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🌱 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

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Hello again Orange! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Orange first responders and businesses earn top honors at chamber event

Also on today's calendar: Admission and Financial Aid Information Session - Notre Dame High School and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 67 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: A steady morning breeze, temps: high: 68, low: 50.
  • Friday: Chance of afternoon rain, with a high of 71 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Amity Chamber Honors Orange Police, Firefighters And Business Award Winners (patch.com) — Community pride was on full display in Orange as the Amity Chamber of Commerce honored local heroes and businesses at a sold-out awards event on Marsh Hill Road. Orange firefighter Don Foyer and Detective Denny Peterson received top honors, while local hotels' owner SBM Hospitality and longtime Orange resident Ted Novicki were recognized for their leadership and impact on area businesses.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Linda Evangeliste O'Brien (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Lena Franco (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Aileen Butricks (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • I always like APP'S.
    For lunch or dinner it's great and to work with Carol on REUNIONS was always easy. (I don't have stickers available) 5 stars (Nextdoor Lambert Rd)
  • Does anyone know Craig?
    He is a bee man and have come to my house a few times to remove the bees. I lost his number. Please help. (Nextdoor Lambert Rd)
  • Savers Value Village posted a job opening for Retail Warehouse & Production Associate in Orange. Apply here.
  • FCP Euro posted a job opening for Digital Catalog Operations Associate in Milford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orange here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Haven

  • We Ranked The 10 Best Breakfast Spots In Connecticut And These Are The Ones That Stood Out (takingthekids.com)
  • 'The best lobster rolls I've ever had': Neighbors enjoy Milford's Lobster Roll Festival (fox61.com)

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East Haven

  • State Rep. Zullo, State Sen. Cicarella Announce $1.5M State Grant for Overbrook Early Learning Center (patch.com)

Ok Orange! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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