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Located in South Central Connecticut, Orange has the qualities important to you and your business needs. To learn more about Orange you may visit the Town Website. LOCATION Accessibility abounds, with Interstate 95, the Merritt Parkway and US 1 the primary arteries through Orange. Located approximately midway between New York and Boston, access is provided to millions of regional consumers. Travel is made easy via Metro North-Amtrak railway, highways, and airports (LaGuardia NY, JFK NY, White Plains NY, Hartford CT, Tweed-New Haven CT, Sikorsky-Bridgeport CT) all located within 90 minutes of Orange. HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE Orange has the outstanding quality of life for which Connecticut is known with a New England country charm. The Town of Orange boasts an outstanding school system, an extensive network of parks, a first class library and many recreational activities including four golf courses. National Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education were presented to Turkey Hill School and the Peck Place School for outstanding national recognition and achievement. Located just minutes from New Haven and its museums, theatres, professional sports and world-renowned Yale University.INFRASTRUCTURE The major utilities, including natural gas, are all available within Orange. A good balance of residential, commercial and light industrial properties are supported by a low mill rate and a business friendly environment created by the Orange Economic Development Corporation.TAX INCENTIVES Orange enjoys a low, highly competitive tax rate of 26 mills. Also, the Town of Orange provides eligible businesses with lucrative tax abatements.ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Because of proximity of excellent educational resources at both the secondary and university level, a diverse employment pool exists. Integral in Orange's strength as a business partner is its inclusion in the New Haven Biotech Cluster: Bayer Corporation, Pfizer, Yale Medical Center, and others. |
Contact Information Ronald Wallach, President Paul J. Grimmer, Executive Director James Zeoli, First Selectman |
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