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Hello Orange! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Amity standouts earned 2025 All-SCC fall honors
  • Police seek witnesses after fatal three-car crash in Orange
  • Which Orange properties changed hands—and for how much—in December?

Also on today's calendar: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac & Tom Petty Tributes Coming to Milford and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Orangefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: Playing golf is bad for your brain. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Breezy; a morning flurry, with a high of 32 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Breezy and cold with some sun, temps: high: 28, low: 17.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 32 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Amity Athletes Named To 2025 All-SCC Fall Sports Teams (patch.com) — Student-athletes from Amity Regional, which serves Orange, are prominently featured among those named to the 2025 All-Southern Connecticut Conference fall sports teams. Orange-area residents can see local names honored in cross country, soccer, field hockey, volleyball, swimming, and football, underscoring the strong performance of Amity programs across the conference.
   

2. 1 Killed In 3-Car Crash In Orange: Police (patch.com) — A serious three-car collision on Grassy Hill Road near Hilltop Road in Orange left a 51-year-old West Haven driver dead and sent all three motorists to area hospitals. Orange police say the southbound vehicle crossed the center line for unknown reasons, and they are asking any witnesses or residents with information to contact Detective Denny Peterson.
   

3. Property Transfers, Here's What Sold In December (orangectlive.com) — If you’re watching the Orange housing market, December’s property transfers ranged from modest single-family homes to a more than $7 million Bull Hill Lane sale. The Town Clerk’s office recorded a short but notable list of transactions, and residents can view additional non-sale filings at town hall if they’re curious about other records.
   

4. Accidental Fire Damages One Business Fills Others With Carbon Monoxide (orangectlive.com) — Firefighters in Orange responded to a strange odor at a Boston Post Road plaza and uncovered an accidental fire that badly damaged a nail salon and filled neighboring shops with dangerous carbon monoxide. Crews quickly extinguished remaining hot spots, ventilated multiple stores, and confirmed no one was hurt. The Orange Fire Marshal’s Office and police continue to investigate the cause.
   

5. These Connecticut Retail Stores And Restaurants Closed In 2025 (patch.com) — Several major chains, including Party City, shut down Connecticut locations in 2025, with Party City’s Orange store among those closed. The article recaps how inflation, e-commerce competition, and bankruptcies drove closures of retailers and restaurants statewide, from fabric and craft shops to pharmacies and big-box chains, reshaping where residents can shop and dine.
   

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  • Albert “Al” Syat, 81 of Milford, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 17, 2025 —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Night Crew Clerk (Milford CT) Salary Range $15 - $17/hr in Orange. Apply here.
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