News in Woodbridge & Bethany, CT

Woodbridge Recreation Summer Camp will run June 23 through August 1, 9 am - noon at Beecher Road South School for campers entering grades 1-8. Camp offers a wide range of activities including arts and crafts, drama, fitness, field trips, and more.

On behalf of the Amity Board of Education, I would like to thank our community for their continued support. The 2025–2026 Amity Regional School District budget was approved by voters in all three towns, with a total vote count of 943 in favor and 346 opposed. The approved budget reflects a 2.93%

Cold Laser Therapy, technically termed Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), has been used in a variety of formats for years with tremendous success. Physical Therapists have been utilizing this research supported technology to help patients with their pain and dysfunction.

Timothy Paul Cohen, 60, of Woodbridge, CT, beloved husband of Mary-Jane “MJ” San Souci, passed away peacefully in her loving arms on May 4, 2025. 

Get ready for a sweet summer tradition! The 68th Annual Strawberry Festival will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the First Church of Christ, located at 5 Meetinghouse Lane in Woodbridge. This year's festival promises an evening of delicious food, entertainment, and family

It’s that time of the year again, the birds are chirping and the bees are bumping. It’s time to take that bike out of the garage and start logging some miles on the road or trails. Being an avid cyclist myself, I know from personal experience that it is very common to suffer from a variety of

The Garden Club of Woodbridge hosted The Bethany Garden Club at its April 1 meeting. "Meadow Gardens" was presented by Kelsey Fisher, PhD, who spoke about insect movement, dispersal ecology and pollinator conservation.

The 3's class from Orange Community Nursery School enjoyed a special visit from the Orange Fire Department! Firefighters taught the children important fire safety tips and showed them their cool tools. It was a fun and educational experience for all. Thank you, OFD!

Gilad Skolnick from Leket Israel will speak at BEKI on Wednesday, May 7. Leket, the National Food Bank, is the leading food rescue organization in Israel. Unique among all other organizations that serve the poor in Israel and food banks worldwide, Leket Israel’s sole focus is rescuing healthy

Amity Regional School District #5, as per state guidelines, is properly disposing of student special education records. The records of any student who has received special services are maintained for six years after their class graduates.

‍Can you believe summer is right around the corner? We’re excited to announce that the Summer Enrichment Program is back on the Beecher Road School campus this year and REGISTRATION IS OPEN! There are a variety of engaging courses available for students entering 1-7th grade, designed to introduce

Levey Miller Maretz (LMM), a prominent commercial real estate and property management firm serving the Greater New Haven area, has announced a significant transition in its ownership. Effective immediately, Senior Vice Presidents Arin Hayden and Jeremy Rosner have acquired the company from Owner

To whom it may concern, I am a 13-year-old resident of Woodbridge, and I am writing to show my appreciation of Amity Creative Theatre's recent production of The Little Mermaid. I was hoping to contribute to the newspaper by providing thoughts on this show. Firstly, I would like to say that the

Emily Levy-Shochat will speak at BEKI on the topic “Make Your Voice Heard” on Saturday, April 26. A committed activist, she will speak about how American Jews can help protect Israel’s future as a Jewish and democratic state—while also strengthening the Jewish people and pluralism worldwide.

On Saturday April 12th, Anne Caiafa turned 100 years old! Anne, commonly referred to by family as “Naunie”, is known for her larger than life, energetic personality.

The Amity Board of Education has approved a $58.1 million budget for the 2025-2026 school year, representing a 2.93% increase over the current budget. This positions Amity among the lowest 10% of school district budget increases statewide. To ensure transparency and encourage community involvement

Jane Doe No More in partnership with East Coast Training Systems is offering a free empowering personal safety and self-defense class designed to equip women and girls 12 years of age and older with life-saving strategies. This hands-on training event is being held at the Jewish Community Center of

Immerse yourself in an evening of exquisite classical music on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the First Church of Christ, located at 5 Meetinghouse Lane in Woodbridge.

As we round the corner into spring, the focus on academics and education rises to the top of topics for many in our community. A lot of students are eager to complete another year of school, some with college or a new school building on the horizon. Other residents are reviewing proposed budgets

Thankfully it’s finally Spring! So much to do, so little time, back-breaking yard work – it adds up to possible lower back strain, muscle pulls, and joint dysfunctions. Advice: Take it slow and prepare yourself for outside chores with some simple exercises.