Town of Orleans, MA

09/15/2026

Fall is fast approaching, and Orleans is getting into the spirit - literally. This year's Trick Out Orleans campaign gives residents two ways to join in.

Feeling crafty? Enter the Fall Decoration Contest by decking out your home for the season. The public votes for their favorites, and the top three win a Holiday Wreath for December from The Farm.

Expecting trick-or-treaters? Register your address for the Trick-or-Treat Map so neighborhood kids know your house is a stop on October 31.

Both registrations close October 12 - bit.ly/4iAsAHn

Businesses are invited to take part too - reach out to [email protected] to get involved and learn about that program.

09/14/2026

Curious what's happening around Orleans this week? This is exactly what the Town of Orleans Community Calendar is for.

Objet Trouvé Art Contest - Orleans Recreation partnered with the Gift House at the Transfer Station on this "found object" art contest. See what residents created from Gift House finds, on display at 44 Main Street.
🖼️ 11am–2pm, now through Thursday, 9/18
🏆 Winner announced at the closing gallery event: Thursday, 9/18 at 1:30pm

Celebrate Our Waters - The Orleans Pond Coalition’s annual weekend of water-themed programming, Friday through Sunday: a photography exhibit, live music, poetry readings, guided paddles and hikes, gallery open houses, and a bonfire at Nauset Beach co-sponsored by Orleans DPW.
🌊 Friday, 9/18 – Sunday, 9/20

Both are listed with full details on the Community Calendar on orleansma.gov

Running an event of your own? Any Orleans organization or business can list it on the Community Calendar for free - it's one more place residents are already looking. Submit yours at orleansma.gov

09/13/2026

Town of Orleans: Public Meetings This Week (September 14 - September 17)

Town of Orleans public meetings are open to the community and accessible online. Meetings can be joined live via Zoom or watched afterward on demand.

📅 View agendas, dates, and Zoom links:
www.orleansma.gov/calendar

📺 Watch live on Channel 1072:
www.orleansma.gov/273

09/13/2026

🚧 Wastewater Improvement Project Traffic Update for the week of September 14, 2026 🚧

The Town of Orleans will begin construction on the Phase 3 Wastewater Collection System Project. Robert B. Our Company will begin construction activities on Finlay Road on Monday, September 14.

Finlay Road will be CLOSED to through traffic between Route 28 and Kettle Pond Road. All traffic wishing to access businesses on Finlay Road, as well as those on Giddiah Hill Road and so on, please follow the detour down Eldredge Park Way to Lots Hollow Road and on to Finlay Road.

Uniformed police officers and/or traffic flaggers will be present as needed to help maintain safe travel through the work zone or any detoured routes.

This is an ongoing, multi-phase project with no fixed completion date. Schedules may be adjusted due to weather, field conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances.

Want alerts on traffic and construction impacts? Sign up for Notify Me at orleansma.gov/List.aspx to get notices sent straight to your phone or inbox.

Questions? Contact John Nelson, Water/Sewer Program Coordinator, at 508-240-3700 ext. 2319 or [email protected].

Please use caution when traveling through or near active construction areas and follow all posted traffic-control measures.

09/11/2026

Today, on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, Orleans paused for a moment of remembrance as the flag was lowered to half-staff.

We remember all those who lost their lives that day - and the first responders who ran toward danger to help others. That same courage lives on in the men and women who serve Orleans every day, ready to answer the call.

09/11/2026

25 Years Later — We Remember

Twenty-five years later, the events of September 11, 2001 remain a part of our nation’s history and our collective memory.

Here in Orleans, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the first responders who ran toward danger, and the families and communities forever changed that day.

We honor their sacrifice and remember the courage, unity, and compassion that followed.

From our Orleans community to all those who were affected — we remember, we honor, and we will never forget.

Orleans Police Department
“Honored To Serve”

09/10/2026

Health. Human services. Housing. See what's available to you.

Join us Saturday, Sept 26 (11am–2pm) at Nauset Middle School for the Orleans Community Resource Fair - no forms, no appointments, just real help. Meet reps from 20+ Orleans organizations and Brewster Housing Partnership, get a free car seat safety check, ride through Touch-A-Truck, grab food from Polka Dot Panini, and enjoy live music by Monica Rizzio.

Free and open to all Orleans residents. 📍Nauset Middle School

09/09/2026

The Orleans Senior Center is heading back to Alley bowling bbq this fall! Join us Fridays, September 11 and October 2, at 1:30pm for an afternoon of bowling fun. The $10 fee (cash, paid at the event) covers your shoes and three strings. Spots are limited and registration is required - walk-ins can't be accommodated, so give the Orleans Senior Center a call at 508-255-6333 to reserve yours. All seniors are welcome!

09/08/2026

Effective September 9, 2026, all facilities at Eldredge Park will close as construction begins on the Eldredge Park Renovation Project. This includes the courts and playground.

While Eldredge Park is closed, tennis and pickleball open play is available at the Orleans Elementary School tennis courts after 5pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; after 4:30pm Tuesday and Thursday; after 12pm Saturday; and all day Sunday. The Orleans Elementary School playground is available after 2:30pm Monday through Friday, and all day Saturday and Sunday.

The Town will continue to share updates on the Eldredge Park Renovation Project here as construction progresses.

✨Eldredge Park Renovation Project Update✨

Construction on the Eldredge Park Renovation Project is on the move! Temporary construction fencing will go up as early as this week, ahead of construction, which is currently scheduled to begin in the latter half of September.

As the project gets closer, the Town will share more details on the construction schedule, park access, temporary closures, and any impacts to recreational facilities or programming. Once construction is underway, we'll post regular updates on orleansma.gov/1543 - project milestones, photos, schedule changes, and more - so residents can follow along.

09/08/2026

The Orleans Community Refrigerator is a free, publicly accessible fridge located at Snow Library - Orleans, MA stocked with food for anyone who needs it. No eligibility requirements, no questions asked - take what you need, contribute what you can.

The fridge relies on donations from residents and local businesses. Family Table Collaborative stocks prepared meals every Tuesday.

Donations can be dropped off at Orleans Town Hall, 2nd floor (19 School Rd), Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Currently needed: fresh fruits and vegetables, and dairy products like milk and cheese.

Questions? Contact the Health and Human Services Department at 508-240-3700 ext. 2450 or [email protected].