News in Woodbridge & Bethany, CT

Congregation B’nai Jacob in Woodbridge welcomes Artist in Residence Rachel Haymer for a weekend of music, storytelling, and community from December 5 to 7. Haymer, known as the Shaloha Ambassador, blends her Hawaiian roots with Jewish musical traditions to create joyful, engaging experiences for all

Kyle Wasilewski, a member of the Bethany Economic Development Commission, was recently elected to the Amity Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. A Senior Aircraft Technician at Lockheed Martin for over seventeen years, Wasilewski is an advocate and understands the challenges of today's

Scouting America Troop 63 in Woodbridge will be holding its annual Christmas Tree Sale. For over 60 years Troop 63 has been selling trees, wreaths, kissing balls and other fresh holiday decorations. The sale will be in the Woodbridge town center across the street from the firehouse on Center Road.

One of the most commonly injured areas of the body is the shoulder. It is a dynamic joint, allowing us the greatest mobility of any articulating joint. But with great mobility, comes great potential for injury.

Members of the Woodbridge community are invited to gather for an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on Monday, November 24th, at 7:00 PM.

BEKI is offering three children’s Hanukkah events as well as events for tweens and teens this month. For more information, consult Education Director Annie Norman-Schiff at anormanschiff@beki.org.

Music lovers are invited to spend a cozy autumn afternoon immersed in stories and song at Songwriters at The Den, happening Saturday, November 29, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Recording Den, 127 Amity Ave, 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