This Week in Woodbridge

With last week’s recanvass closing the books on our 2025 municipal election, the focus now turns to the work ahead. Newly elected officials will begin their terms on January 1, and the Board of Selectmen–elect will meet just prior to that to make appointments to boards and commissions. Work on the next town budget will begin almost immediately in the new year, with a series of joint budget meetings already scheduled for January.

Up in Hartford, state lawmakers have wrapped up a special session focused on cost-of-living and housing measures, and the Governor has announced he will seek another term in the November 2026 election. Meanwhile, the Connecticut General Assembly’s 2026 regular session will run from February 4 through May 6, 2026. When the legislature reconvenes, decisions made at the Capitol — combined with decisions made here at home — will help shape Woodbridge’s priorities for 2026.

Through it all, the Woodbridge Town Chronicle will be keeping you informed — your town, your news, straight to your inbox each Monday.

Elections

Eight-Vote Margin Stands After Woodbridge Recanvass
Last Monday’s recanvass confirmed the First Selectman race results separated by just eight votes, while state-wide audits also underscored the reliability of Connecticut’s elections.
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Government

Board of Selectmen Discuss Tax-Relief Options and Housing Plan
Meeting jointly with the Board of Finance, the Selectmen reviewed several tax-relief concepts aimed at helping residents manage rising property-tax pressures.
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Letters to the Editor

A resident invokes an ancient Roman cautionary tale to reflect on the close election and to encourage unity and attention to local priorities.
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Community Voice

Why Woodbridge’s Landscape Matters in Connecticut’s Bird Crisis
A photo essay and thoughts on Connecticut’s new State of the Birds report which highlights steep declines statewide — and underscores the importance of Woodbridge’s habitat and open-space decisions.
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This Week in Woodbridge arrives every Monday — with fresh local reporting, election updates, and community stories.