News in Woodbridge & Bethany, CT

Independence Day is quickly approaching. Families are preparing for a weekend filled with fireworks, cookouts, and lasting memories. As we put on our red, white, and blue this Fourth of July and raise a glass to this beautiful country we call home, Anheuser-Busch and Dichello Distributors, INC ask

The name and date of the event are no coincidence: This June 6 specifically, the calendar will match Woodbridge’s ZIP code. 06.5.25 = 06525. The Town is transforming this rare alignment into a day-long celebration of local pride, community connection, and the unique identity of Woodbridge.

BEKI’s tradition on Shavuot—which celebrates the giving of the Torah—is a late night of study, held this year on Sunday, June 1. No background knowledge is required—just an interest in Jewish learning. The program’s first learning session is with Rabbi Eric Woodward on “Tzedek Tzedek Tirdof — Torah

Madelyn Mccollough, of Woodbridge, graduated with a Master of Arts from The University of Texas at Austin in spring 2025. Mccollough was one of more than 9,000 students who received an undergraduate, master's or doctoral degree.

This year, the Academy of Dance Competition team performed at three regional competitions. The team earned multiple overall high scores, entertainment, and choreography awards for their dances. Located at 8 Lunar Drive in Woodbridge, the dance studio has been owned and operated by Teresa Gambardella

Woodbridge Recreation Summer Camp will run June 23 through August 1, 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, field trips, and more.

On behalf of the Amity Board of Education, I would like to thank our community for their continued support. The 2025–2026 Amity Regional School District budget was approved by voters in all three towns, with a total vote count of 943 in favor and 346 opposed. The approved budget reflects a 2.93%

Cold Laser Therapy, technically termed Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), has been used in a variety of formats for years with tremendous success. Physical Therapists have been utilizing this research supported technology to help patients with their pain and dysfunction.

Timothy Paul Cohen, 60, of Woodbridge, CT, beloved husband of Mary-Jane “MJ” San Souci, passed away peacefully in her loving arms on May 4, 2025. 

Get ready for a sweet summer tradition! The 68th Annual Strawberry Festival will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the First Church of Christ, located at 5 Meetinghouse Lane in Woodbridge. This year's festival promises an evening of delicious food, entertainment, and family

It’s that time of the year again, the birds are chirping and the bees are bumping. It’s time to take that bike out of the garage and start logging some miles on the road or trails. Being an avid cyclist myself, I know from personal experience that it is very common to suffer from a variety of

The Garden Club of Woodbridge hosted The Bethany Garden Club at its April 1 meeting. "Meadow Gardens" was presented by Kelsey Fisher, PhD, who spoke about insect movement, dispersal ecology and pollinator conservation.

The 3's class from Orange Community Nursery School enjoyed a special visit from the Orange Fire Department! Firefighters taught the children important fire safety tips and showed them their cool tools. It was a fun and educational experience for all. Thank you, OFD!

Gilad Skolnick from Leket Israel will speak at BEKI on Wednesday, May 7. Leket, the National Food Bank, is the leading food rescue organization in Israel. Unique among all other organizations that serve the poor in Israel and food banks worldwide, Leket Israel’s sole focus is rescuing healthy

Amity Regional School District #5, as per state guidelines, is properly disposing of student special education records. The records of any student who has received special services are maintained for six years after their class graduates.

‍Can you believe summer is right around the corner? We’re excited to announce that the Summer Enrichment Program is back on the Beecher Road School campus this year and REGISTRATION IS OPEN! There are a variety of engaging courses available for students entering 1-7th grade, designed to introduce

Levey Miller Maretz (LMM), a prominent commercial real estate and property management firm serving the Greater New Haven area, has announced a significant transition in its ownership. Effective immediately, Senior Vice Presidents Arin Hayden and Jeremy Rosner have acquired the company from Owner

To whom it may concern, I am a 13-year-old resident of Woodbridge, and I am writing to show my appreciation of Amity Creative Theatre's recent production of The Little Mermaid. I was hoping to contribute to the newspaper by providing thoughts on this show. Firstly, I would like to say that the

Emily Levy-Shochat will speak at BEKI on the topic “Make Your Voice Heard” on Saturday, April 26. A committed activist, she will speak about how American Jews can help protect Israel’s future as a Jewish and democratic state—while also strengthening the Jewish people and pluralism worldwide.

On Saturday April 12th, Anne Caiafa turned 100 years old! Anne, commonly referred to by family as “Naunie”, is known for her larger than life, energetic personality.