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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.

Wastewater Committee Approves May Minutes, Cancels Summer Meetings

Orleans Wastewater Committee approves May minutes and suspends summer operations. At its June 11 meeting, the committee voted unanimously to approve prior minutes and agreed to cancel regular meetings on July 23 and August 27 unless urgent business emerges. Chair Kevin Galligan received updates on

Agricultural Council Chair Bates Departs; August Restart Planned

Orleans Agricultural Council Chair Alexander Bates Departs Council, August 10 Restart Now Planned. Following Chair Bates' announcement of his departure, the council voted unanimously to skip its July meeting and reconvene on August 10 under interim Chair Peter Jensen. The council reported positive

Commission approves coastal restriction, continues two applications

Orleans Conservation Commission approves coastal protection, continues garage and pool applications. The Commission voted unanimously to approve a conservation restriction at 32 Locust Road to protect property in the Cape Cod Bay Area of Critical Environmental Concern, with recording required by

Wastewater panel reviews Phase 2 connections and salt marsh strategy

Orleans Wastewater Management Advisory Committee approves minutes, reviews Phase 2 progress. Program Coordinator John Nelson reported 68 applications received for Phase 2 sewer connections, with only 12 of 374 properties connected and 5 fully completed; 53 remain in the installation phase. DPW