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Greylock Citizen/Media Collaborative / 2014
This is a temporary page to gather information about a planned Wed., Feb. 5, 2014 meeting at the Milne Public Library in Williamstown, Mass at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is public.
Are you disturbed that our North County region has abruptly lost its two news media in the past week, The Transcript and The Advocate? If so, please come to a public forum to discuss what our Berkshire community might do about it.: Contacts: Tela Zasloff (jzasloff@adelphia.net) and Harry Montgomery (harry_montgomery@hotmail.com).
JOIN US FOR A:
Dialogue on the Information Needs of the Greylock Region
Milne Public Library, Williamstown
Wed., Feb. 5, 6:30 p.m.
A public, circle-round discussion, followed by light refreshments.
QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER:
- Does the Greylock region (Adams, North Adams, Williamstown and nearby) need an independent, local news and opinion media source, whether print media, online, or both? Can The Berkshire Eagle or iBerkshires, meet that need?
- If so, what options exist for forming one?
- A non-profit organization
- Co-operative ownership (like a food co-op)?
- A locally owned for-profit initiative or partnership?
- Print, online, or both?
- How would such an enterprise be funded? Advertising? Subscriptions? Donations?
- Who would be target audiences?
LINKS
- [1] Readings, audio, articles and notes from 2006 and 2010 meetings in Williamstown and Bennington
