Government
Board Watch: ZBA rules on two variance requests while BOF prepares for future borrowing and possible tax changes
Zoning Board of Appeals approves farm parcel, denies garage setback; Finance reviews debt policy as future borrowing looms
Government
board-of-selectmen
Board Watch: BOS appoints new Administrative Officer and advances facility projects, while Special Town Meeting approves Warner lease
Board Watch is a recurring feature designed to provide a concise walk-through of activity as we keep track of the week's civic work. Longer-form articles will appear when issues warrant deeper coverage. Board of Selectmen regular meeting — July 8, 2026 The Woodbridge Board of Selectmen filled
town-plan-and-zoning
Housing Growth Plan requirements dominate TPZ discussion
Commissioners question how future state housing targets will be determined as town prepares for new planning mandate
Government
Charter Revision Commission maps out review of 14 recommendations, sets agenda through January
Commission organizes proposals into major policy areas as members seek clarity on intent and process for potential charter changes
Government
Conservation Commission focuses on Acorn Hill, light pollution, and forest stewardship
July meeting includes extensive public comment, ecological research presentation, and updates on conservation initiatives
Our Schools
Beecher consultants update project costs as local share ranges from $54.5 to $90 million depending on reimbursement assumptions
Residents rank taxes as their top concern as BRS Building Committee reviews survey results and expanded project scope
board-of-finance
Board Watch: Wetlands advances farming proposal at 27 Beecher; Finance board eyes future tax policy as major capital projects loom
Agency reschedules apartment proposal hearing to July while approving an as-of-right farming determination; Finance sets July review of the Town's debt policy and homestead exemption analysis amid growing discussion of future tax impacts
Government
As the state’s housing planning framework takes shape, Woodbridge officials ask: How will “the number” be determined?
Housing Commission discusses growth targets, affordable housing benchmarks, and the need for public understanding before key decisions are made
Our Schools
Residents press Beecher Building Committee on school replacement plans and costs
Revised estimates and financial analysis will be presented June 23 as public outreach effort continues
board-of-selectmen
Selectmen schedule July 8 Special Town Meeting on Warner housing lease
BOS also discusses path forward on ballfield lights, receives BRS project update, and hears extensive public comment
board-of-selectmen
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
Government
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