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Veteran Tax Exemptions Expanded

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Aug 12, 2026

Board pauses Flock camera technology

The Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 to pause Flock technology while the First Selectman consults town counsel about protecting the town going forward. The board also unanimously approved weekly food-waste collection at the transfer station and a conservation and traffic mitigation district.

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Briefing

Jul 8, 2026

Board Authorizes Automated Traffic Enforcement Agreement

The Board unanimously authorized an agreement with Altumint for automated traffic safety devices for up to three years after the first device becomes operational, subject to Department of Transportation approval and legal review. The Board also approved changes to the peddling and solicitation ordinance, including increasing the permit fee from $25 to $200 and allowing residents to register for a No Solicitation list through the Police Department.

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Orange Approves New Waste Service Contracts

The Board approved four-year contracts beginning in fiscal year 2026-27 for bulky waste, municipal solid waste, and recycling services, plus a three-year building-cleaning contract. It also approved employee pay rates, labor agreements, and health-plan changes.

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Briefing

May 13, 2026

Board Expands Veterans’ Property Tax Exemptions

The Board unanimously approved expanding property tax exemptions for eligible veterans and spouses, effective with the October 1, 2025 Grand List. The Board also approved $11,772.29 in May tax refunds and voted 4-1-1 to fly a pride flag at the fairgrounds during June.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

$175,000 police safety contract approved

The Board unanimously approved a three-year, $175,000 agreement with NexGen Public Safety Solutions for the Police Department. The first year will be funded through capital planning, with later years included in the budget.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Board Approves Automated Traffic Enforcement RFP

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a request for proposals for an automated traffic enforcement safety device system. The board also reviewed proposed financing of $992,400.70 for a new firetruck to be maintained by the Orange Volunteer Fire Association.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Veteran Tax Exemptions Expanded

The Board unanimously approved expanding veteran tax exemptions as allowed, based on information from the assessor about impacts on qualifying families. It also approved $4,130.55 in February tax refunds, agreements to replace Boston Post Road ornamental streetlights and provide electronic recycling, and a March public hearing on a fire-truck lease and purchase.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Board approves labor agreement and capital plan

The Board unanimously approved a proposed 2025–2028 labor agreement with the Communication Workers of America AFL-CIO. It also approved the five-year capital plan, accepted a roughly 700-foot extension of Skyview Road, and approved $13,775.93 in January tax refunds.

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