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Posted on: September 29, 2023

Sewer Construction Updates

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Please click here for the latest sewer construction updates and road closure information.

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Posted on: September 20, 2023

Orleans Flu & COVID Vaccination Clinic

Flu & COVID Vaccination Clinic

Orleans Flu & COVID Vaccination Clinic

When:   Friday, October 13

Where: Orleans DPW, 40 Giddiah Hill Road, Orleans

Time:     9AM – Noon

This is a drive through clinic and pre-registration is recommended. &am...

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Posted on: September 14, 2023

Household Hazardous Waste Day - RESCHEDULED

Hazardous Waste

Due to Hurricane Lee, the Household Hazardous Waste Day at the Orleans DPW has been rescheduled to Saturday, November 18th (9:00am to 12:00pm).

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Posted on: September 11, 2023

Climate Adaptation Forum

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Join us at Chatham Community Center on Saturday, 10/21 from 9a - 2p for presentations and engagement about ongoing projects in Pleasant Bay, understanding the environmental threats, and how you can provide feedback on the solutions. We welcome your input!

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Posted on: August 17, 2023

Channel 18 is now Channel 8!

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Comcast has changed the Orleans Government Access Channel from Channel 18 to Channel 8. Please let anyone you know who watches Orleans Board and Committee meetings on television that they should now be tuning to Channel 8

This change does not af...

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Posted on: August 16, 2023

OSV Update: Nauset North (Residents)

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At this point in the season, it has become apparent that the OSV access via Callanan’s Pass will not be opening unless a significant weather event deposits a large amount of sand. Although the beach has built substantially, it still lacks profil...

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Posted on: June 15, 2023

Updated Shellfish Closures - 9/20/23

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Please refer to the information linked here for updated open/closed map and regulations.

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Posted on: August 7, 2023

Sewer System Update - Phase 2 Construction

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Sewer System Update

Please visit the Wastewater Infrastructure Page for regular updates and more information.

Construction of the Phase 2 sewer system will begin in the coming weeks in the Meetinghouse Pond Area. Construction activities an...

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Posted on: March 3, 2023

Barnstable County Announces AquiFund Program

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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.

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Posted on: February 25, 2022

Universal Pre-K Program

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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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Posted on: March 22, 2022

Notice for Downtown Sewer Abutters

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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...

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Posted on: February 24, 2022

Senior Tax Work-Off Program

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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.

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