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NewTV Adding 2 new HD Channels with RCN
Now, all of Newton's community programming will be in high definition
RCN Boston and NewTV announced today that they have launched two new high definition (HD) channels for community television programming. These are the second and third HD channels for NewTV which launched its first channel, #(613,) in 2013, the most HD channels for any community television network in Massachusetts on the RCN system.
“NewTV viewers will now have the ultimate experience in watching their community-originated programming with the addition of the two new HD channels,” said Bob Kelly, Executive Director of NewTV. “NewTV viewers will have their favorite community programs all in high definition. RCN is a great community partner since launching the first HD channel two years ago and continues with supporting NewTV’s expansion to a total of three HD channels.”
The additional HD channels, #(614) and #(629) will be dedicated to government and educational programming. The NewTVg Government Channel, #(614) features municipal meetings such as City Council and School Committee, in addition to original shows including “Beyond the Badge” and “Books and Beyond”. The NewTVe Education Channel, #(629) features programming for students, teachers and administrators, and also includes the Emmy® Award-winning series, “The Folklorist.” The Community Channel, NewTVc #(613,) will continue to offer quality programming created by and for the community.
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“RCN has a sharp focus on bringing the best technology to our customers and our partnership with NewTV, bringing additional HD channels to its viewers, matches that,” said Jeff Carlson, VP and General Manager of RCN Boston. “NewTV is a vital part of the Newton community fabric and reflects the creativity and uniqueness of its residents.”
NewTV provides hundreds of programs created for local, regional and national audiences. Shows range from those on public affairs, history, cooking, arts and culture, to high school sports and live streaming of public meetings. NewTV is a member of MassAccess which serves and supports the needs of Massachusetts community media centers who provide for public, educational, and governmental access services to Massachusetts cities and towns.
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About RCN Boston
RCN in Boston serves the communities of Allston, Arlington, Boston, Brighton, Brookline, Burlington, Charlestown, Dedham, Dorchester, Framingham, Hyde Park, Lexington, Milton, Natick, Needham, Newton, Roslindale, Somerville, Stoneham, Wakefield, Waltham, Watertown, West Roxbury and Woburn.
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About NewTV
NewTV is Newton’s Emmy® Award-winning, state-of-the-art HD media center, specializing in television production, training and content distribution. NewTV’s three cable channels (Community, Education and Government) broadcast locally relevant programming to the diverse Newton community and provide a platform for members to express their vision. www.newtv.org
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