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New Canaan Television 79 (NCTV79) online television

New Canaan Television 79 (NCTV79) is a public-access, educational, and governmental (PEG) television station serving New Canaan, Connecticut, United States. The station was founded in 1989 as a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting residents to local government activities, cultural events, and community programming . As a dedicated source for online television, NCTV79 has been operating for over 30 years, broadcasting to cable subscribers as well as streaming its content globally .

The station is managed by Bob Doran, who serves as the executive in charge of production and has been a volunteer with NCTV79 for over a decade, focusing on adding new community programming and upgrading the station's technology . Historically, the station primarily broadcast meetings of eight government bodies, including the Board of Selectmen, Town Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, and Board of Finance . Under its current mission, NCTV79 provides content to help residents rediscover and re-engage with the activities and opportunities available in New Canaan, producing talks, concerts, interviews, virtual events, and access to local government meetings .

The programming schedule allows viewers to watch live channel coverage of a diverse range of community-focused content. Key programs include government meetings broadcast in real-time, allowing residents to be part of local decision-making processes . Cultural and arts programming features events such as the New Canaan Chamber Music outdoor concert with Virtuoso Pianist Andrew Armstrong, A Holiday Concert for New Canaan with Andrew Armstrong featuring the New Canaan High School Madrigal Ensemble, Bella Voce, and the New England Academy of Dance performing from The Nutcracker Suite . The station also produces documentary programs, including John Black Lee - A Candid Conversation about the mid-century modern architect, produced by Emmy award-winning resident John Murphy, and its companion piece John Johansen, Last of the Harvard Five - A Candid Conversation . Additional programming includes Women’s Leaders of New Canaan: Celebrating the Legacy of the 19th Amendment in partnership with the New Canaan Museum and Historical Society, author talks from the New Canaan Library, live concerts, plays, interviews with local residents, and special religious programming such as Advent Meditations series from the First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan .

For audiences seeking a reliable live stream, NCTV79 is widely available as a free-to-air service via cable television. The channel historically broadcast on Optimum (Altice) cable Channel 79, and effective August 21 moved to Channel 1310 as part of a major channel shuffle . The channel is accessible as tv online via its official website at nctv79.org, which provides live streaming of all programs (including government meetings) and maintains an archive of past content for on-demand viewing . The station also maintains a YouTube channel at youtube.com/c/NCTV79 where programming is available . Live town meetings are additionally available via Zoom, with links posted on the town website at newcanaan.info . The station offers non-residents access to its programs through the website, ensuring that its local government, cultural, and community programming reaches viewers in New Canaan, Connecticut, and interested viewers worldwide . Residents with ideas for new programs are encouraged to contact station management at bdoran@nctv79.org .

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