News in Orange, CT


Amity Physical Therapy Launches Comprehensive Concussion Program at All Offices
Most major impact sports are becoming more keenly aware of the importance or preventing excessive head injury and the potential long-term effects of concussion. Although the emphasis is stressed with protocols at the elite college and professional levels, there seems to be a large gap in the


Orange Firefighters Learn About Electric Vehicle Fires
The popularity of electric vehicles is growing, along with cellular phones, e-bikes and many other new tools and appliances. The common denominator among them is lithium-ion batteries and new challenges for firefighters.


Orange Soccer Association (OSA) In–house Program Registration – Spring 2024
Orange Soccer is a weekly program designed to allow young players to develop their soccer skill in a fun and relaxed environment.


Irish Tenor Emmet Cahill Concert in Orange on March 16
The internationally acclaimed Irish tenor Emmet Cahill will offer a concert in Orange,CT as part of his solo US tour on Saturday, March 16, at 3:00 in the afternoon. The Orange Congregational Church will showcase the artist from the troupe "Celtic Thunder" as part of its Music on the Green series.


Secretary of the State Celebrates Another 'Essential Worker'
Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas visited Woodbridge recently to celebrate Poll Worker Appreciation Day on Dec. 18, 2023. At a time when many local officials are facing an active – and potentially contentious - voting period, the secretary came with a reassuring message that her office


Consultant Presents Traffic Concepts for Part of Fred Wolfe Park
Representatives of BL Companies, the consultant that reviewed traffic safety and other issues at Fred Wolfe Park, recently updated the public on their preliminary findings at the Jan. 24 meeting of the Orange Parks and Recreation Commission.


The Results are in: Amity FY 22-23 Surplus is $2,487,391
The goal of balancing Town needs with taxpayer affordability is a challenging one. In my view, one of the requirements of being a member of the Orange Board of Finance (OBOF) is to inform the public. In fact, I consider this an obligation of this elected position.
Kathy Kennedy to Host Orange, CT Re-Election Event
State Representative Kathy Kennedy (R-119) will be hosting a re-election fundraiser on Tuesday, February 6th, from 5:30p.m. to 8:00p.m. at the Orange Ale House & Grille (517 Boston Post Road, Orange, CT). Suggested donation is $45.00. All Milford and Orange residents are invited.
OVFD Auxiliary Egg My Yard!
The Easter Bunny is making their annual trip to Orange! New format this year!
St. Patrick's Day Meat-O!
Join us at the Orange Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary's St. Patrick's Day Meat-O on Safurday,March 2nd, 2:00 PM at the Post Road Fire House 355 Boston Post Road, Orange, CT.


Case Memorial Library for February 2024
It's Take Your Child to the Library Day! To celebrate, we’re running a special two-day event where you can win a free book to keep! Look around the library and find books and objects that match a box. Fill five boxes in a row and get a bingo. Just present your completed bingo sheet and a library


Orange Tractor Supply Company Store to Hold Pet Adoption Event
The Orange Tractor Supply is inviting customers to attend a Pet Adoption Event on February 10, 2024 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The pet adoption event is open to the public and friendly, leashed pets. It will take place at Tractor Supply at 253 Indian River Road.


Garden Marvels: Tovah Martin's Terrariums, Eco-Friendly Designs, and Holiday Delights
On October 3, the Garden Club of Woodbridge hosted the Garden Club of Orange. Members of both clubs were excited to meet guest speaker, Tovah Martin. Tovah’s presentation, “Terrariums and You,” showcased terrariums in creative glass vessels, e.g., teacups and furniture pieces.


Congregation Or Shalom for February 2024
Entertainment Weekly Editor’s Choice Winner of the 2006 National Jewish Book Award for Fiction. A million-dollar painting by Marc Chagall is stolen from a museum during a singles’ cocktail hour. The unlikely thief is Benjamin Ziskind, a lonely former child prodigy who writes questions for quiz


Please Donate to the Orange Fuel Bank
The Congregations of Orange Collaborative (COC) is seeking donations from their congregants to help Orange residents who are fuel insecure this winter. Please donate to the Orange Fuel Bank. Checks may be written to Treasurer, Town of Orange (in memo line put: fuel bank) and may be delivered or mail


Kathy Kennedy Announces Run for Fourth Term
Milford-State Rep. Kathy Kennedy, who is serving her third term in the Connecticut General Assembly representing the 119th House District covering portions of Orange and Milford, announced she plans to run for another term this November.Kennedy has built a reputation for her bipartisanship


Amity Middle School Students Shower Veterans with Holiday Cheer in Annual Stocking Drive
Students at the Amity Middle School Orange banded together to say thank you to our veterans through our annual Stockings for Soldiers community outreach program. The students, staff, and families of AMSO sent in various toiletry and snack items that were put into stockings and delivered on Friday


Student News for January 2024
Kelly Pritchard, resident of Orange, Connecticut, a member of the class of 2025 majoring in Aerospace Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), was a member of a student team that recently completed an intense research project titled Eel Point Road Restoration and Resilience.