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@newtvofficial.bsky.social
The official Bluesky account of NewTV, a nationally acclaimed nonprofit community media center located in Newton, MA.
🔴Journalistic Integrity.
🔴 Transparent Local Gov't Coverage.
🔴 1st Amendment Right to Free Speech.
🔴Journalistic Integrity.
🔴 Transparent Local Gov't Coverage.
🔴 1st Amendment Right to Free Speech.
The Overnight Winter Parking Ban Repeal is a hot-button issue for many Newtonians. We have a few resources to help you make an informed decision:
Repeal the Ban: www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6Fl...
Keep the Ban: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYHT...
Ballot Question Forum: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCby...
Repeal the Ban: www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6Fl...
Keep the Ban: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYHT...
Ballot Question Forum: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCby...
October 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The Overnight Winter Parking Ban Repeal is a hot-button issue for many Newtonians. We have a few resources to help you make an informed decision:
Repeal the Ban: www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6Fl...
Keep the Ban: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYHT...
Ballot Question Forum: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCby...
Repeal the Ban: www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6Fl...
Keep the Ban: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYHT...
Ballot Question Forum: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCby...
Our SUV is re-wrapped with some new branding, and it looks great! 🚙 Naturally, all the guys had to congregate to give it a once over as soon as we brought it back. The Dad Energy™️ is strong. (And half of them aren't even dads!)
#carwrap #dadenergy #homedepot
#carwrap #dadenergy #homedepot
October 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Our SUV is re-wrapped with some new branding, and it looks great! 🚙 Naturally, all the guys had to congregate to give it a once over as soon as we brought it back. The Dad Energy™️ is strong. (And half of them aren't even dads!)
#carwrap #dadenergy #homedepot
#carwrap #dadenergy #homedepot
We are excited to share Fig City News' fantastic article on NewTV by Charlie Johnson, who illustrates how essential NewTV is to #NewtonMA.
https://figcitynews.com/2025/10/newtv-newtons-award-winning-community-media-center-faces-uncertainty-amid-shifting-funding-but-sees-opportunities-on-the-horizon/
https://figcitynews.com/2025/10/newtv-newtons-award-winning-community-media-center-faces-uncertainty-amid-shifting-funding-but-sees-opportunities-on-the-horizon/
NewTV, Newton’s award-winning community media center, faces uncertainty amid shifting funding – but sees opportunities
For more than three decades, NewTV has served as Newton’s hub for civic storytelling through its public, education, and government (PEG) channels and weekly Newton News. Executive Director Bob Kelly told Fig City News that NewTV is adapting its funding system to account for consumers “cutting the co
figcitynews.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We are excited to share Fig City News' fantastic article on NewTV by Charlie Johnson, who illustrates how essential NewTV is to #NewtonMA.
https://figcitynews.com/2025/10/newtv-newtons-award-winning-community-media-center-faces-uncertainty-amid-shifting-funding-but-sees-opportunities-on-the-horizon/
https://figcitynews.com/2025/10/newtv-newtons-award-winning-community-media-center-faces-uncertainty-amid-shifting-funding-but-sees-opportunities-on-the-horizon/
Tonight, Newton News interviews Peter Klapes, NSHS alum & one of the leaders of the campaign to repeal Newton's Winter Parking Ban in Nov's election.
📺 Watch on all NewTV cable channels TONIGHT, 9/17 at 6PM.
▶️ All NN content will be on YouTube after the TV broadcast: youtube.com/@newton_news
📺 Watch on all NewTV cable channels TONIGHT, 9/17 at 6PM.
▶️ All NN content will be on YouTube after the TV broadcast: youtube.com/@newton_news
September 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Tonight, Newton News interviews Peter Klapes, NSHS alum & one of the leaders of the campaign to repeal Newton's Winter Parking Ban in Nov's election.
📺 Watch on all NewTV cable channels TONIGHT, 9/17 at 6PM.
