History of NCTV

The history of Newington Community Television, Inc. (NCTV) is a remarkable journey of community involvement and dedicated volunteers. Here’s a brief overview:

Founding and Early Years

1984: Cox Communications provides a local community access channel (Channel 32) for Newington, Rocky Hill, and Wethersfield.
1986: Everett Weaver and Edward Pizzella, along with former Mayor Joseph P. Doyle, establish Newington Community Television, Inc. (NCTV). They form a nonprofit corporation with the help of local volunteers.

Development and Expansion

Late 1980’s: NCTV secures studio space in an unused building on Welles Drive North with permission from the Board of Education. Volunteers renovate the space.
1990: Channel 32 is replaced by town-specific community access Channel 14, which NCTV operates 24/7.
2000: Channel 16 is added for broadcasting public, educational and governmental programming (PEG).

Modern Era

2009: NCTV relocates to the lower level of Newington Town Hall.
2011: NCTV enters an agreement with AT&T U-Verse, making its programming available on Channel 99. Content is also accessible online.
2020: NCTV relocates to its current space in Newington Town Hall.

Community Impact

NCTV airs a wide range of local programs, including government meetings, public service announcements, community events, and educational content.
NCTV celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2016, naming the Studio for Edward Pizzella and the Control Room for Everett Weaver. NCTV will also be naming office space after long time volunteer, Patty Foley.

Leadership and Volunteers

Past Presidents: Everett Weaver, Michael Phelps and Michael Rosenkrantz
Current President: John Donahue
Other Board Officers:

Vice-President of Programming: Brendon LaChance
Treasurer: Paul Glotzer
Secretary: Sandy Austin Goldstein

Getting Involved

NCTV holds monthly meetings and welcomes public attendance. Volunteers are essential and training is provided for technical roles.
The station airs meetings and events sponsored by local nonprofit groups without charge and provides the necessary recording equipment.

For more details or to get involved, you can reach out to NCTV by email, NCTV@NCTV.org.

NCTV is dedicated to keeping the residents of Newington informed and engaged!