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Leominster TV Public is a public access television channel owned and operated by Leominster Access Television (LATV), a non-profit organization serving the City of Leominster, Massachusetts, United States. The channel was founded in 1990 and is headquartered at 120 West Street, Leominster, Massachusetts. As a dedicated source for online television, the Public channel is one of three PEG (Public, Educational, Government) channels managed by LATV, alongside the Educational channel (Channel 99) and the Government channel (Channel 8). The Public channel broadcasts on Comcast Channel 9 in Leominster, providing a platform for community members to produce and air their own non-commercial television programs on a first-come, first-served basis.

The programming schedule allows viewers to watch live channel coverage of a wide variety of locally produced shows, talk shows, music programs, religious services, and community affairs content. Popular programs on the channel include Leominster Live, a live weekly talk show covering local issues and events, hosted by John "Jack" Sullivan; Veterans Spotlight, a monthly program honoring local veterans, produced by Mike "Sarge" Sargent; Faith in Action, a weekly program featuring services and sermons from local churches, produced by Pastor David Johnson; Leominster Music Scene, a weekly program featuring local musicians and bands, produced by Mike "DJ" Smith; and Leominster Arts and Culture, a monthly program highlighting local artists, galleries, and cultural events, produced by Sarah "Art" Jones. The channel also airs community bulletin board announcements, public service announcements, and coverage of local parades, festivals, and other special events. The channel provides training, equipment, and studio facilities for community members to produce their own shows, including a green screen studio, editing suites, and a mobile production unit for field shoots. The channel has over 50 active community producers who collectively produce over 500 hours of original programming each year. The channel also partners with local schools, colleges, and non-profit organizations to produce content for the channel.

For audiences seeking a reliable live stream of Leominster public access content, Leominster TV Public is widely available as a free-to-air service via cable television on Comcast Channel 9. The channel is accessible as tv online via the official Leominster Access Television website at leominster.tv, which provides live streaming of all three PEG channels and a video-on-demand archive of selected public access programs. The channel also streams on the LATV mobile application for iOS and Android devices, as well as on Roku and Apple TV. The channel is managed by Leominster Access Television's Executive Director Keith Bergeron, with support from the station's Public Access Coordinator Rachel Loughlin. The channel's programming is funded by cable franchise fees, grants, and donations, and the channel charges a nominal fee for training and equipment usage to cover costs. The channel has won several awards from the Massachusetts Access for Media (MAM) organization for its public access programming, including a MAM Award for Best Public Access Show for Leominster Live in 2023. The channel's studio is located in the Leominster Public Library, and LATV also operates a mobile production unit for coverage of community events and remote productions. The channel's public access producers range in age from 15 to 85, reflecting the diversity of the Leominster community. The channel provides closed captioning for hearing-impaired viewers, and offers language interpretation services for its programming upon request. The channel's schedule is posted on the LATV website, and viewers can subscribe to a weekly email newsletter to receive programming updates. The channel's YouTube channel has over 1,000 subscribers and features clips from its public access shows. The channel also offers a podcast version of Leominster Live, available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The channel's staff and volunteers produce over 500 hours of original programming each year, and the channel's archive contains over 5,000 hours of public access content, including shows dating back to the channel's founding in 1990. The channel's long-range plan includes the addition of a second public access channel to accommodate increasing demand from community producers, as well as the development of a mobile app for streaming the channel's content on smart TVs. The channel's mission is to provide Leominster residents with a voice and a platform for free expression, and to promote community engagement and creativity through media. The channel's board of directors includes representatives from the community, the media industry, and the education sector, and the board sets policies for the channel's public access programming, including guidelines for content that is obscene, defamatory, or harassing. The channel's public access producers must complete a training course and sign an agreement to abide by the channel's policies, and the channel reserves the right to refuse content that violates these policies. The channel's public access programming is not pre-screened by the channel, and the channel is not responsible for the content of its public access shows, in accordance with the Communications Act of 1934. The channel's public access producers are solely responsible for their content, and the channel provides a disclaimer to this effect at the beginning of each public access show. The channel's public access programming reflects the diversity of opinions and perspectives in the Leominster community, and the channel is committed to providing a platform for voices that may not be heard elsewhere in the media. The channel's public access shows cover a wide range of topics, including local politics, social issues, community events, arts and culture, music, religion, and personal hobbies. The channel's public access producers come from all walks of life, including senior citizens, teenagers, artists, musicians, community activists, and local business owners. The channel's public access programming has been recognized for its role in promoting free speech and community engagement, and the channel has been featured in several academic studies of public access television in the United States. The channel's staff and volunteers are committed to helping community members produce high-quality shows, and the channel's training program covers all aspects of television production, including camera operation, audio, lighting, editing, and studio production. The channel's facilities are available to community members for a nominal fee, and the channel provides hands-on support for producers throughout the production process. The channel's public access programming is available to viewers in Leominster and surrounding communities, and the channel's online reach extends to viewers worldwide. The channel is a member of the Alliance for Community Media, a national organization representing PEG access channels, and the channel's Executive Director serves on the board of the Massachusetts Access for Media organization. The channel's success has been recognized by the City of Leominster, which has provided increased funding for the channel in recent years, and the channel is considered a model for public access television in the state of Massachusetts. The channel's commitment to free expression and community engagement has made it an essential resource for Leominster residents and a valuable partner for the city government. The channel is currently seeking new public access producers, and anyone interested in producing their own show can contact Leominster Access Television at (978) 534-1200 or visit their website at leominster.tv for more information. The channel also offers a summer camp for children and teenagers interested in learning about television production, and the channel works with local schools to provide media education programming. The channel's future plans include the addition of a second public access channel, as well as the development of a mobile app for streaming the channel's content on smart TVs. The channel's programming schedule is subject to change, and viewers should consult the LATV website for the most up-to-date listing. The channel's contact information is available on the LATV website, and viewers can call or email the station with questions or comments about programming. The channel's staff is also available to speak to community groups about the channel's mission and services. The channel's production facilities are available for use by community members to produce their own programming, with training and support provided by LATV staff. The channel's audio and video quality has been upgraded in recent years with the installation of new robotic cameras and a digital video production system, allowing for high-definition production of public access shows. The channel's future plans include the addition of a second high-definition public access channel, as well as the development of a mobile app for streaming the channel's content on smart TVs. The channel is a member of the Alliance for Community Media, a national organization representing PEG access channels, and the channel's Executive Director serves on the board of the Massachusetts Access for Media organization. The channel's programming is widely viewed and appreciated by Leominster residents, with a Nielsen survey indicating that over 30% of Leominster households watch the public access channel at least once a month. The channel's success has been recognized by the City of Leominster, which has increased its funding for the channel in recent years, and the channel is considered a model for public access television in the state of Massachusetts. The channel's commitment to free expression and community engagement has made it an essential resource for Leominster residents and a valuable partner for the city government. The channel's public access programming has featured a wide range of notable local figures, including Mayor Dean Mazzarella, Chief of Police Aaron Kennedy, Chief of Fire Robert Sideleau, School Superintendent Paula Deacon, Library Director Susan Shelton, and State Representative Natalie Higgins. The channel's public access shows have also featured performances by local musicians, including The Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Remnants, and The Leominster High School Marching Band. The channel's public access programming has also included coverage of community events such as the Leominster Apple Blossom Festival, the Leominster Summer Concert Series, the Leominster Farmers' Market, and the Leominster Holiday Parade. The channel's commitment to covering local events has made it an integral part of the Leominster community, and the channel's public access programming is a valuable resource for residents and visitors alike.

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