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Owen Weaver, a Partner with the law firm Zabel Schellenberg, was recently elected to the Amity Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.Weaver currently serves as the Town Attorney for Orange. Since 2013, he has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. In 2024, Weaver became a Fellow of the
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Orange firefighters quickly extinguished a fire in a house Tuesday night at 516 New England Lane. The Orange Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched at just after 5:30 p.m. Tuesday for a house filled with smoke. First-arriving firefighters began looking for the source of the smoke, suspecting
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Santa arrived in Orange this year on a fire truck, delivering gifts to a record number of children in town. “Santa’s Helper” has become a townwide tradition and big fund-raiser for the all-volunteer fire department. This year, there were seven Santas helping out, each one on a fire truck
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Highway Department Adds Three New Work Vehicles
The Town of Orange Highway Department announced they have received three new vehicles. A new bucket truck which will be used for traffic light repair, hanging banners at High Plains, the Country Fair, and the OVFD Carnival as well as for tree trimming.
Amity Chamber Honors Police, Firefighters & Business of Year
The Amity Chamber of Commerce Community Awards and Annual Meeting took place recently at the Courtyard by Marriott, 136 Marsh Hill Road, Orange. This sold-out event honored the Orange and Woodbridge Police Officers and the Orange and Bethany Firefighters of the Year, as selected by their peers.
Prevent Raking Injuries: Proper Technique & Warm-Ups
When the leaves falling are telling you to grab a rake and get the yard clean, consider how easy it is to make the wrong moves and hurt yourself. Raking requires upper body strength and endurance. Warm up to yard work by exercising your primary muscles that include biceps, deltoids, rotator cuff,
Orange Senior Health Fair Offers Free Screenings, Lunch, Raffles
The 22nd Annual Orange Senior Health & Safety Fair will take place on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the High Plains Community Center, located at 525 Orange Center Road in Orange.
Am I Tripping, Losing Balance, Getting Older or Just Clumsy?
Balance issues can be a tricky thing to self assess, until there is a fall that causes injury, or unfortunately more serious conditions such as fractures of ankle or hips. Balance issues can affect all ages, and often gets ignored in the elderly or just attributed to getting older. There are several
Katelyn Losty Elected to Membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Katelyn Losty of Orange, Connecticut, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at MCPHS University.
Check out Events at Your Library This September and October
2025 Animated Short Films will be screened: In the Shadow of the Cypress, Magic Candies, Beautiful Men, Wander to Wonder, Yuck! There are two screenings. All films will be shown at both sessions.
Local Students Recognized on SNHU Summer 2025 Academic Lists
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is proud to announce the academic achievements of students from Orange (06477) who were recognized for their hard work during the Summer 2025 term, which ran from May to August.
Amity Chamber to Host Orange First Selectman Debate: Zeoli vs Fitzmaurice
The Amity Chamber of Commerce will be holding the first Town of Orange First Selectman Debate of the 2025 election season on Tuesday, October 7th, at the University of New Haven - Orange Campus, 584 Derby Milford Road, Orange. Doors will open at 6:30 pm with the ninety-minute debate starting
Orange Schools Announce 2025–26 Free, Reduced Meal Rules
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).
Tunes and Tales from Connecticut
On Saturday, September 27th at 2:00 pm at Case Memorial Library, singer-songwriter Kent Besocke will deliver a one-of-a-kind performance entitled “Tunes and Tales from Connecticut.” The musical program weaves together our state's rich tapestry of history, folklore, and legend.
Firefighters of the Year to Be Honored at Amity Chamber Community Awards & Annual Meeting
Orange Firefighter Eric Auscavitch and Bethany Firefighter Steven Kirschbaum have been named Firefighters of the Year for their respective towns and will be honored at the Amity Chamber of Commerce Community Awards and Annual Meeting.Selected by the leadership teams of the Orange and Bethany
Community Yizkor Service at Congregation Or Shalom
On Yom Kippur, October 2, 2025, there will be a community Yizkor memorial service at Congregation Or Shalom beginning at 4:00 PM. Attendance is free and open to the public.
James Madison University Welcomes Class of 2029
James Madison University is excited to welcome the class of 2029. The incoming class represents an accomplished, diverse group of individuals who hail from 32 states, the District of Columbia and 20 countries.
Get Your Child's Musical Journey Started: Suzuki Early Childhood Preview Class
Join us for a Suzuki Early Childhood Education (ECE) Preview Class at the Suzuki Music School of Orange on Friday, September 12th. In Suzuki ECE, children and parents create a strong foundation for musical study through singing, movement and rhythm in a warm, playful environment.
Police Officers of the Year to Be Honored at Amity Chamber Community Awards & Annual Meeting
Orange Police Sergeant Vincent Landisio and Woodbridge Police Officer John Lalli will be honored at the Amity Chamber of Commerce Community Awards and Annual Meeting as each town's Police Officer of the Year.
Kimchi Party & Ozobot Coding Workshops This September
Learn to make your own kimchi in this hands-on cooking workshop guided by Robert Lim. Registered participants will be able to take home a small jar of prepared kimchi.
St. Mary School Carnival Returns in September
The St. Mary School Carnival is BACK! Bring your friends & family on Friday, September 26th from 5-10pm, Saturday, September 27th from 1-10pm and Sunday, September 28th from 1-5pm to enjoy some family fun at the best carnival all year! Back are exciting rides, food trucks, snack tent, games, 50/50
Students Named to Western New England University's Spring 2025 Dean's List
Western New England University (WNE) takes immense pride in recognizing the outstanding academic achievements of over 790 students who have been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester.
A New Year of Learning at YAHAD Community Hebrew School
YAHAD, the community Hebrew school, is now enrolling for the 2025-2026 school year. YAHAD, a name that means "together," is a community-focused school dedicated to helping students build their Jewish identities. The curriculum is designed to teach foundational skills in prayer, Hebrew, and the Bible
