News in Woodbridge & Bethany, CT

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.

Looking for a unique and heartwarming way to celebrate Mother's Day this year? Look no further! A delightful Farm Petting Zoo is coming to Woodbridge on Sunday, May 11th, offering a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time with adorable animals and enjoy some springtime fun.

Come join us Saturday, April 26th from 10am to 5pm in Woodbridge Town Center for our Woodbridge Earth Day celebration! Hosted by the Woodbridge Ad Hoc Sustainability Committee and the Town of Woodbridge, this event promises a variety of different activities and attractions suitable for all ages.

Our new student registration process for 2025 - 2026 school year is now completely online! If you have an incoming Kindergarten student, please complete the online registration process using this LINK . Kindergarten Orientation/visitation for parents and incoming kindergarten students will take

Amity Regional High School’s acclaimed Amity Creative Theater (ACT) is entering the final days of rehearsal for its production of Disney’s beloved classic The Little Mermaid, premiering April 4, 2025. Featuring music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater, and book by Doug Wright

When routines become less active, maintaining movement can be harder for many. We all think about jumping back into the gym or beginning the latest diet to drop a few pounds. The one thing very few of us think about is optimizing your orthopedic health first.

Several members of The Garden Club of Woodbridge won ribbons at the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut "Signs of Spring" Garden and Flower show in Hartford, in February.

Willow Tree Montessori has partnered with Clark's Memorial Library to offer a free toddler storytime to the public. We invite families with young children to join WTM guide, Mrs. Perkins, for a storytime session on Saturday, April 5 at 10:30a.m. to explore the season of spring. During this read

Recent concerns raised by community members about Amity Regional School District No. 5’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts merit clarification. Many of these concerns are related to a U.S. Department of Education letter dated Feb. 14, 2025, which has been cited as containing a directive