JANUARY 22, 2020 – As advocates for community media across Massachusetts, MassAccess is proud to announce its support for the bill known as the Protecting Community Television Act, currently being sponsored by Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) and Rep. Anne Eshoo
The MassAccess Board of Directors met this Wednesday, August 14th, and we had a lot to cover.ย Whether or not you want to believe it, summer is almost over and fall is just around the corner.ย For MassAccess that means
Last week, the Federal Communications Commission made its highly anticipated ruling relative to cable franchise fees. In the โThird Report and Orderโ, the FCC ruled that cable companies can now deduct certain in-kind contributions from their financial obligations, including free
Representative Paul McMurtry this week filed a bill on behalf of MassAccess: An Act Relative to Digital Entertainment on Public Rights of Way (H.4045 / previously HD 4389). The Bill would create parity among cable and digital streaming providers using
Comments were submitted to the FCC on November 14th 2018 by The Cohen Law Group on behalf of Mass Access. You are welcome to read the comments here, which we believe strongly articulate the reasons why the pending action at
The MassAccess Spring Conference is now less than one month away! Join us for an informative and fun day filled with engaging workshops, compelling presenters and networking opportunities. Registration is now open and current MassAccess members recieve discounted tickets! Register
It is almost spring! Find out about our Spring Conference, Artweek, and other news from our latest newsletter….. SPRING CONFERENCE ON MAY 4 The Annual MassAccess Spring Conference will be held on Friday, May 4th at theย Double Tree Hiltonย ย in
Senior Deputy Commissioner of Local Services, Sean R. Cronin of the Massachusetts Division of Local Services (DLS) has informed MassAccess that the DOR/DLS will delay the enforcement of Enterprise Fund laws and PEG funding, in light of the introduction ofย Senate
The latest episode of our YOUR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT cable TV series is now available. The episode features 102nd Intelligence Wing Commanding Officer Colonel Virginia Doonan discussing their mission, the Joint Base Cape Cod partnership model and more! Episode 39, featuring
Hi everyone โ By now you know the story. Our attempt to pass legislation making it law that cable companies offer HD channels and electronic programming guides to community media stations was thwarted at the last minute and left off
