Orange Town News

It’s that time of the year again, the birds are chirping and the bees are bumping. It’s time to take that bike out of the garage and start logging some miles on the road or trails. Being an avid cyclist myself, I know from personal experience that it is very common to suffer from a variety of

At its 100th Anniversary awards dinner, the Orange Volunteer Fire Department honored longtime member Fred Palmer for an outstanding 60 years of active service. Palmer, who joined the department in 1964, continues to serve the community to this day and was presented with a plaque and a formal

Orange Police Department supervisors participated in leadership training conducted by Colonel (retired) Eric Lopez, founder and CEO of Arrowhead Leadership Consulting. The training was the result of an introductory meeting arranged earlier this year by the Amity Chamber of Commerce between Lopez and

Anna Varholak, a member of Stonehill College's Class of 2026 from Orange, CT, was recently inducted into Lambda Epsilon Sigma, Stonehill College's honor society. The organization recognizes outstanding juniors and seniors who have demonstrated an excitement for both learning and sharing their

Congratulations to Nava Ismail-Beigi who was the grand-prize winner in Junior Scholastic’s “Can you Find Mapman?” Contest! Nava is an eighth grade student at Amity Middle School Orange. There were approximately 777 entries in the contest. Nava participated in this yearly contest by figuring out

Amity Regional School District #5, as per state guidelines, is properly disposing of student special education records. The records of any student who has received special services are maintained for six years after their class graduates.

Levey Miller Maretz (LMM), a prominent commercial real estate and property management firm serving the Greater New Haven area, has announced a significant transition in its ownership. Effective immediately, Senior Vice Presidents Arin Hayden and Jeremy Rosner have acquired the company from Owner

The Amity Board of Education has approved a $58.1 million budget for the 2025-2026 school year, representing a 2.93% increase over the current budget. This positions Amity among the lowest 10% of school district budget increases statewide. To ensure transparency and encourage community involvement

Ernest Lucarelli, 87, formerly of Orange, CT, passed away peacefully on April 12 at Greenwich Hospital. Born on June 21, 1937, in Brooklyn, NY, Ernie grew up in a large Italian family that shaped his lifelong love of food and family.

Thankfully it’s finally Spring! So much to do, so little time, back-breaking yard work – it adds up to possible lower back strain, muscle pulls, and joint dysfunctions. Advice: Take it slow and prepare yourself for outside chores with some simple exercises.

Orange Youth Services, in conjunction with the Orange Fire Department and Orange Student Resource Officers, is offering a valuable program designed to equip 5th and 6th-grade students with essential skills for staying home alone safely. The Home Alone Program is a class focused on building

Orange teens in grades 7-12 are invited to a fun and empowering afternoon of yoga designed specifically for them. This Spring Break Teen Yoga session, sponsored by Orange Youth Services and the Orange Drug & Alcohol Action Committee (ODACC), offers a fantastic opportunity to de-stress, build strengt

A crucial opportunity to learn life-saving skills is being offered to the community through a Free 30-Minute Community-Wide and In-Person Naloxone Training. This vital training will equip participants with the knowledge and confidence to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses.

Orange Youth Services is hosting a free kids painting class for students in grades 3-5. The class will be held on Thursday, April 17th from 1:00-3:00 pm at the High Plains Community Center.