Government · Other Committee
Committee backs geothermal wells for fire station
Orleans's fire station design committee voted to direct its design team to proceed with planning a geothermal heating system for the new station.
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Government · Other Committee
Orleans panel debates charge wording, herring data
The Orleans Marine and Freshwater Quality Committee reported its Pilgrim Lake herring count plunged to an estimated 456 fish this year, down from more than 26,000 in 2017 and 2018.
Morning Brief
Orleans Morning Brief, Oct. 26: Finance panel sets wastewater article wording
Orleans Finance Committee finalizes wording of wastewater funding article ahead of Nov. 16 special town meeting. From our own coverage: Finance Committee forwards wastewater cost study to Select Board; Panel approves health clinic sign, debates fire station design.
Morning Brief
Orleans Morning Brief, Oct. 24: Housing Trust doubles emergency loan cap
Affordable Housing Trust doubles emergency loan cap to $40,000 for struggling homeowners. From our own coverage: Housing Trust raises emergency loan cap to $40,000; Architectural panel approves health sign, reviews fire station design.
Government · Other Committee
Panel OKs Main Street restaurant deck addition
The Orleans Design Review Committee approved five separate exterior-design applications, including a new restaurant deck on Main Street.
Government · Finance Committee
Finance panel seeks liaison role with sewer board
The Orleans Finance Committee directed staff to seek town counsel guidance on a formal liaison role with the Wastewater Management Advisory Committee and accepted member Richard Berdik's resignation.
Government · Zoning Board
ZBA continues Governor Prince hearing to Nov. 18
The Orleans Zoning Board of Appeals continued the comprehensive permit hearing for a 78-unit affordable housing project at the Governor Prince site to November 18.
Morning Brief
Orleans Morning Brief, Oct. 22: Retiree health open enrollment opens Nov. 1
Orleans retiree health plan open enrollment opens Nov. 1 and runs through month's end. From our own coverage: Board of Health weighs Franz Road septic, beer garden seating.
Government · Other Committee
Water board backs generator funding article
The Orleans Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners voted unanimously to support Article 20, a generator-funding article, at the November Special Town Meeting.
Government · Other Committee
Orleans Panel Approves Route 6A Duplex Plan
Orleans Site Plan Review Committee unanimously approved a formal site plan for four duplex buildings at 170 and 172 Route 6A. Applicant representative Matt Cole of 6A LLC presented revised drainage calculations and a new landscaping plan after an informal review in September.
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