Podcasts about Town meeting

In this episode of Orleans Behind the Scenes, we sit down with Assistant Town Manager Mark Reil to break down what's in the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Learn about how the warrant is developed, which articles might need a closer look, and how residents can stay informed and get involved. We also talk about efforts to make the process more transparent and accessible for the Orleans community.Annual Town Meeting – May 12 at Nauset Regional Middle School at 6pmFor more info, visit the Town Meeting Central page https://www.town.orleans.ma.us/894/Town-Meeting-InformationTo sign up for childcare at the Town Meeting, visit https://orleansma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30177For further background on warrant articles, listen to OBS Episode 32 on the annual budget and Episode 33 on the Fire-Rescue Station

In Episode 46 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor discuss the upcoming May 2025 Annual Town Meeting. Join us as we break down the key items that will be discussed and voted on by your Town's legislative body. From budget proposals to important local initiatives, we'll give you the overview to get ready for Town Meeting!

In this episode of Orleans Behind the Scenes, we dive into one of the most important topics in town government—the annual budget. Hosts Mia and Amanda are joined by Town Manager Kim Newman and Assistant Town Manager Mark Reil to explain how the budget comes together, what the Town is prioritizing this year, and what residents can expect at the upcoming Town Meeting.We cover: How the budget process works, key investments and priorities for FY26, the challenges Orleans is facing this year, including inflation, staffing, and long-term capital needs, what the Capital Improvement Plan is and how it guides big projects, and how residents can learn more and get involved.Whether you're a longtime Town Meeting voter or new to local government, this episode is your guide to understanding how Orleans makes financial decisions that shape our community's future.Resources & Links: FY26 Budget Overview https://www.town.orleans.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/8483/FY26-Orleans-Budget-31225https://www.town.orleans.ma.us/237/Finance-Town-Accountant

Hull City return to action on Saturday when they host fellow relegation rivals Luton Town at the MKM Stadium, and in the latest episode of the 1904 Club, Baz, Kathryn and Burnsy, as well as Daisy the puppy, discuss that game and the latest goings on at the MKM Stadium including Gustavo Puerta, Joe Gelhardt, Oscar Zambrano and Tan Kesler's new role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Town Meeting Preview show feb 2025

Feb 2025 town meeting night one TM19 - Town Meeting 2/24/25

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It was an evening of celebration for many volunteers that go over and above for the local community. Amongst the award winners was the Hometown Festival team and the Petersfield Lions. Cllr Lesley Farrow awarded one of her Mayor’s awards to Ben Errey and Steve Jacobs. Then surprised Abi Errey and Jo Jacobs with another award for always being there supporting behind the scenes. One of the two chosen Mayor charities this year saw Lions President Mary Putnam and current District Governor, Sandra Manktelow also being presented with the Town Mayors awards. The Petersfield Lions provides a much loved and valued service for the community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiny Town is thawing out and spring is around the corner!  Town Voting and Town Meeting are quickly coming up next week and creating community conversations. Listen in to this episode for the latest news from town, book recommendations from Amy, and our interview with college student and Wizarding Week professor Nick Brown. Happy (almost) Spring!! Amy's Book Recommendations Books I Read Recently That I Enjoyed: Playground by Richard Powers The Heart of Winter by Johnathan Evison The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali City of Thieves by David Benioff Black Woods Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey   New Books I'm Looking Forward to Reading The Queen of Fives by Alex Hay 1/21 Dream State by Eric Puchner 2/18 Show Don't Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld 2/25   Upcoming Books I Want to Read Heartwood by Amity Gaige 4/1 Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry 4/22 The Amalfi Curse by Sarah Penner 4/29 (The Lost Apothecary)  

