The Orange Plan and Zoning Commission meets at Town Hall on Tuesday, March 6 at 7 p.m. Following is the agenda: 1. Review of the Minutes from the February 6, 2018, Meeting. 2. Report of the Zoning Enforcement Officer. 3. Old Business. 4. New Business. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:30 p.m. 5. SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION For Outdoor … Read more
The “Tree of a Balanced Life” grant project sponsored by the Jamie A. Hulley Arts Foundation focused on the hands-on learning experience of using art to express quotes and thoughts on how to live a more balanced life. The project promoted Race Brook School’s PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support) program by promoting the cultivation … Read more
As the Winter Sports Season draws to a close with the all-important tournaments, here is this week’s Amity Varsity Sports Schedule (as of Sunday). Best of Luck to all our Spartans athletes. Monday, March 5 Unified Sports High School Basketball Away at Tolland High School 3-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 Boys Ice Hockey(12-1-8) vs Cheshire … Read more
The Blades (Amity/Cheshire/North Haven) Girls Ice Hockey team had a phenomenal regular season and made it all the way to the State Quarterfinal game against Suffield in Enfield today. We’ve come to respect this team’s spirit and athletic ability this season. From the very first scrimmage, we knew they would make it to the State Tourney … Read more
Under the leadership of new Head Coach Michael “Scooter” Richetelli, the Amity Spartans earned a place in the SCC Tournament. Ranked No. 4 in Division II, the Spartans went up against the #1 Guilford Indians on Thursday, March 1. First Period Accustomed to being the top dogs, Guilford was first to score with Jake Watrous making a goal, … Read more
Five Amity wrestlers qualified for the CIAC State Open Championships held at the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven on Friday, Feb. 23 and Saturday, Feb. 24. Captains Christian Chadwick, Matt Rothman & Sam Keylock along with Junior Justin Griffin and Sophomore Aiden Hebert prepared to test their mettle against the best wrestlers in the … Read more
As of 5:15 p.m., the UI is reporting that 63 customers are without power due to 4 incidents in town. What the company does not specify is WHERE the power is out and WHY. If you are without power, go to our Facebook Page, report your situation, how long you’ve been powerless and include the reason, … Read more
The Democratic Town Committees of: Orange, Woodbridge, Bethany, Milford, Shelton, Naugatuck, Ansonia, and Beacon Falls present Candidates and Conversation at the High Plains Community Center Cafeteria,525 Orange Center Road, on Saturday, March 3 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. With the State Elections coming up this year, there are so many candidates and so little time to get … Read more
United Illuminating, a subsidiary of AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), is monitoring weather forecasts in advance of a storm that’s expected to bring gusty winds, heavy rain and possible snow to some areas of Connecticut throughout Friday. The company urges customers to monitor forecasts and prepare for the possibility of extended service interruptions. UI storm readiness teams … Read more
A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7 a.m. Saturday, March 3. Here’s what to expect: Northbound winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. The strongest winds, capable of downing trees and power lines, as well causing property damage will hit this afternoon and evening. Scattered power outages are possible. Driving … Read more