▶️ All NN content will be on YouTube after the TV broadcast: youtube.com/@newton_news
📺 Watch on all NewTV cable channels TONIGHT, 9/17 at 6PM.
▶️ All NN content will be on YouTube after the TV broadcast: youtube.com/@newton_news
TONIGHT 7/30 @ 7:30PM, watch a #LIVEbroadcast of the Congressional Update with @repauchincloss.bsky.social. He will share updates from DC & answer questions from constituents.
The #townhall is live on our Gov't Channel (Com 9 | RCN 614 | Vzn 33) @ 7:30PM. #livestream online: newtv.org/gov-channel
The #townhall is live on our Gov't Channel (Com 9 | RCN 614 | Vzn 33) @ 7:30PM. #livestream online: newtv.org/gov-channel
July 30, 2025 at 7:31 PM
TONIGHT 7/30 @ 7:30PM, watch a #LIVEbroadcast of the Congressional Update with @repauchincloss.bsky.social. He will share updates from DC & answer questions from constituents.
The #townhall is live on our Gov't Channel (Com 9 | RCN 614 | Vzn 33) @ 7:30PM. #livestream online: newtv.org/gov-channel
The #townhall is live on our Gov't Channel (Com 9 | RCN 614 | Vzn 33) @ 7:30PM. #livestream online: newtv.org/gov-channel
Last Thurs, our Gov't Channel (Com 9 | RCN 614 | Vzn 33) premiered of a new episode of "What Democracy Means in Everyday Life," from @lwvma.bsky.social.
This panel explores how people can engage with democratic processes through the lens of evolving technology. Watch on-demand:
@lwvus.bsky.social
This panel explores how people can engage with democratic processes through the lens of evolving technology. Watch on-demand:
@lwvus.bsky.social
What Democracy Means in Everyday Life: Civic Engagement & Technology
YouTube video by NewTV Government
youtu.be
July 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Last Thurs, our Gov't Channel (Com 9 | RCN 614 | Vzn 33) premiered of a new episode of "What Democracy Means in Everyday Life," from @lwvma.bsky.social.
This panel explores how people can engage with democratic processes through the lens of evolving technology. Watch on-demand:
@lwvus.bsky.social
This panel explores how people can engage with democratic processes through the lens of evolving technology. Watch on-demand:
@lwvus.bsky.social
⭐TONIGHT: NewTV's live broadcast of NSHS graduation ceremony beginning at 5PM⭐
Watch on our Education channel (Com 22 | RCN 629 | Vrzn 32) or live stream on our Gov YouTube channel from anywhere in the world: youtube.com/live/SeFPgVe...
🎉 Congrats NSHS Class of 2025! 🎓
#newtonma #greaterboston
Watch on our Education channel (Com 22 | RCN 629 | Vrzn 32) or live stream on our Gov YouTube channel from anywhere in the world: youtube.com/live/SeFPgVe...
🎉 Congrats NSHS Class of 2025! 🎓
#newtonma #greaterboston
Newton South High School Graduation - June 12, 2025
YouTube video by NewTV Government
youtube.com
June 12, 2025 at 6:50 PM
⭐TONIGHT: NewTV's live broadcast of NSHS graduation ceremony beginning at 5PM⭐
Watch on our Education channel (Com 22 | RCN 629 | Vrzn 32) or live stream on our Gov YouTube channel from anywhere in the world: youtube.com/live/SeFPgVe...
🎉 Congrats NSHS Class of 2025! 🎓
#newtonma #greaterboston
Watch on our Education channel (Com 22 | RCN 629 | Vrzn 32) or live stream on our Gov YouTube channel from anywhere in the world: youtube.com/live/SeFPgVe...
🎉 Congrats NSHS Class of 2025! 🎓
#newtonma #greaterboston
⭐TONIGHT: NewTV's live broadcast of NNHS graduation ceremony beginning at 5PM⭐
Watch on our Education channel (Com 22 | RCN 629 | Vrzn 32) or live stream on our Gov YouTube channel from anywhere in the world: youtube.com/live/DkTHhu5...
