Issue No. 27 — Another Mighty Updates issue to help you get up to speed on Orleans issues and projects — and follow up on your votes at Town Meetings last year. Enjoy!
Topic: Housing
Total 12 Posts
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!"
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.
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.
Issue No. 19 takes a deep dive into Short Term Rentals in Orleans — and their impact on our economy, our natural environment, and the fabric of our neighborhoods. Their growing numbers are drawing attention, questions and concern.