Orleans brief: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Orleans health officials warn Crystal Lake may be unsafe for swimmers and pets after algae bloom
Orleans health officials warn Crystal Lake may be unsafe for swimmers and pets after algae bloom.
Today in Orleans
- Crystal Lake closed to swimming over algae bloom. The town's Division of Health and Human Services is monitoring a possible cyanobacteria bloom at Crystal Lake and warns the water may be unsafe for swimmers and pets until further notice.Town of Orleans
Coming up
- Thu, Oct 1, 2:00 p.m.: Board of Health meets Thursday at Town Hall. The Orleans Board of Health holds its regular meeting Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Nauset Room at Town Hall, 19 School Road.Town of Orleans
- Thu, Oct 1, 4:30 p.m.: Community Preservation Committee meets Thursday evening. The Community Preservation Committee meets Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in the Nauset Room at Orleans Town Hall, 19 School Road.Town of Orleans
- Thu, Oct 1, 6:30 p.m.: Old King's Highway panel meets Thursday night. The Old King's Highway Regional District Committee meets Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Skaket Room at Orleans Town Hall.Town of Orleans
- Thu, Oct 1, 6:45 p.m.: Architectural Review Committee convenes Thursday night. The Architectural Review Committee meets Thursday at 6:45 p.m. in the Nauset Room at Orleans Town Hall, 19 School Road.Town of Orleans
- Mon, Oct 5, 3:30 p.m.: Transportation, Bikeways committee meets Monday afternoon. The Transportation and Bikeways Advisory Committee meets Monday at 3:30 p.m. in the Nauset Room at Orleans Town Hall.Town of Orleans
- Mon, Oct 5, 5:30 p.m.: Cultural Council meets Monday evening at Town Hall. The Orleans Cultural Council meets Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the Skaket Room at Town Hall, 19 School Road.Town of Orleans
- Mon, Oct 5, 6:00 p.m.: Sewer Phase 3 meeting set for Monday night. Residents in the Phase 3 sewer service area can learn construction phasing and scheduling at a meeting Monday at 6 p.m. in the Nauset Room, in person or by Zoom.Town of Orleans
- Tue, Oct 6, 8:30 a.m.: Conservation Commission meets Tuesday morning. The Orleans Conservation Commission meets Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Nauset Room at Town Hall.Town of Orleans
- Tue, Oct 6, 4:30 p.m.: Snow Library trustees meet Tuesday afternoon. The Snow Library Board of Trustees meets Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in the Cape Cod Room at Snow Library, 67 Main Street.Town of Orleans
- Wed, Oct 7, 10:00 a.m.: Site Plan Review Committee meets Wednesday morning. The Site Plan Review Committee meets Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon in the Nauset Room at Orleans Town Hall.Town of Orleans
- Wed, Oct 7, 4:00 p.m.: Select Board holds workshop Wednesday afternoon. The Select Board holds a workshop session Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the Nauset Room at Town Hall, ahead of its regular meeting.Town of Orleans
- Wed, Oct 7, 5:00 p.m.: Select Board meets Wednesday evening. The Orleans Select Board holds its regular meeting Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the Nauset Room at Town Hall, 19 School Road.Town of Orleans
- Wed, Oct 7, 7:00 p.m.: Zoning Board of Appeals meets Wednesday night. The Zoning Board of Appeals meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Skaket Room at Orleans Town Hall, 19 School Road.Town of Orleans