Good morning Orange! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
How Treat Farm's damaged corn maze affects your fall plans
See which Orange homes sold and for how much in August
What a share of a $2.4B Air Force deal means for Orange
Also on today's calendar: Running For Water For Africa 5K and 28 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.
Sunday: Cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 64, low: 57.
Monday: Partly sunny, breezy and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Farm Closes Popular Seasonal Attraction In Orange (patch.com) — Treat Farm in Orange has permanently closed its popular corn maze for the 2026 season after recent Nor'easter winds badly damaged the stalks, citing guest safety. If you had a reservation, the farm says it will contact you directly to issue full refunds and reschedule any group plans, while thanking Orange families for their support this fall.
2. Property Transfers: Sales From August (orangectlive.com) — August's property transfer list shows which Orange homes changed hands, including several high-value sales over $600,000 on streets like Derby Milford Road, Arnold Lane, and Green Circle. Residents can see how active the local market was and who bought or sold nearby, while more detailed records remain available at town hall.
3. Air Force Awards $2.4B Multiple-Award IDIQ for F-15 and F-16 engine work (envzone.com) — Numet Acquisition Inc. in Orange is among several companies sharing a massive $2.4 billion Air Force contract to support F-15 and F-16 engine work through 2036. While the work is spread across many locations and countries, the award signals long-term aerospace and defense activity tied to Orange's manufacturing sector and could bolster local jobs and investment.
4. Couple seeks answers after engagement ring goes missing at well-known jeweler (nbcconnecticut.com) — A Milford woman says her engagement ring disappeared after she left it at Michaels Jewelers' Orange store for resizing, prompting an internal review by the company. Michaels has reimbursed the ring's retail value and says it is still searching for the piece, while the couple describes the emotional loss and offers a cautionary example for anyone leaving jewelry for repair.
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💬 Chatter
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2022 GL Delinquent Town Motor Vehicle Taxes are Now Collected by ANRG —Thomas Read on Patch
Chipotle posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Orange. Apply here.
ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Night Crew Clerk (Milford CT) Salary Range $15 - $17/hr in Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orange here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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