Town Meetings Formal is a term used to describe a type of meeting that is held in a town or city. It is usually a gathering of citizens and local government officials to discuss important issues and make decisions about the future of the town. The term FORA is an acronym for Forum, which is a Latin word meaning 'public place of assembly'. This term is often used to refer to Town Meetings Formal, as it is a public gathering of citizens and local government officials.