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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...

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...

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...

Nomination Papers Available

Nomination Papers are now available in the Town Clerk's Office for the following offices to be listed on the Annual Town Election Ballot on May 16, 2023:

2 Select Board members for three-year terms

1 Constable for three-year term

2 Board of Health member for...

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.

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...

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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Sign Up for EyeOnWater

Be sure to sign up for the EyeOnWater and view your water usage and be notified if you have a leak. EyeOnWater is a cloud-based application accessed through a standard web browser or through the smartphone applications.

Sign Up for CivicReady Alert System

CivicReady is the Town's Alert Notification System. CivicReady allows the Town to better alert our residents during emergencies and send out other important information.
Be sure to sign up today and stay informed.

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.