Orleans
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Conservation Commission
The Commission will review several requests for work within wetland and coastal buffer zones, including home additions and boathouse reconstructions. The body will also consider a working draft of new Climate Resilience Regulations and hold annual officer elections.
- Proposed pool and patio replacement at 13 S. Orleans Rd
- Kitchen, mudroom, and garage addition at 54 Uncle Israels Rd
- Boathouse reconstruction and coastal bank restoration at 34 Jack Knife Point Rd
- Approval of Climate Resilience Regulations working draft
- Election of Commission Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk
Old King's Highway Regional Historic District Committee
The Old King's Highway Historic District Committee will hold a public hearing to consider five applications for alterations within the district. Items include a new garage at 11 Captains Row, solar panel changes at 12 Defiance Lane, a shed at 42 Shorewood Drive, window and siding work at 2 Harbor Hill Dr, and roofing at 15 Ellis Rd. The committee will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.
- Pine Harbor for Stephen Sammataro at 11 Captains Row: 24'x27.5' garage
- Isken Solar for Andrew Miao at 12 Defiance Lane: remove/upgrade existing solar panels and add additional ones
- Karl Faivre at 42 Shorewood Drive: 120 sq.ft shed
- Trevor Dash for Seth Kasper at 2 Harbor Hill Dr: windows, siding, skylights
- PLJ Carpentry for Timothy Williams at 15 Ellis Rd: roofing and siding
Snow Library Board of Trustees
The Snow Library Board of Trustees will hear a presentation on circulation operations, receive financial and director reports, and vote to approve June meeting minutes. This is a routine monthly meeting with no major policy decisions or expenditures.
- Circulation staff presentation on library borrowing trends
- Financial report from Treasurer Tavi Prugno
- Library Director's report from Tavi Prugno
- Approval of June 2, 2026 meeting minutes
- Friends of the Library report
Veterans Committee
The Orleans Veterans Committee will discuss and finalize the design for a Korean War bronze marker and reconsider the Vietnam memorial material. They will also receive updates on the Indigenous Memorial unveiling and plan upcoming fundraising events.
- Discussion on final design of Korean War bronze marker (with Tom Blute)
- Possible change to Vietnam memorial material to Honed Black
- Update on Indigenous Memorial reveal on 6/20
- Upcoming fundraising efforts from 501c3, July 4th and other dates
- Follow up on committee charge changes with Mef Runyon/Michael Herman
Architectural Review Committee
The Architectural Review Committee will consider a scheduled application for roof-mounted solar panels at 20 West Road. They will also approve the minutes from the June 11 meeting and hold an election for new Chair and Vice Chair.
- ARC-26-15: Solar panel installation at 20 West Rd
- Approval of June 11, 2026 meeting minutes
- Nomination and voting for new Chair and Vice Chair
Energy & Climate Action Committee
The Energy and Climate Action Committee will hear a presentation from KLA on the Climate Action Roadmap and receive updates on EV charging and solar projects. The committee will vote on a motion to recommend joining the Mass Energize community outreach platform. Other items include reports on committee goals and liaison updates.
- KLA presentation on Climate Action Roadmap
- Assistant Town Manager update on EV charging and solar projects
- Vote to recommend joining Mass Energize outreach
- 4th Quarter committee report
- Goal 1-7 Committee update
Wastewater Management Advisory Committee
The Wastewater Management Advisory Committee will discuss the final report for the Mill Pond study and review progress on Phase 2 and 3 sewer projects. The meeting also includes a presentation on urine diversion alternatives and the development of a property owner guidebook for wastewater infrastructure.
- Mill Pond Study final report
- Phase 2 sewer connection updates
- Phase 3 construction status
- Urine diversion alternative presentation by MASSTC
- Wastewater infrastructure property owner guidebook
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will decide on three special permit applications for building coverage exceeding 4,000 sq ft. Continued cases include a detached garage at 32 Hayward Lane and a demolition and addition at 8 Kescayogansett Road (proposed coverage 5,623 sq ft). A new case requests a permit for a shed at 21 Little Bay Road (coverage 4,160 sq ft). The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings.
- Continued Case #2026-07: detached garage at 32 Hayward Lane
- Continued Case #2026-10: demolition and new addition at 8 Kescayogansett Road, proposed coverage 5,623 sq ft
- New Case #2026-11: 14x12 ft shed at 21 Little Bay Road, coverage 4,160 sq ft
- Review meeting minutes from May 20, June 3, and June 17, 2026
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals is continuing a public hearing on a Comprehensive Permit (40B) application for a 78-unit affordable and moderate-income housing development at 66 & 76 Route 6A. The project includes rental and homeownership units and seeks multiple waivers from local zoning and subdivision regulations.
- Continuation of Case #2026-06 for 78 affordable housing units in multiple phases
- Waivers sought from zoning bylaws including lot area, setbacks, building height, parking, and tree removal
- Waivers from Subdivision Rules on lot shape and drainage pipe material
- Waivers from building permit and sewer fees for affordable units
- Property located at 66 & 76 Route 6A in Village Center District
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Community Preservation Committee
The Community Preservation Committee will review encumbered projects and possibly vote to close completed ones, including Forward Autis Housing, French Cable shades, and CDP workshops. They will also review application information for applicants and discuss MOUs, grant agreements, and committee organization.
