On Tuesday, Sept. 25, the Jamie Hulley Arts Foundation sponsored a workshop for students and staff at Amity Regional High School where they learned how to Zentangle during the last session of the day and after school. Visiting artist, Cari Camarra, came in and shared her passions and talents in the art of Zentangle. The … Read more
After a long search and much community input, the Amity Board of Education announced last night that Dr. Jennifer Byars has been named the new Superintendent of Schools for Amity Regional School District No. 5. Dr. Byars is the former Asst. Superintendent for the Ledyard Public Schools. She replaces Dr. Charles Dumais, who left Amity … Read more
Enjoy a morning of family fun with a trip to Race Brook School’s Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 9 to 11 a.m. Pick a pumpkin, enjoy a cider donut and other food, and crafts. This is a perfect time to have a family portrait taken by a professional photographer, too. Reserve your spot now, … Read more
The Lady Spartans Swimming and Diving team hosted the Branford Hornets in Orange on Tuesday night. Once again, our girls showed spirit and skill and won their fifth consecutive meet. Amity 94, Branford 81 Amity’s Winning Events 200-yard Medley Relay: 1:56.82 Molly Cox, Kalynna Hauser, Katie O’Connor 200-yard Freestyle: 2:11.15 Emma Grabowski 200 Ind. Medley: 2:22.21 … Read more
The Lady Spartans Volleyball team hosted the Guilford Indians in Woodbridge on Monday night. Guilford has a nearly flawless season record with only one loss and most of their victories being shut-outs, so Amity knew it would be a battle. Amity fans were encouraged when the Lady Spartans won the first match 25-17, but that’s where … Read more
Over the years, I’ve covered many Amity Football and Boys Ice Hockey games. The players come and go, but one player is always there, year after year, a member of both teams even though he doesn’t actually play the full-contact sports. This super kid is Zakarai Schneider. He always wears a jersey to every game, either football … Read more
Around 1:45 p.m., a car struck a utility pole on Grassy Hill Road. The pole is damaged and wires are down in the road. Police have closed Grassy Hill between Clark and Treat lanes until the area is cleaned up. Drivers will be directed to detour around the area.
A little information about September’s full Moon from the Old Farmer’s Almanac. This month’s Full Moon is at its peak on Sept. 24 at 10:52 p.m. Often, the September full Moon is called the Harvest Moon instead of the Full Corn Moon. Unlike other full Moon names, which are specific to their respective months, the Harvest Moon is tied to … Read more
The Amity High School Varsity Sports schedule for this week is as follows: Monday, Sept. 24 Boys Soccer vs Guilford, AWAY at Bittner Park, Guilford at 6 p.m. Girls Soccer vs Cheshire AWAY at Cheshire High Main field 6 p.m. Girls Volleyball vs Guilford HOME at Amity High School 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25 Boys Cross … Read more
The Orange Chamber of Commerce always has something going on, and this is one very busy week with two events on Tuesday and another on Thursday. Morning Jolt! On Tuesday, Sept. 25, join other members of the Chamber at Eli’s Restaurant, 281 Boston Post Road, for the Morning Jolt! Coffee and Conversation from 8-9 a.m. Bring … Read more