News in Woodbridge & Bethany, CT

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.

The First Church of Christ, Woodbridge, is set to host a fun and educational DINO-VEMBER Family Event. The event will take place on Saturday, November 15, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Families can look forward to several dinosaur-themed activities, including crafts and a Dino-Dig.

The Amity Chamber of Commerce announces the launch of “Amity EATS Week!” To be held over a nine-day, two-weekend timeframe, the inaugural event runs from Friday, November 7th, through Saturday, November 15th. With over 17 Amity Chamber Members participating, a wide variety of delectable food

Mantras Market, 9 Lucy Street, Woodbridge, held its grand opening this weekend, which celebrated the realization of a dream for its Chef & Owner, Julian Brown, and the launch of a distinctive organic shopping and dining experience.

Arnold M. Eisen, chancellor emeritus and professor of Jewish Thought at The Jewish Theological Seminary, who is considered one of the world’s foremost authorities on American Judaism, will be at BEKI the weekend of Nov. 7-9, from Friday evening through Sunday morning.

Charter Senior Living of Woodbridge celebrated the "re-grand opening" of their 330 Amity Road, Woodbridge campus with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting and reception yesterday. Over the last year, millions of dollars have been invested throughout the facility's 112 assisted living resident units, memory

For two years, under Mica Cardozo’s leadership, our town has engaged residents, experts, and stakeholders around a simple question: How do we honor Woodbridge’s love of open space while strengthening our long-term finances? A balanced plan for the former Country Club of Woodbridge (CCW) was formed

Janessa Fontanez has earned a spot on Goodwin University's Dean's List for the summer 2025 semester. Janessa, a student from Woodbridge, is one of 408 students to make the Dean's List, reserved for those who demonstrate exemplary academic performance.

Amity Girls Volleyball would like to thank everyone who came to their Dig Pink Game on Monday, October 6th! Thanks to the generosity of our fans, Captains Lily Simons & Nina Nardechhia delivered a $650 donation check to Smilow Cancer Center in New Haven!

On June 10, our community proudly celebrated 319 graduates as they crossed the stage at Amity Regional High School’s Annual Commencement Exercises. On behalf of the entire Board of Education, congratulations to the Class of 2025! Thank you for all you have contributed to our schools and communities

The Town of Woodbridge is among the Connecticut municipalities to be recognized this year for achieving Sustainable CT certification.‍ Sustainable CT, a statewide initiative that inspires and supports communities in becoming more efficient, resilient, and inclusive, announced this year’s list of