Orange Town News

We need to be very careful when selecting candidates for election to the Board of Education on November 7th. In particular, what curriculum they approve to be taught at Amity is critical. Amity was ranked first in the state of Connecticut in 2014, but its rank has been dropping over the years and

There’s nothing like football season in our area to bring people together. As students, alumni, and fans aged 21+ pack the stadiums this year, a reminder to plan ahead for a safe ride home if your game day plans include a beer or two.Whether you’re at a tailgate, seated on the 50-yard line or cheer

Orange Senior Center will resume Hop the Bus transportation for the 2023-2024 New Haven Symphony Season at Woolsey Hall. Leave your car behind and ride in comfort to and from the Symphony for free! Opening night performance Saint-Saëns & Tchaikovsky scheduled for Thursday, September 28th, at 7:30pm.

The Town of Orange Labor Day Concert & Fireworks Show will take place on Saturday, September 2nd (rain date: Monday, September 4th) on the Orange Fairgrounds, 525 Orange Center Road.Event Coordinator Rocky Salperto confirmed today, “After two July rainouts for public safety reasons, the event has

‍Some 1,282 elementary-aged students from pre-Kindergarten to 6th grade walked through the doors of the town’s four elementary schools this week, to start a new school year. Of those, 165 are kindergarten students, a number that held steady compared to last year’s, according to School Supt. Dr.

A dynamic musical revue of hit songs — headlines the Jamie Hulley Arts Foundation’s 21st Annual Evening for the Arts Gala Benefit on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Fairfield University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. The Evening for the Arts reception and

The Friends of the Case Memorial Library is presenting the Littlefield and Morneault Duo, singing sea chanteys and songs celebrating Connecticut’s seafaring traditions and businesses on Saturday, September 23rd at 2:00pm in the Library Program Room.The ballads represent the duos’ personal interest

The school year has started and groans and moans about the end of summer can be heard beneath their breaths but kids today don’t know the half of what school was like in our town when it was named North Milford. As early as 1750, the Bryan’s Farm citizens voted “that money should be appropriated to

The Orange Historical Society has several events scheduled for the coming weeks.

Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church announced today details regarding ODYSSEY ’23: A Greek Festival. This 41st annual festival, to be held September 1-4, is a 4-day party featuring all things Greek, including mouthwatering cuisine, live music, dancing, and a bustling Hellenic agora (marketplace).

Orange Resident Alexander Beck was a recent guest on Wednesday’s Warrior, a popular feature that runs each week on multiple editions of WTNH News. Alex is a Big Brother (adult mentor) at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut, where he’s also a member of the youth mentoring organization’s Board of

The Orange Public School District announced today its policy for determining eligibility of children who may receive free or reduced-price meals served under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).Note: For SY 2023-24, all students eligible for reduced-price school meals enrolled in schools

During the weekend of July 15-16 at Wepawaug Conservation area, we had a group of scouts all working together to clean up and spread new mulch at the entrance: Girl Scout Troop 60274, Girl Scout Troop 60162, Boy Scout troop 41, Boy Scout Troop 907, and Cub Scout Den 5 pack 922.

Orange resident Alex Beck, his three sons, and more than 200 other attendees were guests at the recent Farewell to Summer 2023 Picnic – hosted at Riverside Park in Portland by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut. Beck is a veteran member of the Board of Directors at Big Brothers Big Sisters. 

The Garden Club of Orange will kick off the new year on September 12 at High Plains Community Center, Rooms 4-6 with “Arts and Flowers”. Club member Lana Ho will create several floral designs inspired by contemporary art. The program begins at 1 PM and is open to the public.

Helen Koziel of Indian River Road in Orange is celebrating her 107th birthday! Helen is a voracious reader and enjoys playing games on her computer. She is a member of the town of Orange Senior Center where she especially enjoys chair exercise classes. She is also often found spending time

Join us September 22 for the 20th Annual Health & Safety Fair at High Plains Community Center from 9:30am—12:00 noon. Meet local vendors, enjoy the raffle, and the first 150 people will receive a free boxed lunch.

On April 28, 2023, two students from each school in the Amity Regional School District No5 were chosen to receive the South Central Area Superintendents’ Association (SCASA) Award Recognition Program for the school year. Based on the following leadership skills and the following criteria the student

‍The Goddard School of Orange is honored to present the 2023 Bob Marchetti & Gerard Kick Memorial Scholarship to Troy Ramos. Now in its 2nd year, this $5,000 scholarship is granted annually to a Goddard School of Orange pre-k graduate who demonstrates a hard work ethic and perseverance.