Orleans health officials warn Crystal Lake may be unsafe for swimmers and pets after algae bloom. Also in today's brief (14 items): Crystal Lake closed to swimming over algae bloom; Board of Health meets Thursday at Town Hall; Community Preservation Committee meets Thursday evening; Old…
Storm-related shellfish harvesting closure lifted in Orleans as regular season regulations resume. Also in today's brief (13 items): Shellfish harvesting closure lifted after storm; Regional school agreement subcommittee meets Wednesday; Schools budget subcommittee joins regional commit…
Orleans Fire Station Building Committee votes 7-0 to recommend a Title 5 septic system, still debating geothermal well siting.
Orleans water quality panel reviews pond health data, unveils new bloom-warning signs.
Orleans Recreation Advisory Committee Chair Jamie Balliet resigned amid controversy over a town recreation regionalization proposal, and the matter landed on the Select Board's Sept. 23 consent agenda. Residents Tracy Murphy and Steve Gibson spoke in public comment, both praising Ballie…
Two Orleans, Massachusetts obituaries were published this week: Coulter, Lawrence Gordon, 95, who was raised in Bennington, Vermont and died August 31, 2026, with his notice posted by Shea Family Funeral Homes of Bennington; and Kelley, Susan, formerly of Princeton and Orleans, most rec…
Wastewater crews shifted work to Route 28 as Orleans readies for ten committee meetings this week. Also in today's brief (11 items): Wastewater work reaches Route 28 this week; Marine and Fresh Water Quality Committee meets; Fire Rescue Building Committee meets; NRSC regional agreement …
The Finance Committee unanimously approved revised language for its wastewater article ahead of the November 16 special town meeting.
The Architectural Review Committee approved a new sign for Outer Cape Health Services and scheduled further review of the town's fire station design.
Orleans architectural panel approves a health clinic sign but splits over the look of a new fire station.