Today is the 83rd anniversary of one of the most horrific world events. On November 9, 1938, in an event that would foreshadow the Holocaust, German Nazis launch a campaign of terror against Jewish people and their homes and businesses in Germany and Austria. The violence, which continued through November 10 and was later dubbed “Kristallnacht,” … Read more
First Selectman James Zeoli and all newly elected town officials will be sworn in at the Orange Inaugural event at High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Road, on Friday, Nov. 12 at 4 p.m. Zeoli, and Incumbents Mitch Goldblatt, Ralph Okenquist, John Carangelo, and Judy Williams will join newcomer Connor Deane as they are … Read more
The end of the Fall Sports season has arrived and our best Amity athletes are preparing to compete in the state championships. Here’s what’s going on This week. Wednesday, Nov. 10 Girls Soccer vs TBA Home – Amity Field # 3 at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11 Girls Swimming and Diving CIAC Class LL Diving Championships Away … Read more
To all Orange Veterans: You are invited to Race Brook School on Thursday Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. The regularly scheduled assembly and luncheon will be replaced with a drive-through celebration and a Grab-and-go breakfast. Rain date is Friday, November 12. Town Veterans Day Ceremony The American Legion Post 127 will host the annual Veterans … Read more
The Orange Board of Selectmen will meet at Town Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. Following is the agenda: •Call to order •Fire Exits •Pledge of Allegiance •Introductions Public Participation (2 minutes per speaker) Announcements Minutes Consider and act upon the minutes of the Oct. 13, Oct. 19, and Nov. 3 Board of … Read more
The Rotary Club of Orange announced its 9th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk at High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Road, on Thursday, Nov. 25. Registration is $27.00 per person with an additional $2.57 SignUp Fee. Registration ends Monday, November 22 at 11:59 pm Register today at https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=96535 and … Read more
Congratulations to the Amity Lady Spartans Swimming and Diving team for an excellent season. Amity won the Southern Connecticut Conference (SCC) girls’ swimming championship Wednesday at the Hutchinson Natatorium at the Southern Connecticut State University campus. Team Scores 1. Amity 1,114; 2. Cheshire 1,099.50; 3. Lauralton Hall 817; 4. Daniel Hand 710; 5. Guilford 614.50; … Read more
Last year, during the pandemic, my longtime friend Denise Mirto called out of the blue one day to tell me something important. “I’ve got cancer,” she said. “Don’t tell anyone,” she directed. I kept that promise. She shared it with trusted friends and colleagues, but she didn’t want to have everyone moping around whenever they … Read more
Denise Comeau Mirto, 71, passed away peacefully on Nov. 2, 2021 at her home in Orange, surrounded by her family and friends after a battle with cancer. Born on December 31, 1949, in New Haven, CT, she was the daughter of Frank and Irene (Matteo) Comeau. She married the love of her life, Robert Mirto … Read more
The Orange municipal election took place on Tuesday, Nov. 2 with a nearly non-stop flow of voters coming to the High Plains Community Center to let their voices be heard. Following are the (unofficial) results of the election. ballot key … Read more