Orleans Morning Brief, Nov. 1: Town hires for treasurer/collector, assistant roles

From Orleans News

• School Committee hears school safety briefing The Orleans School Committee heard a lengthy school safety briefing from Police Chief McDonald, who said Orleans Elementary still lacks a daily resource officer and is training a liaison to check in periodically, while urging residents to report concerning behavior.Orleans News
• Fire station committee eyes geothermal heating option Orleans's fire station design committee weighed shifting the new station's heating system to geothermal wells, balancing a higher upfront cost against potential long-term savings. A member questioned whether the proposed well site encroaches on land set aside for the elementary school.Orleans News
• Veterans panel delays decision on memorial dates The Orleans Veterans Committee set aside a decision on which years to engrave on the town's planned Vietnam Veterans Memorial, as members split over using 1965 to 1973 or a wider range matching the national memorial in Washington.Orleans News
• Sewer panel previews Phase II betterment costs The Orleans Wastewater Management Advisory Committee previewed a preliminary per-unit cost estimate for Phase II sewer betterments, with charges potentially appearing on tax bills as early as July 2027. A resident said the presentation lacked enough detail on commercial water use.Orleans News
• Council on Aging backs Senior Center funding articles The Orleans Council on Aging voted to back two Nov. 16 Special Town Meeting articles funding a long-delayed Senior Center generator and movable wall, even as the chair called the required three-quarters town meeting majority difficult to reach.Orleans News
• Budget priorities hearing set for Nov. 4 The Orleans Select Board and Finance Committee will hold a public hearing Nov. 4 at 5:30 p.m. in the Nauset Meeting Room at Town Hall to gather resident input on fiscal year 2028 budget priorities.Orleans News
• Veterans Day ceremony set for Nov. 11 The Orleans Veterans Committee will hold the town's annual Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at Veterans Park, featuring the Nauset Regional Middle School Band and Chorus and a keynote by Alan Chace, with a few surprises planned.Orleans News

Yesterday in Orleans (Sat, Oct 31)

• Town seeks new treasurer/collector for finance office Orleans is hiring a Treasurer/Collector to oversee receipt, disbursement and investment of town funds and the collection of all taxes due the town, with full details on the town's job posting page.Town of Orleans
• Town opens assistant treasurer/collector position Orleans is also hiring an Assistant Treasurer/Collector to help manage the receipt, disbursement and investment of town funds and the collection of taxes, the town's job posting says.Town of Orleans

Coming up

• Mon, Nov 2, 3:30 p.m.: Transportation and Bikeways Committee meets The Orleans Transportation and Bikeways Advisory Committee meets Nov. 2 at 3:30 p.m. in the Nauset Room at Town Hall.Town of Orleans
• Mon, Nov 2, 5:30 p.m.: Cultural Council meets in Skaket Room The Orleans Cultural Council meets Nov. 2 at 5:30 p.m. in the Skaket Room at Town Hall.Town of Orleans
• Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 a.m.: State election voting held at Senior Center Orleans voters cast ballots in the state election Nov. 3 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Senior Center, 150 Rock Harbor Road.Town of Orleans
• Tue, Nov 3, 8:30 a.m.: Conservation Commission meets Nov. 3 The Orleans Conservation Commission meets Nov. 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Nauset Room at Town Hall.Town of Orleans
• Wed, Nov 4, 3:00 p.m.: Historical Commission meets Nov. 4 The Orleans Historical Commission meets Nov. 4 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Skaket Room at Town Hall.Town of Orleans
• Wed, Nov 4, 4:00 p.m.: Select Board holds work session The Orleans Select Board holds a work session Nov. 4 from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Nauset Room at Town Hall, ahead of its regular meeting.Town of Orleans
• Wed, Nov 4, 5:00 p.m.: Select Board meets Nov. 4 The Orleans Select Board holds its regular meeting Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. in the Nauset Room at Town Hall.Town of Orleans
• Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 p.m.: Zoning Board of Appeals meets via Zoom The Orleans Zoning Board of Appeals meets Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. by Zoom only.Town of Orleans
• Wed, Nov 4, 10:00 a.m.: Site Plan Review Committee meets Nov. 4 The Orleans Site Plan Review Committee meets Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Nauset Room at Town Hall.Town of Orleans
• Thu, Nov 5, 2:00 p.m.: Board of Health meets Nov. 5 The Orleans Board of Health meets Nov. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Nauset Room at Town Hall.Town of Orleans
• Thu, Nov 5, 4:30 p.m.: Community Preservation Committee meets Nov. 5 The Orleans Community Preservation Committee meets Nov. 5 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Nauset Room at Town Hall.Town of Orleans
• Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 p.m.: Nauset Regional School Committee meets The Nauset Regional School Committee meets Nov. 5 at 6 p.m.Town of Orleans
• Thu, Nov 5, 6:30 p.m.: Old King's Highway panel meets Nov. 5 The Old King's Highway Regional District Committee meets Nov. 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Skaket Room at Town Hall.Town of Orleans
• Thu, Nov 5, 10:00 a.m.: Human Services Advisory Committee meets The Orleans Human Services Advisory Committee meets Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Skaket Room at Town Hall.Town of Orleans

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