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Panel clears 20-unit Canal Road housing

Site plan panel clears scaled-back 20-unit workforce housing project on Canal Road. From our own coverage: School Committee weighs Brewster building partnership; Select Board commits to drafting conduct code. Also in today's brief (22 items): Bikeways committee meets on bike, pedestrian…

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Fire station picks septic over sewer

Fire station committee backs septic system over sewer hookup for new building. From our own coverage: Fire station panel backs septic, debates well siting; Water quality panel reviews pond health, unveils new signage. Also in today's brief (22 items): Bikeways committee meets at town ha…

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Crystal Lake closed over algae bloom

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…

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Shellfish closure lifted after storm

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…

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Wastewater work shifts to Route 28

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 …

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CPA opens fiscal 2028 funding round

Orleans opens its fiscal 2028 Community Preservation funding round, with applications due November 23. Also in today's brief (8 items): Community Preservation Committee opens FY28 grant round; Fire Rescue Building Committee meets Monday; Marine and Fresh Water Quality Committee meets Mo…

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Flu, COVID vaccine clinics set for October

Orleans DPW and Council on Aging to host flu and COVID vaccine clinics in October, registration required in advance. Also in today's brief (11 items): DPW, COA to offer flu and COVID clinics; Council on Aging board meets Wednesday; Water and Sewer commissioners meet Wednesday; Select Bo…

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Warrant articles due Wednesday for Nov. 16 meeting

Orleans warrant articles for November 16 Special Town Meeting due this Wednesday. Also in today's brief (16 items): Special Town Meeting set for November 16; Cyanobacteria advisory lifted for three ponds; Housing Authority meets at Tonset Woods; Conservation Commission holds site visit …

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