News in Orange, CT
Peck Place School Fun Run Raises Over $19K for Students
The students at The Peck Place School came together to celebrate the end of the PTO-sponsored Fun Run. The Fun Run was a fundraiser and character-building event that took place over a week in which goals were achieved, the school community was strengthened, ideas for improving the world around us
Ben and Jerry Visit Students at Holly Hill Childcare
As the children anxiously waited outside their school the clip-clop sounds of hooves could be heard coming down Peck Lane! Ben and Jerry, driven by Farmer Brian of Maple View Farm arrived at Holly Hill Childcare and Learning Center to the squeals and cheers of the eager students.
Orange Fire Department Visit Holly Hill Childcare
The children of Holly Hill Childcare & Learning Center enjoyed a firsthand experience on fire safety thanks to the wonderful Orange Volunteer Fire Department members. The firefighters demonstrated fire equipment as our eager students climbed up on the fire engine and manned the heavy water hoses!
Letter: Achieving Equity in Schools: Budgets and Policies for Student Needs
In today's society, pursuing equity in schools remains a crucial goal. However, achieving equity does not require taking from specific individuals to make others equal. Instead, it involves implementing fair budget allocations and policies that reflect the diverse needs of all students.
Letter: Orange Deserves Better Communication
Effective communication is the cornerstone of a thriving community, fostering trust and ensuring residents are informed. Unfortunately, our current First Selectman consistently leaves us in the dark on issues, decisions, and even exciting news in Orange.The “First Selectman’s Updates” section of
History Corner: The Cemetery has Stories...
The Orange cemetery started out with a half-acre when the Orange Congregational Church was approved by the General Assembly to combine the two Milford churches into one at Bryan’s Farms. A portion of the petition reads “that they are deeply impressed with the importance of a constant attendance for
Music on the Green Concert
The first offering in the Music on the Green concert series at the Orange Congregational Church on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 4:00 will feature Grace Cloutier, harp and David Enlow, organ. Together they are known as “Duo Celeste.” Enlow is an internationally acclaimed organist based in New York
Congregation Or Shalom for November 2023
One book. Nine readers. Ten changed lives. New York Times bestselling author Erica Bauermeister’s No Two Persons is “a gloriously original celebration of fiction, and the ways it deepens our lives. That was the beauty of books, wasn’t it? They took you places you didn’t know you needed to go…
Graven Images
The Friends of the Case Memorial Library will be presenting a talk on “Graven Images: Colonial New England Gravestones as Art and History” on Saturday, November 4th at 2:00pm in the Library Program Room.
Case Memorial Library for November 2023
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Orange Lions Club Hosts Thanksgiving
Every year, the members of the Lions Club of Orange provide a Thanksgiving Dinner at High Plains Community Center, their 35th annual. Join them the first Sunday after Thanksgiving, November 26, 2023 at 12 PM. Doors to open at 11:30AM.
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
