Orleans Select Board Votes to Demolish Fire-Rescue Station
Orleans Select Board cut fire station funding and voted to demolish the existing structure. The board voted 4-1 to support demolition of the current Fire-Rescue Station building and unanimously approved a transitional roof design for its replacement. The Select Board unanimously recommended
Select Board · Meeting of May 6, 2026
Orleans Select Board cut fire station funding and voted to demolish the existing structure. The board voted 4-1 to support demolition of the current Fire-Rescue Station building and unanimously approved a transitional roof design for its replacement. The Select Board unanimously recommended reducing the construction funding request from $60 million to $55 million to address public concerns about cost escalation and establish a firm "not to exceed" figure.
In other business, the board unanimously approved new liquor and food licenses for Cibo restaurant at 15 Cove Road, increased resident beach parking sticker fees from $25 to $35, and authorized a $138,000 expenditure from the Special Education Stabilization Fund for elementary school special education costs.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of May 6, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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