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NRHS Building Tours

NRHS Principal Clark is offering tours of the Modular Buildings on March 16th, 23rd, and 30th from 4PM - 6PM.

ENTIRETY OF NAUSET ESTUARY CLOSED TO ALL SHELLFISHING - EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: 3/8/23

TOWN OF ORLEANS, MA

RESTRICTED OR CLOSED SHELLFISH AREAS 

EFFECTIVE DATE: 3/8/2023 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

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

Creative Community Popups

Check out the classes offered by the Cultural District for the month of March!

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.

Burn Permits Now Available

Seasonal burn permits are now available online. You must purchase a seasonal burn permit for your address before you can request to burn on a given day. 

Please click here to apply online for a seasonal permit. 

NOTE: once you have complet...

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.

Old King's Highway Regional Historic District Committee - Members Needed

The Town of Orleans is actively seeking citizens to fill current vacancies on the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District Committee.

To learn more about the committee, please click here. 

To download an application to join the board,...

Summer 2023 Beach and Recreation Employment

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

Nauset Beach OSV Trails Reopened - 12/27/22

Nauset Beach OSV Trails ReopenedEffective: 12/27/22

Nauset Beach South OSV trails have been re-opened. Expect very soft sand and significant flooding on the back trail. 

Check Your Credit PSA

Click here to view the PSA.

2023 Sarah Brown Scholarship

The Town will now be accepting applications for the 2023 Sarah Brown scholarship. The scholarship is available to a young woman who resides in Orleans and plans to continue her education at a degree granting institution of higher learning. Application for...

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...

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.

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...

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...