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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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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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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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Orange Health & Fitness Expo: Free Wellness Event for All Ages
The Orange Chamber of Commerce Health and Fitness Expo will kick off the New Year, on Saturday, January 11th, at the Courtyard by Marriott, 136 Marsh Hill Road from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Expo is free and open to the public.
Engage with Diverse Library Events: From Book Talks to Turkish Coffee This January
Even before she became Franklin D. Roosevelt's secretary of labor and the first woman to serve as a cabinet secretary, Frances Perkins was a tireless advocate for better industrial conditions, an end to child labor, and other social, progressive movements.
Join Orange's Most Fun Fitness Class: Sign Up for Winter Sessions
Calling all local residents! Looking for a fun filled workout class for all ages? Come and join us Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6PM for 50 minutes of fun and sweat. With fun songs and our engaging instructors, you'll leave this class wanting more. Mark your calendars for our classes being held January
Mary L. Tracy School Opens 2025 Kindergarten Sign-ups
Mary L. Tracy School, Town of Orange, is now open for kindergarten registration. Mary L. Tracy School is home to all kindergarten students in the Town of Orange. If you are a resident of Orange and your child is turning five on or before September 1, 2025, it is time to register for kindergarten.
Obituary: David French
David Allan French, 80, of Milford, CT, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024. David was born on February 3, 1944, in Bridgeport, CT and was the son of the late Earl French and Ruth Duncan.
Local College Students Conclude First Semester at Eastern Connecticut State University
More than 1,000 students are concluding their first semester at Eastern Connecticut State University this fall 2024. The new students include 808 first-time and 275 transfer students who are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate-level programs.
Amity BOE: Budget Process Underway, Graduation Date Set
At this time of the year the Board begins work on the 2025-2026 budget. The first step was a special late November meeting for presentations by the various departments of their estimated needs for the 2025-2026 school year. These are submitted to the Superintendent so that she may prepare her budget
COC Unites to Fight Childhood Hunger at Food Drive
Congregation Orange Collaborative (COC) held a Pop the Trunk Food Collection on December 8th at High Plains Community Center. The event was to support about 40 children in Orange who are food insecure. They get fruit and milk weekly and monthly they receive a back pack of non-perishable food too.
Unveiling Quilt Codes: Secrets of the Underground Railroad
On Tuesday, January 7 at 7:00 pm, the Zoom program Pre-Civil War Quilts: The Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad will be hosted by the Friends of Case Memorial Library.
Orange Youth Services Equips Police with Drug Education Board
Orange Youth Services has proudly announced the purchase of a drug board for the Orange Police Department as part of its ongoing commitment to addressing substance abuse and promoting community well-being. The board was purchased through prevention funding through the State of Connecticut Opioid Re
Plan Safe Holiday Rides: CT Partners Promote Sober Travel
With the holidays approaching, many of us are looking forward to travelling near and far to raise a glass with friends and family. As you gather with loved ones to spread cheer, remember to encourage those around you to make responsible choices when it comes to alcohol.
Join Case Memorial Library's Holiday Magic: Tree Lighting, Crafts & Festive Events
Stop by the library during the Christmas Tree Lighting! We'll have take and make crafts while supplies last, and Al deCant will be here to lead a singalong from 3-3:45pm!
