News in Orange, CT

Dominic Mustello, 81 of Orange, formerly of Floral Park, NY passed away peacefully April 27th at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Born May 4, 1942 in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Dominic and Marie Mustello and was predeceased by his beloved wife, Kathleen O'Brien Mustello.

Join Bookcase leader Toby Zabinski for a discussion of Nothing More Dangerous by Allen Eskens. This program will be held on Zoom. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

Save the date for the 4th Annual Orange Artisan Fest & Vendor Fair, scheduled on Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Orange Fairgrounds at High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Road, Orange. The all-outdoor event is rain or shine and free and open to the public. 

Proud parents Anthony and Samantha Blackwood of Orange are happy to announce the birth of their son Felix Orion Blackwood, born April 8, 2024.

Please join me on May 19th (Madison Surf Club) (10:00am) to support Team Landon & the CFF Cause at the Great Strides 5K walk. If you can't attend please consider donating to the CFF Foundation!

One of the most commonly injured areas of the body is the shoulder. It is a dynamic joint, allowing us the greatest mobility of any articulating joint. But with great mobility, comes great potential for injury.

Houlihan Lawrence Wareck D’Ostilio proudly announces that Ken Ginsberg recently received the DealMaker award for his achievement at the CCIM annual awards dinner.

The Friends of the Case Memorial Library announce the upcoming visit of “Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.” On Saturday, May 18 at 2 pm, Sheryl Faye will give another memorable performance as she portrays the late English Queen. 

A team of Orange, CT, volunteer firefighters dashed up 34 floors recently and, although they were wearing full structural firefighting gear, there was no fire at the top of the stairs. Instead, there was hope for curing lung diseases.

Many of us were deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved classmate and class president, Francis J. Erba (Fran). In his memory, a group of classmates is proposing the creation of the Francis J. Erba Scholarship Fund.

Amity Regional School District #5, as per state guidelines, is properly disposing of student special education records. The records of any student who has received special services are maintained for six years after their class graduates.

The Holy Infant Church Women’s Guild is having their Installation and Scholarship dinner on Tuesday May 14 at 5:45 pm. It will be at the Birchwoods Banquet Hall at Oakland CC, 1027 Racebrook Rd in Woodbridge. Tickets are $40 per person which includes appetizers, entree, and dessert.

Featured speaker, Daphne Geismar, author of "Invisible Years," will share her family's story of resilience during the Holocaust. With a background in design and academia, Geismar's insights offer a unique perspective on history and hope.

On April 8, 2024, the Amity Board of Education held its District Public Budget Hearing. Superintendent Byars presented a brief overview of the 2024-2025 budget. There was no comment from any member of the public at the hearing. The Board of Education adopted budget is 3.49% higher than the current

For years there have been ghost sightings, ghost hunters, and unexplained occurrences. Certain states in the U.S. have been acknowledged as being very “haunted.” Connecticut is certainly among the most haunted states, and, over the past few years, interest in the paranormal has been growing. 

In May of 1987 a nightclub opened in downtown New Haven like no other before it or since. On the corner of College and Crown Streets, in the location that was for years home to Harold’s Restaurant and later on the Court Jester nightclub, it instantly became an institution in the city. 

Love escape rooms and puzzles? Grab a Break-In Bag! They’re just like a mini escape room only instead of trying to break out, you must break in! To win the game and free the loot in your bag, you must solve the puzzles which correspond to the 3-digit lock. This is a take-home activity for students

The Orange Historical Society is inviting residents to a special event, "A Taste of the Past," on April 13, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. The event will be held at the Orange Congregational Church located at 205 Meetinghouse Lane, Orange, CT.