Town Meeting Day is a method of direct civic engagement and and a longstanding community building tradition. It's a time when Vermont's 247 municipalities each decide how they'll spend their local budgets. We begin by hearing about some significant votes taking place around the state. Vermont Public's Nina Keck talks about the Rutland mayoral race, and reporter Lexi Krupp explains Lyndon's vote to keep Town Meeting an in-person affair, rather than switch to Australian ballot.Then, we dig into the history of town meetings in Vermont with Middlesex town moderator Susan Clark. She is the co-author of many books about democracy in Vermont, including All Those in Favor: Rediscovering the Secrets of Town Meeting and Community. She discusses the times when Vermont towns voted on national and international issues that extended far beyond the purview of local budgets. Then, we share a 1982 NPR story by Leslie Breeding about a town meeting in Strafford. Broadcast live on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

In this Christmas Day drop, we're talking about Coolidge Corner, the neighborhood in Brookline with the most urban juice. Guest Rebeckah Orsatti talks me through Town Meeting, JFK, and the municipality's wild parking restrictions. A soft pretzel tray livens up any party. And turns out there is a Philly Pretzel Factory location in Revere! Brookline's turkey art. Have feedback on this episode or ideas for upcoming topics? DM me on Instagram, email me, or send a voice memo.

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In which we discuss Eric's parents returning, how we can't fix cars, our kids Halloween costumes, capes, Luchadores, Jeremy participating in a Town Meeting for work, Jeremy's balls, and more. Contact us at; adventuresinirrationality.com adventuresinirrationality@gmail.com   Music by U.S. Army Blues, licensed under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 license.  

In Episode 40 of the Town Manager Download, Kevin and Taylor discuss the 2024 Fall Special Town Meeting warrant and the articles that will be voted on by the Town's legislative body, Town Meeting.

America's Town Meeting of the Air was a public affairs discussion program which began on NBC radio's Blue Network in 1935 and ran for 21 years. It was one of radio's first talk shows, and NBC did not expect it to become a success, but it did, and eventually picked up a sponsor. Each week moderator George Denny Jr presided over an examination of a controversial issue with a large audience present and participating in the discussion. We're going to hear America's Town Meeting of the Air on November 16, 1939. The topic is, Should We ignore Racial Differences? More at KRobCollection.com

On this week's episode of Orleans: Behind the Scenes, the Mia and Mike recap the highlights from the recent Special Town Meeting with a special guest, Kevin Galligan, Vice Chair of the Select Board. Together they explore the history of Town Meeting as the “truest form of democracy” and discuss memorable moments, key decisions, and the importance of civic participation in Orleans.  Revisit the October 25 episode of Orleans: Behind the Scenes where Assistant Town Manager, Mark Reil previewed the Special Town Meeting  For Special Town Meeting results and information, visit: Town Meeting Information | Orleans, MA

On this week's episode of ⁠⁠Orleans: Behind the Scenes⁠⁠, hosts Mia Baumgarten and Mike Solitro welcome Town of Orleans' Assistant Town Manager, Mark Reil to discuss the upcoming Special Town Meeting. Special Town Meeting will be held on Monday, October 28 at 6:00 pm at the Nauset Regional Middle School, located at 70 South Orleans Road. More details are found here. The Town Meeting Warrant is available: town.orleans.ma.us/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/418  Welcome to Orleans! Are you a longtime visitor, lifetime resident, or new explorer? Mia and Mike are here for you with the scoop on happenings on the beautiful Lower Cape. Want to know what's driving the initiatives and innovations coming out of Town Hall? Get a glimpse behind the scenes as Mia and Mike introduce you to the fresh faces and dynamic projects around town. Mia and Mike will keep you up to date and informed about all the ways local government works.For a weekly dose of local news delivered with a different perspective, subscribe and listen to Orleans: Behind the Scenes⁠.⁠⁠ --------------------------------------------------------------- Visit town.orleans.ma.us/894 for more information. Contact Mark: town.orleans.ma.us/formcenter/Town-Manager-24  Town Meeting Central: town.orleans.ma.us/894 Free Cash Policy Presentation  -----------------------------------------------------------Connect with the Town of Orleans on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Contact us at: ⁠⁠orleansbts@town.orleans.ma.us⁠

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Was it the embattled farmers and Sons of Liberty, or the indebted planters shouting "Give me Liberty or give me Death!" that brought on the Revolution? Who held the first Provincial Convention or Congress? Who was first to resist the Crown's troops?  Join us for a debate between Robert A. Gross, author of The Minutemen and their World, and Woody Holton, author of Forced Founders, and hear what lead these two very different places to revolution.  Moderated by the ever-impartial Robert Allison.Tell us what you think! Send us a text message!

