Public Access Television is Crucial for Transparency

February 25, 2020

Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos shares why he believes Public Access television is a valuable public service and urges the Vermont legislature to support the PEG TV bill.

Live Airing of Community-Based Public Hearings on the Governor’s Recommended FY 2021 State Budget

February 10, 2020

2020 Town Meeting Election Forums Begin January 28th

January 24, 2020

To help voters better understand the people and questions on their local ballots, Channel 17/Town Meeting Television is presenting a series of Town Meeting Election Forums in January and February.

Local coverage of meetings is crucial

January 20, 2020

An editorial in the Time Argus newspaper explains why the local meeting coverage provided by public access television stations is "crucial for keeping our elected and appointed officials on task."

Celebrate with us on 12/12!

November 21, 2019

Join us in celebrating free speech, local media, and the holiday season on Thursday, December 12th, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

PEG TV Public Hearing

October 09, 2019

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21st: Share your thoughts on the value of PEG access channels and services to Vermont communities, the costs of such programming and services, and funding options to support programming and services at a PEG TV Public Hearing on October 21st.

Comcast Settlement Protects and Expands PEG Access Television in Vermont

October 03, 2019

New Certificate of Public Good settlement will benefit cable subscribers and community members in Comcast service areas.

CCTV and Channel 17 Internships

September 19, 2019

CCTV and Channel 17/Town Meeting Television’s internship opportunities are designed to teach participants how to use multimedia platforms for civic engagement, local news/information, and community development.

Letter to the Editor: Next-Generation Media?

September 17, 2019

Vermont Access Network's Kevin Christopher shares how Vermont's Public Access TV channels are a valuable community resource.

Alliance for Community Media says FCC Cable Vote Will Harm Local Media

August 02, 2019
The proposed rules would allow cable companies to assign market values to these benefits and then charge the amount back to local communities in most cases. Benefits include items like free cable subscriptions to schools, discounts for the elderly, and fiber connectivity to local government buildings like police departments, fire stations, and libraries.