News in Woodbridge & Bethany, CT

The First Church of Christ, located at 5 Meetinghouse Lane in Woodbridge, has announced it will host its 69th Annual Strawberry Festival on Friday, June 12. The community event will run from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM and features a variety of food and family-friendly activities. Attendees can look forward

Congratulations to eighth grade students, Katerina Ballas and Arianna Rocco, who were selected to receive this year’s Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE) Award. This award is presented each year to young men and women attending schools within CABE’s membership, who exhibit

Congratulations to eighth grade students Jacob Dooley and Milania DeCrosta, who were selected to receive this year’s Superintendent’s Award sponsored by the South Central Area Superintendent’s Association (SCASA). The award is based on: Community service and service to others; Academic prowess and

Jordan Kane of Woodbridge was awarded an undergraduate degree during Salve Regina University's 76th Commencement held May 17, on the University's oceanside campus. Dr. Kelli J. Armstrong, president, conferred 525 bachelor's degrees upon the Class of 2026 A separate ceremony was held Thursday, May 14

The Town of Woodbridge is proud to announce the launch of the pilot year of Woodbridge VOYCE (Voices of Youth Civic Engagement), a new initiative designed to connect local high school students directly with Town government through hands-on participation in boards, commissions, and committees.

Scouts from Troop 41 are preparing for their 2026 annual Neighborhood Food Drive. This community-wide event aims to collect non-perishable food items to benefit the Town of Orange Food Bank and the New Haven Food Pantry.

Halfway Home Rescue, Inc. has announced its first-ever Quarter Auction fundraiser, scheduled for Friday, June 19. The event will take place at Veteran’s Lodge, located at 265 Beacon Road in Bethany, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

The Amity and Woodbridge Historical Society has announced its upcoming Annual Meeting, featuring a presentation titled "Rediscovering the world of Chloe and Timothy." The event is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 3 PM.

Despite rainy conditions, Woodbridge’s 2026 Earth Day celebration brought out record crowds and delivered a powerful demonstration of community-driven sustainability in action.

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. Former Amity students who were born between 2001 -2003

In honor of Earth Day, Woodbridge residents have a simple opportunity to make a meaningful impact: recycle old mattresses and box springs at the town transfer station through April.

The Garden Club of Woodbridge has announced its upcoming plant sale, scheduled for Saturday, May 30. The event will take place from 10 AM to 2 PM in the Grove located outside of the Woodbridge Town Library at 10 Newton Road.

Lara Kaczmarczyk of Woodbridge is majoring in Theatrical Design & Production. The requirement to make the Dean's List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher for that semester.

The First Church Concert Series will host the acclaimed Vermont-based Champlain Trio for an afternoon of chamber music on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The performance is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. at the First Church of Christ Woodbridge, located at 5 Meetinghouse Lane.The trio features musicians

The Amity Board of Education has approved a proposed 2026-2027 budget of $58,809,212, representing an increase of $700,213, or 1.20 percent, over the current fiscal year. The budget was developed over several months, beginning in August, with input from district staff, the Amity Finance Committee

Please join the Amity and Woodbridge Historical Society for an afternoon tea at the lovely historic Darling Farmstead and History Museum. We will be joined by a revolutionary war "soldier" who will share stories and anecdotes about life during this challenging time in our history.

State Rep. Mary Welander will host a press conference to discuss legislative proposals supporting access to safe, high-quality, and affordable childcare. Legislators, advocates, and parents will share why strong early childhood funding is essential for our kids, working families, and our economy.

Gabriella “Gabi” Durso is doing something very few young athletes ever accomplish—earning national recognition not once, but twice. The 13-year-old Woodbridge resident has been named a USA Softball All-American for the Northeast Region for the second consecutive year.

On Tuesday, April 21st, the Amity Chamber of Commerce will launch the legal seminar program, "Breakfast & Briefs." The program will be presented by Amity Chamber member Zabel Schellenberg Attorneys at Law, and led by two of the firm's partners, Owen Weaver and Courtney George.

The Town of Woodbridge was proud to welcome a special guest to Town Hall this week as a local fifth-grade student stepped into the role of First Selectman for the Day, gaining a behind-the-scenes look at local government and making meaningful contributions of her own.