State Representative RE (R-117) announced he is seeking to continue the important work of resolving the state’s financial crisis and advocating for the residents of Milford, Orange, and West Haven. “Right now my focus is on the legislative session and preventing Governor Malloy from pushing more taxes through.” said Representative Ferraro. “I joined my Republican colleagues’ … Read more
The Orange Democrats are honoring Sue Cohen, a longtime member of the Board of Education for her years of service to the community with the O’Sullivan Award. The presentation will take place at the 4th Annual O’Sullivan Award Dinner at Birchwoods at Oak Lane, 1027 Racebrook Road, Woodbridge, on Tuesday, March 27 at 6 p.m. … Read more
Here are a couple of early weather forecasts for the mid-week snowstorm. First, from Kevin Arnone, our friend and trusted meteorologist from exactweathernow As one Nor’easter departs, another approaches from the west. Who turned Winter back on? The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the entire state of Connecticut which will likely be … Read more
The Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, offers the following events for adults, families, and children. Oscar Film: Dunkirk Monday, March 5, 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 1 p.m. 1 hr. 46 min. PG-13. Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Empire, and France are surrounded by the German army and evacuated during a fierce … Read more
A resident sent this photo to us this morning. This coyote was spotted on Woodland Lane Sunday early afternoon. We haven’t heard much about coyote or fisher cat sightings lately, but they are out there, of course, and it’s always important to keep your guard up and keep an eye out for them when letting your pets outside.
The Orange Plan and Zoning Commission meets at Town Hall on Tuesday, March 6 at 7 p.m. Following is the agenda: 1. Review of the Minutes from the February 6, 2018, Meeting. 2. Report of the Zoning Enforcement Officer. 3. Old Business. 4. New Business. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:30 p.m. 5. SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION For Outdoor … Read more
The “Tree of a Balanced Life” grant project sponsored by the Jamie A. Hulley Arts Foundation focused on the hands-on learning experience of using art to express quotes and thoughts on how to live a more balanced life. The project promoted Race Brook School’s PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support) program by promoting the cultivation … Read more
As the Winter Sports Season draws to a close with the all-important tournaments, here is this week’s Amity Varsity Sports Schedule (as of Sunday). Best of Luck to all our Spartans athletes. Monday, March 5 Unified Sports High School Basketball Away at Tolland High School 3-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 Boys Ice Hockey(12-1-8) vs Cheshire … Read more
The Blades (Amity/Cheshire/North Haven) Girls Ice Hockey team had a phenomenal regular season and made it all the way to the State Quarterfinal game against Suffield in Enfield today. We’ve come to respect this team’s spirit and athletic ability this season. From the very first scrimmage, we knew they would make it to the State Tourney … Read more
Under the leadership of new Head Coach Michael “Scooter” Richetelli, the Amity Spartans earned a place in the SCC Tournament. Ranked No. 4 in Division II, the Spartans went up against the #1 Guilford Indians on Thursday, March 1. First Period Accustomed to being the top dogs, Guilford was first to score with Jake Watrous making a goal, … Read more