🎉 Congrats NNHS Class of 2025! 🎓
#newtonma #greaterboston
Watch on our Education channel (Com 22 | RCN 629 | Vrzn 32) or live stream on our Gov YouTube channel from anywhere in the world: youtube.com/live/DkTHhu5...
🎉 Congrats NNHS Class of 2025! 🎓
#newtonma #greaterboston
Newton North High School Graduation - June 11, 2025
Congrats to the Newton North High School Graduating class of 2025.
This program will begin at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Please note that this is an outdoor event. In the case of bad weat...
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June 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
⭐TONIGHT: NewTV's live broadcast of NNHS graduation ceremony beginning at 5PM⭐
Watch on our Education channel (Com 22 | RCN 629 | Vrzn 32) or live stream on our Gov YouTube channel from anywhere in the world: youtube.com/live/DkTHhu5...
🎉 Congrats NNHS Class of 2025! 🎓
#newtonma #greaterboston
Watch on our Education channel (Com 22 | RCN 629 | Vrzn 32) or live stream on our Gov YouTube channel from anywhere in the world: youtube.com/live/DkTHhu5...
🎉 Congrats NNHS Class of 2025! 🎓
#newtonma #greaterboston
We would like to send a huge THANK YOU to the Alliance for Community Media for recognizing NewTV with the Overall Excellence in P.E.G. Access (budget > $1,000,000) Hometown Media Award! 🏆 Congratulations to our staff, board of directors, and producing members for making NewTV the best of the best! 🥇
May 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
We would like to send a huge THANK YOU to the Alliance for Community Media for recognizing NewTV with the Overall Excellence in P.E.G. Access (budget > $1,000,000) Hometown Media Award! 🏆 Congratulations to our staff, board of directors, and producing members for making NewTV the best of the best! 🥇
NewTV will be closed for Memorial Day on Saturday, May 23 and Monday, May 26. We will open on Tuesday, May 27 at 10:00AM for our normal business hours.
We remember and honor all those who gave their lives in service to our country, not only this weekend, but throughout the year. 🇺🇸
We remember and honor all those who gave their lives in service to our country, not only this weekend, but throughout the year. 🇺🇸
May 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
NewTV will be closed for Memorial Day on Saturday, May 23 and Monday, May 26. We will open on Tuesday, May 27 at 10:00AM for our normal business hours.
We remember and honor all those who gave their lives in service to our country, not only this weekend, but throughout the year. 🇺🇸
We remember and honor all those who gave their lives in service to our country, not only this weekend, but throughout the year. 🇺🇸
We're excited to introduce Amelia Hoffman, our new Production Assisstant here at NewTV! 🎥
Read more about Amelia on our NewTV blog: www.newtv.org/post/meet-am.... If you haven't done so already, make sure to welcome her to NewTV!🔴
Read more about Amelia on our NewTV blog: www.newtv.org/post/meet-am.... If you haven't done so already, make sure to welcome her to NewTV!🔴
May 22, 2025 at 4:27 PM
We're excited to introduce Amelia Hoffman, our new Production Assisstant here at NewTV! 🎥
Read more about Amelia on our NewTV blog: www.newtv.org/post/meet-am.... If you haven't done so already, make sure to welcome her to NewTV!🔴
Read more about Amelia on our NewTV blog: www.newtv.org/post/meet-am.... If you haven't done so already, make sure to welcome her to NewTV!🔴
Our next Studio Elements class is TMRW, 5/14, and we have the #topfive reasons why you should take this class sooner rather than later!
NewTV's classes are free w/ your membership, so why not learn something new?
Visit newtv.org/learn to register.
Not a member? Go to newtv.org/join for more info.
NewTV's classes are free w/ your membership, so why not learn something new?
