USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Town hall meetings, also referred to as town halls or town hall forums, are a way for local and national politicians to meet with their constituents either to hear from them on topics of interest or to discuss specific upcoming legislation or regulation.

Detailed explanation-2: -The New England Town Meetings first began in the New England colonies at the beginning of the 1600s. Having travelled to America to pursue religious freedom, the Puritans quickly developed a method of town meeting with which to discuss and decide on community-specific matters.

Detailed explanation-3: -Town meeting finds its roots in the earliest New England settlements, when towns people assembled to discuss and decide upon all matters that impacted the community.

Detailed explanation-4: -One of the most common formats is a briefing with a three-or four-person panel of experts and a moderator. The panel discussion typically lasts from 30-45 minutes and the Q&A lasts no more than 30 minutes. The public and policymakers are the primary audience for this type of town hall.