- Possible vote to close Forward Autis Housing ($0 balance)
- Possible vote to close French Cable shades ($165 balance)
- Possible vote to close CDP workshops ($0 balance)
- Review of application information for applicants
- Discussion of MOUs and grant agreements
Select Board
The Orleans Select Board will review the police department's mid-year statistics and drone program, receive an opioid settlement regional needs assessment, and vote on year-end budget transfers. They will also vote on amendments to the Veterans Committee charge and make committee appointments.
- Orleans Police Department mid-year statistical update and drone usage presentation
- Opioid settlement regional needs assessment presented by Crescendo Consultants
- Vote to approve FY26 year-end budget transfers
- Acceptance of 2026 Polaris Ranger beach operations vehicle from Friends of Nauset Beach
- Vote on amendments to Veterans Committee charge
Select Board
The Select Board will hold a work session to review human resource and financial policies. Members will also evaluate committee charges and identify inactive committees for potential dissolution. The board will establish its primary goals for the 2027 fiscal year.
- Review of Human Resource and Financial policies
- Review of Human Services Advisory Committee charges
- Discussion on dissolving inactive committees
- Setting FY27 Select Board goals
Shellfish & Waterways Improvement Advisory Committee
The Shellfish & Waterways Improvement Advisory Committee will discuss an update to the fertilizer bylaw and review plans for Captains Walk at Rock Harbor. They will also receive a report on the DMF Commercial Striped Bass Advisory Panel and hear updates on 72 Tonset Rd. and other local waterways projects.
- Captains Walk at Rock Harbor (Nate Sears)
- Fertilizer Bylaw Update (John Quigley)
- 72 Tonset Rd. (Craig Poosikian)
- Striped Bass: DMF Commercial Striped Bass Advisory Panel (Craig Poosikian)
- Natural Resources/Harbormaster Report (Nate Sears)
Marine & Fresh Water Quality Committee
The Marine and Fresh Water Quality Committee will discuss updates on herring run, cyanobacteria testing, subtidal, and estuary sampling. They will also plan the review of the 2025 Cedar Pond report from SMAST. Other items include reviewing the committee charter and receiving a wastewater management committee report.
- Herring Run update
- Cyanobacteria testing update
- Cedar Pond report 2025 from SMAST - plan for review
- Subtidal update
- Estuary sampling update
Wastewater Management Advisory Committee
The committee will receive progress updates on Phase 2 sewer connections and Phase 3 construction. Members will also review the status of the Salt Marsh Attenuation Study. Future discussions will include the Mill Pond Study final report.
- Phase 2 sewer connection updates
- Phase 3 construction status report from AECOM
- Salt Marsh Attenuation Study status from Meservey
- Upcoming Mill Pond Study final report
Recreation Advisory Committee
The Recreation Advisory Committee will review the 75% design plans for the Eldredge Park renovation. They will also receive an update on the Finch Skate Park project and the Recreation Director's monthly report. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.
- Review of 75% design for Eldredge Park renovation
- Update on Finch Skate Park
- Recreation Director's Monthly Report
- Approval of May 28, 2026 minutes
- Public comment period
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Board will continue a hearing on a Comprehensive Permit application for 78 affordable and moderate-income rental and homeownership units at 66 & 76 Route 6A. The applicants request numerous waivers from local zoning bylaws and subdivision regulations under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40B.
- Case #2026-06: 78-unit affordable housing project at 66 & 76 Route 6A
- Applicants seek waivers from zoning requirements including lot size, building height, and parking
- Waivers also requested from sewer and building permit fees for affordable units
- Continuation from May 20, 2026 hearing
Council on Aging
The Orleans Council on Aging board will hold its annual reorganization meeting, including election of officers for FY27 and review of the Select Board's charge to the COA. They will also vote on May meeting minutes, receive financial reports with the May 2026 budget summary, and hear updates on a newsletter mailing project and other departmental matters. Public comment will be accepted.
- Election of officers for fiscal year 2027
- Review of Select Board's 'Charge to the Orleans Council on Aging'
- Vote to approve May 27, 2026, meeting minutes
- Review May 2026 monthly budget summary
- Newsletter mailing project update
Planning Board
The Orleans Planning Board will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss housing typologies and proposed zoning bylaw amendments. They will also receive reports from several town committees, including the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners and the Finance Committee. The board will approve minutes from June 9, 2026, and consider future agenda items, notably a Growth Incentive Zone.
- Discussion of housing typologies
- Review of zoning bylaw amendments
- Committee reports from Water & Sewer, Wastewater Management, Community Preservation, Finance, Economic Development, and Transportation & Bikeways
- Approval of Planning Board minutes from June 9, 2026
- Future agenda item: Growth Incentive Zone
Energy & Climate Action Committee
The committee is meeting to learn about the MassEnergize program. They will also discuss how the committee can support Energy Navigators in their efforts.
