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Malden City Council Meeting replay times for 9/4/12

Malden City Council Meeting for 9/4/12 will replay on Comcast Ch. 22 & Verizon Ch. 26 every other hour beginning at 9pm on 9/4/12 through 1pm on 9/5/12.

September 4, 2012 Live City Council Meeting has no audio on Comcast.

There is no audio on the September 4, 2012 live City Council Meeting on Comcast Ch. 22. Comcast is aware of this and they are working on the problem. Sorry for the inconvenience. Audio is on Verizon Ch. 26.

A Reflection on the Senior Community Center

Timing is everything. In 2006, two very importance milestones happened in my life. The first one was that I was selected to serve as the new Executive Director of MATV, Malden’s Media Center  replacing Jeff Hansell, who moved on to become the E.D. at the Belmont Media Center. The second significant event was the news given to me by Howard McGowan that the City of Malden was about to transfer the Centre Methodist Church into the new Senior Community Center.

This was of consequence to me for two reasons; I was a former member of this church and sang in the choir in the original building that burned down in 1970. I was part of that congregation when they rebuilt the present building in 1971. I played basketball in the gym and eulogized both my father and my sister in this very space that for me was my original house of worship. Needless to say, I was interested in the city’s plans for the renovation and wanted to have a say in the outcome. Not only because I was affiliated with its historic past. but because as the new leader of Malden Access Television, I felt our organization could assist in designing a structure that would best serve the future media needs of both the seniors and the community at large.

I immediately met with the former Director of Human Services and my old MHS schoolmate, Christine DePietro to talk about some of my ideas. It was the city’s curmudgeon and senior activist, Mr. McGowan, who suggested that MATV help build a TV studio in the new structure.  Not only did I love the concept, I knew that having a built-in media lab would encourage entertainers to perform for low cost since they would get a “free” DVD copy of their performance.

The idea was that the seniors would benefit from getting some quality entertainers and we (MATV), would teach them how to use the control room and get them to be actively involved. They would learn how to enhance the audio, use the projector, and record the various performances or events that would be scheduled. It would be an active space that the whole city could use, whether it was to support a community meeting, feature some local entertainment, or support some political forum or non-profit organization; the thought was, the building was there to support seniors, get them involved and create a community center both as a structure and a way of life.

And when I say involved, I mean getting folks who are elderly and finding a way that gets them in touch with their own lives. Exercise, social interaction and getting involved. We all know how vital it is to be aware of one’s health, to make some kind of connection with our neighbors and have a place to go that’s comfortable, safe and encourages activity. That place to me, and so many others, is our own, “John and Christina Markey Senior Community Center” that opened in 2009 and is located at 7 Washington Street.

From the very beginning, as we documented its construction, MATV has been an active partner in its development. We helped design the media lab and donated some of our capital money to the building of the auditorium, its cameras and control room, the projector and the wireless sound system. In fact, we have it wired fiber optically, so that we can go “live” on any of our channels at a moment’s notice. Periodically, we have workshops that teach interested volunteers how to use the facility and we encourage people to check out our class schedule and get involved.

For almost a year now, I have been working with Christine’s interim replacement, Jean Benoit, who has been working part time since she accepted the position in 2011. She has been great to work with and I love her energy, as she has had big sneakers to fill. Jean has a wonderful sense of humor and a clear understanding of what this building should be used for. The primary goal is to service our seniors and secondly, find a way that helps them connect to their community. For her, that is the “community” in the Senior Community Center.

The City Council is currently looking at establishing a policy for the use of the center. Recently, I attended a city council committee meeting on that very issue. I want to publically thank Councilor at Large, David D’Arcangelo for giving me a chance to speak. My goal was not only to make the council aware of our contribution to this “jewel of a building”, but how important it was, that we help fulfill its mission of connecting to the community. I wanted them to know that MATV, Malden’s Media Center could be a partner in setting those goals and through our dedicated group of volunteers, we could make it happen.

When I became the new E.D of MATV, I committed myself to the notion that our media center would become a leader in advancing media education and connecting our community. I believe, over the last 6 years, we have established ourselves as that very institution…that resource that everyone knows is inviting, invigorating and brings people together.

I asked the city councilors to think about our offer. While it’s important to set a policy that protects the Senior Community Center, insists on the proper insurance of interested parties, and makes people clean up after themselves, it is equally vital that they consider the purpose of a “Senior Community” Center. A beautiful building such as the one created in the heart of Malden Square should be open and accessible to not only our well deserved seniors, but a place that encourages them to plug in and be part of that community. Interaction brings connection and a life full of purpose.

We need our seniors and they need our connection. I ask that you to support MATV’s mission of supporting community with our involvement and our offer to collaborate with the Senior Community Center in overseeing its function and helping implement its goals. Call your Councilor today and let them know, you like our idea and would join us in keeping the “community” in the Senior Community Center.

Malden High School Varsity Girls Softball State Championship Game

Open House Showcase 2012 Performances

Click the names of the performers below to view each performace.

