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Amity school crest featuring a gold banner with AMITY text, a black and gold shield, a sunburst on the left, and three black birds on the right.Amity school crest featuring a gold banner with AMITY text, a black and gold shield, a sunburst on the left, and three black birds on the right.
Amity Schools: 2026-2027 Budget and District Updates
The Superintendent’s proposed budget for 2026-2027 was presented to the Amity Finance Committee and the Amity Board of Education throughout January, February, and March. In addition to presentations within the school district, the budget has been presented to the finance committees in all three town
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A large crowd of men, women, and families walking down a Milford street with a purple flag, raising awareness for the Rape Crisis Center’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event.A large crowd of men, women, and families walking down a Milford street with a purple flag, raising awareness for the Rape Crisis Center’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event.
Walk A Mile In Her Shoes: Join the 19th Annual Milford Walk
The Rape Crisis Center of Milford is so excited to announce that our 19th Annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes Event will take place on Sunday April 26th, 2026! Join us on 4/26/26 in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month as we Walk to show our support for survivors and raise awareness.
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Nicoletta Blevins presents a $1,000 Regional Water Authority check to Orange Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief Vaughan Dumas in front of a fire truck.Nicoletta Blevins presents a $1,000 Regional Water Authority check to Orange Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief Vaughan Dumas in front of a fire truck.
Orange Fire Dept Gets $1,000 RWA Grant for New Helmets
Vaughan Dumas, chief of the Orange Volunteer Fire Department, right, accepts a $1,000 check from the Regional Water Authority. “This is our way of giving back what we can,” said Nicoletta Blevins, government and community relations manager for the Regional Water Authority.
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A diverse group of approximately 18 young adults, the Yale Citations, are posed on a staircase indoors. They are dressed in semi-formal attire,A diverse group of approximately 18 young adults, the Yale Citations, are posed on a staircase indoors. They are dressed in semi-formal attire,
Yale Citations A Cappella at Case Memorial Library
Saturday, April 26 at 2:00 pm, The Yale Citations are back for a return engagement at Case Memorial Library. This a cappella group is comprised solely of Yale graduate students. Their majors represent a wide array of disciplines including science, medicine, and law – studies may range from
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Nursery school students and teacher pose for a group photo in a classroom. They are standing near an alphabet rug. Diversity is apparent in the groupNursery school students and teacher pose for a group photo in a classroom. They are standing near an alphabet rug. Diversity is apparent in the group
Kids Learn Tooth Care: Fun Dental Visit!
Students at Orange Community Nursery School had a visit with a dental hygienist from Sensitive Care in Milford. The students learned about tooth care and healthy eating through fun games and stories.
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Exterior view of the Case Memorial Library. A modern building with a sloped roof, white panels, and red brick accents. Flags fly out front on a sunny day, with a curved driveway and lamp posts leading to the entrance.Exterior view of the Case Memorial Library. A modern building with a sloped roof, white panels, and red brick accents. Flags fly out front on a sunny day, with a curved driveway and lamp posts leading to the entrance.
Books, STEAM & D&D: April Events at the Library
Join us this April for a month full of fun and discovery! Experience a cappella concerts, craft colorful seed bombs, code robots, discuss captivating books, and so much more at your local library.
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Orange Artisan Festival & Business Expo logo with stylized "Orange" above the event name in a modern font. The logo features a gradient 'O' and '&' symbol, framed within a square design.Orange Artisan Festival & Business Expo logo with stylized "Orange" above the event name in a modern font. The logo features a gradient 'O' and '&' symbol, framed within a square design.
Fifth Annual Orange Artisan Festival & Business Expo: Shop, Network, Enjoy
Save the date for the Annual 5th Annual Orange Artisan Fest and Business Expo, scheduled for Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Orange Fairgrounds at High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Road, Orange. This marks the 5th all-outdoor event and the 23rd Business Expo
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Flyer for Orange CT Fire Dept Pancake Breakfast, May 3rd, 8am-12pm. Includes Chip's pancakes, eggs, bacon, potatoes. All proceeds benefit fire dept.Flyer for Orange CT Fire Dept Pancake Breakfast, May 3rd, 8am-12pm. Includes Chip's pancakes, eggs, bacon, potatoes. All proceeds benefit fire dept.
OVFD Annual Auxiliary Pancake Breakfast: Join the Fun!
