Town of Orleans with Mia Baumgarten and Amanda Converse as your hosts.

Orleans: Behind the Scenes

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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.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.town.orleans.ma.us

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Town of Orleans with Mia Baumgarten and Amanda Converse as your hosts.

Episodes

Episode 19: Judy Lindahl | First Friday! & Boards in the Stores 31.05.2024 13:05

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&#3...

Episode 18: Doreen Leggett | Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance 07.05.2024 24:00

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 b...

Episode 17: Christina Wiseman & Katie Geissler | Walk for Hope 2024 02.05.2024 23:24

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. Wan...

Episode 15: Talitha Abramsen | Lower Cape Housing & Accessory Dwelling Unit Resource Center 05.04.2024 19:29

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 (...

Episode 14: Latham Centers' 2024 Donkey Dash with Jackie O'Connor and Ashley Bulger 28.03.2024 23:49

On this week's episode of ⁠ Orleans: Behind the Scenes⁠ , hosts Mia Baumgarten and Mike Solitro welcome Jackie O’Connor, Advancement Director and Ashley Bulger, Marketing & Social Media Specialist from Latham Centers to discuss their upcoming 2024 Donkey Dash 5k Road Race. Tune in to catch up on what's happening this week and what's coming up next! Welcome to Orleans! Are you a...

Episode 13: Tavi Prugno | Library Director, Snow Library 21.03.2024 22:02

On this week's episode of ⁠Orleans: Behind the Scenes ⁠, hosts Mia Baumgarten and Mike Solitro welcome Tavi Prugno from Snow Library. 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 bea...

Episode 12: Geof Deering, Fire Chief | Town of Orleans 15.03.2024 20:06

On this week's episode of ⁠ Orleans: Behind the Scenes⁠ , hosts Mia Baumgarten and Mike Solitro welcome Geof Deering, Orleans Fire Chief. 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...

Episode 11: Tyler Hadfield and Cameron Hadfield of The Rail and The Barley Neck 08.03.2024 35:53

On this week's episode of ⁠Orleans: Behind the Scenes ⁠, hosts Mia Baumgarten and Mike Solitro welcome Tyler and Cam to talk partnering with a sibling, leading two restaurants, and running businesses in Orleans. And much more! Tyler is the Executive Chef & Owner and Cam is General Manager & Owner of The Rail and The Barley Neck. The Barley Neck : https://www.barleyneck.com/ Opening...

Episode 10 : Scott MacDonald, Chief of Police | Town of Orleans 29.02.2024 39:23

On this week's episode of ⁠ Orleans: Behind the Scenes ⁠, hosts Mia Baumgarten and Mike Solitro welcome Scott MacDonald, Orleans Chief of Police. 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 bustl...

Episode 09: Checking in with the Town Clerk's Office 21.02.2024 17:20

On this week's episode of ⁠ Orleans: Behind the Scenes⁠ , hosts Mia Baumgarten and Mike Solitro welcome Kelly Darling, Town Clerk, Jennifer Higgins, Assistant Town Clerk, and Bethany Hibbard, Principal Clerk. 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...

Episode 08: Mia and Mike Answer Listener Questions 14.02.2024 9:52

On this week's episode of ⁠ Orleans: Behind the Scenes⁠ , hosts Mia Baumgarten and Mike Solitro answer your questions. 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 Cap...

Episode 07: Ryan Bray of The Cape Cod Chronicle 01.02.2024 21:38

On this week's episode of ⁠ Orleans: Behind the Scenes⁠ , hosts Mia Baumgarten and Mike Solitro welcome Ryan Bray of The Cape Cod Chronicle to discuss all things Orleans local news coverage. 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...

Episode 06: Thomas DeSiervo | Recreation Director 09.01.2024 16:49

On this week's episode of ⁠ Orleans: Behind the Scenes ⁠, hosts Mia Baumgarten and Mike Solitro welcome Town of Orleans ⁠⁠⁠ Recreation Director Thomas DeSiervo to discuss all things recreation, ongoing programming, and some upcoming offerings. 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,...

Episode 05: Kristyna Smith, Conservation Principal Clerk | A Conversation on Conservation 27.12.2023 11:23

On this week's episode of ⁠Orleans: Behind the Scenes ⁠, hosts Mia Baumgarten and Mike Solitro welcome Town of Orleans ⁠⁠⁠ Conservation Principal Clerk Kristyna Smith to discuss all things conservation, wetland resource areas, and some of Orleans' most beautiful hidden gems. Tune in to catch up on what's happening this week and what's coming up next! Welcome to Orleans! Are you a...

Episode 04: Peggy O'Sullivan, Multimedia Technician | Town of Orleans 20.12.2023 13:29

On this week's episode of Orleans: Behind the Scenes , hosts Mia Baumgarten and Mike Solitro from the ⁠⁠ Town of Orleans⁠⁠ welcome Multimedia Technician Peggy O'Sullivan to discuss all things audio, video, Zoom, Channel 8, tips for looking and sounding your best on camera, and more! Tune in to catch up on what's happening this week and what's coming up next! Welcome to Orleans! A...

Episode 03: Brad Hinote, Assessor | Town of Orleans 08.12.2023 23:40

On this week's episode of Orleans: Behind the Scenes , hosts Mia Baumgarten and Mike Solitro from the ⁠⁠ Town of Orleans ⁠⁠ welcome Assessor Brad Hinote to talk about the difference between Assessing , the Treasurer / Tax Collector , and the Board of Assessors . We also get into how the tax rate is calculated, the process behind property assessments, and much more. Tune in to catch up on what&...

Episode 02: Alexandra Fitch, Health Agent | Town of Orleans 01.12.2023 15:43

On this week's episode of Orleans: Behind the Scenes , hosts Mia Baumgarten and Mike Solitro from the ⁠⁠ Town of Orleans⁠⁠ welcome Health Agent Alexandra Fitch to break down the difference between the Health Department and Board of Health , get familiar with the food inspections that keep your favorite restaurants running, and much more. Tune in to catch up on what's happening this week...

Episode 01: Welcome! 22.11.2023 22:02

On the inaugural episode of Orleans: Behind the Scenes, hosts Mia Baumgarten and Mike Solitro from the ⁠ Town of Orleans ⁠ bring you the talk of the town. Tune in to hear 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 bustlin...