{"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":"Fire-Rescue Station & Town Meeting | A Project Update for Orleans Residents (S3, 07)","slug":"fire-rescue-station-town-meeting-a-project-update-for-orleans-residents-s3-07","published_at":"2026-04-30T09:37:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647/fire-rescue-station-town-meeting-a-project-update-for-orleans-residents-s3-07","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/orleansbts/episodes/Fire-Rescue-Station--Town-Meeting--A-Project-Update-for-Orleans-Residents-S3--07-e3ijurn","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ed30b0e0/podcast/play/119191863/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-28%2Fae03654f-aafd-c427-977a-b0ffc2529ff7.mp3","summary":"In this episode, we take a closer look at the proposed new Fire-Rescue Station and the articles on the upcoming Town Meeting warrant. Hosts Mia and Amanda are joined by Fire Chief Geof Deering to walk through where the project stands today, what progress has been made since last fall’s Town Meeting vote, and what residents are being asked to consider this spring. The conversation covers: Why the current Fire-Rescue Station no longer meets today’s needs What has happened since funding for the design phase was approved A clear breakdown of the two warrant articles related to the project What the timeline looks like moving forward Responses to common questions submitted by residents Whether you’ve been following the project closely or are just starting to learn more, this episode provides a straightforward overview to help you feel informed ahead of Town Meeting. Learn more, view project materials, and stay up to date: https://www.town.orleans.ma.us/1742/Orleans-Fire-Rescue-Station-Headquarters","meta_description":"In this episode, we take a closer look at the proposed new Fire-Rescue Station and the articles on the upcoming Town Meeting warrant. Hosts Mia and Amanda…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1235,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647/episodes/fire-rescue-station-town-meeting-a-project-update-for-orleans-residents-s3-07/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/fire-rescue-station-town-meeting-a-project-update-for-orleans-residents-s3-07.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}