Learn more about Watertown Town Council candidates at these forums Oct 16, 2009
Look for it in rotation soon on Watertown Cable Access Television. Town Council candidates forum. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Open mic night at library will have Halloween theme Oct 10, 2009
Roser is also an employee at the local cable access station, so we re hoping he can help us get on TV, said Colvin. This event will take place the Friday night before Halloween, which is the next day. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Georgetown municipal meetings Oct 10, 2009
The Cable Access Committee meets at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, third floor. The Historical Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, basement. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Time to debate: Voters asked to send in questions Oct 10, 2009
The public is invited to view the forum live at the Senior Center or on MATV s cable access channels. The program will also be shown later that night and repeated various times until the election. (Malden Observer, MA)
There are vacancies on Hanover boards Oct 9, 2009
In addition to several vacancies across multiple town boards and committees in Hanover, there are now even more due to the creation of the Affordable Housing Trust, the Public Education and Government Cable Access committee and the Hackett s Pond Dam Study Committee. The following is a listing of available positions within the various town committees and boards. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Selectmens notebook from Sept.29 meeting Oct 8, 2009
Selectman Peter Rossetti Jr. pointed out this money comes from media giant Comcast, which paid the town to get out from having to run the town s cable access studio. Inserted articles on the next special Town Meeting warrant to create a bylaw that specifies the process for resolutions on the Town Meeting floor and to rezone 27 Chestnut St. from neighborhood business and light industrial to residential multi-density for a condominium complex. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Not much traction, but still running Oct 7, 2009
You have almost certainly never seen his television show, aired on Somerville cable access, during which he wears a white brassiere filled with oranges, grapefruit, and other fruit. If such antics disqualify him, to some voters, for service in the hallowed halls of the US Senate, Azia, a 36-year-old ad salesman from Arlington, does not seem to mind. (Boston Globe)
24 South St. Notebook Oct 2, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 1:50 PM EDT. The address for Auburn's Memorial City Hall on South Street is familiar to many follower's of the city's government and its political scene. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Houle sees strong county despite stress Sep 25, 2009
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Move over, Southie; Hyde Park is Boston’s new power supply Sep 14, 2009
Maura Tierney, the actress from Hyde Park, got on TV - and unlike her dad, Joe, a longtime City Council president, it wasn t just on cable access. Red Sox pitcher Manny Delcarmen, the pride of West Roxbury High, is a Hyde Park kid. (Boston Globe)
Mayoral Hopefuls Spread the Word Sep 12, 2009
Mr. Lawson said that, if elected, Mr. Coppola, who has served on the Town Council and the Board of Education, would make municipal government more transparent by, among other things, making the town government's Web site more interactive and airing the telecasts of the Town Council meetings during more prime time hours on the local cable access channel. The Housatonic Times 2009. (New Milford Times, CT)
Easton grants license to Verizon Sep 4, 2009
Howard Miller, president of the Community Access Television Board, also announced Monday that the new cable access studio will be located at 50 Oliver Street. The new facility is set to open on Jan. 1, 2010. (Easton Journal, MA)
Market Forecaster Aug 25, 2009
Twenty-three percent use dial-up, and 11 percent have cable access. Thirteen percent of the farms report buying farm inputs over the Internet. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Cable group forms to offer public access Aug 25, 2009
Acton Cable Access Television (ACAT) will soon broadcast to town. Selectman Mike Gowing said the independent and nonprofit ACAT has been recently incorporated to run public access TV after the town s current 10-year contract with Comcast expires June 2010. (Acton Beacon, MA)
School boards differ on filling seats Aug 24, 2009
The Guilderland school board will ask all candidates questions at a special public meeting Sept. 16 that will be broadcast on local cable access television. The Guilderland board will make its appointment Oct. 6. (Albany Times Union)
Swine-flu policy hopes to prevent school closures Aug 18, 2009
That could mean doing things via the Internet, local cable access or radio programs, he said. We re also asking schools if they have the ability to mail assignments home. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
New Easton cable studio could open in 2010 Aug 14, 2009
The access board will also have control of two local cable access channels for the first three years of the contract. During the fourth year, Comcast would add a third channel to the local cable access lineup, which would assign government access to one channel, public broadcasting to another, and school-related programming to a third. (Easton Journal, MA)
VIDEO: Camp Hollywood Aug 7, 2009
PACTV started offering the summer workshop seven years ago as a way to get children interested in learning how to produce programming for cable access TV. The early summer programs started slowly, focusing of mastery of the production equipment PACTV uses to produce community television show. But as technology has advanced, so has the workshop. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Feinberg: Hot time, summer in the burbs Jul 31, 2009
