Methuen Community Studios

09/10/2026

As we mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, MCS is honored to premiere a very special program, “In the Shadow of the Towers.”

This program features Methuen resident Barbara Stoebel, who was literally living in "in the shadow of the towers" on September 11, 2001. Barbara sits down with host, Michelle Houle and shares publicly for the first time, her personal account of what happened on September 11, 2001, and the days that followed.

“In the Shadow of the Towers” premieres on MCTV.
📆 Thursday 9/10 at 9pm
📆 Friday 9/11 at 1pm
📆 Saturday 9/12 at 7:30pm

Ways to Watch:
📺 Comcast Channel 1072
📺 Verizon Channel 2133
💻 Streaming at MethuenTV.org
*This program will also be avaliable to view on demand in the coming days

Please join us as we remember September 11th and the people whose lives were forever changed.

09/07/2026

09/05/2026

Check out the September episode of "Methuen Now" to get all of the latest good news happening in Methuen!

Here are this month's stories:
This month's stories include:
• Primary Election Recap
• Overdose Awareness Day
• Ranger Football Preview
• Methuen Youth Community Center Ribbon Cutting
• Methuen Day Preview
• MCS 30th Anniversary
• Ballot Questions

🖥️ Watch now
• Video on Demand at MethuenTV.org
• Watch on YouTube:
📺 Methuen Now airs on Comcast 1072, Verizon 2133, and streams at MethuenTV.org:
• Wednesdays at 6:30 & 10:00 PM
• Thursdays at 10:00 AM & 6:30 PM
• Fridays at 11:00 PM
• Saturdays at 5:00 PM

09/04/2026

The trial of former police chief Joseph Solomon is slated to begin on Tuesday, September 8 in the Salem Superior Court. MCS has looked into providing coverage of this. Under Supreme Judicial Court rule 1:19, organizations and citizens are not allowed to bring cameras into the courtroom without prior approval of the Court System public information office and the judge presiding. Currently MCS does not have these permissions. The court also strictly limits the positions and number of cameras that are allowed in the courtroom.

First order of business will be jury selection and cameras are prohibited during this time. We are looking into who could already be providing coverage and will share what we learn. We are also exploring sharing the court’s audio feed on our internet radio station, Merrimack Valley Public Radio. Look for an update on Tuesday.

09/02/2026

📺 Did you know that much of what you see on MCTV wouldn’t be possible without our amazing volunteers?

From producing their own series to helping our MCS staff create community focused programming, our volunteers are an essential part of what makes MCTV successful!

AND WE'RE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR MORE PEOPLE TO JOIN THE MCS TEAM!

🎥 No production experience? No problem!
If you’re a Methuen resident, we’ll train you for FREE so you can learn everything from camera operation and studio production to creating and editing your own programs. No matter what your skill level, there is a place for you at MCS.

Not a Methuen resident? You’re still welcome to become part of the MCTV community with a small yearly membership fee!

Whether you’ve always wanted to make a TV show, get behind the camera, learn something new, or simply get involved in your community, we’d love to have you!

Email [email protected] or call 978-689-8627 for more info!

09/01/2026

Essex County Sheriff, Kevin Coppinger recently sat down with host, Karen Hayden in the latest episode of "A Conversation With..."

This episode can be accessed on demand here: https://methuentv.cablecast.tv/internetchannel/show/8304?site=1

It will also be airing on MCTV - Mondays at 12:30 pm and Wednesdays at 9:30pm
📺 Comcast 1072 • Verizon 2133
💻Stream at MethuenTV.org

08/30/2026

TUNE IN LIVE ON MONDAY, AUGUST 31ST AT 12PM
📺 Comcast 1072 • Verizon 2133
💻Stream at MethuenTV.org
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MCS will be airing a very special program produced by Valley Prevention and Substance Abuse Project in recognition of Overdose Awareness Day.

Every year, hundreds of lives are lost to addiction and overdose in our state alone. Behind every number is a person, a name, a face, a family, and a story.

MVPASAP honors and remembers those we have lost to overdose, while bringing awareness to the devastating impact of addiction on individuals, families, and communities.

08/24/2026

Labor Day weekend is almost here - and that means it's time for the Feast of Three Saints! September 4-6, 2026. Joe Bella from St. Alfio's Society talks about the history of the event and what's happening this year. Thanks to intern Logan Healy and our volunteers who crewed the show!
"Merrimack Valley Traditions" airs on MCTV Comcast 1072 & FIOS 2133 and on methuentv.org on Mondays at 7:30 pm and
Tuesdays 2:30 AM & 10:30 AM.

08/22/2026

No line no waiting at this moment. Pack up those “meant to do’s” and come check shredding off your list. We’re here until noon at 20 Aegean Drive, Unit 11.
Thanks to all those who’ve already made it a success.

08/21/2026

Don't forget our Community Shred Day is TOMORROW!!!