Cable Advisory Council (CAC) Area 2 will bestow a scholarship in memory of former longtime Chairperson Howard Jacobson. One high school or college student studying film, mass communications, and television or media studies will receive $500 to help further their studies. The Cable Advisory Council of Area 2, which serves the towns of Fairfield, Bridgeport, Stratford, Milford, Orange, and … Read more
Today, as the state’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts progress to Phase 1b, Connecticut residents who are 75 years of age or older can now schedule an appointment to get vaccinated. State Senator James Maroney (D-Milford) has released the following statement as the state’s COVID-19 vaccination web portal is now live. “I am excited to announce that Connecticut … Read more
Hyman Gluck, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away December 31, 2020 peacefully in the care of hospice. He was born January 24, 1927 in Providence, RI to the late Fred and Freida Gluck. He graduated from Milton High School in Milton, MA, and received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Maine. … Read more
The Town Plan and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 19 has been canceled. The next scheduled TPZC meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 2.
The Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, offers the following: Virtual Author Talk: Free the Beaches Monday, January 25, 7 p.m. Free the Beaches by Andrew W. Kahrl is the story of a controversial protester who fought decades ago to open Connecticut’s beaches for out-of-towners, including minorities and the urban poor. Join us for … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration is again alerting pet owners about high levels of aflatoxin in some pet foods after 70 dogs reportedly died and 80 others were sickened. The food containing the toxin has been identified as certain Sportmix products manufactured by Midwestern Pet Foods. The products were voluntarily recalled by the company on … Read more
AMSO students Maya Quaranta and Colin Spoerndle received the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents Award of Excellence and were recognized at the January Board of Education meeting for their community service and service to others, as well as their academic progress and leadership service to the school community. Maya Quaranta is an active member of the … Read more
To the Residents of the Town of Orange, The Town of Orange has been presented with a unique situation. The potential for purchasing the Racebrook Country Club property. The purchase price is $8.5 million for 287 acres of land which equates to $29,600 per acre. The purchase would include the 27-hole golf course, the … Read more
Registration for the Orange Little League 2021 Spring Season is now open. All residents of Orange, Bethany, and Woodbridge are eligible and welcome to participate in Tee Ball, Baseball, Softball, and Challenger. Registration fees are as follows: Tee Ball $160, Hardball $200, Softball $180, Challenger $50. NOTE: There is an Early Bird Discount of $20 … Read more
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) re-opens this week for small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the pandemic. This new round of federal funding includes $284 billion in forgivable loans for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. Businesses working with community financial institutions (CFI) can apply for First Draw PPP Loans starting Monday, January 11, … Read more