About Wrentham Cable 8
Wrentham Community Media is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3), membership-based organization dedicated to fostering community connection, civic engagement, and creative expression through Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) access media. We provide an open and inclusive forum for electronic free expression, offering equitable access to training, production resources, and cablecasting services on a first-come, first-served basis. Through the administration of our four subscriber-based cable channels and related digital platforms, we empower residents, organizations, and local institutions to inform, educate, and inspire the Wrentham community.
Services include:
Administration and programming of four PEG cable channels (Public, Educational, and Government)
Live and recorded coverage of Town Meetings, public hearings, board and committee meetings
Coverage of school events, local sports, and community celebrations
Studio production services and multi-camera field production
Training in television and web-based content creation
Access to professional video equipment and editing facilities
Technical support and production guidance for members
Online streaming and video-on-demand distribution
Through accessible media services, hands-on training, and comprehensive local coverage, Wrentham Community Media strengthens civic engagement, promotes government transparency, supports education, and empowers residents to share their voices and tell their stories.
What Makes Wrentham Community Media Unique?
Wrentham Community Media distinguishes itself from many PEG access facilities through a combination of community focus, operational flexibility, and forward-thinking technology investment.
1. Advanced IP-Based Infrastructure
WCM has embraced a modern, IP-driven broadcast environment rather than relying solely on traditional baseband systems. This forward-thinking infrastructure allows for flexible signal routing, scalable production workflows, remote connectivity, improved reliability, and easier integration of streaming and on-demand platforms. An IP backbone positions WCM to adapt quickly as media delivery continues shifting toward digital and multi-platform distribution.
2. Multi-Platform Distribution Strategy
Beyond traditional cable channels, WCM integrates live streaming, video-on-demand, and web-based content delivery. This ensures government transparency, school visibility, and public programming remain accessible to viewers regardless of how they consume media.
3. Professional-Level Production in a Small-Town Setting
WCM provides multi-camera field production, studio programming, and comprehensive meeting coverage that rival larger markets—while maintaining local accessibility and personal support for residents and volunteers.
4. Strong Municipal & Educational Integration
Close collaboration with town government and schools ensures consistent, high-quality coverage of Town Meetings, public hearings, school events, and community activities—strengthening civic engagement and public trust.
5. Member-Centered Access Model
Operating on a first-come, first-served basis, WCM emphasizes fairness, inclusion, and hands-on training. Residents are not just viewers—they are creators, producers, and contributors.
6. Agility & Innovation
As a smaller organization, WCM can adapt quickly to new technologies, production methods, and community needs without the bureaucratic constraints that may limit larger PEG operations.
Together, these strengths—particularly WCM’s investment in IP infrastructure and digital-forward operations—position the organization as a modern, adaptable, and community-driven media resource.
There are several ways to watch Wrentham Community Media’s community programming!
There are four stations in which you can see the programming:*
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Public and Entertainment Channel
(Channel 8 on Comcast; Channel 39 on Verizon)
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Educational Channel
(Channel 6 on Comcast; Channel 37 on Verizon)
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Government Channel
(Channel 22 on Comcast; Channel 38 on Verizon)
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HD and Video on Demand Channel
(Comcast CH 1073; Channel 36 on Verizon)