Orleans Board of Health approved a septic upgrade variance and new outdoor dining seating in one meeting. The board voted 5-0-0 to grant three Title V variances for a 15 Franz Road septic replacement, including a 42-foot wetland setback variance for the tank, after engineer Bob Reedy of J.M.
The Orleans Historical Commission voted 5-0 to find a Nauset Road cottage "preferably preserved," triggering a 12-month demolition delay. Architect Peter Hake argued the 1917 structure's framing was too deteriorated to save, telling the panel "this is not one that would be easy to save."
Orleans Select Board moves to rein in committee members who skipped ethics training. From our own coverage: Site plan panel weighs tattoo shop, Katie's revival; Select Board delays vote on 44 Main Street funding.
The Orleans Planning Board reviewed a staff-compiled inventory of downtown planning efforts and debated the lack of a public gathering space, taking no vote on a formal master plan.
Cooke's Seafood earns a nod in a statewide clam chowder road trip feature. Also in today's brief (13 items): Cooke's Seafood featured in chowder road trip; Town offices closed Monday for Columbus Day; Economic Development Committee cancels Tuesday meeting; Board of Assessors meets Tuesday.
Orleans conservation board says sticker parking cut Kent's Point traffic 24 percent. From our own coverage: Cultural Council sets Nov. 2 grant vote, March ArtShow date; Conservation Commission takes up wetlands project slate. Also in today's brief (15 items): Water advisory lifted at Cr…
The Orleans Architectural Review Committee approved new signage for two Route 6A businesses and a revised pool fence at the Cove Motel, while continuing to work through fire station design details.
The Orleans Finance Committee voted against recommending two contested warrant articles ahead of the November 16 Special Town Meeting.
Orleans Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a special permit for a detached garage at 32 Hayward Lane after a five-month review.
The Orleans Select Board postponed a decision on a $450,000 request for the 44 Main Street redevelopment, with members saying the project's purpose remains undefined before the November 16 Special Town Meeting.
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