Join us live for a special edition of The Mormon Newscast on Tuesday August 6th, 2024 for an important town meeting in Fairview, Texas, where the LDS Church will be pushing their plans for a new temple that significantly exceeds the local zoning height regulations. Our coverage begins at 5pm Mountain Time, one hour before… Read More »The LDS Church vs Fairview Texas – McKinney Temple Town Meeting [The Mormon Newscast Special Edition ] The post The LDS Church vs Fairview Texas – McKinney Temple Town Meeting [The Mormon Newscast Special Edition ] appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Brendan Daniel is a singer/songwriter based in Massachusetts. He's one of the former lead singers of Town Meeting. He's also a rock wall builder and climber. In this conversation with Brendan we discuss:His upbringing in an Irish Christian houseHow early experiences with organized religion shaped his lifeJoining Town Meeting and living on the roadThe impact COVID had on the band"The Hills We Die On""There Goes The Weather""Organized Crime"...and more!You can learn more about Brendan and support his work on his website and on his Patreon. Support Terrain Theory on Patreon! Our recently-launched member platform gives you access to a ton of free & exclusive content. Check it out: https://www.patreon.com/TerrainTheoryTerrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.If you have a Terrain Transformation story you would like to share, email us at ben@terraintheory.net.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netMusic by Chris Merenda

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2024 Annual Town Meeting third and final night

May 2024 Town Meeting Night one 5/6/24

Town Meeting Preview Show 4/25/24

THIS WEEK IN THE MONADNOCK REGION... We're back—not because we have to be, but because you want us to be. Join Chris and Zoë as they navigate a world that insists on excellence. Chris promises to delay his sharper critiques; he'll hold off, but only until we've covered what truly matters. Tonight, we delve into: * The vital importance of your voice in the 'Choice Awards,' casting your vote for diVINE on Main. It's not just a choice—it's a statement. * Charlie Chronopoulos, crafting the hits you love and collaborating with legends like Chris Stapleton—because to aim high is to hit high. * Chris issues a rare, genuine apology to Del Rossi's Trattoria, recognizing a classic when he sees it. * Children OF THE ARTS Day, a celebration of the unsung heroes of our skies—the birds. Join us, because sometimes the smallest voices make the loudest echo. * A nostalgic trip to our 90s-Themed Night Market. Submit your stories, reignite the past. * The announcement of William Mullen's novel 'Anywhere But Here'—because the right words can take you anywhere. * A prelude to our Town Meeting debate on May 1. Be there—because decisions are made by those who show up. * And, as promised, Chris will unleash his famed tirades. After all, every show needs a grand finale. Tune in to Episode 64 of 'GoMo Tonight.' We're not just making noise; we're making history." Bill Mullen's debut novel ANYWHERE BUT HERE will be released from Monadnock Underground Press on May 10. PREORDER HERE to save 20%:https://www.gomonadnock.com/bookstore/p/anywherebuthere Vote for diVINE on Main, Del Rossis, Beepas, and other local favorites in the "choice awards" here: https://www.sentinelsource.com/choice_awards/choice_awards_2024/#// Send us your 90s writing: submit@monadnockunderground.com

