Revolutionizing the Local News Industry

Welcome to All About Town, where we leverage text generative AI and transcription technology to provide accurate and timely summaries of local government committee meetings.

Our Goal

Transparency

Our AI-powered software ensures that town and committee meetings are accurately transcribed and published, making it easier for the public to access key information and stay informed about local governance.

Efficiency

We streamline the process of news creation by automatically generating articles from meeting recordings, reducing the time and effort needed to keep your community updated with clear, concise summaries of meetings.

Engagement

By hosting these articles on our platform, we provide a central location for residents to access and engage with local government news, improving community involvement and awareness.

Why All About Town? And Why Now?

The United States has seen a dramatic decline in local newspapers and journalists, leaving many communities without proper local news coverage.

Cost Effectiveness

It is no longer financially sustainable to produce local news due to declining advertising revenue and the rise of low-cost online alternatives, with tech giants like Facebook and Google dominating digital advertising.

Democracy at Risk

Without local news, citizens are less informed, leading to lower voter turnout and a rise in governmental corruption. This lack of information creates disengagement and increases political polarization.

Shift to Online Meetings

The COVID-19 pandemic pushed local governments to adopt online meeting technologies, which have become essential for maintaining transparency and community involvement. The shift to remote access has opened up new opportunities for citizen engagement, with our software streamlining this process.

Map showing U.S. counties with local news outlets. Yellow for 0, purple for 1, dark purple for 2 or more.

Continuous Improvement

Please note that All About Town is currently in its Beta version. Content is curated with a light touch and does not undergo thorough fact-checking. As a result, some articles may contain inaccuracies, including potential errors with names, spellings, and speaker attributions. We are actively working to enhance our quality control process and welcome feedback from readers who identify specific issues or have suggestions for improvement.

All About Town’s initial launch focuses on the town of Marblehead, MA. In Marblehead, the Board of Health, School Committee, and Select Board currently conduct hybrid meetings, allowing for video transcription and the use of our technology to create automated articles. We would welcome the opportunity to expand our offering to other Marblehead committees willing to provide audio recordings. All About Town is also available to work with other towns looking for new opportunities to enhance transparency and community engagement. 

Would You Like to see All About Town in your Community?

See our contact page to get in touch.