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Saturday May 23rd Patch AM

Morning Orange! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • 24/7 emergency vet care coming to Boston Post Road in Orange
  • What’s planned for this year’s big Orange Artisan Fest & Expo?
  • Why Orange’s longtime first selectman is racing a June foreclosure deadline.

Also on today's calendar: World Turtle Day Shellibration and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What's the difference between a hippo and a Zippo? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cloudy, a little rain; cooler, with a high of 59 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cool with rain, temps: high: 59, low: 55.
  • Monday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Major Retailer's Former Home Gets New Tenant In Orange (patch.com) — Pet owners in Orange will soon have 24/7 emergency veterinary care right on Boston Post Road, as VEG for Pets moves into the former Metro Mattress building at 507 Boston Post Road. The new 5,250-square-foot facility aims to complement existing local vets by handling urgent cases for all kinds of animals, from traditional pets to birds and reptiles, under a long-term lease arranged by Pearce Real Estate.    

• 6th Annual Orange Artisan Fest & Expo Set for June 18 (orangetownnews.com) — Mark your calendar for the free Orange Artisan Fest & Business Expo on Thursday, June 18, at the Orange Fairgrounds, featuring more than 50 vendors, food trucks, and live performances. Families can enjoy kids’ activities, music from local students, a foam party, and the season’s first Town Concert Night. Organizers encourage residents and local businesses to come shop, network, and celebrate summer.    

• Orange's first selectman says he can still save his home from foreclosure (ctpost.com) — Orange First Selectman Jim Zeoli says he plans to pay off the debt on his Old Tavern Road home before a June 13 foreclosure auction, after a judge ordered a sale. Court records detail his current and past foreclosure cases involving Orange properties, while noting he has faced criticism over personal finances despite the town’s strong fiscal standing.    

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    I live in Orange and I am in the process of moving. I served in the Army and Army Reserves from 2003-2011. I have some of my old Army uniforms that I… (Nextdoor Ridgeview)
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  • BoxLunch / Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 1 in Milford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orange here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Haven

  • These Connecticut eateries are serving up viral fruit pastries (nhregister.com)
  • Orange voters approve $88.2M budget as average tax bills are expected to rise (nhregister.com)

Derby

  • Shelton-Derby Memorial Day Parade Details Released: What To Know (patch.com)

Milford

  • Verdict Reached For Suspect In Home Invasion Case In Milford, Prosecutors Say (patch.com)

Ok Orange! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: One weighs a ton, and the other is a little lighter (Thank you Laurie B. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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