A More Efficient Town Hall
Updated: Aug 12
By James Carcano, Town Clerk Candidate and Mark Moyher, Tax Collector Candidate
The 2025 Orange Town Elections are rapidly approaching! As you decide how to vote this November 4, one item on the Democratic agenda is especially worth reading: ‘Orange Connect’ provides a direct link for residents to reach out to their Town Hall officials and gain assistance for all non-emergency questions or concerns, from reporting fresh potholes to getting answers to weighing in on new town initiatives.
This new solution, provided to us by ClickFix311, will be an add-on to our current Orange Town website. Gone will be the days of bouncing around between departments when you call, tracking down somebody with answers, and scouring websites and social media forums to find the information you are looking for. This simple, modern, and proven solution will enable our Town Hall to work better for our residents and town employees alike.
The service itself requires no additional support staff, and annual service costs are covered by the existing technology budget. All this means a more effective, efficient Town Hall with no additional increases in your residential taxes or expenses! Nearby towns and cities such as New Haven, Glastonbury, and Derby have already implemented similar centralized platforms to ‘Orange Connect,’ with proven success.
We understand that anytime communication between town officials and the residents can be streamlined, you will receive faster service, more accountability, and -- let’s not forget -- less frustration. When Town Hall works smarter, everyone benefits.
Best regards and see you in November!
Mark Moyher, Tax Collector Candidate
James Carcano, Town Clerk Candidate
This letter to the editor originally appeared in the Milford-Orange Times, August 7, page 4.
