The Town of Oyster Bay, in an effort to further provide residents with more open and accessible government, has begun streaming town board meetings live on the Internet, Town Supervisor John Venditto announced.
“With the new year upon us, my colleagues and I on the town board have made it a priority to provide residents with a town government that is both more open and more accessible to them, beginning with making town board minutes and resolutions available online,” said Venditto. “Streaming town board meetings online will offer residents who can’t make it to scheduled board meetings an avenue through which they can remain active and engaged in the workings of their local government.”
Venditto went on to state that residents will be able to find the live stream located prominently on the town’s website, www.oysterbaytown.com. The live stream will take place throughout the entirety of the meeting, and will be paused during short breaks.
“Keeping residents informed of the inner workings of their local government, as well as the comments and concerns that residents present to the town board during the public comment session will provide valuable insight to our everyday residents who wish to become more engaged in local government,” said Venditto. “Ultimately, the town is pleased to be able to make itself more open and accessible to our residents.”
—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay
