Notes In A Nutshell: TP&Z Meeting Minutes March 1

The Town Plan & Zoning Commission met at Town Hall on March 1. Following are notes on what was covered during the meeting. Zoning Enforcement Officer Jack Demirjian said he has received several calls regarding electric vehicle charging stations. He noted that they require a building permit. Demirjian asked if the commission would like him … Read more

Police Blotter: Assault On Spring Street Leads To Arrest

Orange police responded to Spring Street in regards to an altercation on Monday, March 7 at 9:16 p.m. Investigation revealed that Sarah E. Tomlinson, 22, of Milford was involved in the altercation which turned physical when she repeatedly struck another person.  Tomlinson was taken into custody and charged with third-degree assault, disorderly conduct and Interfering … Read more

Board Of Selectmen’s March 9 Meeting Agenda

The Orange Board of Selectmen will meet at Town Hall on Wednesday, March 9 at 7 p.m. Following is the agenda: Public Participation (2 minutes per speaker) Announcements Minutes: Feb. 9 meeting New Business To consider and act on the request from Discovery to Cure to use the High Plains Fairgrounds on Sunday, May 1. … Read more

Orange Police: Accused Shoplifter Arrested At Store In Orange

On Monday, Feb. 28, Orange police responded to a shoplifting complaint at Home Depot, 440 Boston Post Road at 3:14 p.m. During the investigation, officers were directed to Marcos M. Medero, 43, of New Haven.  It was discovered that Medero took $238 worth of merchandise without paying for it.  Subsequently, he was taken into custody … Read more

Orange Police: Domestic Dispute Leads To The Arrest Of Orange Resident

On Saturday, Feb. 26, officers responded to the Orange Police Department at 8:50 p.m. to meet with a complainant regarding a dispute that occurred on Ann Rose Drive.   Investigation revealed that Joshua D. Sanner, 39, of Orange was involved in the dispute which escalated.  Subsequently, he was taken into custody and charged with disorderly … Read more

Traffic Stop In Orange Leads To Arrest

During a traffic stop on Racebrook Road on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 4:56 p.m. officers spoke to the driver, Santiago Falero Jr., 29, of New Haven.  During the stop it was discovered that Falero was traveling with another person, with whom he held an active protective order.  Subsequently, he was taken into custody and charged … Read more

Orange Police: Man Charged With Intimidation, Racial Ridicule

On Thursday, Feb. 24, officers responded to the Orange Police Department at 8:07 p.m., to process Christian Cortes, 40, of Wallingford, who was turning himself in on an active arrest warrant.  The warrant stemmed from an incident that occurred on the Boston Post Road on Jan. 28. Cortes was taken into custody and charged with … Read more

Orange Police: Man Stole Nearly $1K in Merchandise

Orange police responded to the CVS Pharmacy, 279 Boston Post Road on a shoplifting complaint on Feb. 19 at 8:02 p.m. Investigation revealed that Michael A. Anastasio, 33, of East Haven had taken $885 worth of merchandise without paying for it. Subsequently, he was taken into custody and charged with fifth-degree larceny. Anastasio was processed … Read more