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An interview on Brookline’s hybrid Town Meeting found that the system uses Zoom, preconfigured tablets, and upgraded auditorium Wi-Fi; startup costs were about $70,000, mostly for tablets, while ongoing costs are driven primarily by staff and hardware.
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The committee continued researching how a hybrid Town Meeting could operate, including remote speaking, voting, check-in, security, staffing, and technical support. The discussion showed that hybrid participation can improve access but requires advance motion submissions, rehearsals, substantial staffing, and reliable equipment. Natick’s prior meeting minutes were tabled for consideration at a future meeting, and additional speakers on related technology, legal, and operational topics were planned.
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