Public meetings — where citizens are invited and free to express their views and opinions — are sites of democracy at play in municipal government. But the often notable length of these meetings, and ...

This story has been corrected regarding the cost for renovating technology at the lawmakers’ desks. Reporter Bob Mercer ...

At brainstorming retreat, revamping public comment drew support. Also discussed were better family engagement.

Fall River Public School Committee meetings and Somerset town meetings typically hit the 3- or 4-hour mark when it comes to their duration. Members worry that longer meetings equate to reduced public ...