After years of allegations and suspicion, those accused of so-called un-American political beliefs are driven from the movie industry. Mitzi Trumbo recalls visiting her father Dalton in prison. Host Oona Chaplin speaks to some of those whose careers were ruined and friendships fractured, as anti-communist fervour pushed witnesses to expose the names of alleged communists. Norma Barzman describes this as a period of political exile. Charlie Chaplin faces the FBI.Archive: Limelight, Charlie Chaplin, United Artists, 1952 Johnny Guitar, directed by Nicholas Ray for Republic Pictures, 1954 Senator Joseph McCarthy speaking on America's Town Meeting of the Air, ABC Radio, 3 April 1947 Attorney General James McGranery press conference 1952, John E. Allen Archive

March 8, 2024: Meg Mott, Putney town moderator and proponent of a "good clash," shares her thoughts on this year's Annual Town Meeting. What civic muscles are we missing that can help us build a better town meeting and stronger communities?The book Meg mentioned: All those in Favor: Rediscovering the Secrets of Town Meeting and Community, by Susan Clark and Frank Bryan. Find it here: https://vtinstituteforgovt.weebly.com/all-those-in-favor.htmlTheme music by Red Heart the Ticker: http://rhtt.net

The Morning Drive - Wednesday March 6, Hour One of the Town Meeting Elections Re Cap Show (6 am hour)

In 1961 Brattleboro switched to Representative Town Meeting. 177 candidates filed petitions to become one of the 105 Representative Town Meeting members. There was a robust vote and the Representatives were chosen. The meeting took place in the high school gym. In this episode reasons for the 1961 government switch are offered. This year there are 35 candidates running for the 62 open Representative Town Meeting seats.

Ray Gagnon is here as we talk about Town Meeting day in New Hampshire, Ray hanging with his college friends, his grand children, Trump Vs Biden, thoughts on Nikki Haley, and more.

Don't miss the chance to meet up with your favorite librarians on the latest episode of the Tiny Town Library Podcast. We filled the library calendar this month with meetings, meet ups, and "Meet & Greets" before Town Meeting in March to help open lines of communication.  Listen in for up to date town news, book recommendations and an interview with Christine Hamilton from the Library Building Committee.  Thanks for listening! Amy's Book Recommendations: Books I've read recently that I've enjoyed: The Women by Kristin Hannah North Woods by Daniel Mason Horse by Geraldine Brooks Prophet Song by Paul Lynch The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden New Releases I'm looking forward to reading: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon December 3 Martyr! By Kaveh Akbar January 23 Family Family by Laurie Frankel January 23 The Wolves of Winter by Dan Jones January 30th Upcoming Releases: Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange February 27th After Annie by Anna Quindlen February 27th - event Sunday March 3 11 am at Lenox Hotel in Boston, tickets still available: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coffee-croissants-with-author-anna-quindlen-tickets-78678096203 7 The Hunter by Tana French March 5 - stand along novel The Princess of Las Vegas by Chris Bohjalian March 19th Library Building Committee Website: www.mvlibrarybuildingcommittee.com

The Vermont secretary of state is guiding local clerks through potential last-minute ballot changes.

How can I get involved with my local or state government? Can I make a difference? The answer to both questions is, “YES!” Joining us today to discuss advocacy at a local and state level is Megan Nolan, Director of Nursing and Patient Care Operations @ Boston Children's Hospital. In today's interview we'll discover Megan's motivation for advocacy, how she used that motivation to become involved with her local Town Meeting, and she'll share great advice for overcoming fear and stepping out into the world of advocacy. Don't miss it! Love our show? Download our First Case mobile app on:

