EXIT 89

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Preview of Fall Town Meeting — October 28, 2024

Preview of Fall Town Meeting — October 28, 2024

Issue 25 — Our preview of Special Town Meeting takes a look at a short, streamlined warrant and explains key articles on housing, recreation, a climate-energy-environmental action plan, and a proposed acquisition of waterfront property at 72 Tonset Road. Don't miss the explanation of "free cash!"

Oct 21, 2024

Water, Water, Everywhere — Nauset Harbor, part of the Nauset Marsh Estuary

Water, Water, Everywhere

Issue No. 25 dives deep into our water. Where does it come from? Where does it go? And what happens to it along the way? This issue overflows with answers — groundwater, drinking water, pond water, ocean water, stormwater, wastewater, wetlands, and estuaries.

Sep 05, 2024

Reminder to Vote!

Reminder to Vote!

Just a reminder from EXIT 89 to vote at the Annual Election today, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM at the Council on Aging/Senior Center.

May 21, 2024

TOWN MEETING RECAP — May 13, 2024

TOWN MEETING RECAP — May 13, 2024

Issue No. 24 — our recap of Annual Town Meeting, May 13, 2024. Only one article failed ±— funding for the Orleans Affordable Housing Trust Fund — with many expressing a desire to wait for the State to approve a petition allowing the AHTF to support "Attainable housing as well.

May 20, 2024

Town Meeting Tonight!

Town Meeting Tonight!

Spring Town Meeting is tonight — doors open at 5 PM, at the Nauset Regional Middle School gym. The meeting starts promptly at 6 PM. We hope to see you there!

May 13, 2024

Preview of Town Meeting — May 13, 2024

Preview of Town Meeting — May 13, 2024

Issue No. 23 — our preview of next week's Town Meeting, on May 13, discusses the Warrant's new-look and re-structured Town Budget, and takes a closer look at an array of important articles, including $9 million Rock Harbor Commercial Wharf improvements.

May 06, 2024