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Town of Orleans: Public Meetings This Week (September 7  - September 10)Town of Orleans public meetings are open to the ...
09/06/2026

Town of Orleans: Public Meetings This Week (September 7 - September 10)

Town of Orleans public meetings are open to the community and accessible online. Meetings can be joined live via Zoom or watched afterward on demand.

📅 View agendas, dates, and Zoom links:
www.orleansma.gov/calendar

📺 Watch live on Channel 1072:
www.orleansma.gov/273

Questions? Contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 508-240-3700 ext. 2405

Be prepared for significant flooding on the Nauset Beach South inner trail with the evening tides. Avoid transit on the ...
09/05/2026

Be prepared for significant flooding on the Nauset Beach South inner trail with the evening tides. Avoid transit on the inner trail south of Trail 4 from 6 PM - 9 AM for the next few nights. Once the tide recedes, I am confident we can pump the puddles down to manageable passage for daytime use. Any daytrippers planning on setting up south of Trail 4 will need to head north prior to 6pm to assure safe passage.

Please be courteous and plan your trip accordingly. Happy Labor Day!

Nathan Sears
Orleans Natural Resources

Town offices and facilities will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We hope you enjoy a safe an...
09/04/2026

Town offices and facilities will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We hope you enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday weekend with family and friends! Normal hours resume Tuesday, September 8th.

09/03/2026

⚠️ The Town of Orleans is monitoring a potential cyanobacteria bloom at Crystal Lake, Bakers Pond, and Cedar Pond.

Please use caution near these ponds and avoid any water that looks discolored, scummy, or has surface mats. Children and pets are especially vulnerable - keep them away from affected areas.

Conditions can change quickly. We'll share updates here as more information becomes available.

When in doubt, stay out.

Visit orleansma.gov/1908 for more information on Cyanobacteria.

New episode of Orleans: Behind the Scenes! 🚒This time, we're sitting down with Fire-Rescue Chief Geof Deering to get to ...
09/03/2026

New episode of Orleans: Behind the Scenes! 🚒

This time, we're sitting down with Fire-Rescue Chief Geof Deering to get to know the person behind the title - his path into the fire service, what led him to Orleans, and what a typical day actually looks like for the Orleans Fire-Rescue. We're talking call volume, staffing, apparatus, and how being a coastal town shapes the job in ways you might not expect.

Chief Deering also serves as Orleans's Emergency Management Coordinator, and he shares practical tips every resident should know - from hurricane preparedness to alarm systems, lock boxes, and making sure your house number is visible to first responders.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

09/02/2026

🚧 Wastewater Improvement Project: Construction Begins This Month

The Town of Orleans will begin construction on the Phase 3 Wastewater Collection System Project. Robert B. Our Company will begin mobilizing equipment and materials to the project area on September 8. Construction activities will begin on Finlay Road on September 14, with crews progressing to Route 28 on September 21. The Route 28 work area spans between Finlay Road and Monument Road.

🚦 Motorists on Route 28 should expect traffic delays and temporary impacts to travel as construction progresses. Uniformed police officers and/or traffic flaggers will be present as needed to help maintain safe travel through the work zone or any detoured routes.

What to expect during construction:
🔊 Increased noise, vibration, and equipment activity near the work zone during scheduled hours
🚗 Possible short-term driveway access restrictions - the contractor will coordinate directly with affected property owners in advance
⏰ Work hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM

This is an ongoing, multi-phase project with no fixed completion date. Schedules may be adjusted due to weather, field conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances.

📲 Want alerts on traffic and construction impacts? Sign up for Notify Me at orleansma.gov/List.aspx to get notices sent straight to your phone or inbox.

Questions? Contact John Nelson, Water/Sewer Program Coordinator, at 508-240-3700 ext. 2319 or [email protected].

Please use caution when traveling through or near active construction areas and follow all posted traffic-control measures.

Thank you for your patience as we continue to invest in Orleans' infrastructure.

Got a creative idea for Orleans? The Orleans Cultural Council wants to help fund it!Applications for FY2027 grants opene...
09/02/2026

Got a creative idea for Orleans? The Orleans Cultural Council wants to help fund it!

Applications for FY2027 grants opened September 1. These grants - funded through the Mass Cultural Council - support arts, science, and humanities projects that bring people together.

📅 Applications open: Sept 1, 2026, 10 a.m.
⏰ Deadline: Oct 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (online via the Grant Management System)
📬 Decisions announced by: Jan 15, 2027

Whether you're dreaming up an arts program, an educational event, or a community project - we want to hear from you. Learn more and apply at massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/orleans.

09/01/2026

Now Hiring: Career Opportunities with the Town of Orleans

The Town of Orleans has several year-round openings across departments. If you're looking to build a career close to home, here's what's available:

Council on Aging:
▶Program Assistant, Supportive Day Care Program – Support daily activities for older adults in our day care program

DPW & Natural Resources:
▶Environmental Project Coordinator – Help protect and restore Orleans' natural resources
▶Mechanic – Maintain and repair town vehicles and equipment
▶Seasonal Laborer, Highway/Transfer/Parks – Support highway, transfer station, and parks operations

Police Department:
▶Police Officer – Full-time career opportunity with the Orleans Police Department

Water Department:
▶Assistant Water & Sewer Superintendent – Help manage the town's water supply, treatment, and distribution system

📄 Full job descriptions and applications: orleansma.gov/jobs

The Town of Orleans has expanded its electric vehicle charging network and now owns and maintains 18 charging ports acro...
08/31/2026

The Town of Orleans has expanded its electric vehicle charging network and now owns and maintains 18 charging ports across three locations, all part of the ChargePoint network:

10 Old Colony Way - 2 DC Fast Charging ports (up to 120 kW) and 2 Level 2 ports
139 Main St - 6 Level 2 ports
Nauset Beach Parking Lot, 250 Beach Rd - 8 Level 2 ports

Stations can be located and checked for availability through the ChargePoint app.

Town of Orleans: Public Meetings This Week (August 31  - September 3)Town of Orleans public meetings are open to the com...
08/30/2026

Town of Orleans: Public Meetings This Week (August 31 - September 3)

Town of Orleans public meetings are open to the community and accessible online. Meetings can be joined live via Zoom or watched afterward on demand.

📅 View agendas, dates, and Zoom links:
www.orleansma.gov/calendar

📺 Watch live on Channel 1072:
www.orleansma.gov/273

Questions? Contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 508-240-3700 ext. 2405

Address

19 School Road
Orleans, MA
02653

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15082403700

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