By Brandon Uhlig, Director of Communications, Metuchen Media

My Metuchen Media Journey

I’m the Director of Communications for the Borough of Metuchen and current studio head of Metuchen Media. I assumed this position in July 2018, after eight years leading operations at ESN-TV, the Edison Schools Network.

By Don Smith, Manager, Cranford TV-35

How to get the most out of your Verizon FIOS statewide contract

The statewide contract from Verizon Fios provides for any municipal buildings (schools, police departments, fire departments, etc.) that the township or city owns, to be eligible for one free internet drop and one free cable TV dro

by Mark Albala, Cable Advisory Committee, Oakland TV

The State of New Jersey has financial & technical assistance available to the communications arms of NJ communities

It’s there, but not always easy to find to find

I’d love to tell you there is a consistent way of accessing advisory services and financing within the State of New Jersey for support of communications to the citizenry of New Jersey, but that is not the case. There is a wealth of services available, if you can find it. This article is not intended e a one-size-fits-all answer to receiving technical and financial support for your public access channel or other means used to communicate to the citizenry of your municipality, but rather should serve as a guide to determine where to start identifying the sources you can use to bolster either financing or technologies that cross outside the domain of TelVue, Cablecast or other broadcasting platform your municipality utilizes.

by Mary Granahan, Television Production Director, Ocean County College

I’m Mary Granahan, Director of Television Production, and I’m excited to introduce you to Ocean TV-20, a full-service production studio and 24-hour station operated by Ocean County College. Our full HD studio also functions as an immersive training ground for the next generation of media professionals. So, our operations are a bit different than more traditional PEG operations.

by Mike Solomon, Station Manager, Clifton Cable Channel

When the world shut down in 2020 during the COVID-19 crisis, many people found themselves searching for ways to help their communities. For me, that journey began as a volunteer at the City of Clifton’s public-access television station (Clifton Cable Channel). At the time, I simply wanted to lend my skills to help keep residents informed during an unprecedented period of uncertainty. What I didn’t know then was that this volunteer effort would become a career I now deeply love.

by Jan Zachary, Cable Television Coordinator for Manalapan Township

Hi Everyone! Jan Zachary here! I am the Cable Television Coordinator (CTC) for the Manalapan Township Television Network (MTTN) since 2010, after joining the Cable Television Advisory Committee at its inception in 2005. This is my second article for JAG. I wrote another one in October of 2021 and am reporting to you that we now have completely updated with new systems to talk about.

by Richard Christopher Scuderi, 52 & Blue Productions

My name is Richard Christopher Scuderi. I fell in love with television at age 5 and always knew that’s what I wanted to do with my life. When it was time for college, I looked for a school that had a strong television program and its own station. Television production was much harder than I thought. Timing was crucial and there was a lot of pressure to be perfect

by Craig Yetsko, Station Manager, North Brunswick TV A new era for North Brunswick TV began last summer with the completion of a project that included major improvements to the control room and a new sound system for the Municipal Building Courtroom and Council Meeting Room. The origins of this transformation began in 2021 as …

The article discusses the significance of JAG membership for West Milford, emphasizing the support it provides in broadcasting operations. Despite budget constraints, the decision to renew membership reflects the local government’s commitment. JAG’s resources, including programming access and legislative updates, enhance the town’s community channel, demonstrating the value of active involvement in the organization.

by Julie Gallanty, Chief Executive Officer of the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance Supporting young people today, creates a stronger, more vibrant tomorrowAt the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance, our mission is simple yet powerful: to strengthen our communities by bringing people together to improve lives and inspire positive change. We lead a coalition of …