Orange Selectmen To Discuss Amazon Drone Deliveries, Racebrook Tract Grant And Road Repairs

ORANGE, CT — The Orange Board of Selectmen will discuss Amazon's drone delivery service, consider authorizing a state grant for accessibility improvements at the Racebrook Tract and review several municipal service contracts at its Wednesday, Oct. 14, meeting.

Selectmen will also consider authorizing First Selectman James Zeoli to execute a Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development grant for Americans with Disabilities Act improvements at the Racebrook Tract.

Road Repairs And Municipal Contracts

Town Engineer Bob Brinton will present four bid recommendations for board consideration.

The proposals cover snowplowing services and tree removal for 2026-27, street sweeping services and repairs to Sylvan Valley Road.

The board is scheduled to consider approving the recommendations.

Communication Policy And Tax Refunds

Town Counsel Owen Weaver will present a proposed Board of Selectmen communication policy for discussion and possible action.

Selectmen will also consider approving tax refunds totaling $3,498.04, as requested by Zeoli.

The board is scheduled to consider approval of its Sept. 9 meeting minutes. The agenda also provides time for public participation, limited to two minutes per speaker.

The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the lower-level meeting room at Orange Town Hall, 617 Orange Center Road.