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October 15, 2025
25 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Kevin Galligan, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison, Michael Herman
Absent: Mefford Runyon
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, sale, lease, or value of real property, and the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating...
To go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, sale, lease, or value of real property, and the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, and to reconvene in open session
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, sale, lease, or value of real property, and the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, and to reconvene in open session. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. Vote by roll call with Ms. Reed, Mr. Herman, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Galligan voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Approve the Transfer of the Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License from Rock Harbor Grill Inc. dba Rock Harbor grill, 18 Old Colony Way, Orleans, to Cat Bar Inc. dba Rock Harbor Grill,...
To approve the Transfer of the Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License from Rock Harbor Grill Inc. dba Rock Harbor grill, 18 Old Colony Way, Orleans, to Cat Bar Inc. dba Rock Harbor Grill, Amy Lynn Leblanc, Manager. The approval is subject to all local and state permits, regulations, laws, and bylaws and in accordance with the Town of Orleans Rules & Regulations of the Liquor Licensing Authority adopted December 21,1994, last amended on June 10, 2015, and Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138. The change will become final after the approval from the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the Transfer of the Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License from Rock Harbor Grill Inc. dba Rock Harbor grill, 18 Old Colony Way, Orleans, to Cat Bar Inc. dba Rock Harbor Grill, Amy Lynn Leblanc, Manager. The approval is subject to all local and state permits, regulations, laws, and bylaws and in accordance with the Town of Orleans Rules & Regulations of the Liquor Licensing Authority adopted December 21,1994, last amended on June 10, 2015, and Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138. The change will become final after the approval from the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. Motion seconded by Ms. Reed. All vote Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Herman. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Approve a new Annual Common Victualler License for Cat Bar Inc. dba Rock Harbor Frill, 18 Old Colony Way, Orleans
To approve a new Annual Common Victualler License for Cat Bar Inc. dba Rock Harbor Frill, 18 Old Colony Way, Orleans. Said license to expire on December 31, 2025, unless sooner revoked by the Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve a new Annual Common Victualler License for Cat Bar Inc. dba Rock Harbor Frill, 18 Old Colony Way, Orleans. Said license to expire on December 31, 2025, unless sooner revoked by the Board. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Mathison)
Approve the application from Lynne R. Johnson of Sunset Leisure LLC, 86 Route 6A, Orleans for a One Day Liquor License wine/beer & wine on Saturday, October 25, 2025 with the operating hours from...
To approve the application from Lynne R. Johnson of Sunset Leisure LLC, 86 Route 6A, Orleans for a One Day Liquor License wine/beer & wine on Saturday, October 25, 2025 with the operating hours from 4:00pm to 8:00pm subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance with all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. Said license to expire on October 25, 2025 at 8:30pm unless sooner revoked by the Select Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the application from Lynne R. Johnson of Sunset Leisure LLC, 86 Route 6A, Orleans for a One Day Liquor License wine/beer & wine on Saturday, October 25, 2025 with the operating hours from 4:00pm to 8:00pm subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance with all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. Said license to expire on October 25, 2025 at 8:30pm unless sooner revoked by the Select Board. Motion seconded by Ms. Reed. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Appoint Jeremy Wiley as student officer to the Orleans Police Department, contingent upon the pre-employment requirements detailed in the memo
To appoint Jeremy Wiley as student officer to the Orleans Police Department, contingent upon the pre-employment requirements detailed in the memo
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to appoint Jeremy Wiley as student officer to the Orleans Police Department, contingent upon the pre-employment requirements detailed in the memo. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Appoint Mr. Joel Porten as a regular member of the Transportation & Bikeways Committee with a term ending 6/30/28
To appoint Mr. Joel Porten as a regular member of the Transportation & Bikeways Committee with a term ending 6/30/28
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to appoint Mr. Joel Porten as a regular member of the Transportation & Bikeways Committee with a term ending 6/30/28. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Accept the resignation of Ms. Lindsey Goodman from the Transportation & Bikeways Committee with thanks
To accept the resignation of Ms. Lindsey Goodman from the Transportation & Bikeways Committee with thanks
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to accept the resignation of Ms. Lindsey Goodman from the Transportation & Bikeways Committee with thanks. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Accept the resignation of Ms. Maia Ward from the Marine & Freshwater Quality Committee with thanks
To accept the resignation of Ms. Maia Ward from the Marine & Freshwater Quality Committee with thanks
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to accept the resignation of Ms. Maia Ward from the Marine & Freshwater Quality Committee with thanks. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Elevate Carol Etzold to a regular member on the Marine & Freshwater Quality Committee with a term ending 6/30/2027
To elevate Carol Etzold to a regular member on the Marine & Freshwater Quality Committee with a term ending 6/30/2027
