By Mia Baumgarten and Mike Solitro
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The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.
In this episode of Orleans Behind the Scenes, Mia sits down with the Town's new Public Information Officer Amanda Converse, who shares her background and vision for community communication in Orleans. They discuss the launch of Town Talk, the new monthly newsletter designed to keep residents informed on town projects, events, and more. The conversation also covers the importance of accessible communication channels, including Channel 8 and the podcast itself, as ways to engage and connect with Orleans residents.
Link to follow on FB: https://www.facebook.com/townoforleansma
Link to follow on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/townoforleansma/
Link to subscribe to Town Talk: https://www.town.orleans.ma.us/List.aspx (scroll down to the bottom and find it under the News Flash category)
Link to sign up for CivicReady: https://orleans-ma.myfreealerts.com/
On this week's episode of Orleans: Behind the Scenes, the Mia and Mike recap the highlights from the recent Special Town Meeting with a special guest, Kevin Galligan, Vice Chair of the Select Board. Together they explore the history of Town Meeting as the “truest form of democracy” and discuss memorable moments, key decisions, and the importance of civic participation in Orleans.
Revisit the October 25 episode of Orleans: Behind the Scenes where Assistant Town Manager, Mark Reil previewed the Special Town Meeting
For Special Town Meeting results and information, visit: Town Meeting Information | Orleans, MA
On this week's episode of Orleans: Behind the Scenes, hosts Mia Baumgarten and Mike Solitro welcome Town of Orleans' Assistant Town Manager, Mark Reil to discuss the upcoming Special Town Meeting.
Special Town Meeting will be held on Monday, October 28 at 6:00 pm at the Nauset Regional Middle School, located at 70 South Orleans Road. More details are found here.
The Town Meeting Warrant is available: town.orleans.ma.us/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/418
Welcome to Orleans! Are you a longtime visitor, lifetime resident, or new explorer? Mia and Mike are here for you with the scoop on happenings on the beautiful Lower Cape.
Want to know what's driving the initiatives and innovations coming out of Town Hall?
Get a glimpse behind the scenes as Mia and Mike introduce you to the fresh faces and dynamic projects around town.
Mia and Mike will keep you up to date and informed about all the ways local government works.For a weekly dose of local news delivered with a different perspective, subscribe and listen to Orleans: Behind the Scenes.
Visit town.orleans.ma.us/894 for more information.
Contact Mark: town.orleans.ma.us/formcenter/Town-Manager-24
Town Meeting Central: town.orleans.ma.us/894
Free Cash Policy Presentation
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On this week's episode of Orleans: Behind the Scenes, hosts Mia Baumgarten and Mike Solitro welcome Steve Smith, Executive Director of the Cape Cod Technology Council to discuss the Massachusetts Broadband Equity Access & Deployment (BEAD) Challenge Process.
Visit FixCapeInternet.com for more information.
Welcome to Orleans! Are you a longtime visitor, lifetime resident, or newly minted explorer? Mia and Mike are here for you with the scoop on happenings in this bustling and beautiful Lower Cape town. Want to know what's driving the initiatives and innovations coming out of Town Hall?
Get a glimpse behind the scenes as Mia and Mike introduce you to the fresh faces and dynamic projects around town.
Mia and Mike will keep you up to date and informed about all the ways your local government works.
For a weekly dose of local news delivered with a different perspective, subscribe and listen to Orleans: Behind the Scenes.
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Massachusetts has $147 million in funding available to build more broadband internet infrastructure. This is Cape Cod's chance to challenge their data.
Want faster internet on Cape? Go to: FixCapeInternet.com
Who: All Barnstable County Residents and Businesses
When: June 20 - July 20, 2024
Visit: FixCapeInternet.com
Upcoming Events:
Fourth of July Festivities
- July 2: Independence Day Fireworks
- July 4: Town Parade - May the Fourth Be With You
- July 5: First Friday
Snow Library Calendar
Orleans Farmers’ Market: Every Saturday 8 AM - 12 PM |
Pop Up Practices in Parish Park - Sponsored by the Orleans Cultural District: Every Saturday 1 - 2 PM
Orleans Chamber Events Calendar
Orleans Firebirds Schedule
#fixcapeinternet
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Connect with the Town of Orleans on Facebook and Instagram
Contact us at: [email protected]
On this week's episode of Orleans: Behind the Scenes, hosts Mia Baumgarten and Mike Solitro welcome Stacy Faber, Assistant to the DPW Director/Sticker Office Manager to discuss all things stickers.
Welcome to Orleans! Are you a longtime visitor, lifetime resident, or newly minted explorer? Mia and Mike are here for you with the scoop on happenings in this bustling and beautiful Lower Cape town.
Want to know what's driving the initiatives and innovations coming out of Town Hall?
