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Uxbridge Town Meeting videos available online Flea Market Submitted by: William Gottlieb The Internet has introduced new ways for governments to interact with their citizens and for citizens to interact with their governments. Although this may seem like common knowledge nowadays, I feel it is important to emphasize that the World Wide Web has changed our entire culture and we’re never looking back. Here in Uxbridge, the local access station, Uxbridge Community Television (UCTV), has taken this reality to heart. In 2009, UCTV decided it was time to get online and posted its cable access channel on a brand new website. Along with the new website came a video archiving space for town meetings, so that residents could view the meetings whenever and wherever convenient for them. Working closely with LightWay Media Solutions, a media firm based in Bellingham, UCTV was able to successfully launch a media-rich website that helps Uxbridge residents interact more easily with the local community and government. By posting the community access channel live online, residents can watch the town’s government channel on any Internet connected computer or mobile device. This has made it much easier for residents, no matter where they are
in the world, to enjoy UCTV programming. This stream also helps residents whose cable providers do not host local cable stations to finally access local programming. So when an important town meeting is broadcasted live, every resident, not just those with a certain
cable provider, can view the meeting. Video archiving, also known as “ondemand videos”, allows website visitors to access an online video database full of town meetings on UCTV’s website. This has proven to be a big success for concerned citizens looking to stay current with the latest local issues because it lets them watch town meetings whenever and wherever they want. This also means greater government transparency because citizens now have an easy-to-use record of meetings to refer back to for playback and research. As with live streaming, the video archive plays to any platform (Windows, Mac) and to almost every mobile device (iPhone, Android, etc.),
without having to download plug-ins and programs. Video streaming and archiving are only the beginning for UCTV. Over the next few months, LightWay is excited to roll out some new developments that will make it easier for residents to stay connected with local access. For example, e-mail/text message alerts will help viewers know when their favorite programs are on. Also, a live discussion bar that will allow, for example, government officials to host live webcasts where they can answer submitted questions live on the air. Additionally, new tools like active search bars will be used to help make the video archive even more organized and easy to use. While these are only a few of the things UCTV will enjoy in the coming months, they are certainly great steps towards a more Internet-based future for local access stations. Take some time to check out the government stream and archive at uxbridgetv.org. It’s definitely a great way to easily keep in touch with what’s going on in town and to stay up-to-date on the latest issues facing town officials. William Gottlieb is Vice President of Marketing & Development at Light Way Media Solutions and can be reached online at william.gottlieb@ lightwayms.com or at 401-764-4168.
& Crafts Sale at Upton VFW The George L. Wood Post #5594, Veteran’s of Foreign Wars, will hold a flea market and crafts sale on the post grounds, Route 140, Upton, on Saturday, August 13th from 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. A rain date is set for Sunday, August 14th, same time frame. Dealer spaces cost $8.00 each. Reservations are required ONLY for dealers needing to reserve tables. To reserve tables, call the fund raiser chairman, Donald (Doug) Keniston at (508) 529-6247. Flea Market & Crafts: Several tables will feature homemade/handmade crafts. Many tables will offer new and used items for sale at low prices. Coffee, donuts and soda will be on sale from 8:00am. Lunch will feature hotdogs. Proceeds of the flea market and crafts sale will be used for the post’s improvements. There is NO admission charge. Call Doug @508-529-6247 for more information.
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