The Orleans Cultural Council planned a fall grant cycle opening September 1 with applications due October 15, and postponed its annual art show from November 2026 to April 2027.
Orleans fire station panel votes 9-0 to reject composting toilets, backing conventional septic instead.
Orleans Cultural Council opens its 2027 grant cycle with $5,700 to award. Treasurer Heather Morin confirmed the Massachusetts Cultural Council allocation and said a financial report is due into the state's grant system by October 8, with applications open September 1 through October 15.
One Orleans, Massachusetts, obituary was published this week: Valentini (Micucci), Barbara L., whose arrangements are being handled by Hallett Funeral Home. No additional biographical detail was available in the sources reviewed.
The Orleans Finance Committee voted unanimously to pursue presenting its wastewater-cost findings to advisory boards.
Orleans Architectural Review Committee postponed a nail salon signage application over exterior lighting concerns. The panel deferred ARC-26-18 from Cape Cod Nail Co. on August 27 when applicant Sarah Mason did not attend the meeting. Members found the proposed signage acceptable but determined
Orleans Architectural Review Committee splits 3-1 to postpone a sign and lighting permit after the applicant never showed.
Orleans Finance Committee votes unanimously to forward sewer-versus-alternatives cost findings to town boards.
Nauset Regional School Committee closes FY26 with a $780,744 surplus and commits $1.37 million to prepay FY27 special education costs.
Orleans Council on Aging to shut most senior center programs for three weeks in October for roof and sprinkler repairs.