Opening reception at Woodbridge Library - Illustrations provide a teachable moment

Friday, 10 February 2012 18:07

As innocently whimsical as the illustrations of Kiki Michalek may seem, she uses her art as a tool to educate others on the well being of animals.

Some of her work is on display this month at the Woodbridge Library.

An opening reception will take place Saturday, Feb. 11, 1-3 p.m.

Winter weather on its way

Written by Bettina Thiel
Thursday, 09 February 2012 18:07

The National Weather Service is predicting snow this weekend, with accumulations of up to four inches on Saturday followed by occasional snow showers on Sunday

According to the weather outlook, it will start snowing after 1 a.m. Saturday and continue throughout the morning.

On Sunday there is a slight chance of showers after noon. It will be cold, with high temperatures near 28 degrees. For Sunday night the weathermen predict a chilly 12 degrees.

Gas company proposes Woodbridge expansion

Written by Bettina Thiel
Thursday, 09 February 2012 11:01

WOODBRIDGE — Southern Connecticut Gas proposes to extend the gas line into the center of town, provided some bigger entities such as the schools and municipal buildings commit to a hookup.

That was the message company representatives had in a presentation to the Board of Selectmen Wednesday night.

John Dobos Jr., dircetor of marketing and public affairs, said the gas line, which now ends at the Jewish Community Center on Amity Road, would be extended up the hill, run through Center Road to the town buildings and Amity High School. It could also branch off to Beecher Road, if desired.

Weather cancellations

Written by Bettina Thiel
Thursday, 09 February 2012 18:09

The Bethany Farmers Market was canceled for Saturday, Feb. 11.

Update from the teen center: Toad’s Place fund-raiser coming up

Thursday, 09 February 2012 09:29

WOODBRIDGE — The Amity Teen Center has been in the news a lot already in 2012.

First there was the highly popular People’s United Bank Chilly Chili Run, a 5K road race fundraiser, and most recently they had their very successful “Coats for Kids” drive, where the teens and staff coordinated the acquisition and distribution of over 1500 (mostly new) coats for young people in the New Haven area that were in need of a warm jacket this winter.

Now it is time for our 17th annual Toad’s Place benefit concert Monday, Feb. 20, Presidents Day.

Pinewood Derby sets new record

Written by Bettina Thiel
Wednesday, 08 February 2012 22:40

WOODBRIDGE — Excitement was running high on Saturday in the Center Building gym as Cub Scouts and parents watched brightly colored vehicles zip down a metal track.

It was the annual Pinewood Derby for Pack 902, no doubt one of the highlights of scouting, at least at this stage. The boys had built their cars from a block of wood and installed wheels, with nails serving as axles.

Bethany to develop long-term financial plan — Questionnaire seeks to stimulate public input

Wednesday, 08 February 2012 22:15

BETHANY — The Board of Selectmen recently appointed a Long Term Financial Planning Committee (LTFPC) to examine and discuss long-term financial planning for the town.

The five-member committee is composed of two members of the Board of Finance, John Grabowski and Chip Spear and three members- at-large, Sharon Huxley, Steve Squinto and Jamie Stirling. First Selectman Derrylyn Gorski participates as an ex officio member.

Writers workshop at Bethany library this Saturday

Wednesday, 08 February 2012 00:20

BETHANY — Bethany resident and writer Anne Witkavitch will lead two workshops for writers at the Clark Memorial Library on Saturday, Feb. 11.

The workshops are based on Anne’s essays in the upcoming release, Women Writing on Family: Tips for Writing, Teaching and Publishing, co-edited by Suzann Holland and Carol Smallwood and published by Key Publishing House.

TO OUR READERS: Please note changes in circulation

Tuesday, 27 December 2011 15:57

The Amity Observer will be distributed on newsstands throughout the coverage area of Orange, Woodbridge and Bethany. Readers who are currently receiving the paper at no charge through the U.S. Postal Service may continue to get the paper in the mail at an annual cost of $19.

The paper also will be available free on dozens of newsstands in the area for those who do not wish to subscribe. Call the circulation department at 800-372-2790 for more information.

Following is a listing of drop-off points:

Fender bender involves school bus

Monday, 06 February 2012 17:23

WOODBRIDGE — A fender-bender involving a school bus occurred on Route 63 near Burnt Swamp Road Monday afternoon just after 3 p.m.

Accordiing to police, a car traveling north on Route 63 ended up on the southbound lane and clipped the font wheel of the bus. There were no students on the bus and no injuries were claimed.