With mill rate set, property owners can now estimate their July tax bills
At special June 1 meeting, Selectmen adjust FY2027 mill rate to 33.99 to reflect small increase in state aid to Woodbridge
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This Week’s Letters to the Editor
June 8, 2026
Board Watch: TPZ adopts new ‘middle housing’ regulations, recommendations for Charter revision advance
New zoning rules take effect July 1 following sparsely attended public hearing, while review of Selectmen referrals for Charter revision continues
Beecher building committee discusses moving referendum ahead of Election Day
Revised enrollment projections and updated concept plans move forward as outreach and survey efforts continue
Board Watch: Housing Commission discusses growth policies; Board of Finance explores homestead tax relief
Officials examine housing policy, property-tax relief, and affordable housing as state mandates and local fiscal pressures continue to evolve
Things to do in Woodbridge this June
As summer begins, opportunities to explore Woodbridge and connect with neighbors
Observing Memorial Day 2026 in Woodbridge
Reflections on how local cemeteries help honor the past and connect present-day residents to our shared history
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
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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
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This Week’s Letters to the Editor
May 11, 2026
Government
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
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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
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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
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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
Government
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
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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