The Amity Spartans hosted the Pomperaug Panthers in Woodbridge on Saturday, Jan. 6. The Spartans got a quick jump on the Panthers leading by 6 points in the first quarter (18-12). They never let up, soaring even further ahead in the second quarter (35-20), and into the third (52-34). and our hometown boys won this … Read more
This week’s Amity Varsity Sports events Monday, Jan. 8 Girls Indoor Track SCC Developmental at Floyd Little 4:30 p.m. Girls Basketball Away at Sacred Heart Academy 6 p.m. Boys Basketball vs Notre Dame-West Haven HOME at Amity 7 p.m. LOSS 78-77 Tuesday, Jan. 9 Boys Indoor Track SCC Developmental at Floyd Little 4:30 p.m. Wrestling … Read more
The Amity Teen Center received a $9,283.98 Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program grant from AVANGRID, Inc., at a ceremony held at the Energize Connecticut Center in North Haven, on Dec. 19. This grant is aimed at helping community neighborhood organizations across the state improve energy efficiency and save on energy costs. AVANGRID’s Connecticut companies, … Read more
Last night, Orange Live reported that the Orange Volunteer Fire Department was assisting Woodbridge volunteers at a house fire on Inwood Road in Woodbridge. Tonight, after giving him some time to catch his breath and warm up, we spoke to Woodbridge Fire Chief Sean Rowland about the blaze and the challenges they faced in the … Read more
The Amity Spartans hosted the Milford Indians co-op hockey team (Foran/Law/Platt Tech) at the Edward L Bennett Rink in West Haven on Wednesday evening. Coach Mike “Scooter” Richetelli’s boys came into this game with a mission — they were going to win. At 6:47 Brian Early (#28) made his first career goal, assisted by Jason Csejka (#18) and Jamie … Read more
Sports events scheduled for Friday, Jan. 5, were canceled when school was called off. Here are the changes: Boys Basketball vs Pomperaug Home at Amity at 7 p.m. (Rescheduled to Saturday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. at Amity) Boys Swimming and Diving vs West Haven/Platt Tech Home at Orange Pool at 7:20 p.m. (Rescheduled to Feb. 2 at … Read more
As temperatures drop below zero this weekend, the American Red Cross offers ten steps you can take to stay safe during the cold weather. 1. Layer up! Wear layers of lightweight clothing to stay warm. Gloves and a hat will help prevent losing your body heat. 2. Don’t forget your furry friends. Bring pets indoors. If they can’t … Read more
The blizzard warning remains in effect until 1 a.m. Friday. Wind Chill Advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. Saturday. Damage to trees and power lines have been reported. Expect total snow accumulations of 12-18 inches. Tonight, very cold wind chills are expected. Expect wind chills to range from 0 to 20 below zero. Winds gusting … Read more
AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) and its natural gas companies in Connecticut and Massachusetts remind customers to keep exhaust vents, gas meters and regulators clear of snow and ice as they clean up after winter storms. Snow, ice, and other debris can block exhaust vents for furnaces, water heaters and similar appliances, potentially causing toxic fumes … Read more
The National Weather Service announced that a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for portions of Southern CT, including Milford and Orange, from 1 a.m. Thursday to 1 a.m. Friday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning and evening commutes on Thursday. Branches also could fall. … Read more