5 Things To Know In Bethany & Woodbridge: $118.5M Beecher School Vote, Library Gala And More

WOODBRIDGE, CT — Woodbridge voters decide Tuesday whether to spend $118.5 million on a new Beecher Road School and central office, and the Woodbridge Town Library marks its 100th birthday with a gala Saturday.

Here are five things to know about life around Bethany and Woodbridge this week:

1. Woodbridge Votes On $118.5 Million Beecher Road School
When: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: The Center Gymnasium, 4 Meetinghouse Lane, Woodbridge
What to know: Woodbridge voters will decide whether the town should appropriate $118,500,000 for the new Beecher Road School and central office and authorize bonds for the portion not covered by grants, according to the legal notice. Voters approving will vote "Yes" and those opposing will vote "No." The vote was sent to referendum from the Oct. 6 special town meeting. Absentee ballots are available from the Town Clerk's office.
More information here.

2. Woodbridge Town Library Centennial Gala
When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 7 to 10 p.m.
Where: Woodbridge Town Library, 10 Newton Road, Woodbridge
What to know: The library marks its 100th anniversary with a roaring twenties-themed evening of food and music, according to the town calendar. Ticket proceeds support speaker programs, collections, technology, staff training, movie nights, museum passes and activities for all ages.
More information here.

3. 'The Art Of The Draw' Animation Festival
When: Sunday, Oct. 18, 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: 10 Selden St., Woodbridge
What to know: Twenty award-winning animated films will be shown, aimed at grades 6-12 and adult fans, according to the town calendar. It's presented by the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, the National Film Board of Canada and Acme Films Animation Show of Shows. Admission is free, and donations are welcome; call 203-980-3409 for details.
More information here.

4. Creatives & Crafters Meetup
When: Thursday, Oct. 15, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Community & Cultural Center, 4 Newton Road, Woodbridge
What to know: Bring knitting, crochet, drawing, painting, writing or other projects and work alongside other creative people, according to the town calendar. Registration is requested.
More information here.

5. Bethany Personal Property Declarations Due Nov. 2
When: Due Monday, Nov. 2
Where: Bethany Town Hall, 40 Peck Road, Bethany
What to know: Bethany's 2026 personal property declarations must be filed by Nov. 2, according to the town's legal notice. Missing the deadline or not using the state-prescribed forms brings a 25 percent penalty.
More information here.