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  • Temple Beth Am Hoop Madness on FPAC-TV

    Temple Beth Am Hoop Madness on FPAC-TV

    TBA Basketball Hoop Madness on FPAC-TV during the month of April 2011
    Watch Temple Beth Am Basketball "Hoop Madness" on FPAC-TV during the month of April 2011!

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – As basketball fans around the country are focused on both the Men’s and Women’s NCAA Division I Final Four, Framingham Public Access will be showcasing a little homegrown March Madness.

    FPAC-TV is pleased to be partnering with the Temple Beth Am Basketball League this year to present coverage of five boys and girls championship games held recently at Framingham High School.

    TBA Basketball involves hundreds of youngsters from the fourth through twelfth grades, and organizers made a commitment this season to ensure coverage of the championship game in each level. TBA volunteers stepped up to cover four of the contests, including both the Boys and Girls B and C Divisions.

    FPAC’s staff brought in three cameras to cover the (more…)

  • 6th Middlesex MA State Rep Debates

    6th Middlesex MA State Rep Debates

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – A debate between candidates vying to be the next State Representative for the 6th Middlesex District was held October 25, 2010.

    The debate brought together candidates Jim Pillsbury, (an Independent), Jim Rizoli, (also Independent), and Chris Walsh, a Democrat who beat out current State Rep. Pam Richardson, for the their party’s nomination in the primaries.

    The debate, which I could only describe as; “Watching a train wreck that somehow righted itself before pulling into the station“, is actually a testament (more…)

  • Fall Workshops at FPAC-TV

    Fall Workshops at FPAC-TV

    Framingham Public Access TV (FPAC-TV)
    Watch Framingham Public Access TV!

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham Public Access Corporation (FPAC) is pleased to announce its 2010 Fall Workshop Schedule for members of the Framingham Community. This season’s offering will include entry-level courses, as well as specialized offerings for people interested in non-linear, computer-based editing and in sports television production.

    All courses are scheduled for Thursday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.  For multi-session workshops, please make sure to attend ALL nights.

    • Camcorder – September 9, 16 & 23: Learn how to shoot great video with a digital camcorder.
    • Final Cut Pro – September 30, October 7 & 14: Learn the basics of non-linear editing with (more…)
  • FPAC TV Names New Executive Director

    FPAC TV Names New Executive Director

    PHOTO - Bill McColgan, FPAC-TV Executive Director
    Bill McColgan, FPAC-TV Executive Director

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham Public Access Corporation has chosen Bill McColgan to lead Framingham’s non-profit public access cable station. McColgan brings over twenty years of broadcast journalism and management experience to FPAC. “I’m very excited by the potential for FPAC to be an outstanding resource to the Town of Framingham,” says McColgan. “At a time when most media are not able to devote a lot of resources to localism and covering the community, our role has never been more important. We give the community a voice and a way to communicate.”

    A graduate of Stanford University with a BA in Communication and International Relations, McColgan earned an MBA from Boston College. His previous positions include Director of Programming Development and Executive Producer for (more…)

  • FPAC Going Global with VOD

    (Contributed by Greg Martin, FPAC Production Technician)

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — It has been a busy time lately for FPAC TV programming. We have many new specials, public service announcements (PSAs), and a lot of exciting new series shows. We’re stronger and better than ever before, and as always offering the most unique, fresh, and sometimes controversial programming you’re likely to see in Framingham.

    In related news, FPAC is in the process of purchasing and installing a Video-On-Demand (VOD) server from Tightrope Media. You may ask, “What does this mean for Framingham television?”

    Until now, FPAC’s fine programming was available only to the residents of Framingham. At FPAC, we felt that we were depriving the rest of the planet’s 5 billion inhabitants of the educational, funny, and unique programming that we show here, unavailable anywhere else. With the addition of this server, FPAC shows will be available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year, ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.

    The Cablecast SX VOD server makes our content available for viewing on demand over the Internet, to anyone, at any time. When a digital file arrives at FPAC, we will automatically transcode it for viewing and podcasting and then make the file available though the FPAC website.

    FPAC will become global in reach, offering viewers up to 30,000 hours of programming at the click of a mouse. Viewers can receive automatic notifications of new content via RSS feeds, and can download programming to and iPod, iPhone, or similar mobile device for viewing on the go. So get ready, Framingham, for some international exposure!

  • New Cable Show about Local Economy

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Everyone is feeling the pain of the economy. We’re bombarded with national reports on the subject, but what about the local implications. How is it really affecting our community and the region? Mark this on your calendar: Tune into the Audrey Hall Show on FPAC-TV beginning Monday, 1/19/09 for the first show in a new series on the local economy.

    The first discussion in this series is an overall look at how the business community is responding to economic challenges and the economic impact on employment in this area.

    Special guests are Ted Welte, President & CEO, MetroWest Chamber of Commerce and Maureen Dunne, Professor, Framingham State College Dept. of Economics and Business and Employment Research Specialist for the MetroWest Economic Research Center (MERC) Located at Framingham State College.

    The show airs:

    Monday, 1/19/09 at 7:00PM

    Tuesday, 1/20/09 at 9:00AM

    Wednesday, 1/21/09 at 9:00AM

    and can be seen on: RCN Channel 3 / Comcast Channel 9 / Verizon Channel 43.

    Announcements will be made as each new topic in this series is scheduled to air.  Is there a someone you would like to see as a guest on the show? Are there specific topics you would like to hear discussed on the show?  Your ideas are welcome. Send them to: Ms.AudreyHall@gmail.com

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