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Orleans, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Orleans! Weāre bringing you the latest town highlights. Donāt miss out, keep going! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How much control does Orleans really have over the Gov. Prence project?
- How do Orleans Firebirds bat kids land the best seat in town?
- Whatās next in the Provincetown drug case headed through Orleans court?
Also on today's calendar: Talk Radio Icon HOWIE CARR on Corruption, Crime, & Politics at Hyannis Arts Hall and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Humid with sunny spells, with a high of 85 and low of 71 degrees.
- Friday: Very warm; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 73. š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Zoning Board Laments āFlawed' Process For Gov. Prence Review (capecodchronicle.com) ā Orleansās zoning board is wrestling with its limited power over the 78āunit Governor Prence affordable housing project, even as members and residents question the design and local housing benefits. With concerns about building scale, unit allocation for Orleans residents, and traffic, the board has continued its review to Aug. 18 to weigh key waivers. 
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ā¢ The Duties and Joys of a Firebirds Bat Kid (provincetownindependent.org) ā Orleans baseball fans are packing Eldredge Park this summer, where local kids serve as bat boys and girls for the Firebirds and get a front-row view of Cape League action. Young bat kids describe the job as a fun first taste of responsibility, from pregame dugout prep to collecting broken bats and chatting with college players they hope to see in the majors. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Police Tout Arrest as Sign of Increased Drug Enforcement (provincetownindependent.org) ā Provincetown police are highlighting a recent drug arrest, with the case now moving through Orleans District Court and a probable cause hearing set for Aug. 7. The charges involve multiple substances and have prompted questions from the defendantās attorney about the investigation, while local officials point to the case as part of stepped-up regional drug enforcement. Ā Ā Ā
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Talk Radio Icon HOWIE CARR on Corruption, Crime, & Politics at Hyannis Arts Hall ā
81 Willow Ave, Barnstable
4:00 pm
Sunday August 16
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Other local events
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Old King's Highway Regional District Committee - Skaket Room ā
Orleans, MA Calendar, 19 School Road (1st Floor), Orleans
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Orleans Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program ā
Orleans Yacht Club, 39 Cove Rd, Orleans
9:00 am -
Agricultural Advisory Council - Skaket Room ā
Orleans, MA Calendar, 19 School Road (1st Floor), Orleans
4:30 pm -
Fire Rescue Building Committee - Nauset Room ā
Orleans, MA Calendar, 19 School Road (2nd Floor), Orleans
5:15 pm -
NoseworkĀ® Intro **NEW LOCATION ā
Lower Cape TV, 5 Namskaket Rd, Orleans
6:20 pm -
Rally Drop In **NEW LOCATION ā
Lower Cape TV, 5 Namskaket Rd, Orleans
7:30 pm -
Conservation Commission - Site Visit ā
Orleans, MA Calendar, 19 School Road (2nd Floor), Orleans
9:00 am -
Planning Board - Nauset Room ā
Orleans, MA Calendar, 19 School Road (2nd Floor), Orleans
4:00 pm
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
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š Events Nearby
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Seaside Summer Playdates ā
Seaside Play, 706 Main St, Harwich
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Blood Pressure Clinic ā
Chatham, MA Calendar, 702 Main Street, Chatham
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Grocery & RX Delivery Available ā
Chatham, MA Calendar Chatham, MA 02633
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Ryders Cove Respite ā
Chatham, MA Calendar, 702 Main Street, Chatham
9:30 am
Thursday August 6
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- Bartlett Tree Experts posted a job opening for Arborist Climber in Orleans. Apply here.
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š Nearby News
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- In Hyannis, Healey unveils plan to lower 'crushing' health care costs (telegram.com)
Brewster
- Brewster Completes Town-wide Historic Inventory; More Than 300 Old Houses Surveyed (capecodchronicle.com)
- Neighbors Fund helps Brewster woman pay bills, adjust to one income (capecodtimes.com)
- Athlete Of The Week: Armani Guzman (capecodchronicle.com)
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