Kevin Galligan ran for his second term on the Select Board of Orleans. On May 20, 2021, Kevin sat down with Bill Stoeckert, president of the Orleans Citizens Forum to provide an opportunity for citizens of Orleans to express their concerns and ask questions on issues important to them. Watch the video and learn from Kevin how he sees the important issues facing Orleans and its future. Watch the interview by clicking here
Orleans Citizens Forum: Conversation With Kevin Galligan
Thursday May 20, 2021 5:00-6:00PM
Kevin Galligan is running for his second term on the Select Board of Orleans. Although he is unopposed, Kevin has agreed to sit down with Bill Stoeckert, President of the Orleans Citizens Forum to provide the opportunity for citizens of Orleans to express their concerns and ask questions on issues important to them and to learn from Kevin what he feels are the important issues facing Orleans and its future.
Watch on Channel 18 or on zoom using the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89543544017
Or Telephone: +1 646 558 8656
Webinar ID: 895 4354 4017
Questions can be asked during the interview using chat 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
Fee Structure for the New Enterprise Funds
At the October, 2020 Town Meeting Orleans voters approved the creation of enterprise funds for several town operations: beaches, transfer station, moorings, Rock Harbor Marina and wastewater. At the upcoming May 22 Town Meeting were asked to approve new fees for each of these services.
Why has Orleans established enterprise funds? Will the fees cover the full cost of these operations? What effect will this have on our taxes? Will the quality of town services be affected?
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Fee Structure for the New Enterprise Funds
Orleans Citizens Forum
Monday, May 3, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
At the October, 2020 Town Meeting Orleans voters approved the creation of enterprise funds for several town operations: beaches, transfer station, moorings, Rock Harbor Marina and wastewater. At the upcoming May 22 Town Meeting we will be asked to approve new fees for each of these services.
Why has Orleans established enterprise funds? Will the fees cover the full cost of these operations? What effect will this have on our taxes? Will the quality of town services be affected?
Join us with a panel of town officials to understand the implications of adopting these changes. Our panelists will include:
- John Kelly, Town Administrator
- Kevin Galligan, Select Board Chair
- Lynn Bruneau, Finance Committee Chair
- Cathy Doane, Director of Finance
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
Please attend to discuss a topic vital to the future of Orleans
The Orleans Citizens Forum is an unbiased, public service organization dedicated to keeping the residents of Orleans knowledgeable about the issues confronting our town
Town Meeting Warrants Forum
At the Orleans Town Meeting in May, 2021 Orleans residents were asked to approve a number of warrants relating to the downtown area of Orleans. This forum focused on the following articles and other topics related to the future of Orleans.
Warrant Article 23-proposed acquisition of the Governor Prence property,
Warrant Article 24-request for funds to undertake a community center feasibility study,
Warrant Article 46-undertake a downtown economic study.
Town Meeting Warrants Forum
Orleans Citizens Forum
Monday, May 10, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
At the Orleans Town Meeting on May 22nd Orleans residents will be asked to approve a number of warrants relating to the downtown area of Orleans. This forum will focus on the following articles:
Warrant Article 23-proposed acquisition of the Governor Prence property,
Warrant Article 24-request for funds to undertake a community center feasibility study,
Warrant Article 46-undertake a downtown economic study.
A discussion of the Cape Cod Five/Pennrose project will also be included as it relates to downtown economic development.
Join us to prepare for Town Meeting. Our panel will include the following town resources:
- Kevin Galligan: Chair, Select Board
- Tracy Murphy: Chair, Recreation Advisory Committee
- George Meservey: Director Planning
- Brad Hinote: Town Assessor
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
Please attend to discuss a topic vital to the future of Orleans
The Orleans Citizens Forum is an unbiased, public service organization dedicated to keeping the residents of Orleans knowledgeable about the issues confronting our town
Orleans Charter Review Survey
Orleans Citizens Forum is sharing this message from the Town of Orleans:
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Nauset Regional High School Renovation Project
What are the facts about the educational and structural needs of the Nauset Regional High School? The costs of the renovation? The impact of School Choice? With the vote on the renovations just weeks away, The Orleans Citizens Forum held a virtual presentation via remote video participation.
The Nauset Regional School Committee recommended a renovation of the existing facility. Residents of the towns of Wellfleet, Eastham, Orleans and Brewster would be voting on this proposal on March 30, 2021.
Nauset Regional High School Renovation Project
Orleans Citizens Forum
Monday, March 22, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
What are the facts about the educational and structural needs of the Nauset Regional High School? The costs of the renovation? The impact of School Choice? With the vote on the renovations just weeks away, The Orleans Citizens Forum will hold a virtual presentation via remote video participation with real time access provided by Orleans Channel 18 on the town website and cable television.
The Nauset Regional School Committee has recommended a renovation of the existing facility. Residents of the towns of Wellfleet, Eastham, Orleans and Brewster will be voting on this proposal on March 30, 2021.
The Select Board and the Finance Committee of the town have reviewed the proposal.
This presentation will consist of four panelists.
- Judy Schumacher, a representative from the Regional High School Committee will outline the structural needs for the facility and what is proposed.
- Kathleen Tringale, Science Department Chair at the high school will discuss the educational aspects of the facility.
- Mefford Runyon, Select Board Vice Chair will provide a perspective from the Board.
- Lynn Bruneau, Finance Committee Chair will report on the findings of the Finance Committee.
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
Please attend to discuss a topic vital to the future of Orleans
The Orleans Citizens Forum is an unbiased, public service organization dedicated to keeping the residents of Orleans knowledgeable about the issues confronting our town
Orleans Community Center: Imagine All It Can Be
Does Orleans need a community center? If so, why and who would benefit? This issue was raised at the Town Meeting in October, 2020, preceded by a survey initiated by the town’s Recreation Advisory Committee. To delve a little deeper, four panelists covered various aspects of the questions embedded in the decision making process.