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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 Firefighters Recover from Haunted House
Firefighters have finally chased all the goblins and ghouls out of their firehouse and have started planning next year’s Haunted House event.
VFW Post Presents American Flags to Local Mission BBQ
Recently members of the Walter Dymarczyk VFW Memorial Post 12106 Branford presented 300 American Flags to Angel Ramirez, Manager of the Mission BBQ restaurant in Orange. Chuck Larkins & Bill Savastano representing their VFW had been doing this for several years & in turn the Management at Mission
A Heartfelt Thanksgiving Celebration
In the heart of every Orange Lions Club member, there beats a common devotion to serving others, a commitment that has defined our club’s legacy for over 3 remarkable decades. We take great pride in reminiscing about our longstanding tradition of hosting the annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Orange Community Women Offers Unique Holiday Gifts
Looking for a gift for that special someone who loves Orange? Well, look no further! Orange Community Women has a limited number of beautiful mugs featuring the town seal for sale right now. The mugs are handcrafted by expert pottery artisans, using a ceramic scrimshaw process for precision detail
Spreading Holiday Joy
The members of The Garden Club of Orange have been busy decorating the Case Memorial Library rotunda and making wreaths for the Town Buildings to help brighten up the dark winter days. The purpose of the Club is to promote and encourage garden skills and knowledge, both individual and civic.
Garden Club of Orange Members Receive State Level Awards
Several members of The Garden Club of Orange were recognized at the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc. annual awards meeting on October 25, 2023. Mary Ellen Bespuda was recognized for her work with youth gardening and received the Tribute Award for Youth, Patricia Logioco was recognized
Tories, Spies, and Traitors: Divided Loyalty in Revolutionary Connecticut
The Friends of the Case Memorial Library invite you to join a ZOOM program offered by the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 7 PM.
Which side are you on? That’s the question that every single person in Connecticut had to answer in 1775, as the thirteen
Case Memorial Library for December 2023
Events are free and open to the public, except as noted. Fall Film: Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris Wednesday, December 13, 1 p.m. A widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, and decides that she must have one of her own. 1 hr. 55 min. PG.
Peck Place School Honors Veterans
The students and staff of The Peck Place School gathered together to honor our veterans who fought and served for our country. Veterans related to students and staff were treated to refreshments and a musical event which included the voices of all students from grades 1-6.
Amity Contract Seeks to Attract New Teachers
In an effort to stem the tide of teachers leaving the district and to support teacher retention, the Amity Board of Education and the Teachers Union have agreed to an unprecedented 13.5% salary increase spread over the next three school years.
Orange Preschool Lottery
The Orange Elementary School System is now accepting names for the “Lottery” for the 2024-2025 Preschool Program at Mary L. Tracy School. Our Special Education/General Education integrated preschool is looking for three- and four-year old children to enroll as community peers and positive role
Amity Captain Donates 18 Pies for Holiday Giving Program
Jillian Barnes, Captain of the Amity Girls Basketball team, organized a Lyman Orchard’s Pie fundraiser with her teammates and collected and donated 18 pies to the Orange Community Services Holiday Giving Program. Thank you, Jillian, for your kindness – it does matter!
