October 2023 Town Meeting Information and Resources

  • The 2023 Fall Special Town Meeting was held on Monday, October 16th, at 6 PM, in the Nauset Middle School Gym. 
  • Click here for the Town Meeting Warrant. It was made available in hard copy at the Orleans Town Clerk’s office (Town Hall) on September 21st, 2023.
  • Childcare was offered in Room 146 of the Middle School starting at 6pm until the end of Town Meeting. 
  • Special Town Meeting was streamed live on Channel 8 and on the website live stream.
  • The 2023 Fall Special Town Election was held on Tuesday, November 7th. 

Please watch the short videos below for more information on specific Special Town Meeting articles.




Article 3: Fire-Rescue Staffing




Articles 6, 7, 8, 30: Energy and Climate Action

Click here for an informative handout from the Committee.

Click here to read the Specialized Energy Code FAQ.


Article 24: Home Rule Petition (Pesticide Reduction Bylaw)

Click here to listen to the full-length podcast on the Pesticide Reduction Bylaw.




Article 32: Alum Treatment at Pilgrim Lake



Select Board Chair Michael Herman on Town Meeting Articles