Events
Board of Education Candidates Forum
On Thursday, June 4, the Region 14 Board of Education will hold an election for four seats.
There are six candidates, three from Woodbury and three from Bethlehem, who are running for
the four open seats, two from Bethlehem and two from Woodbury.
The candidates are:
From Woodbury, Caren Lipinski, Tikva Rose, and Tim Drakeley, and
from Bethlehem, Michael Carbonneau, Brian Peterson, and Alice Jones.
The Woodbury Democratic Town Committee held a forum for all candidates running in
this year’s Board of Education election on Sunday, May 31st at 7:00 PM via Zoom.
We invited all candidates, as well as all parents and community members, to participate in
this important discussion on education.
We would like to extend our gratitude to the five candidates,
Michael Carbonneau, Alice Jones, Caren Lipinski, Brian Peterson, and Tikva Rose,
who participated in the conversation, and to Vanita Bhalla for moderating.
The forum was recorded, and you can watch it by visiting the link below.
https://woodburydems.org/5-31-26-board-of-education-candidate
MONTHLY MEET-UPS
Last Friday of every month
4:30 PM at the Woodbury Brewing Company.
If the current political landscape makes you feel rattled, uncertain, and isolated,
know you are not alone.
Staying connected and informed is crucial, especially during times of chaos and
confusion. There is strength in a supportive community.
On January 31st, 2025, we launched our Monthly Meet-Ups.
Since then, we’ve been meeting on the last Friday of every month to hang out and chat,
share our thoughts, ask questions, and gain the clarity and support we need
to get through our times.
We invite you to join us.
“How Does America’s Democracy Work?”
America 250 Speaker Series Spring Dates
Bethlehem Public Library in the Leever Room
Boards, Commissions, and Committees Info Session
Saturday, February 7, 2026
10:00 -11:30 AM at the Firehouse, 25 Quassuk Road.
It’s been said that “Democracy is not a spectator sport;” it requires participation at all levels of government to maintain and reinforce democratic values and institutions.
We encourage you to participate in local, state, and national issues by becoming informed and involved, and by voting in every election and at all referenda.
There are many community-minded volunteers who participate in the governance and in an advisory capacity to the town of Woodbury.
The recently approved town Charter created three new Ad Hoc Committees that will need to be staffed. These new Ad Hoc Committees are the Arts and Culture Committee, the Technology Committee, and the Code of Conduct Committee.
In addition, vacancies due to resignations periodically need to be filled.
If you are interested in learning to participate and make a difference locally, we invite you to attend the information session on February 7, 2026, 10:00 am-11:30 am, at the Firehouse, 25 Quassuk Road.
Please RSVP to ad***@**********ms.org if you plan to attend, and feel free to bring a friend, neighbor, or family member. The more people involved in our town, the better for all.
Woodbury Democratic Caucus on Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Pursuant to the State of Connecticut General Statutes, the Woodbury Democratic Town Committee will hold a Caucus to nominate members and alternate members for the Woodbury Democratic Town Committee for 2026-2028.
Pursuant to the State of Connecticut General Statutes, the Woodbury Democratic Town Committee will hold a Caucus to nominate members and alternate members for the Woodbury Democratic Town Committee for 2026-2028.
All Woodbury Democrats are invited to attend and vote at this caucus.
When: Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 7:00 PM
Location: Firehouse, 25 Quassuk Road, Woodbury, CT
Please arrive early with your Identification to sign in.
The January 2026 monthly Democratic Town Committee meeting will follow the caucus.
For more information, contact us here.
Special Meeting of Regional School District #14
All electors who are registered to vote in the Towns of Bethlehem and Woodbury, Connecticut, are hereby notified and warned that a Special Meeting of Regional School District #14 will be held in
The auditorium of Nonnewaug High School, 5 Minortown Road, Woodbury, CT, on
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Purpose: (1) To nominate at least two (2) candidates who reside in Bethlehem to fill a vacancy on the Regional School District 14 Board of Education for the remainder of the unexpired term (through June 30, 2028); and (2) To elect one (1) such person from said Bethlehem candidates to fill the vacancy and serve on the Board for said term.
Attendance and nominations shall be made in person only. Following nominations, all votes will then be cast in person only.
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 14
BETHLEHEM AND WOODBURY, CONNECTICUT BY: Chris Matta, Chairperson Date: 12/23/2025
At this time, two people, Bridget Calabrese and Mark Crane, have expressed interest via Facebook postings in filling the vacancy.
