Boards & Committees A to C

Affordable Housing Committee

The Town of Orleans Affordable Housing Committee is composed of seven (7) members appointed by the Orleans Select Board. The purpose of the AHC is to enable the Town to create and preserve affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households. AHC works to creating housing opportunities for a diverse population, including all age and income levels, with particular emphasis on lower income households with the highest housing needs and persons needed to meet the workforce demands of the local economy.

Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board

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Agricultural Advisory Committee

As authorized by Orleans Home Rule Charter Chapter 3, Section 3-10-1, the Board of Selectmen hereby establishes the Orleans Agricultural Advisory Council, a standing committee charged with representing the Town’s agricultural community with regard to sustainable agriculture-based economic activities in Orleans.

Architectural Review Committee

An Architectural Review Committee is hereby created and shall consist of five members appointed by the Board of Selectmen, preferably including at least two members with professional or educational backgrounds in design or architecture, two members with professional or educational backgrounds in historic preservation or with an appreciation for local history, and one additional member.

Bike, Pedestrian, Traffic & Parking Study Committee

The Orleans Bike and Pedestrian Committee was formed originally in 1995 and re-formed in 2017 by the Orleans Board of Selectman.

Board of Assessors

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Board of Health

Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners

Building Code Board of Appeals

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Charter Review Committee

COA Board of Directors

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Commission on Disabilities

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Community Building Renovation Task Force

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Community Center Feasibility Task Force

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Community Preservation Committee

Conservation Commission

Cultural District Committee

The Orleans Cultural District promotes fine arts and culture and fosters the endeavors of artists and arts supporters through enhanced opportunity and innovative collaboration, embracing an environment supportive to the creative economy.