Orleans: Behind the Scenes

Orleans: Behind the Scenes is a community-focused podcast produced for the Town of Orleans that takes listeners inside the work of local government. Each episode features candid conversations with town officials, department leaders, and community members to explain how town services operate, demystify municipal processes, and highlight initiatives that impact life in Orleans. From budgeting and public safety to cultural events and strategic planning, the podcast aims to educate, engage, and strengthen connections between residents and the people serving the community.

Orleans: Behind the Scenes is a government podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 67 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Orleans: Behind the Scenes, a government show with 67 episodes published.

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  Connecting to Town Sewer | Your Questions Answered (S3, 17)

  Sep 24, 202629 min

  Thinking about connecting your home to Town sewer - or already in the middle of it? We sat down with John Nelson, Orleans' Water/Sewer Program Coordinator, to answer the questions residents ask most: what the process actually looks like, what it costs, and what changes once you're connected. In this episode: The step-by-step connection process - from hiring an engineer through final inspection Why you need both an engineer and a contractor, and what each one handles A breakdown of the real costs: engineering, contractor, sewer use fees, and betterments Financial assistance available through the Cape Cod AquiFund loan program What to expect during construction on your property What never to flush, and how to care for a grinder pump if you have one Where to check current construction updates for your street Resources: Need to Connect to Sewer? | Orleans, MA Cape Cod AquiFund — www.capecod.gov/aquifund Contact John Nelson, Sewer Program Coordinator: 508-240-3700 x2319 / JNelson@town.orleans.ma.us About the show: Orleans: Behind the Scenes introduces you to the people and departments behind daily life in Orleans - showing how municipal work shapes the town you live in.

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  "Water Watch | Drought Management in Orleans (S03, E 16)

  Sep 10, 202610 min

  Orleans' water comes entirely from a sole-source aquifer - no rivers or reservoirs to fall back on - which makes the town especially sensitive to how much snow and rain fall each winter. In this episode, Sue Brown, Orleans' Water & Sewer Superintendent, joins Amanda and Mia to explain what's really behind current water restrictions: how the state's drought designations work, what makes Orleans' rules different from some neighboring towns, how enforcement actually happens day to day, and what residents can do - beyond skipping the sprinkler - to help. In this episode: Why winter snowpack (not summer rain) is the key factor in Orleans' water supply The difference between the state's drought guidance, Orleans' individual water permit, and the town's own local rules What's currently allowed and restricted for outdoor water use How violations are identified and enforced Simple, high-impact ways residents can conserve water year-round Resources: Orleans Water Department Eye on Water - track your household's water usage and set leak alerts Massachusetts Drought Management Task Force About the Show: Orleans: Behind the Scenes takes you inside the departments and people that keep our town running.

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  Third Space | Inside Snow Library (S03, 13)

  Jul 30, 202617 min

  Libraries aren't just about books anymore - they're becoming one of the last free, no-strings-attached public spaces left in a lot of communities. This week, Snow Library Director Tavi Prugno joins us to talk about what the library actually offers today, why that matters more than ever, and what's next for Orleans' library.

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  Building a Resilient Downtown, Part 2 | Heat, Walkability & What the Charrette Revealed (S3, 12)

  Jul 16, 202623 min

  The Downtown & Town Cove Resiliency Project is back - and this time we're talking public health. We're joined again by Elizabeth Jenkins from the Town's Planning & Community Development department and Nate Burgess and Dillon Sussman from Dodson & Flinker to hear what the Community Charrette revealed, and where the project goes from here. In this episode: What happened at the Charrette - walking tours, design workshops, and a kayak share idea Urban heat islands: what they are and why Orleans needs to pay attention How shade trees can measurably improve downtown comfort Why walkable, bikeable communities are a public health issue "Living Routes" and connecting downtown to the Cape Cod Rail Trail What's coming this fall from the project team Learn more: Downtown & Town Cove Resiliency Project

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  Four Towns, One District | Inside Nauset Public Schools (S3, 11)

  Jul 2, 202630 min

  Glenn Brand came to Nauset after more than two decades leading schools across Massachusetts and beyond. We sit down with the superintendent to hear what his first year taught him, what's ahead for the schools in Orleans, and his vision for the district's next chapter.

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