Township of Bridgewater Successfully Moves Livestreams to YouTube Channel

Bridgewater, NJ – Bridgewater Township announces the successful completion of its transition to livestreaming all open public meetings on YouTube. The initiative, which commenced last week with the August 17th Town Council Meeting, provides the public with the opportunity to access livestreams via the Township’s YouTube Channel. Livestreams will remain available indefinitely after the conclusion of each stream.

“My Administration is dedicated to promoting transparency and public engagement in all aspects of governance,” stated Mayor Matthew Moench. “Moving our livestreams to YouTube accomplishes a few things: first, it means that our residents can access the livestreams on a platform that is likely much more familiar to them, as opposed to the RingCentral application. Secondly, it means that once a livestream has concluded, the recording will still be available for public viewing at any time in the future.” The Township will also stream future Land Use board meetings in the same manner.

“This decision underscores Bridgewater’s commitment to open governance,” commented Council President Michael Kirsh. “By livestreaming on YouTube, we are making it easier for our residents to stay up-to-date on matters that directly affect their lives.”

To tune into the livestreams, interested participants can simply visit the official Township of Bridgewater YouTube channel (www.youtube.com@BridgewaterNewJersey) at the scheduled meeting times. Viewers may also sign up to be notified of upcoming streams by signing up for the Township’s email newsletter (www.bridgewaternj.gov/subscribe-to-bridgewater-newsletters).