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Conservation Commission approves sewage system, wetland projects

Orleans Conservation Commission approves coastal projects, continues complex redevelopment. The Conservation Commission issued a negative determination 6-0 on a sewage disposal system replacement at 63 Old Field Road within the 100-foot coastal bank buffer zone, and approved with conditions a pool

Orleans Transportation and Bikeways Committee moves forward on Main Street sidewalk design.

Orleans Transportation and Bikeways Committee backs one-sided Main Street sidewalk with improved shoulders. Chair Peter Allgeier and members Stephanie Gaskill, Robert McDonald, Joel Porten, and Griffin Ryder, joined by Police Chief Scott MacDonald, Planning Director George Meservey, and DPW Deputy

Orleans Cultural Council approves grant distribution, expands art show

Orleans Cultural Council approves grants, expands programming. At its April 6 meeting, the council distributed $1,900 to the Senior Center to reinstate a previously canceled music program and $890 to the Creative Development Series. The November Art Show will expand to include submissions from

Finance Committee approves wastewater Phase 4 implementation in split vote

Orleans Finance Committee approves wastewater Phase 4 after reconsideration. After reconsidering its earlier opposition, the Finance Committee approved Phase 4 wastewater system implementation on a 6-2-1 vote, with estimated annual costs of $202 per median-value home. Committee Members Edmund

CPC closes nine completed projects

Orleans CPC closes nine heritage projects. The Community Preservation Committee voted unanimously April 2 to close nine completed preservation and housing initiatives, including French Cable, NW Schoolhouse, and Academy renovations. Chair Joan Francolini approved administrative changes requiring