Visit newtv.org/learn to register.
Not a member? Go to newtv.org/join for more info.
Top 5 Reasons to Take the Studio Elements Class at NewTV!
YouTube video by NewTV Community
youtube.com
May 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Our next Studio Elements class is TMRW, 5/14, and we have the #topfive reasons why you should take this class sooner rather than later!
NewTV's classes are free w/ your membership, so why not learn something new?
Visit newtv.org/learn to register.
Not a member? Go to newtv.org/join for more info.
NewTV's classes are free w/ your membership, so why not learn something new?
Visit newtv.org/learn to register.
Not a member? Go to newtv.org/join for more info.
TONIGHT, 5/12 at 5PM, LWV of Newton needs #volunteer crew members:
🎬 Director
🎥 Camera Operator
🎧 Audio
📺 Teleprompter
Tmrw, 5/13 at 6PM, volunteer crew members are needed for Real Estate Forum:
🎥 Camera Operator
🎧 Audio
📺 Teleprompter
Email kathleeng@newtv.org to volunteer
#crewcall #nonprofit
🎬 Director
🎥 Camera Operator
🎧 Audio
📺 Teleprompter
Tmrw, 5/13 at 6PM, volunteer crew members are needed for Real Estate Forum:
🎥 Camera Operator
🎧 Audio
📺 Teleprompter
Email kathleeng@newtv.org to volunteer
#crewcall #nonprofit
May 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
TONIGHT, 5/12 at 5PM, LWV of Newton needs #volunteer crew members:
🎬 Director
🎥 Camera Operator
🎧 Audio
📺 Teleprompter
Tmrw, 5/13 at 6PM, volunteer crew members are needed for Real Estate Forum:
🎥 Camera Operator
🎧 Audio
📺 Teleprompter
Email kathleeng@newtv.org to volunteer
#crewcall #nonprofit
🎬 Director
🎥 Camera Operator
🎧 Audio
📺 Teleprompter
Tmrw, 5/13 at 6PM, volunteer crew members are needed for Real Estate Forum:
🎥 Camera Operator
🎧 Audio
📺 Teleprompter
Email kathleeng@newtv.org to volunteer
#crewcall #nonprofit
Hasia Diner, Professor Emerita at @newyorkuniversity.bsky.social, joins the Newton History Series to discuss her book "Opening Doors: The Unlikely Alliance Between the Irish and the Jews in America" at the Newton Free Library, in collaboration with Historic Newton.
@gihnyu.bsky.social
@gihnyu.bsky.social
Events at the Newton Free Library - The Unlikely Friendship Between Irish and Jewish Immigrants
YouTube video by NewTV Government
youtube.com
April 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Hasia Diner, Professor Emerita at @newyorkuniversity.bsky.social, joins the Newton History Series to discuss her book "Opening Doors: The Unlikely Alliance Between the Irish and the Jews in America" at the Newton Free Library, in collaboration with Historic Newton.
@gihnyu.bsky.social
@gihnyu.bsky.social
@lwvma.bsky.social hosts a panel of experts in another installment of What Does Democracy Mean in Everyday Life. In this clip, Susan F. Martin, PhD, Prof Emerita at Georgetown's Walsh School, describes the importance of #dueprocess, & how it relates to #immigration & #democracy. @lwvus.bsky.social
League of Women Voters of Massachusetts on Immigration & Democracy
YouTube video by NewTV Government
youtube.com
April 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
@lwvma.bsky.social hosts a panel of experts in another installment of What Does Democracy Mean in Everyday Life. In this clip, Susan F. Martin, PhD, Prof Emerita at Georgetown's Walsh School, describes the importance of #dueprocess, & how it relates to #immigration & #democracy. @lwvus.bsky.social
Happy Earth Day! 🌍 NewTV member and producer @kenparkerlaw.bsky.social has put together his annual Earth Day episode of Common Ground. Ken is joined by Dan Ruben from Green Newton🌳, and @emnorton.bsky.social from the Charles River Watershed Association💧.
