What You Can Do
Orleans Citizens Forum
Wednesday January 26, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

You already know that climate change is causing rising temperatures, severe weather and melting ice caps. At this forum, we need to talk about another threat to our environment – the destruction of our ecosystem. We will also discuss the value of green space, the need for open space, the importance of using native plants in our yards, how to identify and deal with invasive plants, and examples of what some people are doing in Orleans to help combat climate change.

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Orleans Citizens Forum
Monday, November 22, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Families in America are struggling to balance childcare, Covid, grocery prices, housing cost, and ever changing employment opportunities. Here on Cape Cod we are seeing the everyday struggles first hand. Unobtainable housing, seasonal work and lack of opportunities for children are making day-to-day life a struggle.

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Orleans Citizens Forum
Tuesday, October 19, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

At the Orleans Town Meeting on October 25nd Orleans residents will be asked to approve a number of warrants. This forum will focus on the following articles:

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Orleans Citizens Forum
Thursday Oct. 28 5:00PM

On Thursday, October 28 at 5 PM the Orleans Citizens Forum will host an interview with Select Board Candidate Michael Herman. It will be broadcast live on Channel 18 and on zoom.  Mr. Herman is running to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Cecil Newcomb. The election will be on Tuesday, November 2.

Running unopposed, Michael has agreed to sit down with Walter North, President of the Orleans Citizens Forum to provide an opportunity for Orleans’ citizens to express their concerns, ask questions, and learn from Michael what he feels are the important issues facing Orleans. If you have questions or comments you would like him to address, please send them to us at info@orleanscitizensforum.org. 

Watch on Channel 18 or on zoom using the following link:
 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83932346570
Or Telephone: +1 646 558 8656

 Questions can be asked during the interview by raising hands on zoom or before and during the interview by emailing: info@orleanscitizensforum.org 

The Orleans Citizens Forum is an unbiased, public service organization dedicated to keeping the residents of Orleans knowledgeable about the issues confronting our town

What has Changed? What have we learned?
Orleans Citizens Forum
September 30, 2021 3 PM via zoom and Channel 18

Many of us believed that, after 18 difficult months, we were nearing the end of Covid-19 and the turmoil that came with it.  We had hoped to be able to return to life as we knew it. Some have wondered, however, if ‘life as we knew it’ was the right place to go. The virus, however, isn’t ready to admit defeat, and it continues to constrain our lives.

In our small, tourist-dependent town, our first providers, town officials and local businesses have faced huge challenges. No surprise: the resilient, capable, and committed people in our Town persevered and most, but not all, have thus far successfully navigated the new terrain. They experienced a great deal, and learned a lot from their experiences. They have insights to share with the community.

We have therefore asked four town leaders to participate in a stock-taking forum and help us grapple with the ways, small and large, that our lives have been changed – what have we gained, and what have we lost? How might we use learnings from this period to emerge as a stronger and more vibrant community?

Please join us on September 30 at 3pm via Zoom or Channel 18 for a discussion with our four panelists:

• Scott McDonald, Chief of Police
• Geoff Deering,  Fire Chief
• Brad Hinote, Town Assessor
• Lisa Simundson, Executive Director, Orleans Chamber of Commerce

The panel will be moderated by Alan McClennen. After brief comments from the panelists there will be time for questions and answers.

Join the Zoom meeting by clicking here or watch on Channel 18
Questions can be asked during the forum by raising your hand
or by emailing info@orleanscitizensforum.org before or during the forum

The Orleans Citizens Forum is an unbiased, public service organization dedicated to keeping the residents of Orleans knowledgeable about the issues confronting our town

We look forward to seeing you in the fall.

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