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Orleans Conservation Commission approves Grieco pool, Roberge seawall work in unanimous votes

Orleans Conservation Commission continues lakeside teardown, approves pool and seawall work in packed April 7 session. The six-member commission, chaired by Drusilla Henson with Conservation Agent John Jannell, voted 6-0 on all formal actions at its April 7 meeting in the Nauset Room.

Snow Library Trustees Back Community Refrigerator Funded by Barnstable County Grant

Snow Library trustees signal support for a Health Department-backed free community refrigerator to be installed in the library vestibule.

Orleans Committee Scopes Main Street Sidewalk Design Study, Targets November Town Meeting

Orleans sidewalk committee directs engineer to scope Main Street design at four constrained locations.

Orleans Cultural Council Expands Student Art Show to Four Schools for November

Orleans Cultural Council expands November art show to four schools and advances Movies in the Park planning.

Orleans CPC Pulls Back Motion to Restrict Grant Applications to One Annual Cycle

Orleans CPC tables application-timing vote, vows tighter reporting rules.

Orleans Finance Committee Backs Phase 4 Wastewater Funding in 6-2-1 Reversal

Orleans Finance Committee reverses its prior rejection of Phase 4 wastewater funding, voting 6-2-1 to recommend the article to Annual Town Meeting.

Orleans Board of Health Adopts Revised Fee Schedule, Adds $20 Limited Food Permit

Orleans Board of Health adopts a revised fee schedule and new food permit tier at its April 2 meeting.

Orleans ZBA Continues Namequoit Road Special Permit Case to May After Board Signals Skepticism

Orleans Zoning Board continues 199 Namequoit Road special permit case to May, citing building coverage concerns. The board voted 5-0 at its April 1 meeting to grant applicant John H.

Orleans Select Board Votes 4-0 to Place $600,000 Fire Station Land Purchase on Warrant

Orleans Select Board clears May Town Meeting warrant, places $600,000 fire station land acquisition before voters.

Orleans reviews 78-unit mixed-income housing plan for Route 6A site

Orleans Site Plan Review Committee hears informal pitch for 78-unit mixed-income housing development at 66 and 76 Route 6A.

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