Manville.Today News Gathering Policy

Manville.Today follows a strict news gathering policy to report the facts on the actions of Manville's Mayor & Council. These are the main methods used in how we collect the information that we report to you in our articles:

• Attend public meetings (Council Meetings, Land Use Board meetings, Board of Health, etc.) in-person, to gather notes and information.
• Utilize the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) to obtain meeting audio transcripts.
• Utilize the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) to obtain additional documentation regarding specific items of interest.
• Utilize the website of the Borough of Manville to reference specific ordinances, resolutions, and meeting agendas, particularly when Special Meetings are scheduled.

When quoting individuals directly in our articles, these quotes are taken directly from public meetings, and can be easily verified by listening to the audio transcript of the meeting referenced. Further, any actions taken at a meeting can be further validated by referencing meeting minutes (when they become available), or by listening to the meeting's audio transcript. If a topic is omitted from the meeting minutes, it can be found in the audio transcript.

Manville.Today reports on information that can be validated as fact. Examples include when a resident asks a question at a public meeting, the direct quote of the response is provided. Another example is when a Resolution is discussed.

If a Resolution is introduced with no text copy readily available, and is read by Council verbally into the record, we transcribe the audio transcript to the best of our ability, and also notate this in the article.

We may, from time to time, add a question into an article. In some cases, the meeting will not provide true clarity on a subject and warrants further questioning and thinking.

We provide additional context, when appropriate, describing what was happening in the room when a topic was being discussed. This helps to articulate points, that enables the reader to better understand the context.

We believe in honest reporting of all information that occurs during public meetings. We double check all articles prior to publishing to ensure all information has been verified for accuracy.

The main purpose of Manville.Today is to keep Manville residents informed. We understand that not everyone can attend council meetings, or other public meetings, and our purpose is to report information that comes out of these meetings. Residents deserve to know what happens during various public meetings in Manville.