Orleans Historic Commission Votes to Seek Archaeology Review of Route 6A Development Site
Orleans Historic Commission acts on archaeology, preservation restriction after Binnacle demolition.
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Orleans Historic District Committee Approves All Five Exterior Alteration Applications
Orleans Historic District Committee approved five exterior alteration applications at its July 7 meeting, with the only contested vote coming on a window grille requirement.
Orleans Veterans Committee Reaffirms Barry Granite for Vietnam Memorial in 3-1 Vote
Orleans Veterans Committee reaffirms Barry granite for Vietnam Veterans Memorial after brief reconsideration.
Snow Library Board Forms Subcommittee to Weigh New Building Against Renovation
Snow Library Board takes first steps toward a building-future subcommittee.
Orleans Conservation Commission elects new chair, advances climate resilience regulations
Orleans Conservation Commission reorganizes, advances climate rules, and flags boathouse design.
Orleans Observes Independence Day Holiday Friday July 4
Orleans town offices close Friday in observance of Independence Day. No additional town hall, school, library, or community announcements were on record for the July 3 coverage window. Residents with time-sensitive business should plan around the holiday closure before offices reopen.
Orleans CPC Closes Three Dormant Accounts, Flags Unsigned Purchase Orders
Orleans Community Preservation Committee closes three dormant grant accounts and flags unsigned purchase orders.
Orleans Select Board Reappoints Term-Limited Members, Appoints Two to Veterans Committee
Orleans Select Board splits 3-2 on term-limit exception for pond committee member.
Orleans Select Board Advances HR Policies to Bargaining, Debates Enterprise Fund Subsidies
ORLEANS — July 1, 2026 — Orleans Select Board votes to advance HR policies while debating enterprise fund subsidies and bond rating risk. The board unanimously approved sending revised personnel policies — including changes to drug-free workplace and social media provisions — to impact bargaining at its July 1 work session, with a
Orleans Shellfish Committee Pushes for Seat on 72 Tons-It Road Task Force
ORLEANS — June 30, 2026 — Orleans shellfish panel eyes Rock Harbor history walk as state striped bass permit cuts loom. The Orleans Shellfish and Waterways Advisory Committee, meeting June 30, launched planning for a "Captain's Walk" — a series of interpretive signs along Rock Harbor's sidewalk