WACA TV

WACA TV is the community media center in Ashland, MA. We produce original programming for and about Come by and visit!

Ashland Cable Access Corporation was incorporated in 1985 and set up its first studio on Eliot Street. The station's first programs were regular tapings of the selectmen and school committee meetings. Over time, Ashland Cable expanded its programming line to include many types of shows. Some of these programs, which are still in production today, are "Calling All Kids," "Night at the Roundtable,"

"Unplugged," "Soup to Nuts," and many more. After several years, Ashland Cable became known as WACA TV, which soon caught on as a household word. People were talking about WACA TV all around town and our programming grew tremendously. Ashland's younger residents have been treated to summer video camp sessions and After School Video workshops, where they learned the art of video production. They spent their days creating their own music videos and doing mock news and weather programs. Many of these students have gone on to professional careers in the television and entertainment business. They attribute their choice of careers to the education and training they received during their time spent at WACA TV. With all this activity, WACA TV soon outgrew its space at 290 Eliot Street. In 1997, a new studio was built at the former Ashland High School at 87 West Union Street, where we are still located. Throughout the years, WACA TV has produced programs such as cooking shows, talk shows, and programs featuring rock, folk and acoustic bands. We have gone on location to a variety of interesting places, from behind the scenes at the Boston Ballet to covering the Worcester Memorial Service for fallen firefighters, to covering the events at the National Democratic Convention in Boston in 2004. The station has also been recognized on several occasions with awards for excellence in programming. In 2005, WACA TV entered into the digital world with the purchase of a video media server from MaestroVision to broadcast our growing program lineup more efficiently. The station completed another major equipment upgrade with the purchase of new cameras, a new switcher and high definition non-linear edit systems to prepare the station for HD broadcasting. In 2013, WACA TV outgrew the old station and moved to a 3900 square foot facility at 200 Butterfield Drive. Our new space includes a set kitchen, a spacious studio, a conference room, and two editing suites, preparing us to take on new, high quality productions. Our crew continues to travel to events around Ashland, including a recent ZipTrip visit by Fox25 news. We are always looking for volunteers and for new show proposals from members of the Ashland Community. We look forward to continuing to increase our station's offerings to meet the needs of the Ashland Community for many more years to come.

11/01/2024

10/25/2024

WACA received proclamatin and official citations form the Select Board and Massachusetts State Senate in celebration of Community Media Day at our Open House on October 22.

10/24/2024

WACA celebrates Community Media Day. Select Woman Yolanda Greaves presents WACA with a Proclamatin from the Town, They have announced Sunday October 26 has WACA Day in Ashland.

On October 22nd, WACA TV hosted an open house to celebrate Community Media Day, featuring citations from Senator Karen Spilka’s office and the Ashland Select...

10/16/2024

Ashland Lions is sponsoring Prescription Drug Take Back Day
On Saturday October 26
from 10am to 2pm
Ashland Community Building
162 W. UNION ST.

BRING ANY:
UNWANTED/UNUSED/EXPIRED DRUGS
SHARPS: NEEDLES/SYRINGES/LANCETS

FOR SAFE+PROPER DISPOSAL
Sponsored by: Ashland Lions

10/08/2024

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10/08/2024

We are pleased to announce that WACA now has an internet Radio Station --- WACA Radio. Listen to the audio version of our programming. Coming soon we will feather live announcing of our sporting events. Here is the listen link. Click and enjoy.
https://s3.radio.co/s8a586c014/listen

10/08/2024

10/07/2024

The learning center hosted by Lillian Travaglini was one of WACA's longest-running shows. It featured many different types of learning and guests from various walks of life over the years. Lillian's positive outlook and dedication to lifelong learning never stopped, as she continued doing the show well into her 90s. Today, we celebrate her and her fine work and volunteering to share her knowledge.

Here is one of our favorite episodes featuring Dr. John Grassi, a professor at Cambridge College, as he explores the relationship between brain function and learning.

Thank you LIli. We will miss you!

https://youtu.be/Dl8YhuyA3mk (https://youtu.be/Dl8YhuyA3mk)

The learning center hosted by Lillian Travaglini was one of WACA-TV Ashland's longest-running shows. It featured many different types of learning and guests ...