Here's a correction: A couple of columns ago I referred to the wonderful capabilities offered by our local cable access TV channel. Imagine: You can now watch selectmen meetings on your computer in the middle of the night. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
The Ugly Truth Jul 25, 2009
Against her wishes, the station hires notorious cable access show host Mike to serve as a special correspondent to boost ratings. Mike hosts a segment called "The Ugly Truth" in which he dispenses relationship insights and chestnuts of wisdom in the most outrageously racy, candid and often sexist manner possible. (IGN FilmForce)
In cable regulations bill debate, both sides deploy competition claims Jul 24, 2009
The bill, if passed, would also jeopardize cable access channels, where local government events such as city council meetings can be viewed, opponents said ... He said Verizon was very willing to fund cable access channels. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
For Sheehan, a Labor of love on Holbrook cable Jul 23, 2009
Don Sheehan of the local cable access show, Labor Talk, hosts it because he wants to help others by providing them with information and resources ... The program is recorded at the local cable access station in Bridgewater and shown in 54 communities in Massachusetts, including Holbrook. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Burlington Cable Access Listings, July 23 Jul 23, 2009
Wed Jul 22, 2009, 11:12 AM EDT. 10 a.m.: Your Senior Moment: Geriatric Care Mgt. (Burlington Union, MA)
Acton Garden Club pushes for Lyme disease awareness Jul 21, 2009
Selectman Peter Berry suggested using cable access to further improve communication. Regardless of the information or the method of getting the word out, Board of Health Chairman Joanna Bissetta emphasized that public responsibility is crucial. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Cambridge Community TV speaks out against cable licensing bill Jul 18, 2009
In a statement on CCTV's website, the cable access station claims that the bill would "unreasonably shorten the period of negotiation . . . to the detriment of consumers and local government," by requiring licensing talks to be completed within 95 days. (Wednesday, 10 a.m., Room A-1). (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Comment: Baby Bloomer Jul 18, 2009
Those with cable access have been found to resist spousal pressure to keep trying till they produce a male child. Admit it: Azad makes more horse sense by the minute. (India Times, India)
Feinberg: Lincoln on demand Jul 17, 2009
The cable access channel was started when Comcast came to town and has now expanded its services thanks to Verizon's support. Both service providers provide a channel for Lincoln's use and it typically carries selectmen meetings and other key events. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
ACMI proposed a chance for more access Jul 16, 2009
Phil McCarthy, chairman of the Cable Television Advisory Committee, said the town should bring sunshine to government operations by opening up more meetings to the cable access station. Currently, the selectmen and School Committee are broadcast by Arlington Community Media Inc., but no others receive regular coverage. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Cable studio on its way Jul 13, 2009
However, faithful meeting watchers can take heart knowing within months Selectmen meetings and other local cable access programming will be able to be viewed through Comcast s on demand system ... The town is in the process of setting up a non-profit corporation to oversee the local cable access and television studio for the town ... Verizon will be subject to the same franchise fee that will support local cable access. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Outdoor LCD Window Thermometer Jul 13, 2009
However, in a location with easy internet or cable access, the general appeal of this gadget becomes one mostly of novelty. The build of the Outdoor LCD Window Thermometer is about as rugged as you would expect a piece of outdoors to be. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Georgetown student wins $1,000 scholarship from Comcast Jul 11, 2009
Bruno s community service work has included being on the Superintendent Search Committee, working at the local cable access station, volunteering for the Rotary Club and as a junior firefighter. Nationally, 1,879 high school seniors received $1,000 Comcast Leaders and AchieversScholarships this year, including 170 from New England. (Georgetown Record, MA)
The Jeff Lowe Show debuts on cable TV in Holbrook Jul 9, 2009
Former Selectman Jeff Lowe recently began hosting his own program, The Jeff Lowe Show, on the Holbrook Cable Access and Media (H-CAM) channels. Alex Mann, producer of the program and chairman of the H-CAM board of directors, said that the program is a cross between Late Show with David Letterman on CBS and The Colbert Report on Comedy Central. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Verizon reaches deal with Pittsburgh on cable service Jul 7, 2009
Currently, Pittsburgh cable access is available through Philadelphia-based Comcast and several satellite TV providers. Under the agreement, Verizon would commit to making FiOS cable service available for at least 50 percent of the city s households within three years and for 100 percent of the population within six years. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Lt. Gov. Tim Murray tours IBM, other sites, with selectmen and State Rep. Jul 4, 2009
In a busy day that stretched from Westford to Boxborough, Lt. Governor Murray began his visit as a guest on Arciero s local cable access television program. During the program, issues ranged from budget deficits to government reform and gaming options. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Holbrook TV presents Popcorn with the Pastors Jul 2, 2009
