As temperatures drop below zero this weekend, the American Red Cross offers ten steps you can take to stay safe during the cold weather. 1. Layer up! Wear layers of lightweight clothing to stay warm. Gloves and a hat will help prevent losing your body heat. 2. Don’t forget your furry friends. Bring pets indoors. If they can’t … Read more
Don’t want to have to drag your Christmas tree to the transfer station, or get those annoying needles in your car’s trunk? The Orange Lions Club will pick up your used Christmas tree from your curb or driveway, and have it made into mulch! This new service will be held on Saturday, January 6, and … Read more
The blizzard warning remains in effect until 1 a.m. Friday. Wind Chill Advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. Saturday. Damage to trees and power lines have been reported. Expect total snow accumulations of 12-18 inches. Tonight, very cold wind chills are expected. Expect wind chills to range from 0 to 20 below zero. Winds gusting … Read more
Amity Superintendent Charles Dumais announced that the Amity Regional Schools will be closed on Friday, Jan. 5. Offices will open at 9 a.m. Sports events scheduled for Friday, Jan. 5, also are canceled Boys Basketball vs Pomperaug Home at Amity at 7 p.m. (Rescheduled to Saturday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. at Amity) Boys Swimming and Diving … Read more
The Amity/North Haven/Cheshire Girls’ Ice Hockey Team (Blades) hosted Northwest Catholic/Mercy at the Rinks in Shelton on Jan. 3 at 6:30 p.m. From the moment they skated onto the ice, the Blades showed their opponents that they were a force to be reckoned with. Tess Csejka (Amity #2) had three goals and two assists for the Blades, … Read more
AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) and its natural gas companies in Connecticut and Massachusetts remind customers to keep exhaust vents, gas meters and regulators clear of snow and ice as they clean up after winter storms. Snow, ice, and other debris can block exhaust vents for furnaces, water heaters and similar appliances, potentially causing toxic fumes … Read more
Today’s wintry weather is a blessing for children (No School!) and a burden for some parents (No School!) But as the Winter Storm Brody moves across the state, there already have been some accidents reported (I-84 and a spun out car into a utility pole on a road in Bridgeport.) The wind is whipping outside … Read more
What happens when you put two powerhouse basketball teams together on the court? You are treated to a phenomenal game. That’s what we witnessed at Amity High School on Tuesday evening as the Lady Spartans hosted the Guilford Indians. The teams were tied 9-9 in the first quarter then Guilford sprinted ahead in the first … Read more
The National Weather Service announced that a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for portions of Southern CT, including Milford and Orange, from 1 a.m. Thursday to 1 a.m. Friday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning and evening commutes on Thursday. Branches also could fall. … Read more
THE AMITY REGIONAL SCHOOLS AND OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2018. BE SAFE AND STAY WARM.