Massachusetts Open Meetings: Video Tutorials

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Introduction to Open Meeting Law
Taught by attorney Jon Albano, a partner at Morgan Lewis and a member of NEFAC’s Board of Directors, this is the first of several lessons on the state’s Open Meeting Law.

How Newsrooms Respond to Executive Session Secrecy
Jill Harmacinski at the Eagle-Tribune in North Andover describes how her newsroom responds to executive session secrecy and shares helpful tips for fellow reporters.

Open Meetings and Public Comment
Attorney Ruth Bourquin at the ACLU of Massachusetts addresses common challenges to the public’s right to speak at open meetings and helps clarify when and how government officials can restrict the speech of those in attendance.