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ORLEANS — April 8, 2026 — Orleans Historical Commission moves to close a gap leaving dozens of pre-1900 buildings unprotected from demolition. The commission voted 5-0 at its April 8 meeting to form a subcommittee — the chair and member Charles Ellis — to evaluate a proposal by contracted architectural historian Eric

Orleans CPC tables application-timing vote, vows tighter reporting rules.

Orleans Site Plan Review Committee hears informal pitch for 78-unit mixed-income housing development at 66 and 76 Route 6A.

Orleans Veterans Memorial Park Committee votes to require a general contractor for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and separates the Indigenous marker dedication from Memorial Day.

Orleans Architectural Review Committee unanimously approves three business applications, all tied to lighting and sign compliance.

Orleans Open Space Committee delays awareness campaign push to fall town meeting cycle.

Orleans Parade Committee approves $10,350 Fourth of July budget and debates a three-way grand marshal race.

Orleans fire rescue committee reviews four massing concepts, can't yet commit to a design.

Orleans clears phase two sewer construction milestone and imposes drought water restrictions starting May 1.

Orleans Housing Trust approves $37,330 emergency home repair loan, waiving its $25,000 cap for the first time.