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to elevate Carol Etzold to a regular member on the Marine & Freshwater Quality Committee with a term ending 6/30/2027. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Elevate Carol Etzold to a regular member on the Marine & Freshwater Quality Committee with a term ending 6/30/2028
To elevate Carol Etzold to a regular member on the Marine & Freshwater Quality Committee with a term ending 6/30/2028
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman revised the motion by moving to elevate Carol Etzold to a regular member on the Marine & Freshwater Quality Committee with a term ending 6/30/2028. Ms. Reed seconded the revised motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Place and support the article: Technical Updates to Zoning Bylaw- Chapter 164
To place and support the article: Technical Updates to Zoning Bylaw- Chapter 164
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to place and support the article: Technical Updates to Zoning Bylaw- Chapter 164. Motion seconded by Mr. Mathison. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Place and heartily support the Downtown Zoning Overlay District
To place and heartily support the Downtown Zoning Overlay District
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to place and heartily support the Downtown Zoning Overlay District. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Place and support the article: Amend the General Bylaws to Adopt Specialized Energy Code
To place and support the article: Amend the General Bylaws to Adopt Specialized Energy Code
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to place and support the article: Amend the General Bylaws to Adopt Specialized Energy Code. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Herman)
Place and support the Acceptance of Local Option (MGL Ch 59 Sec.5 O) for Affordable Housing Tax Exemption for Year-Round Rental Properties
To place and support the Acceptance of Local Option (MGL Ch 59 Sec.5 O) for Affordable Housing Tax Exemption for Year-Round Rental Properties
Kevin Galligan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to place and support the Acceptance of Local Option (MGL Ch 59 Sec.5 O) for Affordable Housing Tax Exemption for Year-Round Rental Properties. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 3-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Place and support Accepting Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 64G Section 3D to Adopt Community Impact Fee on Professionally Managed Short-Term Rentals
To place and support Accepting Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 64G Section 3D to Adopt Community Impact Fee on Professionally Managed Short-Term Rentals
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to place and support Accepting Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 64G Section 3D to Adopt Community Impact Fee on Professionally Managed Short-Term Rentals. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Mathison)
Place and support the article to Establish Special Purpose Stabilization Fund for Affordable Housing at 75% per MGL Ch 59 Sec.5 O, and Local Infrastructure Projects for the Community Impact Fee at...
To place and support the article to Establish Special Purpose Stabilization Fund for Affordable Housing at 75% per MGL Ch 59 Sec.5 O, and Local Infrastructure Projects for the Community Impact Fee at 25% per MGL Ch59 Sec.5 O, subject to legal opinion as to whether one article or two
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to place and support the article to Establish Special Purpose Stabilization Fund for Affordable Housing at 75% per MGL Ch 59 Sec.5 O, and Local Infrastructure Projects for the Community Impact Fee at 25% per MGL Ch59 Sec.5 O, subject to legal opinion as to whether one article or two. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Allow the 25% (for Local Infrastructure Projects) to go into an existing stabilization fund
To allow the 25% (for Local Infrastructure Projects) to go into an existing stabilization fund
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to allow the 25% (for Local Infrastructure Projects) to go into an existing stabilization fund. Motion seconded by Ms. Reed. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Place and support the establishment of a Capital Improvement Fund
To place and support the establishment of a Capital Improvement Fund
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to place and support the establishment of a Capital Improvement Fund. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Support Veteran's Park at Academy Place with PARC grant status
To support Veteran's Park at Academy Place with PARC grant status
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to support Veteran's Park at Academy Place with PARC grant status. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Support the Land Acquisition for the Development of the Fire-Rescue Station for $1,350,000
To support the Land Acquisition for the Development of the Fire-Rescue Station for $1,350,000
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to support the Land Acquisition for the Development of the Fire-Rescue Station for $1,350,000. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Place and support the Eldredge Park Renovation Project with the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee (CPC)
To place and support the Eldredge Park Renovation Project with the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee (CPC)
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to place and support the Eldredge Park Renovation Project with the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee (CPC). Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0- 0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Place and support the FY26 Budget Adjustments for $95,000 and raise and appropriate said funds
To place and support the FY26 Budget Adjustments for $95,000 and raise and appropriate said funds
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to place and support the FY26 Budget Adjustments for $95,000 and raise and appropriate said funds. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Sign the warrant for Special Town Meeting to be held on November 17, 2025
To sign the warrant for Special Town Meeting to be held on November 17, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to sign the warrant for Special Town Meeting to be held on November 17, 2025. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Adjourn at 8:20pm
To adjourn at 8:20pm
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to adjourn at 8:20pm. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
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