News in Woodbridge & Bethany, CT

Long-time Woodbridge administrative officer Joseph F. Hellauer, 88, of Woodbridge, died July 17, 2023, at home after a lengthy illness. Born in St. Louis, Missouri on October 18, 1934, he was the son of the late Joseph Francis and Margaret (Carroll) Hellauer.After graduating from Fairfield Prep in

Swimmers with Woodbridge Aquatic Club swimming at the International Swim Coaches Association’s Summer Senior Blast 2023 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Pictured from Left to Right: Aiden Hebb, Alex Weisenbacher, Oliver Melnick, Kellen Maher, Nolan Bernier, MaryKate Myott, Sophia Velleco, Mary Sampara,

The First Church of Christ welcomes you to our Worship Service every Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Meetinghouse. Kid’s Church every Sunday morning at 10:10.

The upcoming school year brings new classes, activities and often new social opportunities that may include peer pressure to experiment with underage drinking. Though resistance can be difficult for teens, as a parent, your involvement has a significant impact on your child’s decisions.

Houlihan Lawrence Wareck D’Ostilio Real Estate proudly welcomes Realtors Jared Krinsky and Holly Pietrunti-Vogel to the team.Jared Krinsky holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and his previous work experience included work as a software engineer at Sikorski Aircraft.

Amity Physical Therapy has recently teamed up with the Amity Pop Warner football and cheerleading teams to launch a new comprehensive concussion program.Michael Dow MSPT and CEO/Clinical Director of Amity Physical Therapy commented, “A few years ago, I had the opportunity to be an assistant coach on

Students from Woodbridge have achieved academic success at universities across the country. In the spring 2023 semester, students were named to the dean's list, president's list, and graduated summa cum laude.

The upcoming municipal election can be considered notable not only because this is the first time the town election will be held in November. More importantly, it looks like the election will involve a new crop of candidates. First Selectman Beth Heller recently announced that she will step aside

Following up on a vote taken by the Board of Selectmen in July of 2022, the board on June 14 voted unanimously to approve the wording for a Request for Proposal (RFP), looking for a Master Plan for the Country Club of Woodbridge. First Selectman Beth Heller said that in addition to herself, the RFP

As Independence Day approaches, we reflect on the concepts of freedom, democracy, unity, and patriotism. We should all consider not just our own freedoms, but also how we can embrace, empower, and protect the liberties of others. In the words of Nelson Mandela, “For to be free is not merely to

Woodbridge will experience a major transition at the end of this year. First Selectman Beth Heller, who has led our community with a steady hand for six years, will step down and pass the proverbial baton to a successor. Beth’s accomplishments are many—from guiding our community’s response to the

As Woodbridge moves into the municipal campaign cycle, also known as “silly season,” we’d like to remind voters that the local Republicans and our allies have consistently been the source of the best solutions for preserving and leading our town. Candidate slates will be selected and announced in

5th Annual Living Treasure Event – call for nominations: The Human Services Department will hold its 5th annual Living Treasure event on September 14th at 5:30 pm. The event will honor residents age 60 or over who have demonstrated positive actions to improve the quality of life in Woodbridge

Stop by and see the newly renovated Center anytime Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm to sign up to become a Center member and receive a free membership card, pick up a newsletter/calendar for upcoming activities and events, enter for a chance to win one of two Carmine’s Di Vega $25.00 gift

Summer Concerts will be held on Tuesday evenings in July, from 6 to 8 pm, at Woodbridge Town Green. The first concert will be held on Wednesday, July 5th due to the July 4th holiday. July 5 will be the Lamar Peters – Elvis Presley tribute show. July 11 features Jukebox 45 Show Band – CT’s premier

The Job Bank in Woodbridge offers occasional jobs to teen residents (ages 13 – 18) who would like to work for Woodbridge residents to earn money. Youth Services provides an opportunity to learn about the interview process, safety on the job, and how to negotiate pay.

On April 28, 2023, two students from each school in the Amity Regional School District No. 5 were chosen to receive the South Central Area Superintendents’ Association (SCASA) Award Recognition Program for the school year. Based on the following leadership skills and the following criteria

Frederick Miller, a member of the class of 2023 majoring in Data Science and Mathematical Sciences at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), recently completed a senior thesis that is required of all graduating seniors as part of the university’s distinctive project-based educational experience. 

Beth Heller presented a Woodbridge citation to Bethany resident Pua Ford who has been the Coordinator of the Woodbridge Government Access TV since 2003 and is retiring this month. Pua has kept Town government accessible and transparent to all Woodbridge residents.

Jude Arnott of Bethany, CT was awarded the Jim Sawyer Scholarship by Montserrat College of Art this spring despite the postponement of the annual Student Showcase Ceremony until next fall. Arnott is a member of Montserrat’s class of 2026.Montserrat’s Student Showcase recognizes and honors