During a first selectman’s candidates debate at Congregation Or Shalom on Oct. 13, Incumbent First Selectman Jim Zeoli (R) and his challenger Jody Dietch (D) reveal what their business development plans are.
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During a first selectman’s candidates debate at Congregation Or Shalom on Oct. 13, Incumbent First Selectman Jim Zeoli (R) and his challenger Jody Dietch (D) responded to a question regarding dealing with many different senior issues in town.
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Come share a laugh at the Orange Lions Club’s annual Comedy Night with three outstanding stand-up comedians on Saturday, Oct. 19.
The event will take place at the social hall at St. Barbara’s Greek Orthodox Church, 480 Racebrook Road, Orange. Doors open at 7 p.m., Show starts at 8 p.m.
Bring your own snacks and refreshments (set-ups provided)
Tickets are $35, available from any Lions Club member, online, or call 203-795-3906
This event benefits the Lions Club Charities.
The Orange Recycling Committee has announced the next paper shredding and mattress recycling event for Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 9 a.m. to Noon at the front parking lot of High Plains Community Center (HPCC).
The committee will once again be joined by the Mattress Recycling Council collecting used mattresses and box springs.
The secure, on-site paper shredding service will once again be handled by Affordable Solutions,
owned and operated by Orange resident Joe Johnston.
Residents may bring bags or boxes filled with documents for shredding and volunteers from the Orange Recycling Committee will deposit them into the shredding truck. This service is generously funded by the Rotary Club of Orange. Residents may show their appreciation by donating to the Orange Rotary Scholarship Fund. Rotarians will be on hand to collect donations.
Residents also may bring mattresses and box springs for recycling. This free service is made
possible through a partnership with the Mattress Recycling Council’s Bye Bye Mattress
Program.
Dry mattresses (of all sizes) and box springs will be accepted. However, mattresses
from futons/sofa beds or waterbeds; mattresses infested with bed bugs; wet, damaged or
excessively soiled mattresses; sleeping bag or mattress pads/toppers, are not part of the
program.
For residents who need assistance getting mattresses and box springs to the event, members of
the Orange Lions Club will pick-up these items from residences, given they are outside and dry
or in a garage for easy access, as volunteers will not enter individual homes.
Anyone interested in this pick-up service should contact Ken Lenz at 203-795-3906. The fee for pick-up is $10 per mattress or box spring. Payment is by cash or check made out to Orange Lions Charities, and all proceeds are considered a charitable donation.
Orange Recycling Committee Chair Mitch Goldblatt said he is excited about this opportunity for our residents to dispose of items at no cost.
“Saturday, October 19th will be a great morning for cleaning out before the winter sets in”, Goldblatt said. “I’m encouraging all residents to bring their personal documents, papers, and even mattresses for the ultimate Orange Recycling event!”
“We are thrilled to partner with the Rotary Club of Orange and the Orange Lions Club to offer these important environmental services to residents,” said Goldblatt. “Purging homes of these items and keeping them out of landfills helps our environment as well as our tax dollars. This is a fun event that gives volunteers and residents an opportunity to work together for a cleaner and more sustainable planet.”
For the ninth time, the Orange Recycling Committee is helping residents dispose of thousands of pounds of sensitive financial and medical papers in a secure, environmentally-responsible way. Adding mattress and box spring recycling to this event has made this one event not to be missed.
Details:
WHEN: Saturday, October 19th, 2019, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., rain or shine
WHERE: High Plains Community Center (front parking area), 525 Orange Center Road, Orange, CT
BRING:
Tax papers, bills, receipts, statements, and documents that contain personal, financial and/or
medical information. No need to remove staples or elastic bands, but clips should be removed for
reuse.
Mattresses and box springs.
DO NOT BRING:
Paper that is already shredded, newspapers, notebooks, folders, and
other papers that can go in the regular residential recycling bins.
The Orange Recycling Committee is a group of volunteers appointed by the Board of Selectmen, who live in Orange and are committed to educating, increasing, and simplifying recycling options for Orange
residents.
Website: www.orangerecycles.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ORCinCT/
A file photo from a Santa’s Helper visit. Little Cindy Lou Who is probably 15 years old now.
Annie “Elf Mama” Davis was a huge part of the Orange Community, For more than 20 years, she took the reigns of the OVFD Auxiliary’s Santa’s Helper program and helped bring joy to thousands of children and families across town.
While at home with her only son, Michael, on Monday, Sept. 23, Annie wasn’t feeling well and she passed out. Michael called 911 and his mom passed away at the hospital after having a heart attack.
Michael has a job but cannot afford to stay in his childhood home. He’ll be moving out of state at the end of October.
Annie adored her son and always wanted what was best for him.
We, the friends of Annie Davis, are hosting this fundraiser at the Orange Ale House, 517 Boston Post Road, Orange, on Friday, Nov. 8 from 5-9 p.m.
We will have raffle baskets, a silent auction, and food.
Tickets are $20 when ordered HERE in advance or $25 at the door.
Please buy your discounted tickets in advance so we will have a good idea of how many guests to expect.
We hope to see many of the Santa’s Helper families that Annie loved so much so we can share stories about your experiences with the program over the years.
Any Businesses or organizations that would like to sponsor a gift basket please call Terri at 203-506-1747 and someone will happily come and pick up your donation prior to Nov. 5.
Visit the Elf Mama Event Facebook page.
We also would like to purchase a memorial bench for the Orange Fairgrounds with Annie’s name on it so she will never be forgotten.
You may mail monetary donations to Friends of Annie Davis, 131 Clark Street, Milford, CT 06460.
On Sunday, Oct. 13, The Congregation Or Shalom Men’s Club sponsored the first of two tried and true first selectman’s debates in Orange.
Here Incumbent Jim Zeoli and challenger Jody Dietch answer a question regarding economic development.
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During the Or Shalom First Selectman’s Debate challenger Jodi Dietch (D) and incumbent First Selectman Jim Zeoli responded to: With the divisive climate in the country right now, how would each candidate propose bringing people together on the local level.
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The Congregation Or Shalom Men’s Club Sponsored a first selectmen’s candidates debate on Sunday, Oct. 13.
Here Democratic Challenger Jody Deitch and incumbent Republican First Selectman Jim Zeoli.talk give their thoughts on the Turkey Hill Housing Proposal.
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From the Congregation Or Shalom first selectman’s debate on Oct. 13, 2019.
This video features Incumbent (R) Jim Zeoli and challenger (D) Jody Deitch giving their thoughts on the failed Firelight Plaza proposal and Mixed-Use zoning in Orange.
The Congregation Or Shalom Men’s Club Sponsored a first selectmen’s candidates debate on Sunday, Oct. 13. Here are the opening remarks from Democratic Challenger Jody Deitch and incumbent Republican First Selectman Jim Zeoli.
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