Government
Woodbridge seeks developers for former country club property as master plan’s first year ends
Town advances development solicitation while environmental work, conservation measures and infrastructure financing remain unresolved
This Week’s Letters to the Editor
October 19, 2026
Voters rejects $118.5 million Beecher proposal by nearly 2-to-1 margin with 2,766 ballots cast
Turnout among the highest in decades; earlier referendums reveal a history of consequential votes on schools, spending, and town property
Beecher project Special Town Meeting reveals new details about costs, state grants, and alternatives
Residents question the $118.5 million proposal’s financial assumptions, cost of maintaining the existing school, enrollment projections, and consequences of rejecting the plan
This Week’s Letters to the Editor
October 12, 2026
Board Watch: TPZ preserves open space, Charter Commission backs budget referendum, EDC explores state development partnership
A 36-acre subdivision on Blue Trail Drive, a proposal for direct voting on the Town budget, and the First Selectman's recommendation to explore working with the state on housing and economic development highlight recent meetings
As Beecher vote approaches, questions remain about project cost, enrollment, and scope
Tuesday’s Special Town Meeting offers a final opportunity for public discussion before Oct. 13 referendum on the $118.5 million project as proposed
This Week’s Letters to the Editor
October 5, 2026
10 Selden announces October lineup, featuring ‘The Art of the Draw Animation Film Festival’
All-ages arts, music and community venue has a full October schedule
Beecher referendum set after divided votes by Finance Board and Selectmen
Both boards split along party lines on $118.5 million proposal; WBOE Facilities chair does not sign final letter to community
This Week’s Letters to the Editor
September 28, 2026
Two votes ahead: What you need to know about the Oct. 13 Beecher referendum and Nov. 3 election
A guide to who can vote — including through the Grand List — absentee ballots, early voting and what happens if the Beecher proposal falls short of two-thirds
Finance Board begins to dig into unanswered questions behind $118.5 million Beecher proposal
Following clarification of Charter role, BOF scrutinizes borrowing, reimbursement assumptions, school conditions and alternatives