Congratulations: JAG Awards Winner 2024

Documentary

Woodbridge TV̶—The Barron Arts Center: Holiday Model Train Show, Award of Excellence

JCETV Jersey City—Jersey City Public Schools Official Sesquicentennial Video, Award of Distinction

Woodbridge Schools—Woodbridge Township School District: CJCEE, Award of Recognition

Instructional/Training

Woodbridge Schools—Gifted & Talented: Professional Development Learning, Award of Excellence

Piscataway Community TV—Piscataway Cooks: With the Bertolinis, Award of Distinction

Piscataway Community TV—Appliance Building Permit, Award of Recognition

News Magazine

EBTV, East Brunswick—EB Stories, Award of Excellence

Woodbridge Schools—The Bridge: Social Emotional Learning, Award of Distinction

Woodbridge TV—Meet the Artist: Tyler Nunnally-Duck, Award of Recognition

Talk Show

EBTV, East Brunswick—Old Ways in NJ: Rik Palieri, Folk Singer, Award of Excellence

Piscataway Community TV—Women Talk – Crafts, Award of Distinction

Premiere Media—CAZUAL CONVERSATIONS 40TH Anniv. of NJ Festival of Ballooning, Award of Distinction

Woodbridge TV—Greenable Woodbridge: We Feed Food Bank, Award of Distinction

Asbury Park TV—ArtsRule in Asbury Park: A Conversation with AP-AMP, Award of Recognition

PSA: Public Service Announcement

Newark TV—MLK Day of Service, Award of Excellence

WBMA-TV/Bloomfield—Juneteenth PSA 2023, Award of Distinction

Piscataway Community TV—Will It Flush, Award of Recognition

Promotion

Premiere Media—Brandywine Living at Princeton Celebrates Seniors, Award of Excellence

Asbury Park TV—Arts Rule in Asbury Park :The Cardboard Art Show, Award of Distinction

EBTV, East Brunswick—EB Restaurant Week ’23: Magnifico’s, Award of Distinction

Woodbridge TV—Snapshot: B-Street Band, Award of Distinction

Piscataway Community TV—Piscataway Pete, Award of Recognition

Sports Programming/Multi-Camera

Piscataway Community TV—PHS Football, Award of Excellence

EBTV, East Brunswick—EBHS Boys Volleyball EB vs. Monroe 5/2/23, Award of Distinction

CNET, State College—High School Football vs. Altoona, Award of Recognition

Public Meeting / Single Camera

WM77, West Milford—West Milford Council Meeting, Award of Excellence

Public Meeting / Multi-Camera

Oakland TV—Oakland Council Meeting February 28, 2023, Award of Excellence

Roselle Park TV—Township Council Meeting 2023, Award of Distinction

Scotch Plains Television, Scotch Plains—Township Council Mtg: 10-17-23, Award of Recognition

Public Ceremony / Single Camera

Oradell Public TV—Mural Unveiling, Award of Excellence

Oakland TV—Veterans Day Ceremony, Award of Distinction

WBMA-TV/Bloomfield—Juneteenth Educational Ceremony 2023, Award of Recognition

Public Ceremony / Multi-Camera

Scotch Plains Television—Scotch Plains Veteran’s Day Ceremony 2023, Award of Excellence

Oakland TV—Christmas/Chanukah Light Ceremony, Award of Distinction

Newark TV—Harriet Tubman Monument Unveiling, Award of Recognition

Public Parade/Multi-Camera

Woodbridge TV—Woodbridge Township Holiday Parade, Award of Excellence

Long Hill TV—Township Halloween Parade 2023, Award of Distinction

WBMA-TV/Bloomfield—Bloomfield Memorial Day Parade 2023, Award of Recognition

Concert/Single Camera

Woodbridge Schools Woodbridge—HS Choir at St Andrews Church, Award of Excellence

Asbury Park TV—AP Juneteenth ‘23 Highlights: Valerie Adams and The Dimension Band, Award of Distinction

Concert /Multiple Camera

Clifton Cable Channel—Super Trans AM 2023, Award of Excellence

Woodbridge TV Woodbridge—Mayor’s Summer Concert: Gypsy-Fleetwood Mac Tribute, Award of Distinction

WM77-West Milford—Bob Magnuson Concert, Award of Recognition

Community Holiday Event

Roseland TV—Santa’s Arrival & Hometown Christmas Celebration Recap, Award of Excellence

EBTV, East Brunswick—48th Annual East Brunswick Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, Award of Distinction

CNET, State College—A Celebration of Juneteenth: Threading the Fabric of Freedom, Award of Recognition

Community Development Event

Cranford TV35—Home for the Holidays, Award of Excellence

Newark TV—Newark Fashion Forward: “Final Fire on the Runway,” Award of Distinction

