Orange Town News

The Friends of the Case Memorial Library is featuring impersonator, Leslie Goddard, who will portray Lizzie Borden, a Fall River, Massachusetts heiress accused, arrested and tried for the murder of her father and stepmother in 1892. The program will be presented via Zoom on February 20 at 7:00pm.Le

The Orange Congregational Church hosts its next concert in the Music on the Green series on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 4:00 pm. Talented member, JJ Brentson will play the trombone and he will be accompanied by local musician Phyllis Silver. The music of wind instruments continues as the Harmonia

Did I say lighter side? Humpty Dumpty was a 1,350-pound siege cannon atop St Mary’s Church wall in 1648 with its main reason for being to hurl a 12-pound, round granite ball at the enemy during the English Civil War. So, now where am I going with this? Nursery Rhymes, that’s my target today. Ha

The Town of Orange is working to put a list of living Korean-era veterans who served in the U.S. Military between 1950-1955 and Vietnam veterans who served in the U.S. Military between 1961-1975. If you are a resident of Orange that served our country during these times, please contact Ann Denny in

‍‍The feeling was one of gratitude and thanks at CTeen Haven’s Cookies 4 Cops event. With the theme of giving back, 20 teens throughout greater New Haven got together with members of the Orange Police Department to show appreciation to those who serve. CTeen Haven, Chabad of Greater New Haven’s te

Driving by Congregation Or Shalom in Orange, one cannot help but notice the synagogue’s banner and motto, “Open Minds, Open Hearts, Open Doors.” In fact, Rabbi Wainhaus, spiritual leader of the congregation, often includes those words in his sermons. As he puts it, “Our motto represents the messag

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Visit our website casememoriallibrary.org and sign up for our weekly email newsletter for updates on events at the library.The Library’s hours are as follows:Monday, Thursday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Holiday Closings:The Library will be closed on Monday,

Frederick John Kirkham, 73, of Orange, beloved husband of 50 years to Maria (Cross) Kirkham, passed away peacefully at his home on January 4, 2023. Born on March 10, 1949 in Liverpool, England, he was the son of the late John and Jessie (Hallard) Kirkham.Fred was very special to all that knew him. 

Priscilla Searles, 83, of Orange, beloved wife of the late James C. Searles, passed away on December 30, 2022. Born on October 18, 1939 in Hartford, CT, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Helen (Kerivan) Burgess.Priscilla was a writer and contributor to Business New Haven since it was launch

Elizabeth M. Stahl (Betty), passed away peacefully at home in Orange, surrounded by family on December 21, 2022. Born in Derby Connecticut, January 7, 1950, daughter of George H Murphy Jr. and Elizabeth Ann Manion Murphy, she leaves her husband Craig A Stahl, of Orange, survived by her sister Barba

Donald Jackson Lewis Sr., 90, of Orange passed away with his family at his side on January 6, 2022, at the West Haven Veterans Administration Hospital. For 67 years, he was the loving husband of Jean Marie Malaby Lewis. Donald was born in Philadelphia, PA, son of the late Albert and Hilda Lewis.

The Town of Orange and Commercial Development Company are excited to announce the groundbreaking of Racebrook Medical Center, located at 235 Boston Post Road in Orange. The new facility will house Connecticut Orthopaedics and Hartford Healthcare and is set to open in the third quarter of 2023. “We a

Members of the newly-minted Fred Wolfe Park Committee met for their first meeting on January 19, and elected Attorney John Carangelo, a member of the Board of Selectmen, as its chairman. The committee will meet monthly, with the next meeting set for February 16 at 5:30 in an effort to sort out how

On April 22, 2023 the Orange Historical Society will once again hold its annual Taste of the Past fundraiser. As in the past, the event will serve homemade hearty soups, breads, desserts, coffee, tea and water. There will be a raffle and a presentation by Patty Carver.Patty Carver is a professiona

The Orange Lions Club will provide a limited number of mini-grants to eligible community organizations and/or individuals in 2023. The program is intended to provide funds to worthy causes and activities in the town of Orange that might not otherwise be funded.The blank applications for the Communi

‍Nominations for Living Treasure Nominations are being accepted through March 1, 2023, for the 2023 Living Treasure Awards. The three individuals chosen will be honored at the Living Treasure Award ceremony on May 18, 2023, from 5-8pm in the High Plains Community Center in Orange. Forms can be

On Friday, January 20, 2023, the Orange Highway Department was served a wonderful, bountiful lunch courtesy of long-time Orange residents, Pat and Carol Luddy. Pat said he and Carol wanted to provide lunch as a gesture of appreciation for all the work the Highway Department does around the Town of

Over the past year there have been increased incidents of vandalism and misuse at various locations in the Town’s open spaces.At Turkey Hill Preserve, a wooden bridge installed and used for crossing wet areas was taken. The bridge was 16 ft. in length with an estimated weight of 600 lbs, so whoever

We would like to thank the Orange community for their ongoing support of our book sales held at the Case Memorial Library. Your donations and purchases help to support many of the programs offered by the library staff and our volunteer staff. Please join us once again on March 25th from 10am to 3p