TM13 - Town Meeting 12/11/23

Town Meeting 12/4/23

December Town Meeting preview show

This podcast previews the upcoming debate between Governor Ron DeSantis (R - Florida) and Governor Gavin Newsom (D - California) which is taking place on FoxNews on Thursday, November 30, from 9 PM to 10:30 PM. I discuss the high stakes in the debate for Governor DeSantis, the Republican candidates in the Presidential race, Governor Newsom, President Biden, Vice-President Harris, and both the Republican and Democrat parties. REFERENCES Video of the "Town Meeting of the World" featuring Governor Ronald Reagan (R - California) and Senator Robert F. Kennedy (D - New York) - May 15, 1967 Video of Governor Gavin Newsom on "Hannity" - June 12, 2023 Video of Governor Gavin Newsom on "Hannity" - September 27, 2022 Article by Michael Abramson - Get Rid of the Debate Moderators, The Daily Caller, November 3, 2015 LISTENER QUESTIONS Listeners can submit questions, and they will be answered in the next episode. Listeners can ask questions via two methods: voice or print. Each method has two ways to submit questions. The directions are below. NOTE: If listeners choose this method, their voice will be played in the podcast in which the question is addressed. (1) Voice: (A) Click on "Send voice message" on the podcast's Spotify ⁠⁠website⁠⁠. Record your question and submit. (B) Email an audio file to michael@michaelbabramson.com (2) Text: (A) Enter the text of your question on the podcast's Spotify ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠. (B) Email the question to michael@michaelbabramson.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-abramson/message

Canton Special Town Meeting Police Audit Victory with random Canton citizens who were there. Support thecanton9.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theyoungjurks/support

1. Call to order 2 Administrative Items: *Approval of Minutes *Discussion of next meeting dates *Director of Planning and Community Development Update 3. Citizens Speak 4. Public Hearing: * 7:05: 111 Highland St. Special Permit (Cont.' from 10/19) * 7:10: 7-9 Pleasant St. Site Plan Modification (Cont.' from 10/12) 5. New Business: * Review of Wolcott Woods special permit and discussion of site visit 6. Old Business: * MBTA Communities - Deliberation on report to Town Meeting on Select Board article - Discussion of retaining outside counsel 7. Adjourn

WBUR's Morning Edition hears from Sam Mintz, editor of Brookline News, about a new zoning proposal that passed last night at a town meeting in Brookline. The plan will put the town in compliance with state regulations requiring multifamily zoning within communities serviced by the MBTA.

Brewster's special fall town meeting on November 13 brings the town articles on capital investment, the long-planned Millstone Road work, pond management, and amending accessory dwelling unit by-laws, as well as two citizen petitions addressing short-term rentals. Lower Cape News sat down with Town Manager Peter Lombardi for more insight into agenda topics.

Massachusetts' campaign finance laws turn 50 this November - and two state elected officials from Cape Cod want to close a surprising loophole that left political activity at Town Meetings out of the financial disclosure requirements. Triggered in part by the surge in PAC-style funding driving warrant article lobbying, State Sen. Julian Cyr from Truro and State Rep. Dylan Fernandes from Falmouth have filed a bill to close the loophole and make Town Meeting political activity subject to the same reporting requirement as other political activity.   More at https://www.lowercapenews.org/exposing-dark-money-at-town-meeting

As Orleans gets ready to vote on a home rule petition to reduce pesticide use, some younger citizens have taken the lessons of local government to heart, using the political process to work for a change that directly impacts their future The petition appears as an article on the October 16 special Town Meeting and would enable Orleans to set its own guidelines for pesticides rather than defaulting to the state guidelines. The process begins in Orleans but then moves to the statehouse, and the cycle could take several years.   Learn More: https://www.lowercapenews.org/environmental-future-in-orleans-engages-all-ages

