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Orange OKs Banner For OVFD's Carnival

Board of selectmen unanimously approves stretching sign across Orange Center Road for two weeks prior to August fundraiser.

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Town leaders have approved the Orange Volunteer Fire Departments request to erect a banner over a street to promote its annual carnival.
Town leaders have approved the Orange Volunteer Fire Departments request to erect a banner over a street to promote its annual carnival. (Courtesy of Orange Volunteer Fire Department)

ORANGE, CT — Town leaders have given the local volunteer fire department the go-ahead to place a banner above Orange Center Road to promote a major department fund-raiser.

The Orange Board of Selectmen voted unanimously May 11 to approve the Orange Volunteer Fire Department's request to install a banner over the main road for two weeks prior to the event.

The annual Orange Volunteer Firemen's Carnival is slated to take place Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 4, 5, 6 and 7 at the Orange Fairgrounds, which are located on 525 Orange Center Road.

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The annual event will feature food, rides, games and the "World Famous Raffle," according to the OVFD's website.

On Saturday, Aug. 6, there will be a fireworks show at the fairgrounds.

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For more information on the carnival, visit the OVFD's website at this link.

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