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🌱 Patch AM: Orange Schools Awarded $350K State Grant For Special Education Programs

Happening soon: September 2026 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes on the Orange Patch calendar

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Good morning Orange! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Orange schools secure $350K boost for in-district special education services

Also on today's calendar: September 2026 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Orange Schools Awarded $350K State Grant For Special Education Programs (patch.com) — Orange public schools are set to receive a $350,000 state grant to expand high-quality special education programs, part of a broader $10.6 million initiative across Connecticut. Local students with disabilities in Orange are expected to benefit from stronger in-district services, including enhanced staffing, assistive technology, and more inclusive classroom supports aimed at reducing out-of-district placements.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Want to plant some trees in my yard for privacy purpose.
    Any recommendations on the type of trees? Any place nearby I can buy good and cost-effective plants? (Nextdoor Lambert Rd)
  • Savers | Value Village posted a job opening for Retail Manager in Orange. Apply here.
  • Jimmy John's Franchise, LLC posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orange here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Haven

  • Cole Young powers the Mariners past the Astros 10-5 with a homer and 4 RBIs (nhregister.com)

Derby

  • Milford briefly pauses new Flock camera installations amid public backlash so officials can reassess (ncadvertiser.com)
  • 18+ Rec Basketball League on tap at Seymour Community Center (blogspot.com)
  • Reiki Level 1 Workshop slated at Griffin Hospital in Derby (blogspot.com)

Shelton

  • Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Shelton (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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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