News
Staff, volunteers, and board members will bid adieu to WCAT Executive Director Ryan Boyd on Wednesday. After graduating from Elon University with a B.A. in Cinema, Boyd spent time serving as a production assistant in California and later as an Associate Producer and Video Specialist in Washington, D.C.
Ryan joined WCAT in 2013 as the senior producer and editor and in December 2018 he was named Executive Director following the retirement of Tom Stapleton. Among a litany of accomplishments, Boyd steered WCAT through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic while expanding meeting coverage and setting a high bar for other local cable access stations in the process.
Ryan will be taking a position closer to his home in New Hampshire and will start on September 29. His technical talents, fondness for Wakefield, his willingness to accommodate almost any request for coverage, and his calm demeanor will be missed by everyone who worked with him.
Monday
At 7 p.m., WCAT member the Farmers Market will hold a meeting in the conference room.
Tuesday
At 7 p.m., the School Committee will hold a hybrid meeting with members in the studio. Also, at 7 p.m., there will be a Wakefield Memorial High School (WMHS) Abutters Public Hearing in The Savings Bank Theatre at WMHS supported by a crew from WCAT.
Thursday
Afternoon at 2:30, the Beebe Library’s “Book Buzz” crew will return to the studio to discuss current recommendations for your reading pleasure.
Programming
To view the weekly programing schedule on the government and public channels go to Schedules – Wakefield Community Access TV (wcatwakefield.org)
Each week, WCAT airs religious services of several local churches on the Public Channels (Verizon-40 or Comcast/RCN-3). New WCAT member Emmanuel Episcopal Church will join this group by airing four services each week: Sunday at 12:30 p.m. (prior week’s services), Wednesday at 8 p.m., Friday at 4 p.m., and Saturday at 5 p.m.
Public Service Announcements (“PSAs”)
WCAT, working with the town, has begun producing PSAs/News segments related to important town events and happenings to further inform residents of important information. This includes a Call for Articles for the upcoming town meeting on November 18, commuter rail track work, Little Food Pantries, opportunities to serve on the Affordable Housing Trust board of trustees, Wakefield volunteer opportunities, detours on Salem Street, seeking members for the new Economic Development Council, and steps to take to protect against West Nile virus. These segments are broadcast as well as uploaded to YouTube and posted to Facebook.
Support
Please support WCAT. Your donation, in any amount, will be appreciated and it’s a wise investment in the future. You can donate online at www.WCATwakefield.org or by check to WCAT, 24 Hemlock Road, Wakefield, MA 01880.
On WCAT’s website you can learn about all aspects of the station, review membership benefits, and evaluate sponsorship opportunities for your business. You can also search for WCATWakefield on YouTube. www.youtube.com/user/wcatwakefield to subscribe, view past meetings, public service announcements, and sporting events.
Follow WCAT on Facebook (Wakefield Community Access TV) and Twitter (@WCATtv).
For more information about programming opportunities, volunteering, membership, podcasts, sponsorships, or a tour of the studio please call 781-224-0300 or email info@wcat.tv.
WCAT programming can viewed on RCN (channel 3 – public and channel 13 – government), RCN HD (channel 613 – public and channel 614 – government), Comcast (channel 3 – public and channel 22 – government), and Verizon (channel 40 – public and channel 42 – government).
