News in Woodbridge & Bethany, CT

The Common Ground Holiday Bazaar & Wreath Making event is set to take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. This indoor holiday celebration will be hosted at Common Ground High School, located at 358 Springside Ave. in New Haven, CT. Admission is FREE for all attendees.

On Saturday, November 15, at 4:00 p.m., the Woodbridge First Church of Christ will be hosting a concert in their sanctuary, located at 5 Meetinghouse Lane.​ Mezzo-soprano Natasha Rashic and pianist Nenad Ivovic will present

On October 7 the Garden Club of Woodbridge held a luncheon and "Grapevine Wreathmaking Workshop" for members at Massaro Farm. The class was led by the Club's Artistic Design Chairwoman, Mary Ann Tyma. After Mary Ann exhibited some beautiful, complete grapevine wreaths, and as instructions were

The Woodbridge School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Matthew Madruga as Assistant Principal of Beecher Road School. Mr. Madruga brings over thirteen years of experience in education, including more than five years as a school administrator and eight years as a school

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