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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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Orange Volunteer Fire Department logo patch featuring a blue shield, red lettering, and a white Maltese cross on a blue background.Orange Volunteer Fire Department logo patch featuring a blue shield, red lettering, and a white Maltese cross on a blue background.
Orange Firefighters Stop Garage Fire on New England Lane
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 Claus and a smiling elf in a green costume hand a wrapped gift to a child in plaid pajamas in a living room with a Christmas tree.Santa Claus and a smiling elf in a green costume hand a wrapped gift to a child in plaid pajamas in a living room with a Christmas tree.
Firefighters Drive Santa to Visit Record 758 Children
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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Orange Community Nursery School 3s class students wear festive holiday pajamas in the classroom during their holiday pajama party celebration.Orange Community Nursery School 3s class students wear festive holiday pajamas in the classroom during their holiday pajama party celebration.
Holiday Pajama Party at OCNS
Happy Holidays from Orange Communuty Nursery School! The 3’s class enjoyed a holiday pajama party as part of their holiday celebration.
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Mary L. Tracy School logo featuring a blue oval with a beehive, bees, and the slogan Is a fun place to be for the Orange Public Schools preschool lottery.Mary L. Tracy School logo featuring a blue oval with a beehive, bees, and the slogan Is a fun place to be for the Orange Public Schools preschool lottery.
Mary L. Tracy School Announces Kindergarten Registration 2026-2027
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, 2026, it is time to register for kindergarten.
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Library collage showing pizza, crafts, YA books, mahjong tiles, and K-pop cutouts in a festive teen party setting.Library collage showing pizza, crafts, YA books, mahjong tiles, and K-pop cutouts in a festive teen party setting.
Holiday Hours, Crafts, and Winter Events at the Library
The Library will close at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24 and will remain closed on Thursday, December 25. The Library will reopen on Friday, December 26 at 10 a.m.
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Amity Chamber of Commerce Health & Fitness Expo on Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Courtyard by Marriott, Orange. Free to the public.Amity Chamber of Commerce Health & Fitness Expo on Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Courtyard by Marriott, Orange. Free to the public.
Ring in the New Year with the Amity Chamber Health & Fitness Expo
The Amity Chamber of Commerce Health and Fitness Expo will ring in the New Year on Saturday, January 10th, 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. 
Local Business
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Orange Community Nursery School preschoolers pose for a group photo with Santa Claus on a stage next to a Christmas tree during a holiday family event.Orange Community Nursery School preschoolers pose for a group photo with Santa Claus on a stage next to a Christmas tree during a holiday family event.
Orange Community Nursery School Holiday Santa Visit
Orange Community Nursery School recently hosted a successful 'Visit with Santa,' bringing students, parents, and teachers together for a festive celebration. The event served as a joyful kickoff to the holiday season, providing families with a chance to connect and make lasting memories.
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A person in a gym holds their lower back with both hands, suggesting possible back pain or discomfort. They are wearing a teal shirt and black leggings.A person in a gym holds their lower back with both hands, suggesting possible back pain or discomfort. They are wearing a teal shirt and black leggings.
It's All in the Hips: The Key to a Pain-Free Life
On a daily basis, I see it all: knee pain, ankle and foot pain, back pain, and general difficulty moving. You know what all those issues have in common—your hips. If you walk into my office, I guarantee that any lower body or core issue you complain of will require us to take a look at your hips.
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Piano Holiday Concert by Suzuki Music Schools: December 13th at 1pm, Woodbridge Town Library. Features a grand piano graphic.Piano Holiday Concert by Suzuki Music Schools: December 13th at 1pm, Woodbridge Town Library. Features a grand piano graphic.
Piano Holiday Concert with the Suzuki Music School
Students from the Suzuki Music School of Orange will host a Holiday Piano Recital at the Woodbridge Town Library on Saturday, December 13th at 1pm. The performance will feature holiday favorites and more! This event is free and open to the public.
Arts & Leisure
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Joyful Tot Shabbat service at Congregation Or Shalom in Orange, CT. Event on January 10th for children aged birth to 5. RSVP required.Joyful Tot Shabbat service at Congregation Or Shalom in Orange, CT. Event on January 10th for children aged birth to 5. RSVP required.
Congregation Or Shalom to Host Tot Shabbat
Congregation Or Shalom has announced a Tot Shabbat event scheduled for January 10th. This gathering is designed specifically for children from birth to age 5.
Houses of Worship
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Exterior view of the Case Memorial Library in Orange, CT, showing the white and brick building with an American flag flying on a pole on a sunny day.Exterior view of the Case Memorial Library in Orange, CT, showing the white and brick building with an American flag flying on a pole on a sunny day.
Case Memorial Library: December Events & Holiday Hours
The Library will be closed on Thursday, December 25 in observance of Christmas and on Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. 
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Mary L. Tracy School logo featuring a blue oval with a beehive, bees, and the slogan Is a fun place to be for the Orange Public Schools preschool lottery.Mary L. Tracy School logo featuring a blue oval with a beehive, bees, and the slogan Is a fun place to be for the Orange Public Schools preschool lottery.
Orange Schools 2026-27 Preschool Lottery Accepting Names
The Orange Public Schools is now accepting names for the “Lottery” for our 2026–2027 Preschool Program. Our Special Education/General Education integrated Preschool Program is looking for three and four-year-old children to enroll as community peers. Our Preschool Program enriches each child’s
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