In October 1944, in conjunction with the Jewish Theological Seminary, NBC began one of the longest-running religious programs in radio history. It was called The Eternal Light. Then in its thirteenth year, The Eternal Light dramatized stories from ancient Judaea, along with contemporary works like The Diary of Anne Frank. It was produced by Milton Krents. Many top New York radio actors appeared. NBC donated the air time and the Seminary paid for the show's production. On Sunday October 13th, 1957 at 12:30PM eastern time over NBC's WRCA in New York, The Eternal Light took to the air with a story on the Glastonbury Cows. In Glastonbury, Connecticut in 1869, tax collectors asked two elderly sisters, Abby and Julia Smith, to pay their road taxes early. They did, but were surprised to find the town accidentally billed them a second time later in the year. The Smiths were wealthy. Their father left his daughters a large land holding, investments and a farm. Their mother left them a sizable inheritance, as well. When the sisters asked the town to correct the matter, the tax collector refused. When they tried to enter a Town Meeting to raise the issue, they were turned away because they were women. The frustrated sisters paid the tax a second time, but their lack of political power infuriated them. They began attending women's suffrage rallies. And as their frustration grew, so did their taxes. In 1874, they were told they could not delay their taxes in exchange for a twelve percent interest charge – a courtesy afforded other taxpayers. They became convinced that modern women needed a vote, and decided to stop paying taxes until they could. The tax collector seized seven cows to pay off back taxes. The sisters used a straw buyer to retrieve most of them, sparking much written debate. Critics who compared them to children only made their supporters more united. The cows became celebrities. Knickknacks woven out of their hair sold like hotcakes at fundraising bazaars that promoted women's suffrage. Julia published a popular book, Abby Smith and Her Cows. This seizing continued through 1878. Eventually the sisters testified before Congress. In 1878, at the age of 81, Abby died in July. The next year, Julia, age 87, decided to marry for the first time. Her husband began paying the taxes on her property, and she repaid him in a compromise of love. Although many radio programs were being canceled, The Eternal Light would air on radio and then television until 1989.

Jess stops by for a quick, ramble-y update! Your Town Meeting ladies have a lot going on behind the scenes, but they're not going anywhere. Stay tuned for more updates, and watch for new episodes soon! As always, follow us on Instagram (@townmeetingpod) for the easiest way to stay up to date on all things Town Meeting. Some license stuff: Intro: Chord Guitar 002 by Sascha Ende® Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/557-chord-guitar-002 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Outro: Chord Guitar 001 by Sascha Ende® Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/556-chord-guitar-001 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townmeetingpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townmeetingpod/support

Created by Sandra, Emily and Jess. It's Taylor Time! Er, Town Meeting time, actually. Come join us as Sandra explains the Sophia bit, Emily tells us all about the sarcastic queen Daria, and Jess begrudgingly talks about Taylor. Also in this episode: Jess's punishment for sucking at summaries (don't show her I said this!), Sandra stumbling over her pronunciations of multiple last names, and Emily laughing her way through our embarrassment. Follow us on discord! Link over on instagram! Email us at TownMeetingPod@gmail.com to be featured in future episodes, or leave us a message on Anchor.fm/townmeetingpod! Special thanks to ack106 for the jingles! Some license stuff: Intro: Chord Guitar 002 by Sascha Ende® Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/557-chord-guitar-002 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Outro: Chord Guitar 001 by Sascha Ende® Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/556-chord-guitar-001 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townmeetingpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/townmeetingpod/support

It's town meeting day. So let's TALK ABOUT IT AGAIN!

It's town meeting day here in Vermont.In most of New England, town citizens become legislators for one day a year. They get together in school gyms and town halls and vote in person, and in public. This centuries long practice of towns doing the slow and hard work of disagreeing and arguing and compromising on how to govern themselves—this has a profound impact on a place, and what it means to be from a place.Sometimes it's contentious. Sometimes it's boring. But it's always the most interesting and authentic and civilized social event of the year. Always.  

Every year in the spring, small towns throughout New England host their annual town meeting. Town meetings take place in high school gyms or town halls, and anyone can come. In fact, in Vermont, Town Meeting Day is a public holiday. Everyone gets the day off work to make sure they have the chance to participate. It's a moment when everyone who lives there can come together to talk out the issues facing the town and decide how they want to spend their money.Radio producer Erica Heilman lives in Vermont and is the host of a  jewel of a podcast called Rumble Strip. It's ostensibly all about life in Vermont, but it may just also be about life in general.