LOCAL NEWS AND EVENTS
SHREDDING DAY AND RECYCLING EVENT – Saturday, October 25, 2025
📍 Orange Recycling Committee Shredding Day
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
High Plains Community Center
Join the Orange Recycling Committee for its fall Shredding Day — a one-stop event for:
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Document Shredding (free; donations to Rotary Club welcome)
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Electronics Recycling ($5–$20 per item)
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Mattress & Box Spring Collection (drop-off or $15 Lions Club pick-up)
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Clothing & Household Goods Collection (by Orange Community Women)
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Swap Meet (hosted by Buy Nothing Orange, 9:00–11:00 AM)
Follow on-site signs for drop-off locations.
For details, visit orangerecycles.com or facebook.com/ORCinCT.
📞 Contact: Mitch Goldblatt, Chair — 203-535-8505 | mitchellrgoldblatt@gmail.com
Local Demographics and Economic Snapshots
🏙️ Connecticut Town Profiles
profiles.ctdata.org — created by CTData Collaborative and AdvanceCT — offers up-to-date demographic and economic snapshots for every Connecticut town, region, and the state as a whole.
Each two-page profile includes key data on:
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Population and workforce
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Education and housing
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Major employers and local economy
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Fiscal and quality-of-life indicators
Why It Matters
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Accurate & Trusted: Data from official state and federal sources.
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Local & Detailed: Insights down to the town level.
- Free to Use: Publicly accessible with proper citation.
Perfect For
Businesses, Realtors, and residents who want reliable local insights to guide decisions, marketing, or community engagement.
Explore your town’s data today: profiles.ctdata.org
Neighborhood & Property Insights – Homefacts
🏠 About Homefacts
Homefacts provides detailed neighborhood and property-level data across the U.S., searchable by address, city, or ZIP code.
The site covers:
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School ratings and education data
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Crime statistics and sex offender information
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Environmental hazards, air quality, and natural disaster risks
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Demographics, housing, and property reports
📊 Why It’s Valuable
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Comprehensive & Reliable: Combines multiple data sources for accurate neighborhood insights.
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Localized Insight: Offers hyper-local details by address or ZIP code.
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Simplifies Research: Ideal for buyers, renters, or investors evaluating communities.
💼 Why Include It on Your Site
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Builds Credibility: Shows your content is backed by trusted data.
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Helps Visitors Decide: Supports informed property or neighborhood choices.
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Adds Value: Engages users with useful, location-specific information.
A Perfect Holiday Dinner Spot in NYC: Sogno Toscano – West Village
Sogno Toscano – West Village 🍝🍷
If you’re heading into New York City for the holidays, Sogno Toscano in the West Village is a wonderful spot to add to your plans. Located at 17 Perry Street, this inviting Italian café and wine bar brings the flavors of Tuscany right to the heart of Manhattan 🇮🇹✨.
The atmosphere is cozy and relaxed, making it a great place to settle in for dinner after a day of exploring the city’s holiday lights, shopping, or sightseeing 🎄🛍️. They offer fresh, high-quality Italian dishes, great wine, and a warm neighborhood feel that fits perfectly with the festive season.
Whether you’re meeting friends, enjoying a date night, or simply looking for a charming place to dine while you're in the city, Sogno Toscano is a spot you’ll be glad you tried ❤️.