The Orange Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary is hosting its annual Pancake Breakfast, a beloved community event that combines delicious food with a great cause. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 3rd, and head over to the Post Road Fire House in Orange, CT for a morning filled with tasty treats
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A stylized illustration of Ariel from The Little Mermaid sits on a dark rock against a light blue background. Her silhouette is dark blue, with flowing red hair. A large, pale yellow circle behind her represents the moon, and stylized waves are depicted in shades of blue and green at the bottom. This image captures the iconic pose and color scheme associated with the Disney character.A stylized illustration of Ariel from The Little Mermaid sits on a dark rock against a light blue background. Her silhouette is dark blue, with flowing red hair. A large, pale yellow circle behind her represents the moon, and stylized waves are depicted in shades of blue and green at the bottom. This image captures the iconic pose and color scheme associated with the Disney character.
Amity Creative Theater Premieres Disney’s 'The Little Mermaid'
Amity Regional High School’s acclaimed Amity Creative Theater (ACT) is entering the final days of rehearsal for its production of Disney’s beloved classic The Little Mermaid, premiering April 4, 2025. Featuring music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater, and book by Doug Wright
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A male physical therapist with fair skin and short brown hair applies blue kinesiology tape to the knee of a male athlete with dark hair lying on a blue examination table. The athlete, wearing a blue and white soccer uniform, receives treatment in a bright clinic with white walls. The focus is on the therapist's hands and the athlete's leg, suggesting injury rehabilitation.A male physical therapist with fair skin and short brown hair applies blue kinesiology tape to the knee of a male athlete with dark hair lying on a blue examination table. The athlete, wearing a blue and white soccer uniform, receives treatment in a bright clinic with white walls. The focus is on the therapist's hands and the athlete's leg, suggesting injury rehabilitation.
Optimizing Your Orthopedic Health in 2025
When routines become less active, maintaining movement can be harder for many. We all think about jumping back into the gym or beginning the latest diet to drop a few pounds. The one thing very few of us think about is optimizing your orthopedic health first.
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Amity logo featuring a shield with a sunburst, three birds, and the word "Amity" in a banner.Amity logo featuring a shield with a sunburst, three birds, and the word "Amity" in a banner.
Amity DEI: Clarifying Changes, Not Ending Programs
Recent concerns raised by community members about Amity Regional School District No. 5’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts merit clarification. Many of these concerns are related to a U.S. Department of Education letter dated Feb. 14, 2025, which has been cited as containing a directive
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Flyer announcing a public workshop for the Town of Orange's Plan of Conservation and Development. Text details the event date, time, and location. Images include the town seal, a white church steeple, a colorful cow statue, and a building with columns.Flyer announcing a public workshop for the Town of Orange's Plan of Conservation and Development. Text details the event date, time, and location. Images include the town seal, a white church steeple, a colorful cow statue, and a building with columns.
Town Invites Community to Public Workshop #2 on Conservation and Development
The Town of Orange is hosting its second Public Workshop for the Plan of Conservation and Development on April 2, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the High Plains Community Center.
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A flyer for the Suzuki Music Schools' Children's Cookie Concert Series, featuring a free concert with music by Taylor Swift and OneRepublic, plus chocolate chip cookies.A flyer for the Suzuki Music Schools' Children's Cookie Concert Series, featuring a free concert with music by Taylor Swift and OneRepublic, plus chocolate chip cookies.
Family Fun: Free Children's Cookie Concert
The Suzuki Music School of Orange will host a Children’s Cookie Concert on Saturday, April 5th at 3:00pm in the Social Hall at St. Barbara's Greek Orthodox Church (480 Racebrook Rd, Orange, CT 06477). The concert will feature SMS student string ensemble Vivace, performing music by Taylor Swift, One
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A sign at the eesmarts™ Annual Student Contest featuring a child's drawing about saving energy, with sponsors Eversource, CNG, SCG, UI, and Energize CT logos.A sign at the eesmarts™ Annual Student Contest featuring a child's drawing about saving energy, with sponsors Eversource, CNG, SCG, UI, and Energize CT logos.
Energize Connecticut Celebrates 20 Years of Student Energy Efficiency Contest
Energize Connecticut℠ eesmarts™ Student Contest Celebrates 20 Years of Energy Efficiency Education. Connecticut teachers and students encouraged to submit creative energy efficiency solutions in the 20th annual contest; registration deadline March 21.
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Amity logo featuring a shield with a sunburst, three birds, and the word "Amity" in a banner.Amity logo featuring a shield with a sunburst, three birds, and the word "Amity" in a banner.
Amity Regional School District Budget Process Underway for 2025-2026 – Your Voice Matters
As spring approaches, the Amity Regional School District No. 5, serving Bethany, Orange, and Woodbridge, is hard at work shaping the 2025-2026 budget, and we are committed to our goals of continuously improving instruction, cultivating creativity, enhancing student engagement and performance
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