Issue No. 32 — Our postmortem of Special Town Meeting at which an optional new zoning code for downtown Orleans was adopted, funding for a Fire-Rescue land acquisition was approved, and a more energy-efficient building code failed.
Topic: Short Term Rentals
Total 8 Posts
Issue No. 22 — There's A LOT going on in Orleans. New Ideas. New solutions. New proposals. In this full-to-the-brim issue, we offers a follow-up to your votes at past Town Meetings and a progress report on plans and projects underway.
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.
Issue No. 17: Our recap of the Annual and Special Town Meeting on May 8 — 3.5 hours of mostly swift and unanimous passing of articles concerning the FY24 budget, wastewater, housing and first responders. The fish ladder at Pilgrim Lake and Veteran's Park Memorial drew passionate discussion.
Issue No. 16 — a preview of Town Meeting on May 8, 2023 — takes a closer look at the opening pages of the Warrant and how they offer a mini-Master Class in Municipal Finance as Orleans voters head into FY2024 with 66 Warrant articles to consider.