By Jody Dietch, ODTC Chair (published on Facebook) October 18: At the July Board of Selectmen meeting there was a discussion and decision that a statement would be issued by the First Selectman denouncing the racist antisemitic hate flyers that were distributed during the town’s July 4th celebration. At the September meeting, Mr. Zeoli was asked about the statement, to which he replied that it was sent to the New Haven Register. When asked why it wasn’t sent to the local papers, the First...

Dear Neighbors, The election may not have given us all of the wins we wanted but there are important takeaways. First, congratulations to incumbents Mitch Goldblatt, PJ Shanley, Kevin McNabola, Santo Galatioto, Jr. and Randy Thomas. Big congratulations to our newly elected representatives, Jennifer Blando Jacquet to the Amity Board of Education, Erin Wilson and Lauren Gray to the Orange Board of Education, and Byron Crosdale, Jr. as a Constable. This election wasn't only about winning. It was...

By Jody Dietch, ODTC Chair This sounds like a silly headline, but understanding your ballot is important in a local election. It can be confusing with so many boards and names. There are nine different positions and categories for which we cast our vote in Orange: first selectman, Board of Selectmen, tax collector, town clerk, Board of Finance, Town Plan & Zoning Commission, Orange Board of Education for our K-6 schools, Amity Board of Education for our middle and high schools, and...