Orange Senior Center, Clock Tower To Get State Aid

ORANGE, CT — Restoration of an historic clock and help for the local senior center are two Orange projects expected to get a boost from the state.

State Rep. Mary Welander, D-Orange, has announced $110,000 for two projects in the Town of Orange as well as $1 million for a student loan forgiveness program to aid police officers in Connecticut.

Welander serves the 114th State House District, which includes Orange, Derby and Woodbridge.

Welander announced:
• $10,000 for the relocation of the historic clock in the Orange Fire Station.
• $100,000 for the Orange Senior Center to assist in operations and needed assistance.
•$1 million in student loan forgiveness for police officers.

"I was proud to go to bat for Orange when we began discussions on the budget early this session," Welander said.

These awarded funds are in addition to the Town of Orange's total projected allocation and are pending final approval in the Senate.