Observing Memorial Day 2026 in Woodbridge
Reflections on how local cemeteries help honor the past and connect present-day residents to our shared history
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This Week’s Letters to the Editor
May 25, 2026
Woodbridge Annual Town Meeting adjourns without quorum; FY2027 budget deemed adopted
Only 40 residents checked in for the meeting, far below the 250 required under the town charter
Signs of spring, tree planting, and the return of recreation season with Bird Walk at Lake Chamberlain
Regional Water Authority opens trails, lakes, and seasonal programs to the public
Governance, growth, and long-term planning dominate lengthy May BOS meeting
Affordable housing, budget referendum, staffing pressures, and capital planning all surface during wide-ranging Selectmen session
Beecher project website sets November referendum date as questions persist over replacement-versus-renovation rationale
Town-wide newsletter and community survey accompany rollout of new public outreach campaign tied to proposed Beecher Road School project
Board Watch: Charter Revision work continues, new Beecher Building Committee meets
Charter proposals transmitted from BOS are reviewed and Beecher Building Committee elects officers, reviews public outreach materials and project timeline
This Week’s Letters to the Editor
May 11, 2026
TPZ considers Luciani Street permit, Community Center café, and response to new state housing law
Questions surrounding drainage, accessory commercial use, and future zoning changes dominate lengthy May 4 meeting
State budget adopted with major increase in municipal aid — what it means for Woodbridge
Statewide totals are significant but the direct impact on our town budget is modest
Board Watch: Strategic planning, budget recommendation move forward in special meetings
Notes on the latest actions of the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance
Residents press officials on tax impact and long-term debt at preliminary budget hearing
Questions focus on borrowing plans, growth assumptions, and affordability as town weighs future costs
Housing Commission revisits past plans as new state housing mandates shift focus to TPZ
Second meeting focuses on existing programs, past proposals, and the challenge of defining the commission’s role
Community Voice
Happy birthday, Mr. Sherman
Commemorating the 305th anniversary of Roger Sherman’s birth — founding father and Woodbridge property owner
Government
Board Watch: Public safety updates and business planning
Notes on the Police Commission, Traffic Authority, and Economic Development Commission meetings held during the week of April 20, 2026
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Large turnout as Inland Wetlands Agency continues review of 27 Beecher Road proposals
April 15 meeting sees new apartment application introduced while discussion of farming activity continues
Community Voice
This Week’s Letters to the Editor
April 20, 2026
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BOF reviews year-end outlook and advances policy updates amid growing capital pressures
Reserve policy change, facility costs, and early capital planning discussed
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Selectmen address wide-ranging agenda at April 8 meeting
Grant approvals, staffing changes, and key decisions — including on the Beecher Road School project — mark a nearly six-hour session
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BOS votes to advance Beecher school project despite questions on process, authority, and cost
Resolutions to pursue state funding and establish a new building committee pass 4-2 after debate over governance process, charter authority, and project cost
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Amity Board of Education sends 1.2% budget increase to referendum
April 6 public hearing and regular meeting include budget presentation and operational updates
Community Voice
New analysis details what was missed in the CCW master plan
Menunkatuck Audubon Society highlights ecological significance, calls for protecting entire parcel as open space
Government
Charter revision process begins with first public hearing as early fault lines emerge
Residents raise concerns about longer terms and call for limits on concentrated power and expanded voter voice, including referendum on budgets and public land decisions
Community Voice
Sustainability team invites the community to celebrate Earth Day
April 25th event at Town Center will feature exhibits, activities, live music, and community connection