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		<title>Orleans Police Warning: Authority Scam</title>
		<link>https://www.town.orleans.ma.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1104</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:49:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>The Orleans Police Department is alerting the community to a scam that has recently been reported locally, known as the “authority scam.”</description>
		
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		<title>Open Burning Season is January 15 - May 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Open Burning permits are now available for the season running January 15 through May 1. All permits must be obtained through the new online permitting system. Paper permits are no longer issued.</description>
		
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		<title>Sewer Project Open Office Hours</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>Have questions about the Orleans Sewer Project or preparing for connection? The Town is offering a series of Open Office Hours to provide residents, property owners, and businesses with direct access to information and support.</description>
		
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		<title>Share Your Thoughts on Arts, Culture and Heritage in Orleans</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:38:31 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>The Town of Orleans is inviting residents and visitors to participate in a short survey as part of the development of a Cultural Plan. This effort is intended to better understand how arts, culture, history, and heritage contribute to the community.</description>
		
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		<title>Shellfishing Area Restrictions and Closures – Effective March 11</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:58:51 -0500</pubDate>
		<description>The Town of Orleans is notifying shellfish harvesters that updated shellfishing area restrictions and closures are now in effect as of March 11, 2026 and will remain in place until further notice.</description>
		
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