Issue No. 29 — A postmortem of May Town Meeting and the surprises as well as frustrations. The FY 26 Operating Budget was approved along with Wastewater Phase 3, new solar development, a design for a new Fire-Rescue Station, and a nudge to the Select Board to look into Residential Tax Exemptions.
Topic: Water Quality
Total 5 Posts
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.
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. 9: The Town and School annual budget, Charter amendments, and Phase 2 of the Wastewater Plan—sewers for 481 properties near Meetinghouse Pond and a "Betterment Bylaw" that would charge them 20 percent of the $33 million cost—are just a few of the important issues before voters.
We have a new EXIT 89 website and platform where you can search by issue and share our newsletter on social media.