Watch on-demand: newtv.org/community-ch...
Watch on-demand: newtv.org/community-ch...
April 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Happy Earth Day! 🌍 NewTV member and producer @kenparkerlaw.bsky.social has put together his annual Earth Day episode of Common Ground. Ken is joined by Dan Ruben from Green Newton🌳, and @emnorton.bsky.social from the Charles River Watershed Association💧.
Watch on-demand: newtv.org/community-ch...
Watch on-demand: newtv.org/community-ch...
Wishing a blessed and meaningful Passover to all who celebrate! ✡️ Chag Pesach Sameach!
April 13, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Wishing a blessed and meaningful Passover to all who celebrate! ✡️ Chag Pesach Sameach!
On Boston Media Theory, host & producer Marcus Breen speaks with Michael Liu, of "Forever Struggle: Activism, Identity, & Survival in Boston’s Chinatown, 1880-2018." They discuss how federal highway construction and urban renewal legislation of the 1950s & 1960s erased many of America's Chinatowns.
March 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
On Boston Media Theory, host & producer Marcus Breen speaks with Michael Liu, of "Forever Struggle: Activism, Identity, & Survival in Boston’s Chinatown, 1880-2018." They discuss how federal highway construction and urban renewal legislation of the 1950s & 1960s erased many of America's Chinatowns.
Happy International Women's Day!
Before Emelia Earhart became the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean in 1928, she joined the Boston chapter of the American Aeronautical Society, and flew out of Quincy, MA! Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the continental US and back!
Before Emelia Earhart became the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean in 1928, she joined the Boston chapter of the American Aeronautical Society, and flew out of Quincy, MA! Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the continental US and back!
March 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Happy International Women's Day!
Before Emelia Earhart became the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean in 1928, she joined the Boston chapter of the American Aeronautical Society, and flew out of Quincy, MA! Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the continental US and back!
Before Emelia Earhart became the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean in 1928, she joined the Boston chapter of the American Aeronautical Society, and flew out of Quincy, MA! Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the continental US and back!
Happy Women's History Month!
Emmy & Golden Globe winner @amypoehler.bsky.social is a Newton, MA native!
Poehler is a powerhouse of the entertainment industry, establishing Paper Kite Productions - a woman-led production house, known for the Nick series Mighty B!, Broad City, and Russian Doll.
Emmy & Golden Globe winner @amypoehler.bsky.social is a Newton, MA native!
Poehler is a powerhouse of the entertainment industry, establishing Paper Kite Productions - a woman-led production house, known for the Nick series Mighty B!, Broad City, and Russian Doll.
March 4, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Happy Women's History Month!
Emmy & Golden Globe winner @amypoehler.bsky.social is a Newton, MA native!
Poehler is a powerhouse of the entertainment industry, establishing Paper Kite Productions - a woman-led production house, known for the Nick series Mighty B!, Broad City, and Russian Doll.
Emmy & Golden Globe winner @amypoehler.bsky.social is a Newton, MA native!
Poehler is a powerhouse of the entertainment industry, establishing Paper Kite Productions - a woman-led production house, known for the Nick series Mighty B!, Broad City, and Russian Doll.
ICYMI: Mayor Ruthanne Fuller gave her final State of the City address at last night's City Council meeting.
Watch Mayor Fuller's speech below, beginning at the 00:30:41 timestamp and ending at 00:58:08.
youtu.be/Ninki7LJfTo?...
#greaterboston #massachusetts #localnews
Watch Mayor Fuller's speech below, beginning at the 00:30:41 timestamp and ending at 00:58:08.
youtu.be/Ninki7LJfTo?...
#greaterboston #massachusetts #localnews
Newton City Council - February 3, 2025
YouTube video by NewTV Government
https://youtu.be/Ninki7LJfTo?t=1841…
February 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
ICYMI: Mayor Ruthanne Fuller gave her final State of the City address at last night's City Council meeting.
