Look For The New Plastic Bag And Wrap Shed At The Transfer Station

Orange Recycling Committee Chairman Mitch Goldblatt just announced that today at 11 a.m. the Home Depot Store Manager Matt Hyatt, along with his associate Pete, delivered a new shed for the Plastic Bag and Wrap recycling at the Transfer Station and Recycling Center. With the help of Transfer Station Equipment Operator Gerry Butler, it was … Read more

Hold Onto Your Clothing And Other Textiles For Now

Dear Orange Recycling Champions, Unfortunately, our Pink Bag Recycling Curbside Collection Program has fallen victim to the decree concerning Non-Essential businesses in Connecticut that must suspend work due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. Please continue to separate and hold onto your clothing and other textiles and we will let you know when this program resumes. See … Read more

Orange Recycling Committee Makes Groundbreaking Decision

Based on some concerns and with modern technology, Orange Recycling Committee Chairman Mitch Goldblatt set-up a Virtual Meeting using Zoom for the regular committee meeting on Wednesday, March 18. He e-mailed members the message, “I am doing this due to the COVID-19 situation and the closing of High Plains Community Center to groups and meetings.” In advance, Goldblatt spoke to … Read more

Orange Celebrates With The Lighting Of The Menorah

On Wednesday, Dec. 5, members of the Jewish faith gathered at the High Plains Community Center for a menorah lighting ceremony. Rabbi Sheya Hecht of Chabad of Orange, welcomed children and adults to the traditional event hailing the start of the Hannukah season. Selectman Mitchell Goldblatt had the honor of lighting the candles, as he has in past years. … Read more

Goldblatt Addresses The Anti-Semitic, Hate Issues In Amity Region

Most people are disturbed by the things we’ve heard about vandalism and actions leaning toward hatred and anti-Semitism coming from our regional high school. At this week’s Orange Board of Selectmen’s meeting, longtime Selectman Mitch Goldblatt made the following statement before the board: “I stand before you tonight as a graduate of the Amity Class of 1975 … Read more