This Week in Woodbridge

One of the joys of living in a small town is that ideas travel quickly. That can be messy at times, but it’s also what keeps our democracy vibrant. As always, transparency is the antidote to confusion — we don’t strengthen trust by hiding information, but by putting it out where everyone can see it, weigh it, and decide for themselves.

That’s really the spirit behind this weekly recap and the Woodbridge Town Chronicle. Some old-timers who remember the early 2000s (back when the internet was just picking up steam) might recall the concept of disintermediation — a fancy word for cutting out the middlemen so people can get their information directly, without the filter of the establishment or corporate publishers. Today, as technology has accelerated, no matter what new labels pop up to describe it, we’re connected and plugged in enough to know there’s no need to wait for traditional gatekeepers. You can find out for yourself what’s happening by subscribing to This Week in Woodbridge.

If you find this effort useful, the best way you can help is to spread the word. Share the link Woodbridge.Town with your friends, family, and neighbors. Forward this newsletter. Invite someone new to subscribe — or even to submit a guest column for our Community Voices section. Together, we can keep Woodbridge informed, connected, and engaged.

Below are this week’s highlights.

Elections

VOTE411: A one-stop voter guide open to local candidates
The League of Women Voters of Amity has invited all candidates in Woodbridge, Bethany, and Orange to participate in VOTE411.org, the League’s nonpartisan online voter guide. Candidate responses will be published soon—check back at www.VOTE411.org before Election Day to read them.

And a reminder to save the date: Meet the Candidates Night is Thursday, October 16 at 7 p.m. at Amity High School. All candidates from the three towns have been invited — plan to attend and learn more about those seeking to serve our communities.
Read more ➔

Government

BOS rejects draft POCD, reviews final CCW plan
At its September 10 meeting, the Board of Selectmen formally rejected the draft Plan of Conservation and Development, heard resident input on a proposed Housing Commission ordinance, and reviewed a final draft of the Country Club of Woodbridge Master Plan. Read the full recap for details on next steps and how the public will be involved.
Read more ➔

Community Voices

Lake Chamberlain: Nature, history, and a vital resource
This week’s guest columnist shares an essay and photo gallery from a recent walk at Lake Chamberlain, one of the Regional Water Authority’s most cherished — and carefully protected — properties. From its roots in New Haven’s 19th-century water supply to its role today as a haven for hikers, birders, and anglers, Lake Chamberlain offers both natural beauty and living history.
Read more ➔

📅 Coming Next Week
This Week in Woodbridge arrives every Monday — with fresh local reporting, election updates, and community stories.