Video Archive

From the beginning of the 2006-2008 Town Council term there was an ongoing effort by Councilor Mageau and Town Administrator Ed Barrett to stop the filming of Town meetings.

They were not successful in this effort until a May 20, 2008 letter was sent to Rhode Island PBS by Ed Barrett complaining about the paid cameraman employed by public access television.


PBS stopped sending a paid cameraman after receiving that letter and the only filming is now by the CCA video volunteer. We have decided to post those videos on our web site so that people can view the Town Council meetings at their own convenience since they are no longer broadcast on cable TV. There will be more videos here soon.

Date: November 10, 2008
Video: Town Council Meeting - The last meeting of the 2006-2008 Town Council.

Date: October 14, 2008
Video: Town Council Meeting

Date: 2006 - 2008
Video: Typical Jim Mageau - Take 18 minutes to get to know James Mageau. In this video, we have let Jim speak for himself.

Date: August 12, 2008
Video: Town Council Meeting - Discussions of public's right to know what happens in a public meeting. Forced resignation of a devoted volunteer and lots more.

Date: July 21, 2008
Video: Town Council Meeting - Votes on Charter Changes and appointments to Zoning Board

Date: July 14, 2008
Video: Town Council Meeting - includes assault on cameraman

Date: June 9, 2008
Video: Town Council Meeting - includes discussion of the "Tim Horton's meeting"

Date: June 4, 2008
Video: Town Council Agenda Meeting - includes parking lot scene

Date: April 10, 2008
Video: Town Council Workshop with DEM and CRMC - includes colorful language by Jim Mageau

Date: October 9, 2007
Video: Town Council Meeting - Lots of discussion about communications. Check out the one minute meeting highlight video at the top of the page.

Date: January 11, 2007
Video: Town Council Meeting - A classic, now known as "Fire the Lawyers"