News in Woodbridge & Bethany, CT

Woodbridge is blessed to have much open space for the enjoyment of its residents and visitors be they human, furry, winged or other. Within these spaces are over a dozen designated areas that contain 35+ miles of recreational trails that allow access to fields, streams, waterfalls, wetlands

I appreciate Ellen Scalettar's recent article “Are you Woke?” and her efforts to advocate for Woodbridge to become a more diverse, accepting community which welcomes difference. It is easy to truck in stereotype, labeling and give into fear of the other, letting our often toxic national dialogue

A town-based Health & Wellness Fitness Center is a valuable asset to our community. It provides a facility to focus on both the personal and physical development of community residents. The joy of working out and meeting with fellow town residents brings family and friends together.

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 the

Boston University began collecting Woodbridge author Russ Madison’s books and manuscripts over the past four decades. The Mugar Memorial Library’s Special Collections Division, devoted to archival preservation of literary works by global writers and artists, was attracted to Madison upon the public

Local Board of Ed Engages In Self-EvaluationThe Woodbridge Board of Education, at its meeting on May 16, took a step back from its regular business to engage in self-evaluation. At a time of great national divisiveness, when values clash and boards get embroiled in personality disputes, the

Army Major Gen. Thomas R. Bouchard will be the keynote speaker at the Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 29, at 11 a.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars monument in front of the Center Building. With this ceremony the town pays tribute to those servicemen and women who died in the line of duty. 

For those of you who were unable to attend the Annual Town Meeting, I’ve decided to post an abridged version of my State of the Town address for this month’s column. “Good evening, everyone – thank you all for attending this year’s Annual Town Meeting. This gathering is required by the provisions of

Woodbridge residents can agree our town is special in many ways, and those ways have motivated long-time residents to be just that – long-time residents. The same special qualities draw new residents to enjoy what we have to offer. Unfortunately, our taxation rate is off-putting to potential home

As a white, Jewish woman of a certain age living in an affluent Connecticut town, I may not be what you picture when you hear the term “woke.” But am I woke? I am certainly striving to be.What does it mean to be woke? The dictionary defines woke as “being aware of and actively attentive to

‍COVID Clinic: In partnership with Griffin Health and the Department of Public Health, there will be a second all-ages COVID - 19 vaccination clinic held in the Center Building gym on June 1. No appointments are needed - ages 6 months to 100+ are welcome. Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are available

Contact The Woodbridge Center: More information on available programs and services can be found on The Center’s page of the Town Website. Please go to SchedulesPlus https://schedulesplus.com/woodct to directly sign-up for most programs. Call 203-389-3430 or email kmoriarty@woodbdridgect.org with

‍Woodbridge Job Bank Seeks Teens Who Want Work.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

The Woodbridge Land Trust, in cooperation with the Woodbridge Park Association and the Town of Woodbridge Recreation Department, invites you to join us while we take a relaxing stroll through the 150-acre town property at the former County Club of Woodbridge. A Connecticut Service Forester and

Ephemia Nicolakis of Woodbridge, CT was inducted into Quinnipiac University’s chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the National Communication Association’s official honor society, during a recent ceremony. To be eligible for induction, students must complete 60 semester credit-hours; have a minimum overall

The Woodbridge police department presented an 18 week DARE program to sixth graders at Beecher Road School. The students were tested after participating and their average score was the highest in the nation! Woodbridge Rotary purchased pizzas to help them celebrate!

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

Weekly services Daily Minyan Services Monday - Friday 7:45amSunday - Thursday 6:00pm (on ZOOM only)Sunday 9:00amNational Holidays Times varyWeekly Shabbat ServicesFriday Eve 6:30pmSaturday 10:00amBread & TorahSaturday Mornings 9:00am-9:45amMeet in the B’nai Jacob Library to explore the weekly Torah

The 66th ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL will be held on Friday, June 9th, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at First Church of Christ, 5 Meetinghouse Lane, Woodbridge. The menu includes hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers & veggie burgers grilled by Scout Troop 907. Enjoy our traditional STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKES

On Saturday, June 3, 2023, Bethany First Church is hosting its Annual Strawberry Festival. The festival will run from 10 am to 3 pm.There will be dozens of craft vendors outside in the grove, along with some amazing gift basket raffles. There will be great fun for the kids with a huge bounce town