For those seeking answers to their Biblical questions or searching for spiritual guidance, Pastors Dennis Bauder and Lawrence Smith from Brookville Baptist Church offer responses and advice on their television program on Holbrook Cable Access and Media (H-CAM). The program, Popcorn with the Pastors, has been shown on and off on Channel 9 over the past few years and Pastors Bauder and Smith recently taped three new programs that will air soon. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Watertown schools get $154,000 more Jun 30, 2009
The meeting takes place at 7 p.m. at the Cable Access Center. Town Councilors voted 6-1 on Monday morning special meeting to add the money to the school budget. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Watertowns town budget remains in limbo Jun 26, 2009
School Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Watertown Cable Access Studio, 50 Columbia St. Scheduled to vote on fiscal 2010 budget. Tuesday, June 30. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
MHS Jazz Ensemble to play Gazebo June 25 Jun 24, 2009
Medfield s local cable access channels, Comcast channel 8 and Verizon channel 47 will have notices of each week s performers as well as an update on cancellations in event of rain. With such a variety of music types and performers, Medfield residents should have something to please every taste and, with summer close upon us, these events offer a free summer evening entertainment for the entire family. (Medfield Press, MA)
Cora J. Belden Library to remain closed part of next week Jun 20, 2009
info or watch local cable access channels Anyone with a library card is also welcome to visit other area libraries. Rocky Hill Post 2009. (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
Weather Watchers: Hopkinton students produce forecast for school Jun 20, 2009
Rotating broadcast roles, students use a camera donated by local cable access station HCAM-TV, gathering information from the roof and filling in holes with Internet data. Rather than a fancy blazer and a blue screen, the day's meteorologist wears a lime green T-shirt for contrast and stands in front of a black curtain; a computer projector providing a weather map has a construction paper hood so the presenter isn't blinded by the light. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Community Notes Jun 19, 2009
A new program called Hometown History premiered this month on Rowlett Television Network 16, RTN16, the city s cable access channel, and it features long-time Rowlett residents who remember Rowlett and their life experiences in the early days. The first episode now airing features Jack Collier, who talks about his World War II experiences in depth. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
The next 'Idol' Jun 19, 2009
Local musician/singer (and police chief) Fran Hart recently appeared on the Laura Sheridan Show, a Norwell-based cable access program, and on Salem Cable Access TVs Derby St. Variety Show ... Local musician/singer (and police chief) Fran Hart recently appeared on the Laura Sheridan Show, a Norwell-based cable access program, and on Salem Cable Access TV s Derby St. Variety Show. (Burlington Union, MA)
Watertown's upcoming public meetings Jun 16, 2009
School Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Watertown Cable Access Studio, 50 Columbia St. July 1 Watertown Retirement Board, 8:30 a.m., Town Hall, Council Chamber, 149 Main St. July 6 , 7:30 to 9 p.m., Town Hall, Lower Hearing Room. July 8 Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee, 7 p.m., Town Hall, Third Floor Conference Room. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Cable vision needed Jun 16, 2009
The way things have worked in regards to local cable access is changing with a new Comcast contract and competition from Verizon ... After that the town will receive quarterly payments from the cable company to support local cable access ... Town Counsel Rob Hillman of Deutsch Williams said the model of establishing a non-profit corporation to oversee the local cable access and television studio is prevalent in other communities. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Watertown meetings Jun 16, 2009
School Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Watertown Cable Access Studio, 50 Columbia St.. Monday, July 6. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Future of golf course undecided Jun 4, 2009
Also Tuesday, the council approved the hiring of two assistants to help part time with videography at the city's cable access station. Dan Vogel was reappointed to the utility commission and Jenny Clarke was appointed to the library board. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Cable-access board of directors set to get to work May 30, 2009
He also wants to create an entirely new format for the Web site, and would like to see programming expand to all three available cable access channels instead of having only one. Paul Rabin, chairman of the Oversight Committee, said Olson has the perfect amount of expertise to take on the new project. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Tigers appreciate what this selection means May 26, 2009
After finding out a power surge had killed the cable access throughout the Jervey Athletic Center and Doug Kingsmore Stadium, players and coaches scurried up the road to Vickery Hall into a meeting room with a few minutes to spare before ESPN started the selection show. Then, just seconds before the show was to start, pitcher Matt Vaughn dumped his Gatorade causing another ruckus as players tried to get out of the way of the liquid mess. (CUTigers.com)
Clackamas knocks LCC out of NWAACC tournament May 23, 2009
Replays of the incident shown on local cable access station KLTV showed that Ferrer did dip his shoulder into the pitch to get hit and earn the free pass. That s a big call, and I hope the umpire can watch television and see it, Smith said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Jury finds Framingham teacher not guilty of threats May 16, 2009
