Town Departments & Agencies

The Swearing-In Ceremony of newly elected Town Officials was held on Friday November 17th at High Plains Community Center. It was the 10th Inauguration of First Selectman James M. Zeoli who will be serving his nineteenth and twentieth years as First Selectmen of The Town of Orange.

There are over 110 miles of streets in the Town of Orange. Snow removal can cost up to $2,500.00 per hour. Therefore, it is important for the Department of Public Works to use its resources wisely with cooperation from the residents to minimize the cost.

Firefighters have finally chased all the goblins and ghouls out of their firehouse and have started planning next year’s Haunted House event.

Orange voters on November 7 affirmed First Selectman Jim Zeoli and the whole Republican ticket in municipal elections. The town leadership will look very similar to what it has been for the last several years, with a few exceptions.

Thankful to all who have served and for their sacrifice. Students from Turkey Hill 21st Century created cards that were given to the Vet Center of New Haven (located in Orange) to be distributed to the vets as a thank you for Veterans Day.

The Town of Orange is hosting its annual Holiday Festival with the Lighted Tractor Parade and Tree Lighting on Sunday December 3rd. Festivities will be on and around the Town Green beginning at 3 p.m. There will be an ice carving demonstration in front of the Clark Building.

Incumbent First Selectman Jim Zeoli and his challenger, Democrat Mark Moyher faced off in the first of three debates at High Plains Community Center on October 18, a debate, which at times turned philosophical, at other times allowed the challenger to needle the incumbent about his record.

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.

‍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.

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.