ActonTV hosted their Annual Meeting and Holiday Party on Wednesday December 6 at their offices at 16A Craig Rd. The staff and members of the Board of Directors put out a generous buffet for the guests. The studio was transformed into a festive cocktail party venue. The guests were encouraged to explore the studio and camera rooms and to ask questions about the organization.
Five awards were presented at the annual ceremony:
Member of the Year: Sam Sullivan-Fieldman
Youth Member of the Year: Lindsay Wolfson
Producer of the Year: Pervin Chowdhury
Community Impact Award: Bettina Abe
Lifetime Achievement Award: Tom Jacoby
In his presentation, Director Marc Duci called for donations to ActonTV. He said that the primary source of funding for Acton TV—cable subscriptions—is shrinking due to the increasing popularity of streaming technology and the decline in cable TV subscribers. The organization has had to scale back significantly on staff and the number of productions they are able to work on. It relies greatly on donations and sponsorships from members of the community to keep the doors open and the mission alive. Duci said financial support helps bring community members together and promotes free speech and creative expression in Acton.
ActonTV is a non-profit 501(c)3 public media forum for all residents, businesses, and organizations in Acton, MA. They provide tools, training, and experience for community members to create and broadcast various television and online programs.
The 2023 ActonTV Year in Review video features highlights from the past year.
Avantika Nautiyal is a small business owner and Acton Exchange volunteer.