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Effective Sunrise 8/13/22 - Nauset Estuary to Re-open to Shellfishing

TOWN OF ORLEANS, MA

RESTRICTED OR CLOSED SHELLFISH AREAS 

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/12/2022 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

• Please note that all areas not specifically identified as “CLOSED” are open for the harvesting of shellfish.
• Remembe...

Public Workshop: Protect Our Waters

Public Workshop: Orleans Home Rule Petition to Prohibit Application of Fertilizer

Monday, August 22, 4-6pm

Orleans Town Hall Nauset Room, in person (space is limited; seating first come first serve) or by Zoom. See information below:

Please keep comments to ...

Nauset Beach South Update - 8/12/22

Effective Immediately:

The HCP restrictions and self-escorting requirements have been lifted. Please refer to the open/closed map provided.  Please refer to the following Town of Chatham press release for trail status in Chatham.

Chatham North Beac...

Orleans Finances 101 Workshops

To: Select Board, Fin Com, CPC, Affordable Housing Trust, Affordable Housing Committee, Planning Board, Wastewater Management Advisory Committee, Economic Development Board, Energy & Climate Action, Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners, and All Me...

Community Center Feasibility Task Force Workshop

The Orleans Community Center Feasibility Task Force is seeking input from the public, hosting a planning workshop on August 15th (Monday) from 5-7 p.m. at the Public Works Building at 40 Giddiah Hill Road. 

PLEASE NOTE: Seating is limited. &nb...

Effective Immediately: 4:00 PM 7/13/2022 Entirety of Nauset Estuary Closed to All Shellfishing

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: 4PM 7/13/22 - ENTIRETY OF NAUSET ESTUARY CLOSED TO ALL SHELLFISHING

Due to a bloom of the phytoplankton Dinophysis sp. which is known to produce okadaic acid, the cause of Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) toxicity in shellfish, t...

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...

Sticker Office Opening for Walk-In Service

The sticker office will be opening for walk-in service beginning Wednesday, July 13, 2022, and will remain open from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday (closed weekends). The D.P.W. & Natural Resources would like to thank you again for your pati...

2022 Nauset Beach Concert Series

Free, Monday nights from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Nauset Beach Concession Area. (Tuesday rain date). Enjoy family friendly music - food trucks are available for dinner!

Read on...

Reminder: Free Covid Test Distribution kits for Orleans Residents

Rapid covid test kits are available free of charge to Orleans residents.  The Orleans Health Department will be distributing kits from 10-2 on Thursday July 7 and Friday July 8 outside Orleans Town Hall, 19 School Rd, Orleans MA 02653.

Governor Prence Committee Slides for 06/13/2022 Meeting

The presentation slides for the June 13, 2022 Governor Prence Planning Committee meeting are available for review on the town website. Please click the link for a PDF version. Governor Prence Planning Committee June 13, 2022 Slides

Committee Vacancies

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 appointments.

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

On or about September 1 of 2022 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 not...

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...

How to Sign Up for Notify Me

Step by Step instructions with photos on signing up for Notify Me on the website.

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...