Pop-Up Practices in Parish Park

Live music pop-up practices in Parish Park (The Old Firehouse)! Saturdays 1:00p - 2:00p.

Drummer Annegret Baier - Workshops

Annegret is an extraordinary djembe drum teacher and performer from Germany, currently living in Maine. Annegret is coming to the Cape this spring to teach and share rhythms with the Cape’s drumming community.

Common Voices Women's Chorus - 5/12/23

Common Voices Women's Chorus, directed by Jane Lowey, invites you to our Spring SING-A-MA-JIG! Hear songs from around the world and even sing along!

2022 Pancake Breakfast July 3rd At The Fire Station

2020 Orleans Fire Department Staffing Study Report

Report Completion

The Governor Prence Planning Committee and the consultant Barrett Planning Group have completed their work mandated by the Select Board in September 2021. The Select Board and the Affordable Housing Trust Board are scheduled to receive the final report at...

Summer Informational Meeting

TOWN OF ORLEANSSUMMER INFORMATIONAL MEETING

On Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 6:15 p.m. in the Nauset Meeting Room at Town Hall, the Select Board will hold their annual summer informational meeting.

The purpose of the meeting is to provide non-resident taxpaye...

Public Hearing 06-01-2022: Proposed Parking Rules and Regulations

TOWN OF ORLEANSPROPOSED PARKING RULES AND REGULATIONSPUBLIC HEARING

On Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Nauset Room at Town Hall, the Select Board will hold a public hearing under Chapter 89. Parking, to consider proposed seasonal parking regula...

Important Updates for Town Meeting

Town Meeting Reminder:

As a reminder, the Town Meeting starts on Monday, May 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the Nauset Middle School Gymnasium.  For residents not planning on attending, the Town meeting will also be live streamed on the town website and over C...

Town Meeting Child Care

Town Meeting Child Care

• Ages 3 and up
• Children of Orleans registered votes
• Monday, May 9, 2022
• 5:45 PM until end of town meeting
• Cafeteria of Nauset Regional Middle School

Pre-registration is required: recreation@town.orleans.ma.us

Provide child's name ...

Board of Health Public Hearing Notice for May 5, 2022

The Orleans Board of Health will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. to accept comments and consider adoption of amendments to the Town of Orleans Use of Orleans Solid Waste Facility Regulations.

This will be a hybrid hearing con...

Hard Copies of warrants available at Town Hall

The Annual and Special Town meetingMay 9, 2022 at 6:00 PM. Nauset Middle School Gymnasium

Hard copies of the warrant are now available in the foyer of Town Hall and will be provided at Town Meeting. You can download a PDF of Town Meeting Warrant. ...

Sewer System FAQ

In preparation for Town Meeting the Town has prepared a FAQ regarding the Sewer System. This document is now available on the town's website.

Notice for Downtown Sewer Abutters

In March 2023 it is anticipated that you will receive notice from the Orleans Board of Health notifying you that you have one year to connect to the new downtown wastewater system.  Approximately 400 people will receive this notice at the same ti...

May 2022 Property Tax Payments are due soon

The Tax Collector’s office wishes to remind Orleans property owners that the Real Estate and Personal Property Tax bills that were mailed in January include the upcoming 4th quarter installment bill, which is due for payment on or before May 2, 2022.&...

2022 Sticker Sale Information

Your BLUE 2021 Beach Parking, Over Sand and Transfer Station sticker expiration dates have been extended and are valid until June 30, 2022. 

2022 sticker sales will begin online and through the mail only - on Monday, April 11, 2022. 

The st...

Eversource Sub Station Planting

Eversource has provided the Town with the attached planting plan detailing what was removed from the Orleans Sub-Station and what will be included in the re-planting. The plant material are native species with the exception of the Kousa Dogwoods. All of t...

Water Dept. Flushing

Water Dept. Flushing

The annual flushing of the Town of Orleans water system will start on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 and will take approximately three weeks to complete. All flushing will be done during the day between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Residents sho...

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Town Seeks Residents to Fill Committee Vacancies

TOWN OF ORLEANSSEEKS RESIDENTS TO FILL COMMITTEES

The Orleans Select Board is seeking citizens to fill vacancies on the very important Committees, Commissions, Councils, and Boards that are listed below. The Board will be conducting interviews and appointm...

Check Your Credit PSA

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Scam Information

Updated Scam Information

Current OPD Job Opportunities

Information on current job opportunities within the Orleans Police Department.

Firearm Licensing Information

Questions about obtaining your Massachusetts License to Carry, applications, and information on the process can be found here!

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Orleans Wastewater Infrastructure 2 week look ahead - August 1, 2022

Construction Schedule Update on Orleans, MA Wastewater Infrastructure Project

Two-Week Look Ahead Starting August 1st, 2022

Notice for Downtown Sewer Abutters: Please refer to the Town of Orleans website for the current notice: https://www...

Orleans, MA Wastewater Infrastructure Project Two-Week Look Ahead - July 25, 2022

Construction Schedule Update on Orleans, MA Wastewater Infrastructure Project Two-Week Look Ahead Starting July 25th, 2022

Notice for Downtown Sewer Abutters: Please refer to the Town of Orleans website for the current notice: https://www...

Orleans Wastewater Infrastructure Project Two-Week look Ahead - July 18, 2022

Construction Schedule Update on Orleans, MA Wastewater Infrastructure Project Two-Week Look Ahead Starting July 18th, 2022

Notice for Downtown Sewer Abutters: Please refer to the Town of Orleans website for the current notice: https://www...

December 6th Election Results

OSV Update, Nauset North/South - 5/23/23

Nauset Beach South

Most important to note:  There are many variables to this forecast and at any time if an unfledged brood adjusts its foraging range, the beach could close immediately between now and Monday.  This is a real possibility....

PSA: Scams and A.I.

PLEASANT BAY AND NAUSET ESTUARY CLOSED TO ALL SHELLFISHING - EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: 4/14/23

Effective Immediately: The entirety of Pleasant Bay and Nauset Estuary is closed to all shellfishing due to red tide.

Committee Members Needed

The Town of Orleans is actively seeking citizens to fill current vacancies on the Long Range Capital Planning Committee, the Economic Development Committee, and the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District Committee.

To download an applicatio...

2023 Beach / Transfer / Over Sand Stickers and Shellfish Permits

Starting May 1st, click here to purchase your Beach, Transfer Station, and Over Sand stickers, or Family Shellfish permits. Your 2022 season stickers will expire on June 30.

Cape Cod Regional Housing Strategy Survey

To inform development of the Cape Cod Regional Housing Strategy, the Cape Cod Commission has launched a survey seeking responses from Cape Codders about their preferences for housing development and redevelopment. Please read on to take the survey.

Barnstable County Announces AquiFund Program

Barnstable County residents can apply for low-interest betterment loans for repairing or replacing failed septic systems, upgrading to alternative septic system technologies, as well as installing sewer connections. Please read on for details.

Summer 2023 Beach and Recreation Employment

• Assistant Beach Director
• Lifeguard
• Gate Officer
• Parking Attendant
• Beach Ranger
• Retail Salesclerk
• Endanger...

Universal Pre-K Program

Universal Pre-School Support Program which will pay for basic pre-school services for three and four-year old residents of the Town of Orleans up to a maximum of $10,000 per year for 4-year-olds and $5,000 per year for 3-year-olds.

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Senior Tax Work-Off Program

The Orleans Senior Tax Work-Off Program offers qualified senior homeowners the opportunity to provide volunteer services to the Town of Orleans in exchange for a property tax bill reduction of up to $1,500 per fiscal year.