News in Woodbridge & Bethany, CT

A budget is an essential guide for responsible planning and accountability. It is equally important as a statement of our community’s values. In Woodbridge we value education. It is what brought many of us to this wonderful Town and continues to attract new families. In many ways, education

Capital budget planning is a critical part of every town’s long-term strategy. It requires evaluation of all infrastructure “needs and wants” from every constituency, prioritizing necessary projects before popular ones, and the discipline to schedule projects over time to make the costs manageable

Award winning Chef Toni of The Linden shares her talents during the March Cooking Demo. The demonstration (with samples) included homemade hummus and flatbread, grilled chicken with pasta carbonara, and chocolate-avocado mousse.

A condenser for the new HVAC system in The Woodbridge Center is lifted by a crane over the Center Building. The condensers have been placed in proximity to the center in the central courtyard of the building. The Woodbridge Center’s current renovation should be completed in just a few short months

It’s time to recognize our wonderful young residents who share their time to help others and their community. If you know a Woodbridge youth (18 or under) who has worked to improve the Town of Woodbridge or has assisted its residents, please nominate that deserving youth for the First Selectman’s

Woodbridge Recreation Summer camps will run June 26 through August 4, 9 am - noon at Beecher Road South School for campers entering grades 1-8. Camp offers a wide range of activities including arts and crafts, drama, fitness, and more. The CIT program is for those going into 9th grade $650

Woodbridge PD will be participating in a statewide initiative to keep the roadways safe. April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and starting April 1, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is launching the U Drive. U Text. U Pay., high-visibility enforcement campaign to

Two town employees left the Town Hall last year, and filling their positions has set off a game of musical chairs. Pat Swope retired last June from the Finance Department and Assistant Administrative Officer Betsy Yagla moved to another job in August.To fill Yagla’s position, Budget Analyst Karen

The Garden Club of Woodbridge had several winners at the 41st annual Federated Garden Clubs of CT “Gateway to Springtime” flower show in February. Winners from the club:Petite Design, Spring Mornings winners; Barbara Bosco, 1st place, Dewdrops-a Reflective Design; Leslie Martino, 1st place

‍We invite you to join us in a community conversation about our Experiencing Woodbridge Survey findings on Wednesday, April 26 at 7:00 pm in the auditorium at the JCC, 360 Amity Road. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate.

Waco, Texas - More than 5,100 Baylor University students have been named to the Fall 2022 Dean’s Academic Honor List, which recognizes Baylor undergraduates for their outstanding academic work during each semester. Students honored on the Dean’s List earned a minimum semester grade-point average of

As a resident of Woodbridge for 22 years, and as a retired teacher who worked at Beecher Road School for 16 years, I wish I could say that I was surprised to read in “A ‘Missed Opportunity’” that elected members of a Woodbridge town board, in this case the Woodbridge Board of Education, are opposed

On May 2, voters in Woodbridge will be able to vote on the Amity Budget. Historically, referenda measures do not have a very high voter turnout. However, our students, teachers, and administrators rely on our participation to ensure they have what they need. I urge everyone to vote in favor

I am writing in response to the backlash the town of Woodbridge has received for not accepting two students into the Open Choice Program due to New Haven’s failure to remit proper payment. I am particularly concerned with the accusations the town is trying to segregate as well as the allegation

Each year the Woodbridge Board of Education (WBOE) votes on whether to accept new students into the Open Choice program. As you may be aware from recent media reports, a majority of the WBOE voted at our regular January 17 meeting to not accept new students from New Haven into our school community

A historic headstone for one of Woodbridge’s 19th century forefathers was replaced recently at Eastside Cemetery on Pease Road, thanks to the efforts of John Nolan of Hamden Monument, who donated the engraving and the replacement of the stone. The original stone for Allen Peck (dated 1837) had been

All information accurate at press time. Be sure to check our website woodbridgetownlibrary.org or call us before your visit for any changes to our hours or events.Library AnnouncementsThe Friends of the Library Seek Student VolunteersWoodbridge resident Richard Blackwell recently endowed an annual

‍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.Interim MinisterThe Rev. Susan Murtha is the Interim Minister at FCCW and has made quite an impact.

Children's Havura, K-2 Kehila, and Junior Congregation, all led by parent volunteers, meet in person each Saturday morning. For more information, consult Education Director Annie Norman-Schiff at anormanschiff@beki.org.

Bread & TorahSaturday Mornings 9:00am-9:45amMeet in the B’nai Jacob Library (or join us on Zoom) to explore the weekly Torah portion and the way in which its story relates to our own. Be prepared for a lively discussion over bagels and coffee. No experience necessary. Taught by Rabbi Rona Shapiro