Orleans public meetings in 2024
5 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Energy & Climate Action Committee
The committee will discuss climate action plans and updates on various energy programs. Members will also review the final Electric First Vehicle Policy and decide when to present the Specialized Energy Code to the Town meeting.
- Vote on timing for bringing the Specialized Energy Code to the Town meeting
- Presentation of the final Electric First Vehicle Policy
- Discussion regarding Solarize Orleans and MassSave program improvements
- Updates on EV chargers and Green Community Initial Grant Funds
Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners
The Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners will hold a special joint meeting with the Select Board. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and vote on assessing betterment charges for the Downtown Sewer Service Area.
- Discussion and vote for assessing betterment charges for the Downtown Sewer Service Area
Transportation and Bikeways Advisory Committee
The committee will review VHB project designs to prepare a recommendation for the Select Board. Members will also discuss next steps and criteria for the Beach Road Feasibility Study.
- Review of VHB project designs for Select Board recommendation
- Discussion of next steps and inclusion criteria for the Beach Road Feasibility Study
- Approval of June 12, 2024, meeting minutes
Select Board
The Select Board will hold joint meetings with the Affordable Housing Trust and the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners. The agenda includes public hearings for business licenses and several committee appointments. The board will also discuss a new flag policy and year-end budget transfers.
- Vote to sign deed for 107 Main Street
- Discussion and vote on proposed BWSC betterment Order
- Public hearing for Auto Class II License at 32 O’Connor Rd
- Public hearing for Annual All Alcohol License at 22 Main St
- Committee interviews and appointments
Historical Commission
The Orleans Historical Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a notice of intent to demolish a significant building at 85 Nauset Heights Road. The commission will also discuss FY25 grant usage for historic inventory upgrades and the approval of revised Form B's for the Monument Road area.
- Public hearing on demolition at 85 Nauset Heights Road
- Discussion of FY25 grant for historic inventory upgrades
- Approval of revised Form B's for the Monument Road area
- Report of the HDSC
- Commission elections for FY25