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
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Reader Survey: What's next for Beecher Road School?
Following the October referendum, the Chronicle invites readers to share their views on the proposal and help set priorities for future reporting
10 Selden events for November — Community is invited to enjoy music, comedy and more
A full month of performances, special events and community gatherings is announced
After Beecher referendum defeat, building committee considers revising proposal and trying again
Educators describe unexpected opposition and students cheering the defeat as questions remain over who will direct next steps of planning
Early voting continues in Woodbridge: Seven days remain before Nov. 3 election
At the Center Gym, extended hours Tuesday and Thursday, same-day registration and absentee ballots also available
Board Watch: Amity eyes $35M referendum, WBOE revisits Beecher priorities, Housing Commission seeks larger role
Proposed school improvements, student services, and housing development highlight three meetings all held on October 19
After Beecher referendum defeat, Woodbridge boards confront what comes next
Selectmen discuss the building committee’s future and the need for a less costly plan; finance board members call for earlier involvement in major capital projects.
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
Government
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
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This Week’s Letters to the Editor
October 5, 2026
Community Voice
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
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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
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This Week’s Letters to the Editor
September 28, 2026
Elections
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
Government
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
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This Week’s Letters to the Editor
September 21, 2026
Community Voice
Proposed replacement for the Beecher Road School project
A local architect outlines an alternative to the proposed $118.5 million plan that would retain much of the existing school while replacing only the South portion
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Selectmen confront a growing list of Town infrastructure needs
Beecher referendum questions, Police Station renovation planning, failing plow-truck hydraulics, Town-wide roofs, and closed bridge among needs discussed
Community Voice
This Week’s Letters to the Editor
September 14, 2026
Government
Board Watch: Beecher makes the rounds as TPZ, EDC also tackle their own Town priorities
The $118.5 million school proposal took significant time at both meetings, while TPZ addressed housing and land-use matters and EDC members differed over Town growth versus a focus on the business district