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Orleans Commission Approves 288-Panel Commercial Rooftop Solar Array

Orleans Historic District Commission approves 288-panel commercial rooftop solar array. The commission voted unanimously at its July 23 meeting to greenlight a system proposed by My Generation Energy for a flat-roofed commercial building owned by a person identified only as Todd.

Orleans Finance Committee elects Abel chair, targets wastewater debt for fall analysis

Orleans Finance Committee reorganizes under new chair, sets sewer debt as fall priority. The committee unanimously elected David Abel as chair, Elaine Baird as vice chair, and Craig Oliveira as clerk at its July 23 meeting, also welcoming a new member, Todd Sullivan.

Orleans Board Sets November 30 Sewer Deadline, $200 Weekly Fines for 19 Properties

Orleans Board of Health gives 19 properties a hard November 30 sewer connection deadline, with $200 weekly fines starting December 1.

Orleans Conservation Commission continues Baker Pond alum hearing to August 4

Orleans Conservation Commission continues Baker Pond alum hearing after lengthy review of seven-year-old study data.

Orleans Fire Station Committee Directs Architects to Soften Cape Cod Design Before Final Review

Orleans fire station building committee directs architects to develop a softer exterior design before a July 27 public meeting.

Orleans Housing Trust Votes to Prioritize Deferred Agenda Items, Hears Loan Program Update

Orleans Affordable Housing Trust hears loan program is nearly tapped out and votes to stop deferring agenda items indefinitely.

Orleans Board Warns Sewer Holdout: Connect by August 20 or Face Fines

Orleans Board of Health warned a Phase 1 sewer holdout and sharpened oversight of dozens of alternative septic systems at its July 16 meeting. Vice Chair John P.

Orleans ZBA Approves Shed Permit at Little Bay Road, Continues Two Cases

Orleans Zoning Board of Appeals approves shed permit at 21 Little Bay Road, continues two larger cases.

Orleans Select Board Sets November 18 Special Town Meeting After Date Conflict

Orleans Select Board sets November 18 Special Town Meeting after scrapping a November 16 date that conflicted with a regional one-cape conference. The board voted unanimously on the revised date at its July 15 meeting, also approving an August 3 warrant opening and September 23 closing deadline.

Orleans Select Board advances financial policies, holds investment rules for deeper review

Orleans Select Board advances a package of nine financial policies and debates stalled housing goal at summer work session. The board, with Chair Mefford R.

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