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On June 10, our community proudly celebrated 319 graduates as they crossed the stage at Amity Regional High School’s Annual Commencement Exercises. On behalf of the entire Board of Education, congratulations to the Class of 2025! Thank you for all you have contributed to our schools and communities
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With their sights set on a career in the energy efficiency and green building trade industries, more than 50 Connecticut high school students recently graduated from the Green STEP Summer Program. The three-week paid-to-train development program, which helps set the clean energy workforce of the
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Jay Stollman & the Black Rock All-Stars are set to reunite and headline the Jamie Hulley Arts Foundation's 23rd Annual Evening for the Arts Gala. This special event will take place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Fairfield University's Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.
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Veteran’s Day Ceremony on November 11th
The American Legion Auxiliary and Post 127 of Orange invites the public to a Veteran’s Ceremony on November 11th, 2023. The Ceremony will commence at 11am at the High Plains Community Center. Veteran’s Day is a United States federal holiday that honors all military veterans who have served in
Orange Community Women Craft Fair
Orange Community Women is (OCW) happy to announce its first annual craft fair to be held at High Plains Community Center on Saturday, November 4th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. With more than 50 vendors, food trucks and a raffle, there will be something there for everyone!
Orange To Honor Veterans
Orange will be honoring Veterans on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the Orange War Remembrance Memorial at High Plains Community Center at 11:00 AM. The American Legion welcomes the public and any veterans that wish to attend.
Ghouls and Goblins Haunt Orange Firehouse For Second Year
Orange firefighters are again using their firehouse to tell a Halloween ghost story, but this year the Orange Players will deliver mutual aid, adding to the frightening fun.
Letter: Thank You Orange Fair Committee & Volunteers.
This year as I enjoyed the fair with my family, I could not stop thinking about all of the countless volunteers that dedicate multiple weekends to helping organize and execute the fair. From the families that run the civics tents and the food tents, to the community members who donate their time
Garden Club of Orange Monster Tag Sale
The Garden Club of Orange will be having a monster tag sale on Saturday, October 14 from 9 AM-3PM at the High Plains community Center Pavilion. According to Linda Bradford, Chairperson of the event, “All of the proceeds from the sale will be used to further our civic goals such as planting
Amity’s Ranks on State Assessments Went Up… Yet Why Did Its Ranking on U.S. News Drop?
Amity High School’s drop in the 2023 U.S. News ranking is puzzling, especially after the strong improvement in ranks on state-wide assessment tests last year. At the last BOE meeting, some parents raised concerns about the ranking drop. As a BOE member and Woodbridge parent myself, I delved into
History Corner: Are They Still Important...?
Yes, they are. Dolls have been a source of “play” and ceremony from very early history. The earliest doll was a spirit being used in magic and religious rituals throughout the world. The earliest “doll” goes back to ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece and Rome. The earliest use of a doll as a
Republican’s Select Slate for November Election
The Orange Republicans held their caucus on Wednesday, July 20, endorsing incumbent James Zeoli for First Selectman, along with a full slate of candidates who will share the Republican ticket.In his remarks, Zeoli cited his own observations on his opponent’s platform.
League of Women Voters of Amity Participates in Vote411.org
Like planets lining up for a grand conjunction, Bethany, Orange, and Woodbridge are holding municipal elections on the same day for the first time in recent memory. This gives the League of Women Voters of Amity an opportunity to make efficient use of the national League’s online voter guide
Election Season Enters Its Final Stretch
In less than six weeks, on Tuesday, November 7, Orange residents will be heading to the polls to cast their votes for town government. While the Republican ticket lists the well- known, experienced crew, local Democrats are fielding a number of newcomers to municipal governance, many of them with
Student News for October 2023
Congratulations to Claudia Homiski of Orange, CT, who was named to the Ithaca College Spring 2023 Dean's List. Andrew Gnidula of Orange, CT, also made the Spring 2023 Dean's List at Seton Hall University.
Yana Patel Receives Elmira College Key Award
Yana Patel, of Orange, CT, received the Elmira College Key Award for academic and community leadership. A tradition that goes back to 1935, the EC Key Award is presented to outstanding students in their junior year of high school or preparatory school.This year, the award was given to 783 students
Youth Services for October 2023
National Drug Take Back Day will be held on Saturday, October 28th from 10:00am-2:00pm at High Plains Community Center. All unwanted/expired medications will be taken (including liquids and sharps). Volunteers from the National Pharmacy Association will be on site to answer any questions
