Orleans Citizens Forum - Investing in Orleans' Future

ORLEANS CITIZENS FORUM 

INVESTING IN ORLEANS’ FUTURE

Thursday, January 26, 5-6:30 pm

Orleans Senior Center

In the near future, Orleans voters may be asked to make decisions on extremely important capital infrastructure projects, all of which are at v...

The Cape Cod Bridges Program - Public Information Meetings

The Cape Cod Bridges Program

This notice is a reminder of next week's Virtual Public Information Meetings for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's (MassDOT's) Cape Cod Bridges Program. This Program will include the replacement of the Bourne and...

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...

Long Range Capital Planning Committee

The Orleans Select Board is seeking members for the new Long Range Capital Planning Committee. Please see the Committee Charge for purpose and responsibilities. All parties interested will need to submit a Citizen Interest Form to the Town Administrator’s...

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...

Summer 2023 Beach and Recreation Employment

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

Zoning Board of Appeals - Members Needed

The Town of Orleans is actively seeking citizens to fill current vacancies on the Zoning Board of Appeals. 

To learn more about the Zoning Board of Appeals, please click here. 

To download an application to join the board, please click her...

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. 

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...

Check Your Credit PSA

Click here to view the PSA.

Above Ground Fuel Storage Tank PSA

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Finance 102 Training Workshop

Shellfish Closures Effective Immediately - 9/19/22

TOWN OF ORLEANS, MA

RESTRICTED OR CLOSED SHELLFISH AREAS 

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/19/2022 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

• Please note that all areas not specifically identified as “CLOSED” are open for the harvesting ...

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.

Sign Up for Notify Me

Stay up to date with news and announcements, get notifications for Calendar postings including boards and committee meetings. Know when agendas and minutes have been posted.

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.