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Thank you for dropping by the Needham Channel website! The NCTDC is a 501(c)3, not-for profit corporation. We provide public, educational and governmental programming through The Needham Channel for cable television subscribers in the town of Needham, Massachusetts. We welcome feedback from the community on all of our services, from our three access channels, to our website and video clips. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at info@needhamchannel.org.



This Week on the Needham Channel: 5/20 - 5/26
Carter Church Service
Monday at 3pm
Community Channel
Each week volunteers at the church tape the Sunday service to share with members of their congregation and the community at large.
Needham Channel Sports
Monday at 8pm
Education Channel
Believe it or not the regular sports season is wrapping up! Tune in for one of the final home games of the boys volleyball team, which matched up against Natick on May 17th!
Needham School Committee
Tuesday at 7pm
Municipal Channel
The Committee will meet for its' regular session. The meeting will be carried LIVE on our Municipal Channel and agendas can be found by following this link.
Needham Channel Sports
Tuesday at 10pm
Education Channel
The girls lacrosse team takes to the field for a head-to-head against Westford Academy. Played on May 21, you won't want to miss all the action!
First Baptist Church Service
Wednesday at 3pm
Community Channel
Each week volunteers at the Church tape the Sunday service to share with members of their congregation and the community at large. Expected to air today: the Easter Sunday Service!
Needham Channel News
Thursday at 7:30pm
Community Channel
Join us for our weekly coverage of Needham news, sports and entertainment. Find out what is going on in your town as we look at town politics and events and profile your neighbors!
Zoning Board of Appeals
Thursday at 7:30pm
Municipal Channel
The board meets for a special hearing in Powers Hall up in Town Hall. The agenda for their meeting is available on the calendar page of the town website.
Boston Climate Change Forum
Thursday at 10pm
Education Channel
Brian Swett, Chief of Environment and Energy for the City of Boston, explains expected climate impacts, and how the city’s response to climate change is driving innovation, economic opportunity and economic growth for our region.
Needham Channel Sports
Friday at 8pm
Community Channel
Our regular season coverage concludes tonight with coverage of the baseball team match against Dedham, played on May 23rd. See you when the post-season tournament begins!
Wondering what we have been up to? Check out our April Production report for all the details!
Production Report - Apr 13.pdf
Production Report - Apr 13 part 2.pdf

Our studio and offices are located on the first floor at 257 Chestnut Street in Needham.

Our general office hours: Monday through Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturdays by appointment.

Please note that actual office hours change due to our production schedule.
For more information, please call us at 781-449-6964
or email us at:

info@needhamchannel.org.

Website Copyright 2013
Needham Community Television Development Corporation
All Rights Reserved
Featured Video
What makes the town of Needham a great place to live? Two photographers answer that question with an exhibit at the Needham Public Library: "Inspirational Families of Needham, Past & Present.
There is a lot more of the Needham Channel to see! Check out hundreds of our videos on our YouTube Channel!

Follow the Needham Channel on Twitter!
We are proud to roll out four new Twitter feeds:
@NeedhamChannel alerts you to new programs and news about the studio itself.
@TNC_News1 shares stories and headliness from our Needham Channel News program.
@TNC_Sports gives you the latest Needham Rockets sports scores and coverage.
@TNC_Volunteer alerts you to new volunteer opportunites with our various Needham Channel shows.

When is my program on?
It isn't always obvious to find out when a particular program is on. Our station is not considered large enough to have on-screen listings with Comcast or RCN. However we do link the schedules for the Community TV Schedule, Education TV Schedule and the Municipal TV Schedule which are updated every week. Still didn't catch the program? Give us a call if you notice a discrepancy in our listings. And don't worry, we air most of our programs multiple times during the week. Chances are that another showing is going to take place in the next couple of days!

How can I buy a copy of a program?
Sometimes you just want a copy of a program to watch at your leisure, or share with friends and family. Most of our programs are available for purchase. The cost is $15 for most DVD-R duplications. How do you request a copy? Simply contact Michael Dermody at the Needham Channel, and he will get the ball rolling!

How can I get an announcement on your channel?
Announcements for the Needham Channel's Community Bulletin Board can be submitted by interested individuals and non-profit organizations. New community announcements appear every Sunday on Channel 9 on Comcast, Channel 15 on RCN and Channel 29 on Verizon. If you would like to have an announcement placed on our channel, email NGuthrie@needhamchannel.org

How do I get the news to cover a story or event?
Have a Tip for Our Newscast? We are always looking for new stories to pursue for our live, weekly newscast, "The Needham Channel News". Call producer Natalie Guthrie at 781-449-6964 or email her at NGuthrie@needhamchannel.org. Please keep in mind that our newscast is largely staffed by volunteers, so the more advanced notice we have, the more likely we are to get moving on your tip!

How can I get a show on air?
Show ideas are always welcome, you have to remember that we are a local access station staffed largely by volunteers! While we are very interested in hearing what you would like to SEE, it is best paired up with what you would like to DO. If you would like to get involved with a production, or if you are a Needham resident who would like to start one of your own, call Executive Director Marc Mandel to set up an appointment. We will provide the training, expert advice and most of the resources you would need to get your show on the air! If a show is already being produced at another channel that you would like to get on the Needham Channel, become a local sponsor--a Needham resident who wouldn't mind filling out the paper work involved in a request, and have your name aired in connection with that program.