Watch Mayor Fuller's speech below, beginning at the 00:30:41 timestamp and ending at 00:58:08.
youtu.be/Ninki7LJfTo?...
#greaterboston #massachusetts #localnews
Watch Mayor Fuller's speech below, beginning at the 00:30:41 timestamp and ending at 00:58:08.
youtu.be/Ninki7LJfTo?...
#greaterboston #massachusetts #localnews
February is Black History Month!
Here are a few suggestions to celebrate Black History:
Read books by Black authors
Visit African American art or history museums
Listen to music by Black artists
Watch movies by Black writers or directors
Celebrate Black History in February and all year long! ❤️💛💚
Here are a few suggestions to celebrate Black History:
Read books by Black authors
Visit African American art or history museums
Listen to music by Black artists
Watch movies by Black writers or directors
Celebrate Black History in February and all year long! ❤️💛💚
February 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
February is Black History Month!
Here are a few suggestions to celebrate Black History:
Read books by Black authors
Visit African American art or history museums
Listen to music by Black artists
Watch movies by Black writers or directors
Celebrate Black History in February and all year long! ❤️💛💚
Here are a few suggestions to celebrate Black History:
Read books by Black authors
Visit African American art or history museums
Listen to music by Black artists
Watch movies by Black writers or directors
Celebrate Black History in February and all year long! ❤️💛💚
Happy Lunar New Year! 2025 represents the Year of the Snake.
Previous Years of the Snake: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, & 2013. If you were born under this sign, you are said to be intelligent, resilient, creative, & tenacious.
Wishing you happiness & prosperity in the new year! 🐍
Previous Years of the Snake: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, & 2013. If you were born under this sign, you are said to be intelligent, resilient, creative, & tenacious.
Wishing you happiness & prosperity in the new year! 🐍
January 29, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Happy Lunar New Year! 2025 represents the Year of the Snake.
Previous Years of the Snake: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, & 2013. If you were born under this sign, you are said to be intelligent, resilient, creative, & tenacious.
Wishing you happiness & prosperity in the new year! 🐍
Previous Years of the Snake: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, & 2013. If you were born under this sign, you are said to be intelligent, resilient, creative, & tenacious.
Wishing you happiness & prosperity in the new year! 🐍
🎞️ In this quick take, Newton South High School Mathematics teacher Ryan Normandin describes the challenges associated with creating an equitable experience in multi-level classrooms.
Check out the full episode of Common Ground here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjQT....
#publiceducation #massachusetts
Check out the full episode of Common Ground here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjQT....
#publiceducation #massachusetts
January 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
🎞️ In this quick take, Newton South High School Mathematics teacher Ryan Normandin describes the challenges associated with creating an equitable experience in multi-level classrooms.
Check out the full episode of Common Ground here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjQT....
#publiceducation #massachusetts
Check out the full episode of Common Ground here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjQT....
#publiceducation #massachusetts
Join NewTV for a #LIVEbroadcast of Newton's 57th annual MLK, Jr. Day Celebration! The event will air on our Gov't cable channel (Com 9 | RCN 614 | Vrzn 33), or via #livestream at 9:00AM tomorrow, 1/20. Live stream here: youtube.com/live/oLF3Zlo...
#mlkday #liveevent #localnews
#mlkday #liveevent #localnews
57th Annual City of Newton Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration - 2025
YouTube video by NewTV Government
youtube.com
January 19, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Join NewTV for a #LIVEbroadcast of Newton's 57th annual MLK, Jr. Day Celebration! The event will air on our Gov't cable channel (Com 9 | RCN 614 | Vrzn 33), or via #livestream at 9:00AM tomorrow, 1/20. Live stream here: youtube.com/live/oLF3Zlo...
#mlkday #liveevent #localnews
#mlkday #liveevent #localnews