News in Woodbridge & Bethany, CT

Directors of the Woodbridge Dog Park Cooperative (WDPC) announced the plan for a presentation by the Yale Canine Cognition Center at the WDPC Annual Meeting, scheduled for December 6. The presentation will be made by the Yale Canine Cognition Center’s lab manager, Madeleine Meade

The Rev. Susan Murtha is the Interim Minister at FCCW and has made quite an impact. Plan a visit to see what is “happening.” You can also read about her on our website. We are honored to have such an extraordinary individual here with us at First Church!

As part of the congregation’s continued commitment to ethically-sourced products, all chocolate served at BEKI carries certification that it has been screened against child slavery. For the 5th year, BEKI is bulk ordering fair trade chocolate Hanukkah candy coins, either milk or dark chocolate. 

Trinity Church invites you to experience “Riches,” a concert by the Trinity Church Choir and Worship Band, with an orchestra and soloists, sharing a message that focuses on the birth of Jesus. Also join us for a dessert reception afterwards.

Democracy is Fortified Through Accessible, Reliable Information. I am writing to commend the election coverage provided by the WTN and underscore the crucial role played by voter guides in empowering voters with essential information about candidates and their positions on key issues.

Boy Scout Troop 63 will be holding its annual Christmas Tree Sale. For over 50 years, Troop 63 has been selling trees, wreaths, kissing balls and other fresh holiday decorations. The sale will be located behind the Public Library in Woodbridge on Center Road. The troop will sell fresh balsam pine

Congratulations and welcome! You are now part of the largest Regional School Board in the State of Connecticut made up of thirteen elected officials that will begin meeting together monthly for multiple hours over the next four years. In addition to this meeting time, you will receive input

There was no sneaking in unnoticed to join local officials for the dedication of the Karen A. Lombardi Woodbridge Regional Animal Shelter recently, as the dogs in their runs excitedly announced each new arrival. But First Selectman Beth Heller, undeterred by the interruptions, welcomed all those

The municipal election is just ten days away, and some voters may be wondering what the different candidates stand for. This year, more than ever before, a number of voter guides can provide a wealth of information.Starting with the websites of the two respective parties – the Woodbridge Democratic

Last month, Patch.com published an article titled “Amity Regional High School Lands Among Top 25 In State,” celebrating Amity’s number 24 ranking on Niche. On the surface, it seemed like good news. Amity scored an A in academics. Only eight schools, seven of them from Fairfield County, scored

We’re approaching the close of our local election cycle. The focus should be on current and persistent Woodbridge issues. However, last month in her WTN column, Ellen Scalettar tried to insert presidential politics from two cycles ago into the discussion, in a poor attempt to distract voters from

My name is Mica Cardozo. I am the Democratic candidate for First Selectman of our Town of Woodbridge and I’m asking for your vote. I became a Democrat when I was asked to run as a Democratic candidate for the Woodbridge Board of Selectman

I hope you are all enjoying the beauty of Autumn in Woodbridge!I am proud to announce that the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States (GFOA) has once again awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Town of Woodbridge for its annual

It perplexes me why recent opinion articles and advertisements by the Republican candidates have bashed Amity Regional High School. As a parent of a current student, I can attest that the school is outstanding. There has not been a cut back in AP or honors classes offered and the school has only

As parents of Amity students, we are writing to express our gratitude to Sudhir Karunakaran and Patrick Reed for their dedication to our children and educators and for their effectiveness on the Amity Board of Education. We value Amity’s rigorous curriculum that prepares our children for top

In 2021, over 300 Woodbridge residents petitioned the Board of Selectmen to hold a referendum on the country club property. We believed it was time for the people to decide the issue. It’s bad enough – if not maleficence – that the administration sat on the clubhouse site for 15 years

I’ve been a neighbor in our beautiful town for over six years. My two kids go to Beecher, we go to summer concerts on the green, and this Halloween, we will attend the Woodbridge Fire Department’s Truck-or-Treat (with their amazing bonus fireworks display). We have relatives in other parts of CT

I have had several conversations with Mica Cardozo and am struck by his willingness to listen and to consider all sides of complex issues. It is quite clear that when it comes to the Country Club of Woodbridge (CCW), he will be eager to reach out to those holding different opinions in order to

My wife and I have been residents of Woodbridge since 1991. We raised our two sons here, and truly love the town. Every interaction that I have had with Woodbridge departments including the Police Department, Public Works, & the Building Department have been first rate.

Drive by the Town Line Farm on Baldwin Road and you can’t help but be quieted by the magnificent pastoral scene. The farm was recently threatened by intensive development. Ellen Scalletar, then First Selectman and now Democratic Town Committee Chairman met with town residents who sought her help