Members of the Lebanon Towne Militia, a Revolutionary War Reenactment Group, has set up camp at the Orange Historical Society’s Bryan-Andrew House, 131 Old Tavern Road today, Saturday, July 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Today, the Militia embraces 18th-century military camp life, crafts and occupations of the period, and recreates the life of the … Read more
Construction for replacement of the Derby-Milford Road Bridge over the Wepawaug River has begun. Derby-Milford Road will be closed to traffic between Grassy Hill Road (Rt. 121) and West River Street beginning the week of July 23. The road is currently expected to reopen to traffic before winter. The start of the bridge project was delayed … Read more
Appreciative Amity students who’ve benefited from the generosity and good work of the Jamie Hulley Arts Foundation have arranged for a fundraiser to benefit their favorite charity. On Friday, July 13, come on down to TGI Friday’s, 348 Boston Post Road, Orange, from 5 to 10 p.m., 20% of sales will benefit the Jamie Hulley … Read more
A 200 lb teen black bear visited a horse paddock on Apple Tree Lane in Woodbridge today. The police and DEEP were called to the area. He was frightened and climbed up a tree, then scooted off into the woods. A short time later he returned and climbed into the horses’ water trough to cool off. The … Read more
A message from Rabbi Michael Farman at Temple Emanuel: Come welcome Shabbat under the stars at Temple Emanuel of Greater New Haven, 150 Derby Ave. (Rt. 34), Orange on Friday, September 7. Join us at 4:30 p.m. to mingle with friends new and old. At 5 p.m. we will have a kosher barbecue including hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, salads and … Read more
The former Builders Square store was vacant and held hostage from future development for so many years that it seemed it would never be filled again. But, a few months ago, a proposal came through to the Town Plan and Zoning Commission after the property owner released its grip on the building, and after all … Read more
Donna Marie LoRusso Sacco, 84, of Norwalk, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on July 9, 2018. Born Donata Maria LoRusso on January 2, 1934 in Waterbury, Donna graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing on August 29, 1954 and worked as an RN at St. Francis Hospital. She married John J. … Read more
Thomas N. Canfield, Jr., 56, of Orange, beloved husband of Robyn Black Canfield, passed away on July 6, 2018 at Masonicare of Wallingford. Thomas was born in Derby, March 6, 1962, son of Thomas Sr., and the late Mary Ann Deamico Canfield. He was employed as a Critical Systems Engineer for Point 72 Asset Management … Read more
On June 19, Orange Police responded to the Chase Bank at 262 Boston Post Road, at 2:46 p.m. in regards to a fraud complaint. During the investigation, officers learned that Amy Capozzi, 33, of Waterbury, was inside the bank attempting to make a withdrawal on an account that did not belong to her. According to police, … Read more
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for our area from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday, July 10. Anyone with sensitive breathing should limit time outdoors through Friday. While there is no immediate danger from being outside, young children and the elderly may be negatively affected by prolonged … Read more