Orange MA News July 2026
Orange reached a historic milestone with the implementation of its first town charter.
Governance and Development
- New Town Charter: Chapter 116 of the Acts of 2026 officially went into effect on July 1, modernizing the town’s government structure.
- Town Manager Search: Following the charter implementation, a screening committee began interviewing candidates for Orange’s first permanent Town Manager.
- Landfill Solar Project: The town received five competitive proposals for a solar array project at the local landfill.
Community and Public Safety
- Skydiving Fatality: A tragic accident at the Orange Municipal Airport resulted in the death of a Boston man in mid-July.
- Operation Fire Taco: The local Rotary Club continued fundraising to ship a fire truck to Mexico.
- Orange Community Band: The ensemble concluded its 176th consecutive season on July 31.