Host Sassy Richardson Roche and 4 panelists know what it’s like to live and work in our community. They know first hand the everyday struggles families face on Cape Cod; unobtainable housing, seasonal work and lack of opportunities for children. Be sure to watch this important forum.
On Thursday, October 28, 2021 the Orleans Citizens Forum hosted an interview with Select Board Candidate Michael Herman. Mr. Herman ran in the November 2 election to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Cecil Newcomb.
Watch the recording of the forum by clicking here
Orleans Citizens Forum held a forum addressing the warrants voted at the Special Town Meeting on October 25nd. This forum focused on the following articles:
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
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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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.