Local Access Television for Bolton, MA Comcast Channel 10

Access Bolton Television is an independent non-profit corporation that has been appointed by the Bolton Board of Selectmen as the town's access provider for Comcast Channel 10 (and channel 8 in the future). Funding for station operations is provided entirely by Comcast, by way of fees charged to Comcast television subscribers in Bolton. Access Bolton Television's meetings are open to the public and they are posted by the Town Clerk. Access Bolton Television is not an official town board or committee, although we adhere to many of the operating rules of a typical town board or committee.

We are committed to bringing open town government into everyone's home via Channel 10. Our ability to do this is limited only by the volunteer time available to tape public meetings. If you would like to volunteer to help us do this taping, please contact Linda Day at Town Hall at (978) 779-2297 weekdays, or send an Email inquiry to batco @ comcast.net

	Bob Johnson, President Bob is an independent engineering consultant who has been involved in many of Bolton's social organizations for a long long time. He is a key member of the Bolton Fair, the First Parish Church of Bolton, and the Bolton Conservation Trust. He provides engineering support to Access Bolton equipment. He is responsible for the creative remote control cameras in the town hall meeting rooms, which allow a single operator to choose between 2 cameras, as well as being able to focus on the persons speaking.
	Rick Merrill, Treasurer & Station Manager & Founder Rick is a graduate of MIT and was a long-time employee of DEC.  Retired now, he operates the station on a daily basis to ensure the schedule is correct, and that broadcast quality is maintained at a high level. Rick is responsible for the concept of our "all digital" station. He frequently videotapes town board meetings, and brings in new programs ready for broadcast.
	Kathleen Held, Director Kathleen is the Director of Development for Powderhouse Video Productions. She recently produced a nationally aired PBS special called "Raising Cain" that deals with emotional problems of American boys. Kathleen is responsible for the creation and implementation of design specifications, so that all productions maintain a high level of quality.
	Jennifer Robinson, Video Producer Jennifer is a professional video editor and producer who has worked for MTV.
	Ed Sterling, Director Ed is responsible for the development of the weekly schedule of programs for Access Bolton. He attempts to offer important programs to the public on a reliable schedule. Ed also videotapes public meetings held at Town Hall. He has been chairman of the Board of Selectmen, the Conservation Commission, the Long Range Planning Committee, and the Parks and Recreation Commission.
	Joel Bates, Nashoba School representative Joel is the assistant principal of Florence Sawyer School. Joel is planning to broadcast productions made in the Bolton School system. He has formed a production team of students who are currently filming sports events.
	Ken Troup, Selectmen's representative