In February 2008, Rizoli complained to the school department, the police and the town manager about a student video that was played on cable access that depicted a girl being murdered by another student. Rizoli, on his show, ripped the showing of the student-produced video. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Hopkinton cable access station to host blogs May 15, 2009
Having recently begun showing local events live on its Web site, the town's cable access television station has added yet another new feature for community groups: free online blog hosting. "I think there's a lot of potential for HCAM to help some of the smaller organizations get the word out and get connected to the community," said station manager Jim Cozzens. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Nashoba Tech programs outlined in bid for Littleton share May 9, 2009
School Committee Chairman Charlie Ellis noted that a common request he hears is for the NVTHS board meetings to be televised on the local cable access television so Littleton residents can keep up to date on what is going on with the school. Klimikiewicz indicated that NVTHS has pursued that in the past, but can t find volunteers willing to stay late to do the actual taping of the board meetings. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Hayward: Watertown should watch out for the Asian longhorned beetle May 8, 2009
Chris Hayward, Watertown s tree warden, organized an educational forum about ALB at Town Hall in March that was reported on by the Watertown Cable Access news program, Watertown Weekly News. He urges Watertown citizens to learn to recognize the Asian longhorn beetle and its telltale signs. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Happenings at the library May 8, 2009
Thank you to Borders Books, Inc., Brenda Cahoon, EXIT Premier Real Estate, Karwan Photos, Lazy Bee Ranch, Panera Bread, The Printing Place, Summer Winter, TT Buds Popcorn, Burlington Council on Aging, Burlington Recreation Department, Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce, Burlington Garden Club, Burlington Historical Society, Friends of the Burlington Public Library, Burlington Cable Access Television (BCAT), Burlington Garden Club, Burlington High School Library, Burlington School Department,... (Burlington Union, MA)
Wilmington's WCTV is on the air in a new building May 7, 2009
She is not only an advocate for WCTV but she is an active member of the Alliance for Community Media, an organization that supports the interests of cable access television. Juggling the new construction and relocation projects consumed her time for quite a while. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
NewTV's Robert Kelly has been named chairman of MassAccess May 6, 2009
Contributed photo Robert Kelly, new executive director at NewTV, Newtons cable access station ... Before becoming executive director at NewTV, Newton's cable access station, Kelly spent 18 years at the helm of Waltham Community Access television. (Newton Tab, MA)
What do parents need to succeed? Apr 30, 2009
Bonny Carroll, a longtime parenting educator and co-producer and host of the Somerville cable access program, Raising Families, will lead the discussion. This event is held in celebration of the 15th annual International Day of Families (IDF), so designated by the United Nations since the International Year of the Family in 1994. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Boost Union Square as Somervillians show how wicked smaht they are Apr 30, 2009
In the spirit of Wicked Smaht, the game show that formerly aired on Channel 16 municipal cable access, this fundraiser will allow Somervillians to test their knowledge on their community from the names and faces of Somerville Somebodies, the streets and parks, the businesses and culture. There will be prizes and refreshments. (Somerville Journal, MA)
COLUMN: Congressman Frank comes to town Apr 28, 2009
I can t possibly summarize or do justice to everything this intelligent, funny congressman had to say, but his talk will be available on Mansfield Cable Access. I m proud that he s my representative in Congress. (Easton Journal, MA)
Hopkinton selectmen candidates face off in first debate Apr 28, 2009
"I think we have to be very selective on what we bring in here and where we're going to put it," the Democrat said inside the cable access television studio for HCAM, hosting the debate on behalf of The Hopkinton Independent newspaper. "You will get more traffic.". (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Budget Ax Will Hurt In Oakland, Leaders Warn Apr 28, 2009
Budget ax to fall hard in Oakland, leaders warn. Article:Budget ax to fall hard in Oakland, leaders warn:/c/a/2009/04/27/BAMB178N1I.DTL Article:Budget ax to fall hard in Oakland, leaders warn:/c/a/2009/04/27/BAMB178N1I.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Budget ax to fall hard in Oakland, leaders warn Apr 28, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009. Oakland city leaders say no one will be spared the pain as they try to balance an $83 million deficit in the coming fiscal year. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Letter: Candidate says Now you have a choice Apr 18, 2009
I served for over seven years in a previous district, and not one time was I ever concerned with the boredom of cable access viewers. Whether watched or not, my dedication and responsibility never wavered. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Danvers Senior Center News Apr 18, 2009
The Danvers Council on Aging, in conjunction with Danvers Cable Access Television, will host a Candidates Forum Thursday, April 30, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Danvers Senior Center. Loading commenting interface. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Spelling bee fundraiser is tomorrow in Holliston Apr 15, 2009
The bee starts at 7 p.m. and will be televised live on cable access station HCAT, with Superintendent Bradford Jackson serving as the emcee. School Committee members Lisa Galeaz, Kathi Pennypacker and Erica Plunkett won the contest last year. (Holliston Tab, MA)
