Westport News

Welcome!

This is the Fall Edition of the Westport Public Access Newsletter. You may have noticed a new Program Listing format. We recently installed a new system to assist in operating the playback of programs.

WACC 17 is the Town of Westport’s Public Access Channel on Channel 17. It is offered free of charge for residents to air community notices and programs that they have produced. Any town resident can take advantage of the services regardless of cable television subscription. Cameras are available for borrowing.

In addition to the facilities at the Town Hall Annex, we maintain a second studio at The American Legion Hall, 489 Sanford Rd., Westport, MA. Our purpose is to train town residents how to use the production facilities and assist them in getting their shows to the viewers. There are currently approximately 3,855 homes that are able to view our programming. Topics range from sports, entertainment, local history and human interest.

Our bulletin board features notices from area non-profit organizations, and other messages of interest to the community. Messages to be posted can be sent to us by mail, fax or e-mail.

Programming runs usually from 8:00 am – 10:00 pm, 7 days a week. Each show runs several times to allow for our viewers to watch the shows at their convenience. Check the town website, local listings in The Chronicle newspaper and the Community Bulletin Board for airtimes. To find out more, contact us by any of the following ways.

Phone/Fax (508) 636-1038

E-Mail: Cable@Westport-MA.gov

Address: Town Hall Annex

856 Main Road

Westport, MA, 02790

Hours: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Monday – Friday

Other times by appointment.

Valerie Bain - Coordinator

Derek Frates - Coordinator

We have many different programs running weekly for your enjoyment. Included are brief descriptions of some of our locally produced programs.

History Study Group

This program series is a discussion group that presents topics of Westport’s history.

It’s a Matter of Fact

This variety show program is hosted by George Cataldo. It is produced at the American Legion Hall on Sanford Road and covers musical, local events and entertainment topics.

Westport Historical Society presents An Oral History

This program series produced at different locations around Westport, presents interviews with local residents discussing Westport’s history. This month’s program features a presentation about Perry Davis-Westport’s Pain Killer Man.

Westport Historical Society Events

This show presents programs sponsored by the Westport Historical Society that are given at area locations. The programs are on a variety of subjects of interest to the general population of Westport and surrounding towns. We also interview individuals and groups about town on subjects such the art scene, authors, biographies, music, fairs and senior activities. The current show features the History of The Westport Point United Methodist Church. The program will air on Monday at 1:30 pm and Tuesday 12:00 pm and 7:30 pm.

Westport Matters

“Westport Matters” has been aired on the public access channel 17 from early 1993. The shows were taped at various locations. There have been about 450 different shows dealing with topics of local interest.

Specials

Some specials include a program on Land Preservation, Veterans’ Financial Benefits Presentation and Westport Art Group-Farmers Market.

Phone/Fax: (508) 636-1038

E-Mail:

Cable@Westport-MA.gov

Channel 15

Channel 15 is the Town’s Government Access Channel. We currently air the Board of Selectmen, Conservation Commission, Finance Committee and the Westport Historical Commission meetings on a regular basis.

Check the town website, local listings in The Chronicle newspaper and the Community Bulletin Board for airtimes.