Watertown Cable Access Corp

08/06/2025

🚨 Important Update from WCA-TV 🚨

Due to unexpected flooding, our office is currently closed until further notice. But don’t worry — we’re still committed to covering upcoming events and meetings! 🎥 Please just bear with us as editing and uploads may take a little longer than usual.

We’ll still be at the Arts Market this Saturday — and we’d love to see you there! 🎨✨

Swing by our booth to say hi, learn about volunteer, sponsorship and membership opportunities, make a donation, and show your support for local media! 💙

08/06/2025

🎬 That’s a wrap on our second Summer Youth Film Workshop! Over the past two weeks, young Watertown students dove into the world of video production—learning the basics and creating awesome films of their own.

We had a blast working with both returning stars and new faces! 🌟 Next week, we’re rolling out the red carpet for a special student film premiere to celebrate all their hard work.

Huge thanks to the Watertown Cultural Council for making this workshop possible with their generous support.

We’d love to keep the creativity rolling for summers to come—help us make that happen! 💛

Visit wcatv.org/donations to support youth programming and community media in Watertown.

08/05/2025

📚 Big conversations at the July 31st Library Board of Trustees Meeting!

From a passionate public forum on intellectual freedom and summer reading selections to updates on new library programs, exciting gallery exhibits, and upcoming accessibility events—Watertown’s library continues to grow and serve all in the Watertown community.

📹 Catch the full meeting here:

Library Board of Trustees - July 31, 2025

08/01/2025

For more than 20 years, Bob Kaprielian was a host, producer, play-by-play announcer, interviewer, board member, and friend to WCA-TV. From "It Was a Very Good Year" to "Coach’s Corner," from local legends to high school rivalries, he brought Watertown’s stories to life with passion, humor, and heart.

🎙️ Watch our full video tribute to Bob and see his legacy in action—featuring clips from his shows, sports broadcasts, community events, and reflections on the many ways he shaped our station and the community he loved.

For more than two decades, Bob Kaprielian was the voice and face of community television in Watertown. From hosting "It Was a Very Good Year" to calling coun...

07/30/2025

The staff at WCA-TV is deeply saddened by the passing of longtime volunteer, host, producer, and friend Bob Kaprielian.

From sharing Watertown’s rich past on “It Was a Very Good Year” , to spotlighting high school athletes on “Coach’s Corner”, to delivering play-by-play commentary for countless WHS games—Bob was a constant voice and presence in our community.

He interviewed local legends, chronicled town traditions, and brought warmth, humor, and curiosity to every show he hosted. Behind the scenes, Bob served on our Board of Directors, championed our studio upgrades, and faithfully stopped by each week—coffee and donuts in hand—to chat with the team.

He helped shape the identity of WCA-TV, leaving behind a legacy we’ll always cherish.

🎥 Tune in to Watertown Cable News this Thursday night at 7PM for a special video tribute honoring Bob’s incredible contributions to our station and our city.

07/25/2025

Thank You, Watertown! 💙

Earlier this week, we held our public hearing for the renewal of Watertown’s Comcast cable license—and we were blown away by the support. From city officials and board members to longtime residents, so many of you spoke up about why WCA-TV matters and the vital role public media plays in our community.

This hearing was an important step toward securing additional support from Comcast—and we believe that your voices made an incredible impact. Whether you joined us in person or tuned in on Zoom, thank you for standing with local media.

🤝 Want to keep WCA-TV going strong? Donate today at wcatv.org/donations!

📺 Watch the full hearing: http://vodwcatv.org/CablecastPublicSite/show/4005?site=1

07/24/2025

📢 Important Update from WCA-TV!

☀️ WCA-TV will be closed on Fridays for the rest of the summer.

💧 Also, due to a flooding issue, we’ll be closing early today at 12:00 PM. Thanks for your understanding!

07/22/2025

📢 Happening Tonight!
The Public Ascertainment Hearing is taking place TONIGHT at 6:00 PM at Watertown City Hall – Council Chambers. This is a key moment for residents to weigh in on Comcast’s cable service and the future of community media in Watertown.

✅ We strongly encourage you to attend in person to make your voice heard and show your support for local media!

If you can’t be there in person, you can still tune in live:
📺 Watch on our Public Channel: vodwcatv.org/CablecastPublicSite/watch-now?site=1
💻 Join via Zoom: https://watertown-ma.zoom.us/j/84156955733a

📖 Learn what’s at stake: wcatv.org/hearing

Let’s keep local voices strong—see you at City Hall!

WATERTOWN – Watertown Cable Access Corp (WCA-TV) and the City of Watertown will be holding a Public Ascertainment Hearing on Tuesday, July 22nd at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall. This hearing will take place in advance of formal negotiations with Comcast regarding the renewal of...

07/18/2025

🎙️ NEW SHOW PREMIERE!

The debut episode of Beyond the Headline—produced and hosted by WCN’s Jim Vershbow—features WCA-TV Executive Director Andrea Hogan in a wide-ranging conversation about the future of local access, digital media, and the upcoming Comcast license renewal.

📺 From podcasting workshops to funding challenges, find out what’s next for community media in Watertown.

📅 Plus: What you need to know about the July 22 public hearing at City Hall.

🎥 Watch now on WCA-TV or stream at wcatv.org

Beyond The Headline - Episode 1 - Andrea Hogan

07/18/2025

📢 Watch the latest edition of Watertown Cable News! 🎥

🚛 The city’s trash strike enters its third week—hear how Watertown is adapting and what residents need to know.

🏞️ Arsenal Park reopens with new courts, a splash pad, and a skate park after years of planning and renovations.

🐾 The Mosesian Center for the Arts spotlights our furry friends in a summer exhibit celebrating pets and creativity.

📺 With Watertown’s cable license set to expire, WCA-TV's executive director joins us to preview a key public hearing on the future of local media.

Catch these stories and more on the July 17th edition of Watertown Cable News, presented by Watertown Cable Access Corp.

⏰ Rebroadcasts daily at 7am, 12pm, 7pm, and 12am
📺 New episodes Thursdays at 7pm on Comcast 9 & RCN 3

Watertown Cable News - July 17, 2025

07/16/2025

📸 MEET THE TEAM BEHIND THE SCENES! 🎬

WCA-TV is proud to welcome this year’s production interns—four rising storytellers gaining hands-on experience in community media, broadcasting, and video production.

Keep an eye out for their work on air and online—and say hello if you see them out covering an event!

07/16/2025

Watertown City Manager Discusses Trash & Recycling Strike - July, 15, 2025