In response to the recent anti-Semitic, homophobic and racist rhetoric and actions that have been reported at the Amity High School, we, the members of the Clergy of the Town of Orange stand together and condemn any and all such language and express our profound sadness that students in the Amity School System are being … Read more
The Orange Highway Department has tested all its equipment, and the trucks are ready to roll when the first flakes fall this afternoon. Highway Foreman Don Foyer said the town uses straight salt on the roads and they are all set to get out there to make things safe for drivers today. “We can handle … Read more
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
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 2 p.m. this afternoon to 11 p.m. Mixed precipitation is expected with up to two inches of snow with a light glaze of ice on top. Winds may gust up to 35 mph. Plan for slippery road conditions up to 11 p.m. The hazardous … Read more
Today, House Republican Leader Themis Klarides called the recent reports of anti-Semitic acts at Amity Regional High School unacceptable. “These reported acts of hatred are unacceptable in any place and at any time,” Klarides said. Klarides has reached out to school officials, including Principal Anna Mahon and acting Superintendent James A. Connelly, and has … Read more
The Girl Scouts from Orange Troop 60274 recently had a food collection drive. Their efforts were successful and the generous donation was delivered to the Orange Food Bank just in time for the Holiday Season. It’s community service projects like this that teach the girls valuable lessons on kindness, and the importance of giving to … Read more
We live in a scary world. With news of anti-semitic symbols and other vandalism at Amity that is making some of our young people uneasy, it is disturbing to find out that vandalism at High Plains may also have sent the same message of hatred in this community which also has a large Jewish population. Orange Live … Read more
Anita De Mio Pol, 92, beloved wife of Elfo Pol of Orange passed away November 10, 2018, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Loving mother of Raymond Pol of Orange, Kenneth (Linda) Pol of Meriden, Lawrence Pol of New Haven, Andrew Pol of Milford, Michael (Laura) Pol of Onset, MA and Daniel (Laura … Read more
The Or Shalom Men’s Club will host the annual Kristallnacht Program at Congregation Or Shalom, 205 Old Grassy Hill Road, on Sunday, Nov. 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. This year’s Yellow Candle event honors Joseph DuBois who convinced President Franklin Roosevelt to help rescue thousands of Jews held captive by the Nazis during World War II. … Read more
Dear Amity Community, The Amity Board of Education and the Amity School District were shocked and saddened by the fears and concerns reported by the students and community members about the anti-Semitic behaviors they have experienced in both school and the community. The students feel unsafe because of these hurtful and hateful acts against them … Read more