{"podcast":{"title":"Orleans: Behind the Scenes","slug":"orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647","podcast_index_feed_id":6714647,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ed30b0e0/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.town.orleans.ma.us/1488/Orleans-Behind-the-Scenes-Podcast","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/39693912/39693912-1771348705308-b18875182163b.jpg","author":"Town of Orleans with Mia Baumgarten and Amanda Converse as your hosts.","episode_count":59,"summary":"Orleans: Behind the Scenes is a community-focused podcast produced for the Town of Orleans that takes listeners inside the work of local government. Each episode features candid conversations with town officials, department leaders, and community members to explain how town services operate, demystify municipal processes, and highlight initiatives that impact life in Orleans. From budgeting and public safety to cultural events and strategic planning, the podcast aims to educate, engage, and strengthen connections between residents and the people serving the community.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647"},"episode":{"title":"Elections, Records, and Town Meeting | The Work of the Town Clerk (S2, 19)","slug":"elections-records-and-town-meeting-the-work-of-the-town-clerk-s2-19","published_at":"2025-10-16T19:54:52+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647/elections-records-and-town-meeting-the-work-of-the-town-clerk-s2-19","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/orleansbts/episodes/Elections--Records--and-Town-Meeting--The-Work-of-the-Town-Clerk-S2--19-e39kncu","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ed30b0e0/podcast/play/109779806/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-16%2F53da7d2b-e7c7-c3dd-d765-49a5e457813b.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Amanda and Mia sit down with Town Clerk Kelly Darling to explore one of the most essential — and busiest — departments in Orleans. Kelly shares insights into her background and training, what her team handles day to day, how they manage elections and Town Meeting, and why attention to detail is so critical in keeping local government running smoothly. Whether you’ve visited to get a marriage license, register to vote, or just ask a question, you’ll learn something new about how this small office plays a big role in the life of the town. town.orleans.ma.us/465/Town-Clerktown.orleans.ma.us/794/Town-Meeting-Doings-by-Year","meta_description":"In this episode, Amanda and Mia sit down with Town Clerk Kelly Darling to explore one of the most essential — and busiest — departments in Orleans. Kelly…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":930,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647/episodes/elections-records-and-town-meeting-the-work-of-the-town-clerk-s2-19/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647/elections-records-and-town-meeting-the-work-of-the-town-clerk-s2-19.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}