🌱 Patch AM: How a Mapledale Road smoke detector helped save a family.

You won’t want to miss Driving Miss Daisy: An Immersive Theater Experience Now through 10/4 on the Orange Patch calendar

John Pizzi, age 82, of Orange, passed away on September 22, 2026

Those who knew John will remember his lighthearted nature and wonderful sense of humor.

🌱 Patch AM: Big Y Takes Step Toward Opening Orange Store

Also, don’t miss Driving Miss Daisy: An Immersive Theater Experience Now through 10/4 on the Orange Patch calendar

Big Y Takes Step Toward Opening Orange Store

The grocery store will open in a space formerly occupied by a large retailer.

🌱 Patch AM: Added Color, Rudy G and 10 more events

And check out Driving Miss Daisy: An Immersive Theater Experience Now through 10/4 on the Orange Patch calendar

Leo R. Alaimo

He started his career as a hairdresser and later owned and operated his general contracting business, Hire A Husband.

🌱 Patch AM: Orange Open House This Weekend: A Sunlit Central Orange Colonial With A Bluestone Patio, Sept. 27

And check out Admission and Financial Aid Information Session - Notre Dame High School on the Orange Patch calendar

Orange Open House This Weekend: A Sunlit Central Orange Colonial With A Bluestone Patio, Sept. 27

One Orange home holds an open house Sunday, Sept. 27: a four-bedroom Colonial on nearly an acre in Central Orange, $749K.

🌱 Patch AM: Amity Chamber Honors Orange Police, Firefighters And Business Award Winners

And on the Orange Patch calendar - Admission and Financial Aid Information Session - Notre Dame High School

Obituary: Linda Evangeliste O'Brien (Porto Funeral Homes)

Porto Funeral Homes (West Haven/East Haven)

Amity Chamber Honors Orange Police, Firefighters And Business Award Winners

The Amity Chamber honored Orange and Woodbridge police, firefighters, businesses and Ted Novicki at its annual meeting.

Obituary: Lena Franco (Porto Funeral Homes)

Porto Funeral Homes (West Haven/East Haven)

🌱 Patch AM: Pop-Up Book Sale and 7 more events

Be sure to catch Admission and Financial Aid Information Session - Notre Dame High School on the Orange Patch calendar

Obituary: Aileen Butricks (Porto Funeral Homes)

Porto Funeral Homes (West Haven/East Haven)

Orange's Weekend Roundup: A Library Craft Night, A Historic Museum And A 1700s House Tour

From a Thursday-night library craft party to a Sunday tour of a Colonial-era home, here's Orange's arts and history lineup this weekend.

🌱 Patch AM: Pop-Up Book Sale and 11 more events

Also check out Admission and Financial Aid Information Session - Notre Dame High School on the Orange Patch calendar

Here Are The Most Recent Property Sales In Orange

There were five homes sold in Orange between Sept. 15 and Sept. 16, with a top price of $760,000, according to Zillow.com.

Orange Students Eligible For Cable Advisory Council Media Scholarships

Two $2,500 scholarships are available for students in Orange and five other CAC Area 2 towns.

"Commercial Leasing: Types, Terms, Taxes" Seminar to be Held September 22nd

Free breakfast seminar to provide practical knowledge to support long-term business growth

Obituary: Edner Desira (Porto Funeral Homes)

Porto Funeral Homes (West Haven/East Haven)

Obituary: Judith G. "Judi" Camera (Porto Funeral Homes)

Porto Funeral Homes (West Haven/East Haven)

Orange Zoning Commission To Hear Subdivision Plans For Derby Milford Road, Boston Post Road

Orange zoning officials will hear subdivision plans for 756 Derby Milford Road and four properties near Boston Post Road.

Amity Chamber to Present, Conversations with Ned Lamont and Ryan Fazio

Free Program to be Held at the Courtyard by Marriott Orange, September 28th

How To Grow Housing In Orange? Selectmen Searching For Solutions…

Orange selectmen formed a housing growth working group and approved $28,325 in tax refunds and three agreements.

Obituary: Zenia M. Lockwood (Porto Funeral Homes)

Porto Funeral Homes (West Haven/East Haven)

Obituary: Gay Ann Flammia (Porto Funeral Homes)

Porto Funeral Homes (West Haven/East Haven)

Orange Firefighter Named 2026 Firefighter Of The Year

The Orange firefighter will be honored Sept. 17 by the Amity Chamber of Commerce.

Obituary: Bella Giza (Porto Funeral Homes)

Porto Funeral Homes (West Haven/East Haven)

Ellis, Enright, Carangelo: Recent Death Notices From Orange

Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently died.

Orange EDC Tracks Big Y, Noble Gas Construction And New Business Openings

Orange economic development officials reviewed Big Y and Noble Gas construction, business openings and a Sept. 15 golf event.

Obituary: Kurt T. Woolley (Porto Funeral Homes)

Porto Funeral Homes (West Haven/East Haven)

Orange Selectmen To Review Housing Growth Plan Group, $28K In Tax Refunds

Orange selectmen will review a housing growth plan group, $28,325 in tax refunds and a Lions Club fee waiver.

Obituary: Ornella Moretti Palumbo (Porto Funeral Homes)

Porto Funeral Homes (West Haven/East Haven)

Ribbon Cut, Ready to Run: Marathon Sports Opens In Orange

Footwear matched to an individual's movement and training regimen

Obituary: John T. Baracchi, Sr. (Porto Funeral Homes)

Porto Funeral Homes (West Haven/East Haven)

Orange Detective Denny Peterson Named 2026 Police Officer Of The Year

Orange Detective Denny Peterson will be honored Sept. 17 by the Amity Chamber of Commerce.

Restaurant Among 21 New Businesses Registered In Orange In August

21 new businesses registered in Orange in August, including a full-service restaurant, a travel business and a photography business.

Louis James D'Amato, age 89, of Milford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026.

Louis was an active member of several non-profits, including the Milford Columbus Committee and the Milford Kiwanis Club.

Obituary: Jessica Holohan (Porto Funeral Homes)

Porto Funeral Homes (West Haven/East Haven)

Herman Joseph Solomon, 91, died on August 20, 2026

A lover of hockey, fine food, wine, art and music, Herman learned to oil paint and work with a variety of art forms.