{"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":"Understanding the FY27 Town Budget | What Residents Need to Know (S03, 05)","slug":"understanding-the-fy27-town-budget-what-residents-need-to-know-s03-05","published_at":"2026-04-02T12:17:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647/understanding-the-fy27-town-budget-what-residents-need-to-know-s03-05","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/orleansbts/episodes/Understanding-the-FY27-Town-Budget--What-Residents-Need-to-Know-S03--05-e3ha34s","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ed30b0e0/podcast/play/117819996/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-1%2F4a3f2ce8-f168-d2a0-f387-bcb2dd48701f.mp3","summary":"Annual Town Meeting is where Orleans residents vote on the Town’s budget - and in this episode of Orleans Behind the Scenes , we’re breaking down what that actually means. Amanda and Mia are joined by Assistant Town Manager Mark Reil and Finance Director Darrin Tangeman to walk through the FY27 budget in a clear and approachable way. They cover how the budget is developed, what shaped this year’s priorities, and what residents should know before heading into Town Meeting. The conversation also touches on commonly asked questions, including the Council on Aging position, how to understand discussions around a potential override, and what happens after Town Meeting. The episode also introduces the Town’s new OpenGov platform - an interactive tool that allows residents to explore the budget in more detail. Whether you’re new to Town Meeting or just looking for a clearer understanding of how the budget impacts daily life in Orleans, this episode is designed to help you feel more informed and prepared to participate.","meta_description":"Annual Town Meeting is where Orleans residents vote on the Town’s budget - and in this episode of Orleans Behind the Scenes , we’re breaking down what tha…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":549,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647/episodes/understanding-the-fy27-town-budget-what-residents-need-to-know-s03-05/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/understanding-the-fy27-town-budget-what-residents-need-to-know-s03-05.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}