{"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 Role of the Select Board (S03, 04)","slug":"understanding-the-role-of-the-select-board-s03-04","published_at":"2026-03-19T14:53:26+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647/understanding-the-role-of-the-select-board-s03-04","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/orleansbts/episodes/Understanding-the-Role-of-the-Select-Board-S03--04-e3gm89q","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ed30b0e0/podcast/play/117169914/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-19%2F01cdc88b-1860-8316-7ae0-dbff9910c463.mp3","summary":"What does the Select Board do - and how does it help guide the direction of the Town? In this episode of Orleans Behind the Scenes, we sit down with Select Board Chair Kevin Galligan to take a closer look at the role of the Select Board and how it fits into Orleans’ town government. The conversation begins with what draws someone to serve in this capacity, before moving into the fundamentals - how the Select Board is structured, what responsibilities it holds, and how it works alongside the Town Manager to set priorities and make decisions. We also explore how issues come before the board, the role of public input, and what serving in this position looks like beyond what residents see at meetings. Whether you’re following local issues, preparing for Town Meeting, or simply curious about how decisions get made, this episode offers a clear and helpful overview of one of the Town’s key leadership bodies.","meta_description":"What does the Select Board do - and how does it help guide the direction of the Town? In this episode of Orleans Behind the Scenes, we sit down with Selec…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1481,"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-role-of-the-select-board-s03-04/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-role-of-the-select-board-s03-04.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}