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Wareck D'Ostillio
Orange Town News
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On behalf of the Amity Board of Education, I would like to thank our community for their continued support. The 2025–2026 Amity Regional School District budget was approved by voters in all three towns, with a total vote count of 943 in favor and 346 opposed. The approved budget reflects a 2.93%
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Cold Laser Therapy, technically termed Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), has been used in a variety of formats for years with tremendous success. Physical Therapists have been utilizing this research supported technology to help patients with their pain and dysfunction.
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It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students from Orange on being named to the Spring 2025 President's List. The spring terms run from January to May.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.70
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Local Dancers Perform in The Varsity Spirit Spectacular at The Walt Disney World® Resort
Abby Blair, Taraji Carter-Gore, Sophie Glassman, and Makenzie Rowland from Amity High School in Woodbridge, CT are four of more than 800 high school cheerleaders and dancers from across the country that represented the camp brands of Varsity Spirit in the Varsity Spirit Spectacular
History Corner: Do You Know Where It Was?...
You might have noticed, over the last several decades of stories I have written, that I like my titles to ask a question. I do that to entice you to continue to read about the history of Orange. Well, this is a humdinger. I have written about the farming in Orange
Town of Orange Highway Department Snow Plowing Policy
There are over 110 miles of streets in the Town of Orange. Snow removal can cost up to $2,500.00 per hour. Therefore, it is important for the Department of Public Works to use its resources wisely with cooperation from the residents to minimize the cost.
Orange Firefighters Recover from Haunted House
Firefighters have finally chased all the goblins and ghouls out of their firehouse and have started planning next year’s Haunted House event.
VFW Post Presents American Flags to Local Mission BBQ
Recently members of the Walter Dymarczyk VFW Memorial Post 12106 Branford presented 300 American Flags to Angel Ramirez, Manager of the Mission BBQ restaurant in Orange. Chuck Larkins & Bill Savastano representing their VFW had been doing this for several years & in turn the Management at Mission
A Heartfelt Thanksgiving Celebration
In the heart of every Orange Lions Club member, there beats a common devotion to serving others, a commitment that has defined our club’s legacy for over 3 remarkable decades. We take great pride in reminiscing about our longstanding tradition of hosting the annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Orange Community Women Offers Unique Holiday Gifts
Looking for a gift for that special someone who loves Orange? Well, look no further! Orange Community Women has a limited number of beautiful mugs featuring the town seal for sale right now. The mugs are handcrafted by expert pottery artisans, using a ceramic scrimshaw process for precision detail
Spreading Holiday Joy
The members of The Garden Club of Orange have been busy decorating the Case Memorial Library rotunda and making wreaths for the Town Buildings to help brighten up the dark winter days. The purpose of the Club is to promote and encourage garden skills and knowledge, both individual and civic.
Garden Club of Orange Members Receive State Level Awards
Several members of The Garden Club of Orange were recognized at the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc. annual awards meeting on October 25, 2023. Mary Ellen Bespuda was recognized for her work with youth gardening and received the Tribute Award for Youth, Patricia Logioco was recognized
Tories, Spies, and Traitors: Divided Loyalty in Revolutionary Connecticut
The Friends of the Case Memorial Library invite you to join a ZOOM program offered by the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 7 PM.
Which side are you on? That’s the question that every single person in Connecticut had to answer in 1775, as the thirteen
Case Memorial Library for December 2023
Events are free and open to the public, except as noted. Fall Film: Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris Wednesday, December 13, 1 p.m. A widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, and decides that she must have one of her own. 1 hr. 55 min. PG.
Peck Place School Honors Veterans
The students and staff of The Peck Place School gathered together to honor our veterans who fought and served for our country. Veterans related to students and staff were treated to refreshments and a musical event which included the voices of all students from grades 1-6.
Amity Contract Seeks to Attract New Teachers
In an effort to stem the tide of teachers leaving the district and to support teacher retention, the Amity Board of Education and the Teachers Union have agreed to an unprecedented 13.5% salary increase spread over the next three school years.
Orange Preschool Lottery
The Orange Elementary School System is now accepting names for the “Lottery” for the 2024-2025 Preschool Program at Mary L. Tracy School. Our Special Education/General Education integrated preschool is looking for three- and four-year old children to enroll as community peers and positive role
