Obituary: William J. Bozelko, Jr., 84, Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather

William J. Bozelko, Jr., 84 of Orange, beloved husband and father, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 surrounded by loved ones, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Lucille A. Bozelko and his adoring children Wendy (Peter Hoffman), Wylie, and Whitney (PJ Shanley). Predeceased … Read more

Amity Dance Team Advances To Regionals

The Amity Dance Team competed in the CIAC State Dance Competition on Saturday, February 24, 2018. The girls received Runner Up in Hip Hop and have advanced to the NCESSPA Regional’s in Vermont on March 10th with their Hip Hop and Pom routines. Pictured with the team are Captains Hailey Benedetto, Haley Fusco and Coaches, Teressa Diaz-Hennessy and Caitlin Cusano. (Photo by … Read more

Save The Date For The Annual OVFD Pancake Supper

The Orange Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will host its 9th annual Pancake Supper at Chip’s Restaurant, 321 Boston Post Road, on Wednesday, February 28.  There will be an early seating at 5:30 PM and late seating at 6:30 PM The menu includes Pancakes, Eggs, choice of Bacon or Sausage and beverage. Prices are: $12 for Adults, $6 Children … Read more

Boys Hockey: Amity Loses To Watertown/Pomperaugh

The Amity Spartans Senior “night” on Saturday marked the final home game of the season. Amity (11-1-7) hosted the Watertown-Pomperaugh Indians (15-1-3) in West Haven. First Period The Indians got a jump on the Spartans by scoring two goals in first 7:25 of the game. Amity’s Colin Hughes made a goal at 11:08 assisted by Joey … Read more

Orange Senior Center Calendar of Events

the Orange Senior Center: Living Treasure Nominations Being Accepted Nominations are being accepted through March 2, 2018 for the 2018 Living Treasure Awards. The three individuals chosen will be honored at the Living Treasure Award ceremony on May 4, 2018 at Race Brook Country Club in Orange. Forms can be found in the Senior Center … Read more

Congratulations Lt. LaPlante

Sergeant Ray LaPlante was sworn-in as the Orange Police Department’s newest Lieutenant on Feb. 21, 2018. Lt. LaPlante joined the department in 2000 as a dispatcher and was later hired to be a patrol officer. Over the years, he has been assigned to the Motorcycle unit as an officer and the unit’s commander, the Honor Guard … Read more

Boys Hockey: Conn's Second Hat Trick In A Week Helps Amity Defeat Trinity Catholic 7-6

The Amity Spartans Hockey Team was on the road in Stamford on Thursday night for a game against the Trinity Catholic Crusaders. First Period In the first 11 seconds of the game, Joey Schittina put the Spartans on the scoreboard, assisted by Alex Leyner. Then Trinity’s Jake Levato had back-to-back goals, the first at 13:28 assisted … Read more