Get a glimpse behind the scenes as Mia and Mike introduce you to the fresh faces and dynamic projects around town.
Mia and Mike will keep you up to date and informed about all the ways your local government works.
For a weekly dose of local news delivered with a different perspective, subscribe and listen to Orleans: Behind the Scenes.
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For more
Online
All Sticker Information: town.orleans.ma.us/544
Nauset Beach Rules & Regulations for Over Sand Vehicles (OSV): town.orleans.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/1490
2024 Parking Dates & Fees: town.orleans.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/2737
Contact Stacy: (508) 240-3790 x3101
Beach Webcams
Town Landings & Access Points: town.orleans.ma.us/444
Upcoming Events:
Snow Library Calendar
Orleans Farmers Market: Every Saturday 8 AM - 12 PM | orleansfarmersmarket.org
Pop Up Practices in Parish Park - Sponsored by the Orleans Cultural District: Every Saturday 1 - 2 PM
Orleans Chamber Events Calendar
Orleans Firebirds Schedule
2024 Cape Coastal Conference | Tuesday, June 18 at 9 AM
Orleans Improvement Association: 34th Annual Orleans Garden Tour, Saturday, June 22 – 10:00AM to 4:00PM - orleansimprovement.org/garden-tour-2024-orleans-improvement-association
Temporary East Orleans Water Shutoff - Monday, June 24
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Connect with the Town of Orleans on Facebook and Instagram
Contact us at: [email protected]
On this week's episode of Orleans: Behind the Scenes, host Mia Baumgarten welcomes Shelly McComb, Coastal Resilience Specialist with Cape Cod Cooperative Extension & Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Sea Grant and Katie Castagno, Ph.D., Director with The Center for Coastal Studies.
Welcome to Orleans! Are you a longtime visitor, lifetime resident, or newly minted explorer? Mia and Mike are here for you with the scoop on happenings in this
Want to know what's driving the initiatives and innovations coming out of Town Hall?
Get a glimpse behind the scenes as Mia and Mike introduce you to the fresh faces and dynamic projects around town.
Mia and Mike will keep you up to date and informed about all the ways your local government works.
For a weekly dose of local news delivered with a different perspective, subscribe and listen to Orleans: Behind the Scenes.
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For more information:
Volunteer with The Center for Coastal Studies:
Data Portal: mapthatcapecod.com/
Storm Tide Pathways: stormtides.org/
Homeowners Handbook
Coastal Resilience Week 2024: seagrant.whoi.edu/cccrw-2024/
Community Beach Monitoring: mycoast.org/ma/coastsnap/about
Connect with Barnstable County Government on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and Youtube
Connect with The Center for Coastal Studies on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X
Upcoming Events:
Beach Sticker Information
Snow Library Calendar
Orleans Farmers’ Market: Every Saturday 8 AM - 12 PM | www.orleansfarmersmarket.org/
Pop Up Practices in Parish Park - Sponsored by the Orleans Cultural District: Every Saturday 1 - 2 PM
Orleans Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar
Over Sand Vehicles (OSV) Updates
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Connect
Contact us at: [email protected]
On this week's episode of Orleans: Behind the Scenes, hosts Mia Baumgarten and Mike Solitro welcome Judy Lindahl, Executive Director of the Orleans Chamber of Commerce.
Welcome to Orleans! Are you a longtime visitor, lifetime resident, or newly minted explorer? Mia and Mike are here for you with the scoop on happenings in this bustling and beautiful Lower Cape town.
Want to know what's driving the initiatives and innovations coming out of Town Hall?
Get a glimpse behind the scenes as Mia and Mike introduce you to the fresh faces and dynamic projects around town.
Mia and Mike will keep you up to date and informed about all the ways your local government works.
For a weekly dose of local news delivered with a different perspective, subscribe and listen to Orleans:
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First Friday! in Orleans
~ June 7
~ July 5
~ August 2
~ September 6
~ October 4
Boards In The Stores: Auction & Scavenger Hunt - Download the Goosechase App: iOS or Android
Boards on display & available for auction through August 24, 2024
Truly Orleans 2024 is out now - available throughout town and online
Shop Like a Local Coupon Book - Available June 1
Job Search
Connect with the Chamber on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram
Upcoming Events:
Beach Sticker Information - Available now
Snow Library Calendar
Orleans Farmers’ Market: Every Saturday 8 AM - 12 PM orleansfarmersmarket.org
Pop Up Practices in Parish Park - Sponsored by the Orleans Cultural District: Every Saturday 1 - 2 PM (from the Cape Cod Times)
Orleans Chamber Events Calendar
Over Sand Vehicles (OSV) Updates
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Connect with the Town of Orleans now on Facebook and Instagram
Contact us at: [email protected]
On this week's episode of Orleans: Behind the Scenes, hosts Mia Baumgarten and Mike Solitro welcome Doreen Leggett, Community Journalist and Communications Officer with the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance.
