Labor Day Weekend

State Representative Candidate Aldon Hynes shares his views on collective bargaining and working together as part of a reflection on Labor Day

ZUMBA IS BACK AT THE ATC!!!

We have started a new Zumba Fitness class at the ATC on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 - 8:30 pm.

Amity Teen Center will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary and they need your help!!!

The Amity Teen Center is so excited to be planning such an awesome celebration! We are looking back over the past 25 years and remembering the fun, the struggles, the changes and the progress!

Stop Hating Public Sector Workers

The public sector workers are being criticized for their high wages and comfy benefits (among other reasons) but that is not the case at all.

Meet Independent Party of Connecticut Presidential Candidate Rocky Anderson in Woodbridge

The Independent Party of Connecticut tonight chose Ross C. “Rocky” Anderson and Luis J. Rodriguez to be their candidates for President and Vice-President of the United States.

Woodbridge Rec. Fall programs

Woodbridge Rec Dept. Fall programming

Woodbridge 2012 U.S. Senate Primary Results

Primary Results in Woodbridge with additional information about voter turnout, people at the polls, and how it relates to neighboring towns.

WOW! Did you know there are 34 houses for sale UNDER $300K in Bethany, Orange, Woodbridge!

It's a great time to buy with mortgage rates so low - and with 34 houses under $300K in Bethany, Woodbridge and Orange!

"Do you have faith in the election process...?"

a cross-generational thought

"What Kind of Country Do We Want to Be? "

Reflections on Rep. Ryan's VP acceptance speech, recent deaths, and the state of health care.

Rocky Anderson, Presidential Candidate of the Justice Party, will speak in Woodbridge, Connecticut on August 22nd

Rocky Anderson, Presidential Candidate of the Justice Party, will speak at the Winchester Restaurant & Bar in Woodbridge, Connecticut on Wednesday, August 22nd.

Dealing with Fear and Anger

Campaigning and shooting provides stark contrasts in how to deal with fears and anger.

Klarides Notches 99 Percent House Record

Clerks for the state's House of Representatives have released 2012 voting/attendance records for state legislators.

What's your favorite Bethwood nonprofit?

GreatNonprofits.org released today its first ever list of top-rated charities in Bethwood, which Patch.com readers can use to discover top volunteer, giving, and internship opportunities.

Learning from Casinos

Comments from Foxwood's Chief Executive should cause us to think more about customer service, senior citizens, casinos and taxbreaks.

The Great Electoral Adventure

What can we learn from The Hobbit, Syria and Korea about our rights and responsibilities in electoral politics in Connecticut?

On to the Fourth Bethany Farmers Market!

Another successful week at the Bethany Farmers Market! Each Saturday we continue to sell fresh seasonal produce and goods from our faithful and family-oriented local farmers!

THIS COULD BE THE BEST THING YOU DO FOR YOURSELF TODAY

Retired Greyhounds as Pets

An Act Concerning the Practice of Kindness at Irregular Intervals

Where does or should kindness fit into the political and legislative process?

Shadowrun Character Creations at the ATC!

The ATC will be doing a night of character creation for the Shadowrun Pen and Paper RPG that we play on Tuesday nights. This is your chance to come and see what all the excitement is about!

Attorney Edward C. "Ned" Burt, Jr. Announces Bid for Hamden-Bethany Probate Court Judge

Attorney Edward C. "Ned" Burt, Jr. announces bid for the Hamden-Bethany Probate Court District Judge in the upcoming August 14, 2012 Democratic Primary.

Local Athlete Going to World Games

Stephen Cuthbert of Bethany has been selected to participate in the 2013 Special Olympics Winter World Games in 2013

No Taxation without Representation

How does the Revolutionary War slogan relate to politics today? How well do you know your State Representative?

Group Dynamics of Electoral Campaigning

How do we understand the group dynamics of electoral politics and how it relates to the increased polarization of the U.S. political system?

Bethany Farmers Market Opens its 4th Summer Season

Update on activities at the Bethany Farmers Market- a community activity

Our new website is ready for viewing...Check it out!!

The Amity Teen Center website is ready for viewing! Check it out!!

Summer Concert Series

Woodbridge Summer Concerts

ATC Hosting Fundraiser to Support Eva Block Scholarship Fund!

We wish to keep the memory of Eva's passion for ballet alive through giving the gift of dance to a child for as many years as we can.

Teens Giving Back to Their Community!!

The teens have started participation in an activity with a Homeless Outreach Ministry called ARMS OF HOPE.

Paying for College, a Burden That Too Many Must Suffer Through

The case for supporting Stafford loans, Pell grants, and plausible methods for making college affordable to more people.

Legislative Acts Affecting Seniors: More Information

An more in-depth analysis of the bills affecting seniors passed in the Connecticut General Assembly this year.

New Amity Teen Center Website Going Live July 1

THE ATC HAS A BRAND NEW WEBSITE!!!

Calling All Artists!

The ATC CENTER FOR THE ARTS will be hosting it's Summer Art Show. All submissions will be accepted from 2 pm - 6 pm Saturday June 16th from 2 - 6 pm and Tuesday June 19th from 6- 9 pm.

Halfnight Entertainment Kicks off the Summer Series at the ATC this Saturday!!!

Halfnight Entertainment’s Summer Series 2012 is kicking off on Saturday, June 16th, 2012 at the ATC in Woodbridge. It will be featuring a large wealth of local talent.

School's Illusions

What can we learn from our past as we think about drugs and theatre at Amity High School?

A Very Big Thank You!

A big thank you to the BCS PTO Treasurer!

Dragons Live Forever: A Celebration at Beecher Road School

Multi Age Group supporters gather at Beecher Road School to celebrate twenty years of a highly successful program that should help us rethink our relationship to public education.

Artsweek, Education and Validation

What role does arts, sports, and the validation that comes with it play in the success of students? A YouTube video and a visit to the Arts Week reception at Beecher Road School provides insights.

The Patch State Legislative Debates

Aldon welcomes his opponent for State Representative to the Bethwood Patch Blog and expresses a desire for a friendly ongoing discussion about the issues here.

Legislative Acts Affecting Seniors

A brief introduction to legislative acts affecting seniors.