ManvilleToday News Gathering Policy

ManvilleToday follows a strict news gathering policy to ensure our reporting is accurate, transparent, and based on verifiable information. The following methods are used to gather information for our articles and reporting:

• Attend public meetings in person, including Borough Council, Land Use Board, Board of Health, Board of Education, and other public meetings 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.

ManvilleToday 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.

From time to time, we may raise questions within an article when a topic discussed during a public meeting lacks clarity, or warrants further examination.

We provide additional context, when appropriate, describing what was happening in the room when a topic was being discussed. This helps readers better understand the context surrounding a topic and the discussion taking place.

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

The mission of ManvilleToday is to help residents stay informed about local government, public meetings, community issues, and other matters affecting life in Manville. We understand that not everyone can attend public meetings, and our goal is to provide accurate, accessible reporting that keeps residents informed about what is happening in their community.