Orange Town News

The Orange Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Barry Lee Cohen as its next Executive Director. Effective July 1st, Mr. Cohen will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Chamber, including management of programs, membership engagement, business advocacy

The Orange Volunteer Fire Department today announced the death of one of its active members, Kenneth Mitchell, 71.

Fourth of July is all about celebrating American values and creating memorable moments with our family and friends. Over cold beers, people come together at barbecues and parades across the country to commemorate this nation we call home. Anheuser-Busch is honored to be on the menu at so many July 4

Bryant University is pleased to recognize the following Orange, CT students who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to academic excellence and achievement and have been named to the Spring 2024 Deans’ List

The Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) program provides electronic benefit cards to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, cut herbs, eggs and honey (seniors only) at local Farmer’s Markets in Connecticut. The program is available to participants who are 60 years of age or older

The Orange Lions Club is again hosting its annual comedy night fundraising event, “Comedy Under the Stars”, on Saturday August 17, 2024, at the picnic pavilion outside High Plains Community Center. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. This event features professional

Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester. Among them is full-time student Natalie Garcia of Orange, a sophomore who majors in Pre-Social Work. To qualify for Dean’s List, full-time students must complete a minimum

Kick off the summer in style! Drop by the children's room on Saturday, June 15 and sign up for summer reading in person. You'll get a welcome packet and a free tote bag to decorate while supplies last. Get ready to Read, Renew, and Repeat with us in Summer 2024!

Per CGS 12-145, the first installment of the town tax on the 2023 Grand List of 1 October 2023 is due and payable on 1 July 2024. Payments received after 1 August 2024 are considered delinquent and are subject to the rate of 18% per annum, 1.5% per month, $2.00 minimum, dating back to the original

Rocco Philip Formica, 78, a Naples, Florida resident, died on April 24, 2024. He previously lived in Woodbridge and West Haven, CT. Rocco was born in New Haven, CT on August 16, 1945. He was the son of Salvatore and Rachel (Lucibello) Formica. He lived in CT is entire life before retiring and moving

The Orange Foundation has recently awarded $35,000 in community grants that benefit a wide range of groups in Orange. These awards include the full funding of the refurbishing the sidewalk between Town Hall and High Plains Community Center out of the O’Sullivan fund.

James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following Orange students made the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester: Brynn Weirsman who is majoring in Architectural Design – BFA; and Annika Lyngdal, who is majoring in Health Sciences - BS.