You don't have to be an experienced Web programmer to create documents for your site. Web site software packages are fairly easy to learn and use, even for novices. These tools provide templates for all types of Web pages.

One town clerk "cut and pasted" his municipality's original Web site. He took advantage of simple Web site development tools that provided him with all the infrastructure he needed to develop a good informational site. He learned a little programming along the way as he made site improvements.

The Town of Bethlehem lists its locally-elected officials with their contact information.