Let the games begin! Following is something we haven’t seen in a long time, the Amity High School Varsity sports schedule. Thursday, Oct. 1 V Girls Swimming and Diving v. Cheshire Away – Cheshire Community Pool at 3:00 p.m. V Boys Cross Country v. Career Magnet, Hillhouse, Wilbur Cross. Home – Fitzgerald Field at 3:45 p.m. V Girls Cross … Read more
Last week, the two conveniently placed mail drop-off boxes in the rear of the Orange Post Office at 36 Old Tavern Road, along with others around town, suddenly disappeared Some may think it’s one of Donald Trump’s “evil” plans to interfere with the upcoming election, as was expressed on social media. (Police and the First … Read more
Just In Time For Students’ Return To School After Pandemic Lockdown The aging and overgrown outdoor classroom at Race Brook Elementary School in Orange included decaying tree stump seats and dilapidated picnic benches and it was in dire need of renovation. Frankie Cavallaro, a Boy Scout with Troop 12 in Milford and an RBS alumnus, … Read more
Here is an opportunity to put your Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education to good use. St. Joseph High School in Trumbull needs a new band and choral teacher. Position Summary: St. Joseph High School is seeking a highly motivated and inspiring Band and Choral teacher, with the drive to continue to build upon a strong music … Read more
On Saturday, June 27 at 7 p.m. the Turkey Hill School Drama Club performed, “10 Ways to Survive a Life in Quarantine” by Don Zolidis. The live show was performed on a zoom webinar in front of an audience of more than 100 viewers from around the country! Actors included 12 Turkey Hill School 5th … Read more
During the various Amity High School Graduation events, I heard of a grassroots effort in Woodbridge to overturn the tri-town referendum decision to pass a turf field at the High School. Parents, teachers, and athletes (most outgoing seniors) voiced a common concern. “What makes them think they have the right to do that?” The last-ditch effort … Read more
Yes, that’s right, the 2020 Amity Graduation ceremony that took place on the football field on Tuesday morning was admittedly different than any other, but, it was well-planned and ran like clockwork. About 34 students had signed up, but some did not attend for one reason or another. Masks and social distancing were top priorities and … Read more
Amity Adult and Continuing education will be holding summer 2020 courses ONLINE!! We have many courses available including SAT Prep Courses, Health, and Wellness Courses, Finance Courses, Fitness Courses, Crafting Courses, and many others! Register today as some courses are starting this week!! Take a summer course with us online right from your own home!! … Read more
Over the past 25 years, I’ve gotten to know a lot of our local police officers. Naturally, after all this time, I’ve seen so many of them retire and move on. Some, I’ve stayed in touch with, others are just gone with the wind. But I still remember each and every one of them. Pre-pandemic … Read more
Yes, your children WILL be going back to school this fall. There are a lot of rules set up for the 2020-2021 school year, comprised in cooperation with students and parents. The one sticking point that many are not thrilled about is that kids will be required to wear masks all day, which may very well … Read more