Orleans Town Hall
ORLEANS – Orleans 2023 Fall Special Town Meeting set for Monday night will see voters tackle more funding for fire department staffing.
If approved, Article 3 would allow a Proposition 2 ½ override to fund 8 new firefighter positions.
The amount needed would be just over $1 million, $925,000 of which would be covered by the override for salaries and benefits, and the remaining $231,000 for equipment paid for through free cash.
If approved, voters would still need to give the go-ahead to the initiative at special town election on November 7.
First responders across the Cape have reported increased calls even in the off-season following an influx of more year-round residence during COVID. Towns including Eastham, Wellfleet and Provincetown have also bolstered their departments.
The special town meeting will be held on Monday at 6 pm at the Nauset Middle School Gym.
Also on the warrant is an article to fund pump repairs for Well No. 4 for $15,000 at the recommendation of the town’s engineer.
For the full Town Meeting Warrant, click here.
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