Town of Orleans Municipal Digital Equity Plan released for public comment

Bridging the digital divide for all in Orleans

The Cape Cod Commission and the Town of Orleans have released the Draft Town of Orleans Municipal Digital Equity Plan for a 30-day public review and comment period.

The Town of Orleans Municipal Digital Equity Plan assesses the digital divide in Orleans and identifies opportunities to advance digital equity. The plan considers the affordability of internet service, access to technology necessary for participation in civic, social, and economic life, and the skills required for meaningful digital engagement. The goal of the plan is to prepare the town for funding opportunities and guide decision-making, investment, and implementation.

Members of the public are invited to review these documents and provide comments. The draft plan can be found at cccom.link/orleansde.

Comments may be sent via mail, facsimile, e-mail, or online by August 19, 2024, as follows:

• Mailed:
  Cape Cod Commission Attn: Steven Tupper, Deputy Director
  3225 Main Street (Route 6A) | PO Box 226
  Barnstable MA 02630-0226
• Sent by facsimile (fax) to the attention of Steven Tupper, Deputy Director, FAX: 508-362-3136
• Via electronic mail (E-Mail) please put “Orleans Digital Equity Plan” in the subject line and send to: info@capecodcommission.org
• Via online public comment form: capecodcommission.org/de-comments

Paper copies of the plan will be available at Orleans Town Hall, Snow Public Library, and the Orleans Senior Center.

This project is funded by the Massachusetts Broadband Institute at the MassTech Collaborative under the Municipal Digital Equity Planning Program. Funding was provided by Massachusetts ARPA State Fiscal Recovery Funds.

For more information, please contact Steven Tupper at 508-744-1232.