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Historical Commission designates 623 parcels for protection

Orleans Historical Commission designates 623 historic properties for protection. The Commission voted unanimously to establish a comprehensive inventory of 623 parcels under the town's demolition delay bylaw, comprising 443 properties with Form B documentation and 180 newly designated significant

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Historical Commission approves $14,000 for preservation education

The Orleans Historical Commission approved $14,000 for historic preservation education and advanced expanded property evaluation work. Chair Edmund Marcarelli's commission voted unanimously to retain a consultant for $10,000 and an intern for approximately $4,000 to develop social media content and

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