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The ABCs of ADUs: A Tool for Year-Round Housing on the Lower Cape

Interested in learning about a tool to increase year-round housing
for Lower Cape residents? Join us for a free information session on ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 6pm. Read on for details!

Orleans Comprehensive Plan - 2023 Community Survey

There’s still time to add your voice! The Town of Orleans is preparing an update to its Comprehensive Plan (OCP) that will serve as a guide to future growth and resource protection in the Town. The purpose of this survey is to gather community i...

NOTICE - THE VISITOR INFORMATION BUILDING AT 8 ELDREDGE PARKWAY IS AVAILABLE

N O T I C E 

THE VISITOR INFORMATION BUILDING AT 8 ELDREDGE PARKWAY

IS AVAILABLE TO GO TO A PROSPECTIVE NEW OWNER TO BE 

MOVED TO A NEW LOCATION

The Town of Orleans is facilitating the process of offering the Vi...

Updated Shellfish Closures - 9/20/23

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

Sewer Construction Updates - 12/1/23

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

OSV Update: Nauset North (Residents)

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...

OSV Update: Chatham North Beach Partially Open - 8/3/23

Beginning at 12 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, August 3, 2023, a portion of the Chatham section of Nauset Beach (aka North Beach) will open to Oversand Vehicle (OSV) travel to all permit holders with the following limitations:

• Front beach travel only from the ...

Summer Informational Meeting

TOWN OF ORLEANSSUMMER INFORMATIONAL MEETING

On Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 6:15 p.m. in the Nauset Meeting Room at Town Hall, the Select Board will hold their annual summer informational meeting.

The purpose of the meeting is to provide non-resident taxpaye...

Public Hearing 06-01-2022: Proposed Parking Rules and Regulations

TOWN OF ORLEANSPROPOSED PARKING RULES AND REGULATIONSPUBLIC HEARING

On Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Nauset Room at Town Hall, the Select Board will hold a public hearing under Chapter 89. Parking, to consider proposed seasonal parking regula...

Important Updates for Town Meeting

Town Meeting Reminder:

As a reminder, the Town Meeting starts on Monday, May 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the Nauset Middle School Gymnasium.  For residents not planning on attending, the Town meeting will also be live streamed on the town website and over C...

Town Meeting Child Care

Town Meeting Child Care

• Ages 3 and up
• Children of Orleans registered votes
• Monday, May 9, 2022
• 5:45 PM until end of town meeting
• Cafeteria of Nauset Regional Middle School

Pre-registration is required: recreation@town.orleans.ma.us

Provide child's name ...

Board of Health Public Hearing Notice for May 5, 2022

The Orleans Board of Health will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. to accept comments and consider adoption of amendments to the Town of Orleans Use of Orleans Solid Waste Facility Regulations.

This will be a hybrid hearing con...

Hard Copies of warrants available at Town Hall

The Annual and Special Town meetingMay 9, 2022 at 6:00 PM. Nauset Middle School Gymnasium

Hard copies of the warrant are now available in the foyer of Town Hall and will be provided at Town Meeting. You can download a PDF of Town Meeting Warrant. ...

Sewer System FAQ

In preparation for Town Meeting the Town has prepared a FAQ regarding the Sewer System. This document is now available on the town's website.

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...

May 2022 Property Tax Payments are due soon

The Tax Collector’s office wishes to remind Orleans property owners that the Real Estate and Personal Property Tax bills that were mailed in January include the upcoming 4th quarter installment bill, which is due for payment on or before May 2, 2022.&...

2022 Sticker Sale Information

Your BLUE 2021 Beach Parking, Over Sand and Transfer Station sticker expiration dates have been extended and are valid until June 30, 2022. 

2022 sticker sales will begin online and through the mail only - on Monday, April 11, 2022. 

The st...

Eversource Sub Station Planting

Eversource has provided the Town with the attached planting plan detailing what was removed from the Orleans Sub-Station and what will be included in the re-planting. The plant material are native species with the exception of the Kousa Dogwoods. All of t...

Water Dept. Flushing

Water Dept. Flushing

The annual flushing of the Town of Orleans water system will start on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 and will take approximately three weeks to complete. All flushing will be done during the day between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Residents sho...

How to Sign Up for Notify Me

Step by Step instructions with photos on signing up for Notify Me on the website.