Cranford TV35—Sand Sculpture   Award of Recognition

WBMA-TV/Bloomfield—Inter-Faith Rally Against Hate 2023, Award of Recognition

Community Ground Breaking/Ribbon Cutting/Dedication

Cranford TV35—Toast, Award of Excellence

Newark TV—Home for the Holidays, Award of Distinction

WBMA-TV/Bloomfield—Mayor McCarthy Street Naming, Award of Recognition

Community Festival/Fair Event

CNET, State College—2023 Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, Award of Excellence

Scotch Plains Television—Scotch Plains Trunk or Treat 2023, Award of Distinction

WM77-West Milford—West Milford National Night Out, Award of Recognition

Community Award Presentation

Asbury Park TV—APin3 Film Challenge Compilation 2023, Award of Excellence

WBMA-TV/Bloomfield—Bloomfield Police Chief Ceremony, Award of Distinction

JCETV Jersey City—Jersey City Public Schools Teacher of the Year Awards Presentation, Award of Recognition

Congratulations to all our award recipients!

Spotlight: OurClark Media TV 36

by Nate Clee, Information Technology, Township of Clark, NJ

Clark TV-36 is owned and operated by the Township of Clark as OurClark Media TV 36. The studio is overseen by Nathaniel Clee who brings over 30 years of experience in information technology and electronic engineering support. Additionally, there is a team of part time videographers, editors and studio staff that are brought in as needed.

TV-36 covers Council Meetings, Board of Ed Meetings, Zoning Board Meetings, Planning Board Meetings and any other governmental meetings that need coverage.  The studio is also used to cover emergent news reporting to the community about situations that may arise in the township.

Our Communications and Business Development department utilizes our resources to provide an overview of life in the community. This includes the TV 36 staff videoing all Township events, special occasions and business openings to broadcast on television, social media and YouTube.

TV-36 staff also broadcasts school and library events of interest such as concerts, talent shows, graduations, sporting events, guest speakers, special programming and much more.

In 2025 and beyond, we plan to host various podcasts, business spotlights, and the Clark community with special interests, talents, and a willingness to share, slide in front of our cameras and do what they do best for our audience.

Several years ago, our facility completed a multi-year remodel and upgraded to state-of-the-art equipment. The studio is run with a TriCaster TC1 unit which is fed by three Sony Studio Cameras HXC-FB80SN with HDVFL750 VF/20X Lens and Viewfinder controlled by three Camera Control Units (Sony HXCU-FB80N) for Full 1080p Resolution.

Our Bulletin Board is powered by the Infovue system Player and 1 Remote stick,  Show management is controlled by a Leightronix Ultra HD Server running through a Blackmagic Smart Video Hub.

The biggest upgrade was to our council chamber’s infrastructure with 5 Sony PTZ Cameras controlled remotely from our control room to the brand new Court/Council Chambers and Police HQ Across the street all brought in with bi-directional fiber. In addition to the cameras we are able to control four 65 inch Sony monitors on the walls in the courtroom with full control of audio and video to the room with a Crestron Control Unit.

We also have fiber lines to the high school football field for live games as well as a fiber line to the high school auditorium. In addition to the fiber feeds we have a LiveU Solo Unit that enables us to go live anywhere throughout the town.  TV-36 is set for the future needs of the community and will continue to grow its programming for years to come.

Legislative Update October 2024: News from Trenton & Washington, DC

by Dave Garb, Legislative Committee Chair

Because of its importance, I am going to bring up an article that we commented on last month. It is about the FCC’s Docket No. 05-231 *Closed Captioning of Video Programming Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking*.

President’s Message: October 2024 Your Voice Matters: Share Your Needs and Ideas!

by Bob Duthaler

Running a station there are times when you may need additional support and information. How do you get that information? Who is available to give you that added help? With JAG as a resource, you there are many places you can get the information and help you need.

Spotlight on Piscataway Community TV: A Local Treasure Promoting Unity and Diversity

By George Fairfeld, Station Manager Piscataway Community TV
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In an era dominated by global media giants and digital streaming services, hyperlocal community television channels like Piscataway Community TV, (PCTV) continue to play a crucial role in maintaining a sense of community, fostering local engagement, and providing residents with content that truly matters to them. PCTV is not just another channel on the dial; it is a valuable resource that serves the Piscataway residents and the residents of Central NJ by keeping them informed, entertained, and connected. That value was never more apparent than during the aftermath of Super Storm Sandy in October 2012 or during the World Wide Pandemic in 2020. During these crises, Piscataway Community Television was always a constant source for the residents to find necessary hyperlocal information for their local officials that kept them safe and informed.

Legislative Update August 2024: News from Trenton & Washington, DC

by Dave Garb, Legislative Committee Chair

Because of its importance, I am going to bring up an article that we commented on last month. It is about the FCC’s Docket No. 05-231 *Closed Captioning of Video Programming Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking*.