The Orange Board of Selectmen will meet at Town Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. Included in the agenda is the appointment of PJ Shanley to the Board of Selectmen, to fill the vacancy left by Connor Deane. Shanley would also be sworn in at this time. Also, an update on the ongoing … Read more
Sunday, Feb. 6 Girls Basketball v. Mercy L 21-50 Home – Amity Regional High School-Paul D. Mengold Gymnasium 1:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7 … Read more
The Amity Spartans boys swimming and diving team hosted Xavier in Orange on Feb. 5. Amity fought hard with 12 season best times against Xavier, the best team it will face in the regular season this year. Amity’s Winning Event 100 Free 50.07 A – Seamus Hennessy Xavier’s Winning Events 200 Medley Relay 1:41.20 – Mitchell … Read more
Orange police made a traffic stop on the Boston Post Road on Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 8:26 p.m. During the stop they spoke to the driver, Tayvon J. Gomes, 25, of New Haven. investigation revealed that the vehicle was reported stolen out of New Haven and Gomes was taken into custody and charged with … Read more
A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect until 3 a.m. Saturday according to the National Weather Service. Before 9 p.m. tonight freezing rain will add a light glaze of ice accumulation. If you are out (walking or driving) plan on slippery conditions that may be undetectable. Take baby steps, and drive “like an old … Read more
At 5:40 p.m. the Orange Highway Department was just finishing loading up their trucks and getting ready to treat the roads to prevent any freeze up. Going out during the continuous rainfall during the day would have been fruitless and a waste of materials as everything would have been washed away after it hit the … Read more
It’s been raining for nearly a day and now the temperature is dropping, and the wet surfaces will turn to ice. You may be a very careful walker, or a great driver, but it only takes one misstep to cause a fall, or one distracted driver who can’t stop on black ice to cause a … Read more
Officers responded to a dispute complaint on Meetinghouse Circle at 3:28 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 1. Investigation revealed that Cesar John Delaza Jr. 37, of Orange was involved in the incident which turned physical. Subsequently, he was taken into custody and charged with third-degree assault and second-degree breach of peace. Delaza was released after posting … Read more
Who needs Punxsutawney Phil when you have ‘Beardsley Bart?’ Beardsley Bart, Connecticut’s own Prognosticating Prairie Dog, dug out from the weekend’s snow at sunrise this morning to share his weather forecast with a small gathering of his friends. This year, he did not see his shadow, revealing that Connecticut will enjoy an early spring. “Beardsley … Read more