Town Hall - Municipal Information

Non-Discrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W - Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (202)-720-5964 (voice and TDD) USDA is an equal opportunity employer.

The Town of Orange is an Equal Opportunity Provider. The Town of Orange is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Dump Hours

The Transfer Station is now open from 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Scales close at 2:30 p.m. You need a new black dump sticker to enter the facility.

Town Hall Hours

Monday - Thursday - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Board Meetings

Airport Commission	3rd Thursday	Airport	7:00 p.m.
Armory Commission	1st & 3rd Weds.	Armory	6:00 p.m.
Board of Health	1st Wednesday	Town Hall	7:00 p.m.
Board of Supervisors F.C.D.	3rd Thursday	USDA Office, Greenfield	5:00 p.m.

Conservation Commission	2nd & 4th Thurs.	Town Hall	7:00 p.m.
Council on Aging	2nd Tuesday	Armory	10:00 a.m.
Cemetery Commission	3rd Wednesday	South Cemetery	7:00 p.m.
Frank. Cty. Tech. School	2nd Wednesday	Frank. Cty. Tech	7:30 p.m.
Historical Commission	1st Tuesday	Town Hall	7:00 p.m.
Library Trustees	1st Thursday	Library	7:00 p.m.
Planning Board	2nd & 4th Tues.	Town Hall	7:00 p.m.
OEDIC	1st Thursday	Town Hall	6:30 p.m.
Selectmen	Wednesday	Town Hall	6:30 p.m.
Water Commissioners	2nd & 4th Mon.	Water Dept.	7:00 p.m.
Zoning Board of Appeals	As Needed	Town Hall

EDUCATION IN ORANGE

The Orange Public School system consists of three elementary schools, and a Regional Middle and High School. Orange consistently appropriates more than half the town budget for the school system. Funding is provided from local property tax, state aid and federal aid. The schools strive to maintain a strong academic curriculum in the traditional subjects of English, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. The schools also have programs in foreign languages, physical education and the fine arts. All schools are supported by guidance and special education programs, as well as interscholastic and intramural sports.

School Committees – the School Committees are elected whose duties, as expressed in law, are to appoint the Superintendents of Schools, review and approve the school budgets, and to establish educational goals and policies for the schools consistent with the law and the statewide goals and standards established by the State Board of Education.

Kindergarten – entrance age for Kindergarten is 5 years old on or before August 31 of the year in which the child shall enter school.

Elementary Schools – there are three elementary schools, Fisher Hill (K-2), Dexter Park (3-4), and Butterfield (5-6)