News in Orange, CT


Orange Chamber Honors Local Heroes at Annual Awards Ceremony
The Orange Chamber of Commerce celebrated the contributions of local businesses and individuals at its annual Community Awards and Annual Meeting on September 19, 2024. Over 100 community members gathered to honor those who have made a significant impact on the town.


Witness World-Renowned Gary Ferrar’s Mind-Bending Magic and Mentalism
Renowned magician and mentalist Gary Ferrar is set to captivate audiences with his mind-bending performance on Saturday, November 2, 2024. The show will take place at Congregation Or Shalom, located on Old Grassy Hill Road in Orange, CT.


Free Zumba Classes! Join Us at Orange Rec Center
Ready to Zumba? Join us for a free Zumba class at the Orange Recreation Department! Dance with the original Zumba instructors from STUDIO Z FITNESS, voted #1 Zumba studio many years in a row.


Amity Board of Education Doubles Meetings, Focuses on Tech & Phones
At the August 19th Board of Education Meeting, the Amity Board of Education voted to transition to two meetings per month. September 9th marked the beginning of this new format.


Obituary: Ruth Reizfeld
Ruth Reizfeld, daughter of the late Max and Sylvia Epstein Kustoff passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 7, 2024. Ruth was born in the Bronx, New York and was an active resident of Orange, Connecticut for 65 years. Aside from being a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and


Dive In: Ribbon-Cutting for Bulldog Swim Academy
The Orange Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newest and 100th member, Bulldog Swim Academy. You are cordially invited – and encouraged – to attend!


New to Medicare or Need a 2025 Refresher? Join Us for a Free Seminar!
New to Medicare OR Want to Know About Changes for 2025? Trish Pearson, an independent broker will present an educational seminar on the ABC's of Medicare on Tuesday, October 8th at 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The presentation will provide information for those new to Medicare as well as a review of


Fall into Fun at Case Memorial Library: Events for All Ages
Duchess Day Radley is a thirteen-year-old self-proclaimed outlaw. Rules are for other people. She is the fierce protector of her five-year-old brother, Robin, and the parent to her mother, Star, a single mom incapable of taking care of herself, let alone her two kids. Walk has never left


Paul Piscitelli and Lisa Kaplan Named Community Awards Honorees
Orange Police Officer Paul Piscitelli and Orange Volunteer Firefighter, Lisa Kaplan, will be honored at the Orange Chamber of Commerce Community Awards and Annual Meeting as the Town of Orange's Police Officer of the Year and Volunteer Firefighter of the Year.


Shredding Day And Recycling Event – Saturday, October 26, 2024
On Saturday, October 26, 2024, the Orange Recycling Committee will hold another “Shredding Day” which will include Document Shredding, Electronics Recycling, Mattress Collection, AND Clothing, and Household Goods Collection, ALL at High Plains Community Center from 9:00AM until 12 Noon.


Hidden Gem Shines Bright: Orange Players Mark 50th Anniversary
How many of you have heard of or know about the Orange Players? The Players have been bringing live theater to the community and supporting local causes for fifty years. Founded in 1974, its first production was The Pajama Game performed at Mary L. Tracy school.


Christmas Comes Early: Handmade Holiday Market Supports Local Youth
Crafters Care Events, owned by Kim Mucha, brings local handmade crafters from across CT to local towns for pop-up artisan markets. Each event benefits a local non-profit organization, and this year is no exception.


Chinmaya Health Fair to Offer Free Health Services
A free health fair is scheduled for Saturday, September 14th, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Chinmaya Saraswati Ashram in Orange, Connecticut. The event, organized by Chinmaya Mission Fairfield-New Haven (CMFN) and the Connecticut Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (CAPI), aims to provide


Orange Public Schools Announce Free & Reduced-Price Meal Eligibility for 2024-25 School Year
The Orange Public School District announced today its policy for determining eligibility of children who may receive free or reduced-price meals served under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).
NOTE: For SY 2024-2025, all students eligible for reduced-price school meals, enrolled in a school


Amity Regional School District Embraces New Year, New Initiatives
The Amity Regional School District is prepared for and excited for the start of school. As we open this school year, our administrators, teachers, and staff are dedicated to meeting the Board of Education’s mission “to enable every Amity student to become a lifelong learner and a literate, caring


Labor Day Closure and Upcoming Events at Case Memorial Library
The Case Memorial Library will be closed on Saturday, August 31 and Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3.


Celebrate Greek Culture at ODYSSEY’ 24: A Four-Day Festival of Food, Music, and Dance
Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church will present ODYSSEY ‘24: A Greek Festival, its 42nd annual celebration of Greek food, music, and culture. This 4-day party will take place August 30, 31, September 1, and 2 at 480 Racebrook Road, Orange, CT, on the grounds of the beautiful Byzantine-style church.


Obituary: Richard L. Zambarano
Richard L. Zambarano of Woodbridge and Orange Connecticut died at home surrounded by family, after a wonderful life of 93 years. He is survived by his wife Pauli, five children Michael (wife Beverly, children Sierra, Zack, and Heather), Bob (wife Susan Ansorge, children Ellie and Paulo), Joe