Unedited, Real-Time Broadcasts to Empower Brookfield Citizens with Direct Insight into Local Governance
Brookfield, November 3, 2023 – The Brookfield Examiner has taken a significant leap forward in promoting open government and community engagement by announcing the live streaming of various town board meetings, a move set to initiate a new chapter of transparency within Brookfield’s civic processes. This initiative will allow residents to watch the Board of Health, Planning Board, and Conservation Commission meetings live on the newspaper’s YouTube channel. youtube.com/@BrookfieldExaminer
This endeavor is distinct from the valuable service already provided by the Cable Access Committee, which diligently records and uploads Select Board meetings. The Brookfield Examiner’s initiative will complement existing resources, broadening the scope of accessible content for the community and ensuring that all pivotal meetings are available for live viewing.
Our initiative is focused on inclusivity and transparency. While the Select Board meetings are already in good hands, we wanted to offer the same level of access to other significant town meetings. This move will empower our citizens with immediate access to their local government’s decisions and discussions.
Live streaming aims to provide an unfiltered and complete view of each meeting, encouraging citizens to witness and participate in the democratic process as it happens. The chat feature will enable viewers to discuss ongoing meetings, promoting a sense of community involvement. Additionally, the archives of these live streams will be made available for public viewing, ensuring that everyone has the chance to stay informed, even post-meeting.
The Brookfield Examiner is proud to offer this service to the community, reinforcing its commitment to factual and transparent reporting. By filling in the gaps, the initiative ensures that no moment of public interest is left behind the scenes.
Transparency is the cornerstone of trust in the public sphere. By offering live, unedited broadcasts of town meetings, we are upholding this principle. We invite our community to join us in this new venture and take an active role in the governance of Brookfield.
The schedule for upcoming live-streamed events will be announced through The Brookfield Examiner’s platforms. Citizens are encouraged to stay tuned for updates and join the live streams for a firsthand experience of local governance in action.
For more information on the live streaming schedule and to access the meetings, please scan the QR code and subscribe to the The Brookfield Examiner’s YouTube channel youtube.com/@BrookfieldExaminer