Alan and Fran McClennen and Bill and Nancy James are four residents living in Orleans. In 2023 they asked,
“Could homes for middle income families be built without a subsidy?”
The Little Lanes Initiative answers that question with a resounding YES.

Alan, a retired Planning and Development Coordinator worked 30 years in the town of
Arlington MA. He served on the Cambridge Savings Bank Board as Trustee and five years as Chair. Since
retiring, he has served on multiple Orleans Town committees, including Select Board, Open Space,
Community Preservation, Wastewater and Affordable Housing. I
Alan, a retired Planning and Development Coordinator worked 30 years in the town of
Arlington MA. He served on the Cambridge Savings Bank Board as Trustee and five years as Chair. Since
retiring, he has served on multiple Orleans Town committees, including Select Board, Open Space,
Community Preservation, Wastewater and Affordable Housing. In his spare time, he enjoys
rehabilitating small boats and spending time on Pleasant Bay.

Fran is a retired Clinical Social Worker and Mental Health administrator who worked 20 years at the Fallon Community Health Plan in Central Mass. After moving to the Cape in the 1990’s she had a clinical practice at Orleans Psychotherapy Associates, where she learned about challenges people face living here on the Cape. She served as Pr
Fran is a retired Clinical Social Worker and Mental Health administrator who worked 20 years at the Fallon Community Health Plan in Central Mass. After moving to the Cape in the 1990’s she had a clinical practice at Orleans Psychotherapy Associates, where she learned about challenges people face living here on the Cape. She served as President of Orleans Pond Coalition, volunteered on the Board of Community Development Partnership and on Orleans Affordable Housing Committee. These days she enjoys playing in her gardens.

Nancy developed and managed market and competitive information services for computer and financial services companies, and worked for non-profits before retiring to the Cape in 2020. As an Orleans resident, she began serving on town committees and was introduced to the crisis in the availibilty of middle income homes. She has loved workin
Nancy developed and managed market and competitive information services for computer and financial services companies, and worked for non-profits before retiring to the Cape in 2020. As an Orleans resident, she began serving on town committees and was introduced to the crisis in the availibilty of middle income homes. She has loved working with the Little Lanes team in creating practical solutions.
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BIll is a retired project manager, with over 30 years experience leading technology strategy, software development, and exhibition projects for technology companies and non-profits He serves the Little Lanes Initiative as the project manager, data analyst, and financial modeler, evaluating Cape properties to determine the opportunities f
BIll is a retired project manager, with over 30 years experience leading technology strategy, software development, and exhibition projects for technology companies and non-profits He serves the Little Lanes Initiative as the project manager, data analyst, and financial modeler, evaluating Cape properties to determine the opportunities for middle income home communities. This modeling proved that homes could be built for purchase without public subsidies.
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