A New Way To Look At High School Swim Meets

Amity Swim team member Tyler Roy is not only an excellent athlete but now you can add underwater photographer to his resume. On Friday evening I attended the Amity vs Cheshire swim meet at the Orange Town Pool. I had recently purchased a small “point and shoot” camera that has many nice features, perhaps the best … Read more

Agenda For Jan. 16 TP&Z Commission Meeting

The Town Plan and Zoning Commission will meet at Town Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. (it’s new meeting time) Following is the agenda:   SITE PLAN APPLICATION-Architectural Standards Supplement.  Submitted by Bed Bath & Beyond/Christmas Tree Shops for property known as 220 Indian River Road.  For proposed façade changes to the Christmas Tree Shop. … Read more

Orange Chamber Calendar of Events

The Orange Chamber of Commerce, 605A Orange Center Road, released this calendar of upcoming events.    January 2018 16th – Morning Coffee – LEAD’s Meeting 8:00 a.m. Show up and have a conversation! Maplewood Senior Living, Orange, 245 Indian River Rd.  25th – BAH at Mexico Tipico, 5-7 p.m. A few $10 tickets left, or $15 per person, Be there! Learn about the new web program that the Chamber will … Read more

Sam's Club, Orange Closed Today Without Notice Or Explanation

If your membership renewal to Sam’s Club is due, don’t bother. That’s the word from longtime customer Catherine Bouchard whose niece works there and found a note on the door this morning. The popular members-only warehouse store, Sam’s Club, at 2 Boston Post Road was eerily still when employees and customers arrived today. The store had closed its … Read more

Boys Swimming and Diving: Amity Splashes Past Branford

The Amity Spartans were on the road in North Haven for a meet against the Hornets on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Undefeated Amity won this one 95-77, improving their record to 4-0. Amity’s Winning Events 200 yard Medley Relay: A- 1:46.60 Tyler Roy, Ray Lu, Kevin Yanagisawa, Colin Roy 200-yard Freestyle: A- 1:51.80 Arsenio Bustos 200 … Read more

Before The Game: West Haven/Amity Hockey Honor The Late Rob Fumiatti

The late Robert Fumiatti was well-respected and much-loved in every capacity of his life. As a youth hockey player under coach Michael Richetelli, or as #8 on the Blue Devils hockey team in West Haven, as a coach for the Amity Spartans alongside Richetelli, as a New Haven Police Officer and as a husband and … Read more

Boys Hockey: Amity Defeats North Haven 4-1

The Amity Spartans Hockey Team hosted North Haven in West Haven on Saturday, Jan. 5. First Period Amity got things started with Jordan Conn’s goal, assisted by Connor Bath at 4:55. North Haven answered at 9:55 with a goal by Jamie Montesi, assisted by Jack Marottolo. Score 1-1 Second Period Amity came out on fire with James … Read more

Democratic Caucus Takes Place On January 16

NOTICE OF DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS To enrolled members of the Democratic Party of the Town of: Orange, Connecticut. Pursuant to the Rules of the Democratic Party and State election laws, you are hereby notified that a caucus will be held on: January 16, 2018, at 8:00 pm, at High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Road, Orange. To … Read more

Art In The Library In February is Cultural Harmony

The Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, Orange, Art In The Library event for February is the “Cultural Harmony” exhibition, featuring an inspiring collection of artworks by dual artists from different cultures, sharing a common platform of art. Afaf Khalil and Mridula Kumar are international self-made artists, who are committed to delivering the message of … Read more