Watertown Cable Access Celebrates 20 Years, Warns Declining Cable Revenue Threatens Community Coverage

WATERTOWN – Watertown Cable Access marked its 20th anniversary on December 4 with an event that combined a celebration of local community media with a fundraiser aimed at supporting the station’s long-term future. Organizers said the station is facing financial pressure as cable subscriptions continue to decline, reducing revenue that helps fund local programming and…

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WCA-TV Announces Winter PSA Day!

WCA-TV’s PSA Day Returns This December! Watertown nonprofits and community organizations are invited to participate in WCA-TV’s seasonal PSA Day on December 12th, offering the opportunity to film a professional public service announcement at our studio. Simply come prepared with your script — WCA-TV will take care of the filming and editing. Completed PSAs will…

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Public Hearing Scheduled for Watertown’s Comcast Cable License Renewal

Public hearing announcement on July 22, 2025.

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 the city’s 10-year cable license,…

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Porchfest 2025 Fills Watertown with Music, Art, and Community Spirit

Watertown Porchfest event with live music.

WATERTOWN – Watertown’s streets, parks, and porches were bursting with sound and celebration on Saturday, May 17 during the city’s second annual Porchfest. With over 150 performers spread across front yards, libraries, and open spaces, the event drew residents of all ages for a day of music, food, and creative connection. The festivities kicked off…

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WCA-TV’s Youth Workshop is Back This Summer!

Summer Youth Workshop flyer, ages 9-14.

Aspiring filmmakers between the ages of 9 and 14 are welcomed to sign up for our two week Film Workshop this summer. This Workshop is FREE of charge to all students in Watertown thanks to a generous grant from the Watertown Cultural Council. We have a maximum capacity of 15 students. This Workshop will run…

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Watertown Residents Find Their Voice Through Podcasting

Podcast hosts recording in a studio setup.

WATERTOWN – Podcasting is on the rise in Watertown, with local residents stepping up to the microphone to share stories, insights, and a bit of humor. Covering everything from history to real estate, these homegrown podcasts are gaining traction—and with resources available at WCA-TV, more voices may soon join the mix. One of those voices…

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WCA-TV Opens 2025 Scholarship Applications for WHS Seniors

WATERTOWN – The WCA-TV Board of Directors and Executive Director Andrea Santopietro are proud to officially open the application process for the Watertown Cable Access Scholarship for the Class of 2025. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS is APRIL 18th, 2025. (2) Scholarships are available for $500 each. Eligibility is open to any graduating student of the Class…

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WCA-TV’s Government Channel Changes for Comcast Users

WCA-TV Channel Update logo with camera.

WATERTOWN – Due to changes made by Comcast, WCA-TV’s Government Channel has moved from channel 99 to channel 22 for Watertown Comcast subscribers. The Education and Public channels are unchanged. RCN subscribers are also unaffected by the change. Comcast Channels:Education: 8Public: 9Government: 22 RCN Channels:Education: 13Public: 3Government: 15 Recent Stories

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Sign Up For WCA-TV’s Community Production Day

Person using a laptop with subtitles displayed.

WATERTOWN – WCA-TV is hosting another Community Production Day on Friday, April 14th from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. for all non-profit organizations in Watertown! As always, the staff here at WCA-TV will work with you to produce a video announcement free of charge but this time you will also get the chance to collaborate…

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