Impact Nano gets license for flammable, combustible materials in Orange >153 Quabbin Boulevard LLC, which is owned by Impact Nano LLC, closed on the property previously owned by PHA Industries at 153 Quabbin Blvd. on April 2. The Orange Selectboard has issued 153 Quabbin Boulevard LLC a license for flammable and combustible liquids and flammable gases and solids. Impact Nano will produce advanced materials for semiconductors and specialty chemicals. STAFF PHOTO/DOMENIC POLI >Impact Nano Chief Operating Officer Mark Wilkinson, left, and Health and Safety Director David Schlier, speak to the Orange Selectboard during a meeting last week regarding obtaining a license for flammable and combustible liquids as well as flammable gases and solids. STAFF PHOTO/DOMENIC POLI
Orange chief, Selectboard discuss frequency, merit of no-knock warrants
Orange Police Department. STAFF FILE PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ
Orange police cruiser. Staff File Photo/Paul Franz
Modified: 7/16/2021 4:46:06 PM
ORANGE The town’s police chief came before the Selectboard on Wednesday to discuss no-knock warrants and their use after one member expressed continued concern about the controversial police tactic.
Chief James Sullivan said a police reform bill signed into law by Gov. Charlie Baker late last year requires no-knock warrants to be issued by a judge and only after authorities have articulated probable cause to believe a particular individual is armed and dangerous and would be a threat to officers’ safety if a police presence was announced. Sullivan said authorities must also prove there are no minors or people ages 65 or older in the home, though the state’s website mentions there is an exception when those children or older adults are themselves at risk of harm.
Orange Selectboard members looking into status of used auto dealers
Members hope to separate functioning businesses from what could be considered junkyards
Orange Town Hall at 6 Prospect St. STAFF FILE PHOTO
Published: 12/20/2020 2:53:01 PM
ORANGE Two Selectboard members have been tasked with conducting research and consulting with town counsel after one of them raised questions about blindly renewing Class II automobile licenses when some applicants don’t appear to be legitimate used auto sales businesses, and instead might be considered unlicensed junkyards.
Vice Chair Jane Peirce and member Pat Lussier will investigate the operational status of 14 locations and report back to their colleagues at the next meeting, slated for Wednesday, Dec. 23. Peirce suggested she and Lussier take on the responsibility during last week’s meeting held via the online video conferencing platform Zoom, after Lussier expressed concern about some of the businesses on the list of standard li
Orange Selectboard members looking into status of used auto dealers
Orange Town Hall at 6 Prospect St. STAFF FILE PHOTO
Modified: 12/20/2020 2:47:40 PM
ORANGE Two Selectboard members have been tasked with conducting research and consulting with town counsel after one of them raised questions about blindly renewing Class II automobile licenses when some applicants don’t appear to be legitimate used auto sales businesses, and instead might be considered unlicensed junkyards.
Vice Chair Jane Peirce and member Pat Lussier will investigate the operational status of 14 locations and report back to their colleagues at the next meeting, slated for Wednesday, Dec. 23. Peirce suggested she and Lussier take on the responsibility during last week’s meeting held via the online video conferencing platform Zoom, after Lussier expressed concern about some of the businesses on the list of standard license renewals.