News in Woodbridge & Bethany, CT

Ira W. Bloom, senior partner at Berchem Moses PC, has been named the recipient of the prestigious Marvin J. Glink Private Practice Local Government Attorney Award by the International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA). This national award recognizes an exceptional private practice attorney

Orange Firefighter Eric Auscavitch and Bethany Firefighter Steven Kirschbaum have been named Firefighters of the Year for their respective towns and will be honored at the Amity Chamber of Commerce Community Awards and Annual Meeting.Selected by the leadership teams of the Orange and Bethany

Woodbridge resident, Alexa Kudasik, has enrolled at James Madison University for the fall 2025 semester. Kudasik is majoring in Health Sciences - BS.

Kelsey Osgood will discuss her new book, Godstruck: Seven Women's Unexpected Journeys to Religious Conversion, about her own spiritual journey and conversion to Judaism as well as the experiences of 6 other women who convert to Quakerism, Evangelicalism, Mormonism, Islam, Amish Church

Orange Police Sergeant Vincent Landisio and Woodbridge Police Officer John Lalli will be honored at the Amity Chamber of Commerce Community Awards and Annual Meeting as each town's Police Officer of the Year.

YAHAD, the community Hebrew school, is now enrolling for the 2025-2026 school year. YAHAD, a name that means "together," is a community-focused school dedicated to helping students build their Jewish identities. The curriculum is designed to teach foundational skills in prayer, Hebrew, and the Bible

Arrangements for tickets for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services can be made via the BEKI office; email office@beki.org or call (203) 389-2108 x114. Active-duty military, police personnel, and full-time students may enter for free with valid official ID; however, advance arrangements are required.

The Woodbridge School District announced today its policy for determining eligibility of children who may receive free or reduced-price meals served under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).

Most major impact sports are becoming more keenly aware of the importance or preventing excessive head injury and the potential long-term effects of concussion. Although the emphasis is stressed with protocols at the elite college and professional levels, there seems to be a large gap in the

Join us for the 5th Annual Woodbridge Like Me Day! Join us on Saturday, October 4 from 11 AM to 2 PM on the Woodbridge Town Green (Rain location: Amity High School) for the 5th Annual Woodbridge Like Me Day — a free, family-friendly celebration of community, expression, and connection.

Celebrate the start of autumn with friends and family at “Leaves, Crafts, & Nature Paths,” a seasonal event sponsored by First Church of Christ, Woodbridge. Set for Saturday, September 13, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., the event invites local residents of all ages to enjoy the crisp air and vibrant colors

Twenty years ago, Michael Dow MSPT/CEO and Clinical Director, founded Amity Physical Therapy and presaged the area's first synergistic therapy-fitness-wellness center. In the “Fitness/Wellness” division of is practice, he evolved his concept carefully and methodically. Always committed to detail and

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

Jay Stollman & the Black Rock All-Stars are set to reunite and headline the Jamie Hulley Arts Foundation's 23rd Annual Evening for the Arts Gala. This special event will take place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Fairfield University's Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.

Jennifer Quaye-Hudson, Advocacy Director of Open Communities Alliance (OCA), will speak at BEKI on Saturday, August 2. Founded in 2013, OCA is a civil rights organization that works to redress generations of discriminatory actions and policies based on race, ethnicity, and income in order to create

Massaro Community Farm is proud to announce a trio of recent honors that highlight the farm’s leadership in sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation. First, Executive Director Steve Munno and Massaro Community Farm were awarded the 2025 Norma O’Leary Award for Excellence

On May 6 members of the Garden Club of Woodbridge took a field trip to Wickham Park in Manchester. The park comprises 250 acres of land. Wickham Park’s most unique feature is its many acres of ornamental gardens. There are ten different themed gardens. The Park Horticulturist provided a tour

On a daily basis, I see it all: knee pain, ankle and foot pain, back pain, and general difficulty moving. You know what all those issues have in common—your hips. If you walk into my office, I guarantee that any lower body or core issue you complain of will require us to take a look at your hips.

MaryKate Myott, Class of 2028 of Woodbridge, was named to the dean's list at Tufts University for the spring 2025 semester. Dean's list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater.

The following Fairfield University students graduated from Fairfield University, May 2025. At the time of graduation, a student must have earned a minimum of 120 credits and completed at least 38 three- or four-credit courses, depending on the course of study, and have an overall grade point average