunity for parents of teens and tweens. “Hidden in Plain Sight” is a presentation that allows parents an interactive opportunity to explore a teen’s mock bedroom.