Brunel Deronette    Matt Ganem    Flying Seeds & COPEA

Strobe & Essex    Paula Terenzi Dancers    Paolo Valli

Capoeira Brasil    Genevieve    CD Collins    Luna del Flor

ElijAH Starr    Priya Kumar    Bengali Showcase    Sam Mulligan

Sarah Jane    Soul 4 Yo System

 

MATV Streams Varsity Softball State Championship Game LIVE - from Worcester, MA!

See a short slideshow from our shoot. The game will air in July at 4pm
on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and 7pm on Sundays (Comcast 15/Verizon 24).

MATV's first time ever - multi-camera coverage of a live sporting event with LIVE STREAMING & commentary. We did have some trouble with the 3G internet connection, but it was an awesome production by Terlonzo Amos (producer), Chris Bartolo (director), Steve Rose (co-commentator), and crew/technical assistance from Paula Spizziri, Richard Amirault, Tracy Bailer, Dennis Bailer, Patrick Gordon, Anne D'Urso-Rose, Hailey Hao, Brian Biggie, Carol Ann Desiderio, Paul Hammersley ... everyone did their part! Awesome game played by BOTH teams, but a tough loss for Malden. Score 1-0 after two extra innings.

Malden High School Varsity Girls Softball State Championship Game!

Click here to see MATV's LIVE coverage of the State Championship High School Girls Varsity softball game.

Malden vs. Milford 

Saturday, June 16,
beginning at 7:00pm. 

(Photo by Paul Hammersley)

Thank You to all the Volunteers and Food Donors!

Malden Access Television wishes to acknowledge the following people and businesses for making our Annual Open House Showcase a success, we truly could not have done it with out you!

Maria Albanese, Marcella Albanese, Barbara Avery, Inna Babitskaya, Sandy Biggie, Jackie Bouley, Sue Carr, Marie Coulanges, Johnny Coulanges, Carol Ann Desiderio, Orenia Donisca, Peggi Durand, Tom Feagley, Brittany Frangiosa, Jeantilus Gedeus, Genevieve, Michael Guarino, Paul Hammersley, Erika Israelson, Sal Khan, Beng Ky, The Lirman Family, Maria Luise, Karen Lynch, Francis Mattuchio, Anthony Munro, Christine Murphy, Susan Needleman, Nomadik, Kevin Pierre. Sara Rattigan, David Reimer, Josephine Royal, Paula Spizziri, Barbara Tolstrup, Eunice Torres. Brian Triber, and Adam Weldai.

John Brewer's Tavern
Stop & Shop
Costco
Two Paisans
Pearl Street Station
Dockside Restaurant
Pho 99
Bravo Pizza
Spice-N-Hot India
District 7
Pisa Pizza
New England Coffee
Piantedosi Baking Company
Peterson Party Center
Baba Supermarket
Donut Villa
Cornucopia Foods

Click on any food donor to visit their website!

MATV Week 2012 Schedule of Events

The 6^th Annual MATV Week will take place May 14 – 19, a weeklong series of events celebrating community media in Malden. Malden Access Television invites the entire community to participate in any way they would like: attend a live event, be a guest or a performer on a show, help out as crew or a volunteer, or watch events on TV (some events will be webcast). Here’s the schedule for the week:

Monday, May 14, 3 -4 pm “Media Madness Day”. Youth from the Malden YMCA will interact with passersby on Pleasant St. while our live studio captures the fun for video! At 6:30pm, the final night of the Studio Production class will shoot their final project. All are welcome as a live audience!

Tuesday, May 15, 7-8:30pm Middle School Art Exhibit Reception in the MATV Gallery. Support our young artists in Malden by attending this reception. Meet the artists, view youth-produced videos and enjoy refreshments. Click here for more info 

Wednesday, May 16, 7-9pm (Doors open at 6:30) “Video Shorts Film Screening” at the Malden Senior Community Center—featuring clips from “A Moment in Her Story: A History of the Boston Women’s Movement” with producer Catherine Russo, a Malden native and longtime activist and media producer. The evening will also include other short videos with an opportunity to meet and ask questions of each producer. Click here for more info

Thursday, May 17 – Skype Visit with Malden Reads Author Warren St. John! The image will be projected on a screen in the studio & the voice amplified. Audience members can have a conversation with the author. Please arrive by 7:00pm for refreshments & seating. Skype visit is from 7:30 - 8:30pm. Visit www.maldenreads.org for more info.

Saturday, May 19, 1-9pm “Open House Showcase” live TV show & webcast! Drop by the studio to see an 8-hour live TV show in action! Great performances throughout the day, interviews with community guests & video clips. Food & refreshments, behind-the-scenes action, and an opportunity to meet and connect with your community.

All events are free and open to the public. For more information, call 781-321-6400 or email access@matv.org.  

 

MATV Week is May 14 - 19 ... sooner than you think!

MATV members and the entire MATV community is invited to participate in our 6th annual MATV Week. 

 

This promo was produced entirely by MATV members. Many thanks to Anne Marie & Joe LoPresti who created the jingle. Camera by Tegegne Feyissa. Edited by James Mudge.