Are you producing community news? We want to hear from you! Erica Jones of Somerville, MA and Jane Regan at Salem State University in Salem, MA are conducting a survey of PEG channels around the country to find out what type of local or hyperlocal news is being produced. It only takes a few moments, and it […]
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ACM-NE Appointed Seat Open, Apply Now!
Would you like to join the ACM-Northeast Region Board of Directors? We are currently accepting applications for one appointed seat. Deadline is December 31. 2015. Here are some things you might want to know before you apply. We meet twice annually in person (Planned for April 2, 2016 and TBA). We meet by conference call, […]
Have you registered yet?? ACMNE Fall Con...
The days are just flying by! We really want to see you at the Trade Show and Conference in Hartford, so please don’t miss these deadlines: HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Wednesday, October 28 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS FOR ACM MEMBERS’ FULL REGISTRATION: thru Monday, November 2 (don’t wait until midnight!) REGISTER ONLINE BY Wednesday, November 11, especially if you […]
Media Resource Expo 2015 – October 27th!
The 1st annual Media Resource Expo will be held Tuesday, October 27th at the Holiday Inn in Boxborough, MA. New England’s only regional Expo featuring all the best and latest in broadcast, film, instructional media, and communication, along with the manufacturers, resellers and integrators that bring it all to life. For more info and registration Register Here!
Showcase your Mobile Production Vehicle ...
Are you bringing your Mobile Production Vehicle to the ACM-NE Region Conference in Hartford, CT? Want to showcase our vehicle to other conference attendees? Please notify Debby Rogers at deb@fctv.org and let her know what day(s) your vehicle will be on-site. We are trying to secure space and want to make sure we know who […]
Maine-ly Access – September 2015 report
by Sally Hebert (9/14/15) for CTAM Michael Wassennaur, the ACM President, attended our year-end meeting in June in Belfast. He spoke to the members regarding the importance of the national organization. P-E-T-E-R Pijoan gave a demonstration for broadcasting. It was a very interesting meeting. CTAM has a new board member, Donna Fisoli, from Harpswell. Welcome […]
ACM National Board Update
by Keith Thibault (9/11/2015) ACM national website The ACM National Board met in person at the National Conference on August 11. Our next meeting via conference call will be September 15. I will have a more updated report following that meeting. Briefly in the meantime: Public Policy The FCC is still welcoming comments as it […]
VAN of Vermont – September 2015 report
by Patrick Cody ♦ More about the Vermont Access Network is at their website. Data-Driven Protection? Vermont’s unique PEG Access annual reporting requirements may be leading the way towards protecting future funding. Since the inception of VT Public Service Board Rule 8, the rule governing cable television in the state, in 1994, PEG stations have been required to […]
Donald S. Berman, 1930 – 2015
Obituary notice for Don Berman was published in The Beverly Citizen. Camille Bartlett of Peabody Access Television recalled: “Don Berman was really the founding father of BevCam and a strong advocate for public access. He was always very helpful to me in Peabody, even showing his support during our ascertainment.” Mr. Berman was the 2009 […]
Another ACM-NE Mini-Grant Awarded
The Public Access TV Corporation of Great Neck, New York (PATV), will receive a $500 grant to support the Playwrights Showcase in Lake Success. Lake Success is one of 14 unincorporated villages within the Great Neck/North Shore community served by PATV. This event is an annual presentation of original one-act-plays followed by a Question & […]


