7 Woodbridge myths
Town officials have made a number of claims about the $118.5 million Beecher Road School plan. Here is what the record actually shows — with links to all available sources.
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Current facility does not support educational excellence
Beecher is ranked #24 in CT by U.S. News & World Report out of 854 CT schools
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The school is falling apart
March 2026 project consultant’s facility report: “the building, infrastructure, and site are typically in good condition”
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Beecher needs additional space for grades K-6
Current enrollment is below the Town’s Nov. 2024 projections for K-6; existing space can be reconfigured at far less cost
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A six classroom Pre-K expansion is needed
The Town provides no evidence that this expansion is needed or will be used, and no cost estimate to operate
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Town officials say all options were considered
The Town never considered Better Value proposals, including one by architect David Barkin, former Woodbridge BOE vice-chairman
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Advocates claim Beecher can obtain an extra 20% reimbursement for enrollment growth as per July 2026 new state law
That state law requires at least 20% growth in the previous ten years: Since 2016, Woodbridge had only 11% growth (9% short of the requirement)
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Town officials promise maximum cost to taxpayers is $55.4 million
The referendum’s legally binding Explanatory Text states that up to $118.5 million will be authorized for just this one project
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