WAKEFIELD — WCAT would like to thank our station sponsors – Wakefield Alliance Against Violence and The Savings Bank. Ryan Boyd, Executive Director says, “
Sponsorships and donations make a big difference for WCAT. If your business or organization is interested in learning about our sponsorship benefit package, please contact the studio at info@wcat.tv or call 781-224-0300.
Recently, Rob Brogna, WCAT Board Member and Director of Media Relations and Social Media at Melrose Wakefield Healthcare, was joined by registered dietitian Victoria Parsons, RD, and colorectal surgeon Louis Reines, MD, both of MelroseWakefield Hospital on Brogna’s “The Healthy Podcast”. They discussed how diet can affect overall health.
Interestingly, March is both national Nutrition Month and National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month…meshing many interests in one podcast. Listen to “The Healthy Podcast” at https://apple.co/3DgVsOd
Executive Director Boyd comments that, “In-studio productions are back! It’s been a long two years for us all. With the town-wide mask mandate lifted, we’re excited to announce WCAT is open for in-studio productions for all members. Not a member yet, contact us!
“Have an idea for a podcast/vodcast? We can help you bring it to life. Time slots are filling up so call us to reserve yours at 781-224-0300.”
Tonight at 7, the Town Council will hold a hybrid meeting with members in the studio.
Wednesday at 6 p.m., WCAT will host Rosey Mongeau and Avery who will record another episode of their podcast “Really Important Fictional Things.”
Planning for town meeting
WCAT is getting ready now for the upcoming May town meeting. The team has been busy creating graphics, testing equipment, and coordinating with town officials. You’ll be able to watch town meeting on WCAT’s government channels (Comcast 22, Verizon 42, and RCN 13) and streaming live on our Facebook page and on our website’s video-on-demand.
“Movies by the Lake”
WCAT is bringing back “Movies by the Lake” for the seventh year. Residents can help pick the 2022 movies with an online survey on Facebook.
Expenses for each movie night run about $2500 and are paid for by sponsors. If you are interested in sponsoring one or more movies, please contact WCAT board member Brian Fox at foxbrian1017@yahoo.com. You may also contact Studio Administrator Barbara Worley at Barbara.worley@wcat.tv or 781-224-0300.
To those visiting WCAT: individuals may still choose to wear a mask while in the studio based on their personal circumstances, but they are not required to do so.
WCAT is always seeking new member relationships and reminds the public that WCAT is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization for those who are considering membership.
On WCAT’s website (www.wcatwakefield.org) 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.
For more information about volunteering, membership, podcasts, or sponsor opportunities 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).
