Carol R. Goldberg

Carol R. Goldberg serves as the First Selectwoman of Bethany, Connecticut, having won the position in the November 2025 municipal election. Running as the Democratic candidate, she defeated Republican candidate Salvatore Amadeo and petitioning candidate Seth F. Harkness in what was described as a closely watched race. Her election marked a new chapter in Bethany's local governance.

Prior to her election as First Selectwoman, Goldberg described herself as a long-standing community leader in Bethany, stating she had been involved in the community for decades. During her campaign, she emphasized the need for change at Town Hall and restoring public trust in local government. She ran on a platform centered on improving the quality of life for Bethany's approximately 5,200 residents.

As First Selectwoman, Goldberg oversees the administration of Bethany, a rural town of 21.6 square miles located in south central Connecticut, midway between New Haven and Waterbury. The town, incorporated in May 1832 after separating from Woodbridge, is bordered by the towns of Woodbridge, Seymour, Beacon Falls, Naugatuck, Prospect, Cheshire, and Hamden.