Welcome to Orleans! Are you a longtime visitor, lifetime resident, or newly minted explorer? Mia and Mike are here for you with the scoop on happenings in this bustling and beautiful Lower Cape town.
Want to know what's driving the initiatives and innovations coming out of Town Hall?
Get a glimpse behind the scenes as Mia and Mike introduce you to the fresh faces and dynamic projects around town.
Mia and Mike will keep you up to date and informed about all the ways your local government works.
For a weekly dose of local news delivered with a different perspective, subscribe and listen to Orleans: Behind the Scenes.
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For more information on the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance: capecodfishermen.org
Rock Harbor Commercial Wharf Improvements - Select Board Presentation, February 14, 2024
Contract Documents for Rock Harbor Commercial Wharf Improvements | town.orleans.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/6431
Upcoming Events:
May 13: Orleans Annual Town Meeting - 6 PM, in the Nauset Middle School Gym
Town Meeting Central: town.orleans.ma.us/894/
Town Meeting Warrant
Snow Library Calendar
Orleans Farmers’ Market: Every Saturday 8 AM - 12 PM |www.orleansfarmersmarket.org/
Pop Up Practices in Parish Park - Sponsored by the Orleans Cultural District: Every Saturday 1 - 2 PM (from the Cape Cod Times)
Orleans Chamber Events Calendar
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Connect with the Town of Orleans now on Facebook and Instagram
Contact us at: [email protected]
On this week's episode of Orleans: Behind the Scenes, hosts Mia Baumgarten and Mike Solitro welcome Christina and Katie from Housing Assistance to discuss Walk for Hope 2024 and much more.
Welcome to Orleans! Are you a longtime visitor, lifetime resident, or newly minted explorer? Mia and Mike are here for you with the scoop on happenings in this bustling and beautiful Lower Cape town.
Want to know what's driving the initiatives and innovations coming out of Town Hall?
Get a glimpse behind the scenes as Mia and Mike introduce you to the fresh faces and dynamic projects around town.
Mia and Mike will keep you up to date and informed about all the ways your local government works.
For a weekly dose of local news delivered with a different perspective, subscribe and listen to Orleans: Behind the Scenes.
Walk for Hope - Sunday, May 19th
12:00 PM - Registration, Music, Snacks, and FUN!
12:45 PM - Opening Ceremonies
1:00 PM - Walks Start in Falmouth, Hyannis, and Orleans
2:00 PM - Post Walk Music, Yard Games, and Ice Cream
3:00 PM - Event Ends
For more information: HACWalkforHope.org
And for more on Housing Assistance or Housing to Protect Cape Cod
Connect with Housing Assistance on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
Other Upcoming Events:
May 2: Orleans Citizen’s Forum - Prep
May 13: Orleans Annual Town Meeting - 6 PM, in the Nauset Middle School Gym
Snow Library Calendar
Orleans Farmers’ Market: Every Saturday 10 AM -
Pop Up Practices in Parish Park - Sponsored by the Orleans Cultural District: Every Saturday 1 - 2 PM (from the Cape Cod Times)
Orleans Chamber Events Calendar
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Connect with the Town of Orleans now on Facebook
Contact us at: [email protected]
On this week's episode of Orleans: Behind the Scenes, hosts Mia Baumgarten and Mike Solitro welcome Talitha Abramsen, Housing Resources Program Manager with Lower Cape Housing & Accessory Dwelling Unit Resource Center.
The Lower Cape Housing & Accessory Dwelling Unit Resource Center is a joint effort between Community Development Partnership (CDP) and Homeless Prevention Center (HPC).
Tune in to catch up on what's happening this week and what's coming up next!
Welcome to Orleans! Are you a longtime visitor, lifetime resident, or newly minted explorer? Mia and Mike are here for you with the scoop on happenings in this bustling and beautiful Lower Cape town.
Want to know what's driving the initiatives and innovations coming out of Town Hall?
Get a glimpse behind the scenes as Mia and Mike introduce you to the fresh faces and dynamic projects around town.
Mia and Mike will keep you up to date and informed about all the ways your local government works.
For a weekly dose of local news delivered with a different perspective, subscribe and listen to Orleans: Behind the Scenes.
Contact Talitha
[email protected]
(508) 290-0119
Lower Cape Housing & ADU Resource Center
Events:
Snow Library Calendar
Orleans Farmers’ Market: Every Saturday 10 AM - 12 PM |
http://www.orleansfarmersmarket.org/
Orleans Chamber Events Calendar
April 5, 12, and 19:
April 9: Orleans Digital Equity Plan Community Meeting
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Connect with the Town of Orleans now on Facebook and Instagram
Contact us at: [email protected]
The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.