Attorney Owen T. Weaver Drafts Orange Ordinance Amendment Establishing Do Not Solicit Registry

The Town of Orange has adopted an amendment to its solicitation ordinance establishing a new Do Not Solicit Registry designed to provide residents with greater control over unwanted door-to-door solicitation.

Attorney Owen T. Weaver drafted the ordinance amendment on behalf of the Town, working to translate the proposed registry into a clear and enforceable municipal framework.

Under the amended ordinance, Orange residents may register their addresses through the Orange Police Department and display a “No Soliciting” sign at their property. Commercial solicitors are responsible for reviewing the registry and avoiding participating addresses. The amendment also strengthens other aspects of the Town’s solicitation regulations, including permitted hours and penalties for violations.

At the same time, the ordinance maintains exceptions for certain political, religious, and nonprofit activities, reflecting the need to balance residents’ privacy and peace of mind with legally protected expression and community engagement.

The registry originated with retired Orange police officer Frank Esposito, who proposed the initiative after observing persistent solicitation despite posted signs. Town officials worked with Esposito and the Orange Police Department to develop and implement the program. According to the Hartford Courant, hundreds of residents joined the registry during its first month.

Attorney Weaver’s work on the amendment reflects the practical and responsive municipal counsel Zabel Schellenberg provides to towns, public officials, boards, commissions, and municipal departments throughout Connecticut. Our attorneys regularly assist municipal clients with ordinance drafting, governance, regulatory compliance, enforcement, litigation, land use, labor and employment, and other matters affecting local government operations.

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