What is PEG Access?

PEG (Public, Education, Government) access is local programming produced by-and-for the community. Stoughton Media Access Corporation (SMAC) functions as the PEG access station for Stoughton, covering community events, Stoughton schools programming, government meetings, and more. We also provide training and resources for residents to produce their own TV show or podcast.

 

Where can I watch SMAC programming?

SMAC programs are available on cable, stougtontv.com, and on the Stoughton Media Access YouTube channel. On cable, community programming can be found on Comcast 1073/Verizon 28, school & sports content on Comcast 6/Verizon 26, and government meetings on Comcast 8/Verizon 24.

 

How can I watch local government meetings?

Local government meetings, such as Select Board, Finance Committee, Planning Board, and Town Meeting, are broadcast live on the government channel and on stoughtontv.com. Replays air on the government channel and can be watched anytime at stoughtontv.com/meetings-on-demand. 

School Committee meetings are broadcast live on the education channel and on stoughtontv.com. Replays are aired on the education and government channels.

SMAC airs meetings “gavel-to-gavel” and does not edit the content of government meetings. SMAC does not broadcast executive sessions of board meetings due to the confidentiality of executive sessions.

 

How is SMAC funded?

SMAC is funded by cable television subscribers in Stoughton. A small portion of a cable TV subscriber’s bill makes its way to SMAC through what is called a franchise fee mechanism. Nearly all of SMAC’s funding relies on cable TV subscribers in Stoughton. SMAC is an independent non-profit organization and is not a town department, nor is SMAC funded by taxpayer dollars.

 

How can I get involved with SMAC?

There are many ways to get involved! You can fill out a membership application by stopping by the studio or emailing businessmanager@stoughtontv.com. Once your membership is approved, you can start a show, podcast, or volunteer to help SMAC cover a variety of local events. Have questions or want to tour our studio? Email the Station Manager, Caleb Tobin, at ctobin@stoughtontv.com.

 

How can I reserve studio time?

To book studio or edit suite time, email the Station Manager at ctobin@stoughtontv.com. Please note that producers can only book studio time to film a show once per week. Studio and edit suite time is on a first-come, first-served basis.