Harwich Cemetery Commission approves knotweed treatment, flagpole removal at Island Pond
Harwich Cemetery Commission votes to remove Island Pond flagpole and approves knotweed treatment at first meeting in months.
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Harwich Charter Commission Drops "Absolute" from Police Chief Authority Language
HARWICH — May 7, 2026 — Harwich Charter Commission softens police chief authority language in brief post-town-meeting session. Meeting on May 7, the commission reached consensus to remove the word "absolute" from a draft charter provision describing the police chief's authority, after members raised concerns that
Orleans Historical Commission Approves Two Sheds, Clears Century-Old Barn for Demolition
ORLEANS — May 7, 2026 — Orleans Historical Commission approves shed replacement, barn demolition at May 7 meeting. The commission, chaired by John A. Wilson, unanimously approved a certificate of appropriateness for a new 10-by-20-foot shed at 2 Beach Plum Lane, represented by Jamie McGrath of Pine Harbor Wood
Orleans committee sends supportive 40B letter on 78-unit Governor Prince Motel redevelopment
ORLEANS — May 6, 2026 — Orleans site plan panel backs 78-unit affordable housing project at former Governor Prince Motel. The Orleans Site Plan Review Committee voted unanimously at its May 6 meeting to send a comment letter to the Zoning Board of Appeals supporting a comprehensive permit application by Preservation
Orleans Building Committee Votes 8-1 to Recommend Gable Roof for New Fire Station
ORLEANS — May 4, 2026 — Orleans fire station building committee recommends gable roof design in 8-1 vote. The committee voted Monday to forward a recommendation to the Select Board to proceed with the transitional gable roof design for the new fire rescue station, advancing a project whose hard construction costs
Harwich Charter Commission Tables Chair Term-Limit Proposal, Seeks Public Input in June
HARWICH — April 30, 2026 — Harwich Charter Commission debates chair term limits and overhauled budget procedures. Meeting April 30, the commission set aside a draft provision that would bar appointed committee members from serving more than two consecutive terms as chair, after members including Paul Doan argued it risked driving away
Orleans Fourth of July Committee picks three parade theme finalists for student vote
ORLEANS — April 29, 2026 — Orleans Fourth of July Parade Committee narrows 2026 theme to three finalists, defers Grand Marshal pick. Meeting Tuesday, the committee agreed on three parade theme candidates to send to Orleans Elementary School for a student vote: "Sand and Sea, 250 Years Free," "From
Harwich Treasure Chest Committee Cuts Friday Hours, Unanimously Rejects Volunteer Application
HARWICH — April 29, 2026 — Harwich's Treasure Chest reuse facility will operate on Saturdays and Sundays only after the committee voted unanimously to eliminate a Friday opening that members said had not worked out. The committee, meeting April 29 in the small hearing room, also voted unanimously to decline
Harwich Youth Commission backs $197,000 irrigation fix at White House Field complex
Harwich Youth Commission backs reduced $197,000 irrigation fix and hears from new parks director.
Orleans Veterans Panel Unanimously Backs Local Artist for Korean War Bronze Plate
ORLEANS — April 28, 2026 — Orleans Veterans Memorial Committee resolves months-long names dispute and commissions local artist for Korean War bronze plate. The committee voted unanimously at its April 28 meeting to engage Orleans artist Dan Joy to create original artwork for the Korean War Memorial bronze plate, rejecting reliance