09/12/2024

Planning Board: September 12th, 2024

09/11/2024

School Committee: September 11th, 2024

09/06/2024

WACA presets AshlandClocker football vs Gradton.

Ashland High School vs Grafton High School September 4th, 2024 LIVE 7PM

09/04/2024

Select Board:September 4th, 2024

08/27/2024

TEST JUST A TEST

08/22/2024

Planning Board 8-22-2024

08/20/2024

Board of Health Meeting (ZOOM)
Tuesday, July 23, 2024

08/13/2024

Look at our new sign. !

08/08/2024

Ashland Planning Board Meeting August 8 2024

07/25/2024

Ashland Planning Board Meeting July 25 2024

Address

200 Butterfield Drive
Ashland, MA
01721

Telephone

(508) 881-9222

Website

http://www.wacatv.com/

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Planning Board: September 12th, 2024

School Committee: September 11th, 2024

Select Board:September 4th, 2024

TEST JUST A TEST

Planning Board 8-22-2024

Board of Health Meeting (ZOOM) Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Planning Board Meeting August 8 2024

Ashland Planning Board Meeting August 8 2024

Planning Board Meeting July 25 2024

Ashland Planning Board Meeting July 25 2024

Board of Health Meeting (ZOOM) Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Select Board Meeting (Hybrid) Wednesday, July 17, 2024 LIVE 7pm

Select Board Meeting (Hybrid) Wednesday, July 17, 2024 1. Discuss Executive Session and confirm the start time. 2. Call Meeting to Order Call the July 17, 2024 Select Board Meeting to order at 7:00 PM; This meeting is being recorded and broadcast live by WACA TV and livestreamed on Facebook. Remote participation is available using the Zoom Video Conferencing platform. Any disruption with the Video Conferencing Platform will result in the platform being shut down. In the event of a disruption, broadcasting will continue on WACA TV and livestreamed on Facebook 3. Citizen Participation 4. Scheduled Appearances (90 minutes) a. 7:10 pm – Discuss and Appoint Members to the Local Historic Study Committee – (Local Historic District Study Committee consist of 3 – 7 members)  John Dudley  Zofia Likowska  Anna Miksis  Jen Paratore  Peter Wilner  Recommendation from GBAR Greater Boston Association of Realtors – Caren Mulcunry.  Recommendation from Cliff Wilson - Joan Gonfrade and Jim Neilsen b. 7:50 pm – Discuss and Appoint Members to the Public Safety Naming Committee  John Dudley  Alex Keefe c. 8:00 pm - Update from the Upper Charles Trails Committee 5. Old/New Business (30 minutes) a. Discuss the Valentine Estate b. Discuss Select Board Meeting Schedule for the remainder of the calendar year. c. Update on Comprehensive Plan d. Reminder – Vacancies on various Boards and Committees  Affordable Housing Trust – 1 Vacancy “Associate Member”  Conservation Committee – 1 Vacancy  Open Space and Recreation Committee – 2 Vacancies (Committee was reduced from 9 members to 7 members on 9/5/15)  Stormwater Advisory Committee – 1 Vacancy  Sustainability Committee – 1 Vacancy  Town Forest Committee – 1 Vacancy “Associate Member” e. Reminder – Free COVID Tests are available at Town Hall. f. Reminder – First Saturday of each month – Drop Off Recycling at DPW from 9:00 am to Noon – Waste Motor Oil, The

Zoning Board of Appeals - 715 Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Planning Board Meeting June 27 2024

Ashland Planning Board Meeting June 27 2024

Select Board June 26th, 2024

Select Board June 26th, 2024 Good evening, WACA viewers. We are pleased to announce that WACA has regained broadcast following a power outage that temporarily interrupted our coverage of the Ashland Town Hall meeting earlier this evening. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. I'm happy to report that we are now back on the air and will be bringing you live coverage of Part 2 of the Ashland Selectboard meeting. For those just joining us, we encourage you to tune in and stay informed about the important matters being discussed by your local officials.