Orleans Finance Committee Votes 8-0 to Approve $24,403 in Year-End Reserve Fund Transfers

Orleans Finance Committee approves $24,403 in year-end Reserve Fund transfers, 8-0.

Orleans Historic Commission Votes to Seek Archaeology Review of Route 6A Development Site

Orleans Historic Commission acts on archaeology, preservation restriction after Binnacle demolition.

Orleans Historic District Committee Approves All Five Exterior Alteration Applications

Orleans Historic District Committee approved five exterior alteration applications at its July 7 meeting, with the only contested vote coming on a window grille requirement.

Orleans Veterans Committee Reaffirms Barry Granite for Vietnam Memorial in 3-1 Vote

Orleans Veterans Committee reaffirms Barry granite for Vietnam Veterans Memorial after brief reconsideration.

Snow Library Board Forms Subcommittee to Weigh New Building Against Renovation

Snow Library Board takes first steps toward a building-future subcommittee.

Orleans Conservation Commission elects new chair, advances climate resilience regulations

Orleans Conservation Commission reorganizes, advances climate rules, and flags boathouse design.

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Orleans Observes Independence Day Holiday Friday July 4

Orleans town offices close Friday in observance of Independence Day. No additional town hall, school, library, or community announcements were on record for the July 3 coverage window. Residents with time-sensitive business should plan around the holiday closure before offices reopen.

Orleans CPC Closes Three Dormant Accounts, Flags Unsigned Purchase Orders

Orleans Community Preservation Committee closes three dormant grant accounts and flags unsigned purchase orders.

Orleans Select Board Reappoints Term-Limited Members, Appoints Two to Veterans Committee

Orleans Select Board splits 3-2 on term-limit exception for pond committee member.