- Program overview from MassEnergize
- Coordination with Energy Navigators
Conservation Commission
The Commission will review a request for a new pool and patio at 13 S. Orleans Rd. It will also consider a notice of intent for a large kitchen and garage addition at 54 Uncle Israels Rd.
- Pool, patio, and fencing replacement at 13 S. Orleans Rd
- Kitchen, mudroom, laundry, and two-car garage addition at 54 Uncle Israels Rd
- Work within 100' buffer zone to a Coastal Bank (S. Orleans Rd)
- Work within 100' buffer zone to an Isolated Wetland (Uncle Israels Rd)
Cultural District Committee
The committee is reviewing progress on various cultural projects and community outreach. Discussions include reporting on the AFCC grant for Pop-Up Practices and coordinating Art Week poster printing.
- AFCC Grant report for Pop-Up Practices
- Art Week poster printing coordination
- Boards in the Stores initiative
Housing Authority
The Orleans Housing Authority will vote on certificates of substantial and final completion for a fire system replacement project (FISH #224069). They will also discuss work order processes, board member status and certification, and approve vouchers. The meeting includes a financial report and director's report.
- Vote on Fire System Replacement Certificate of Substantial Completion (FISH #224069)
- Vote on Fire System Replacement Certificate of Final Completion (FISH #224069)
- Discussion on work order process
- Discussion on board member status and certification
- Vote to approve vouchers
Board of Health
The Board will review sewer connection orders and potential variance requests for local businesses. Members will also discuss draft short-term rental regulations and updates on Phase 1 sewer projects. Additionally, the board will process various temporary food permits and mobile food truck applications.
- Show Cause Hearing: 8 Old Tote Road (sewer connection)
- Variance Request: Orleans Yacht Club Jr Sailing Program/Camp
- Variance Request: Beach Patrol and High Tide Burger at 15 Mill Pond Road
- Discussion of Short Term Rental Regulation DRAFT
- Sewer Grant discussion and Phase 1 Sewer update
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear two special permit applications. One seeks to demolish and rebuild a home at 169 Monument Road with variances for coastal bank setback and lot size. The other proposes to demolish non-historical additions and add to a home at 8 Kescayogansett Road, increasing building coverage from 3,628 to 5,623 sq ft.
- Case 2026-09: Special permit for coastal bank setback and lot size variance at 169 Monument Road; demolish existing dwelling and build new single-family home.
- Case 2026-10: Special permit to exceed 4,000 sq ft building coverage at 8 Kescayogansett Road; proposed coverage 5,623 sq ft, current 3,628 sq ft.
- Review of meeting minutes from May 20 and June 3, 2026.
Select Board
The Orleans Select Board will interview candidates for town committees and vote on several resolutions, including the Ocean Friendly Community designation, a proclamation for a resident, and revisions to climate policy. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for intermunicipal agreements and alcohol licenses, and a closed session to discuss real estate negotiations.
- Vote to adopt Ocean Friendly Community Designation Resolution
- Vote to adopt revisions to Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action Omnibus Policy
- Vote to approve FY26 Year End Budget Transfers
- Vote to approve One-Day Alcohol License for Art Empowering Life at 5 Bay View Drive
- Vote to approve One-Day Outdoor Entertainment Licenses for Ember Gardens Cape Cod LLC at 41 RT 6A
Select Board
This is a work session of the Orleans Select Board. They will review specific sections of the Environmental Omnibus Policy and Human Resource policies, as well as the committee charge for the Veterans Committee. The meeting is largely procedural and administrative.
- Review of Environmental Omnibus Policy Section 11
- Review of Human Resource Policies
- Review of Veterans Committee charge
Open Space Committee
The committee will meet to handle administrative business and committee assignments. A private executive session is scheduled to discuss a specific property.
- Executive session regarding a property acquisition or management
Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners
The Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners will discuss and possibly vote on a proposed revision to policy #2026-4-15, and consider waivers from local requirements for affordable housing projects at 66 and 76 Route 6A. Other topics include water rates, drought updates, and departmental reports.
- Proposed revision to BOWSC Policy #2026-4-15 – discussion and possible vote for public hearing
- Waivers sought by POAH, HAC, and Habitat for Humanity Cape Cod for affordable housing at 66 and 76 Route 6A
- Water Rates Working Group Report and action items
- Drought Plan outreach update and Drought Update from Water Department
- Appoint Wastewater Management Advisory Committee representative
Wastewater Management Advisory Committee
The Wastewater Management Advisory Committee voted to cancel meetings on July 23 and August 27, 2026, unless urgent business arises. They also unanimously approved the May 28, 2026 minutes as amended. No substantive decisions were made on wastewater projects or policies.
- Approved May 28, 2026 minutes as amended (6-0-0)
- Canceled July 23 and August 27, 2026 meetings unless urgent business needed
Agricultural Advisory Council
The council approved skipping the July 13 meeting and appointing Peter Jensen as interim chair. They also approved April minutes with a date correction. No substantive policy decisions or approvals were made.
- Approved skipping July 13 meeting and appointing Peter Jensen as interim chair (all in favor)
- Approved April minutes with revision to Surfrider Workday date (all in favor)