By John C. Morley, Video Producer and Engineer
Community television has always depended on more than cameras, production equipment, and broadcast technology. Behind every municipal meeting, local interview, school concert, and community celebration are people who can turn an idea into a finished production. Some are experienced station managers, engineers, and producers, while others are students, municipal employees, and dedicated volunteers who contribute their time and expertise.
Posted: October 17, 2026 by Rich Desimone
Legislative Updates from Trenton and Washington, D.C.: FCC and ADA Accessibility Requirements
By Dave Garb, Legislative Committee, Chair
Update: FCC Amends Closed Captioning Rules for Video Programmers – Docket No: 05-23125-133: Closed Captioning of Video Programming
But ADA Rules Still Apply
Posted: October 17, 2026 by Rich Desimone
Who Will Run Community Television Tomorrow?
By John C. Morley, Video Producer and Engineer
Community television has always depended on more than cameras, production equipment, and broadcast technology. Behind every municipal meeting, local interview, school concert, and community celebration are people who can turn an idea into a finished production. Some are experienced station managers, engineers, and producers, while others are students, municipal employees, and dedicated volunteers who contribute their time and expertise.
Posted: October 17, 2026 by Rich Desimone
OBTV, Reimagining the Possibilities, One Upgrade at a Time
By Aime Alonzo, J.D. (She/Her) Executive Assistant to the BA, OBTV and Digital Content D/P
Hello JAG colleagues and friends. I have always felt energized to read about the innovative upgrades and programs happening at other stations. There is nothing more thrilling and inspiring than seeing what is possible and imagining how those ideas might spark new opportunities for all our work. I remember reading similar JAG articles about other stations and feeling my creativity come alive with each example. My hope is that this article does the same for you.
Posted: October 17, 2026 by Rich Desimone
Gear Up for the 2027 JAG Awards
By Connor Cheung, Chair, JAG Awards Committee
As we dive deeper into the fall production season, the JAG Awards Committee is already hard at work laying the groundwork for an incredible 2027 program. Our recent committee meeting focused entirely on streamlining the process, making it easier for stations to participate, and getting a head start so everyone can avoid the usual spring scramble.
Posted: October 17, 2026 by Rich Desimone
Your Conference. Your Ideas. Your Voice.
By Bob Duthaler, Conference Committee, Chair
Help Us Shape the JAG Conference 2027!
Planning is already underway for the JAG Conference 2027, and this year we want you to help us build the conference.
Posted: October 17, 2026 by Rich Desimone
The League of Municipalities Conference and JAG: Perfect Together
By Geoffrey Belinfante, External Relations Committee, Chair
Once again, this year, JAG will have a presence at the New Jersey League of Municipalities Conference in Atlantic City from November 17th through November 19th. Our attendance there includes a booth on the convention floor and the sponsorship of two workshops that are presented jointly with the endorsement of the League.
Posted: September 20, 2026 by Rich Desimone
Looking Ahead to the 2027 JAG Awards: Time to Start Capturing!
By Connor Cheung, Chair, JAG Awards Committee
With the summer wrapping up and a brand-new production season officially underway, it’s time to turn our attention toward the 2027 JAG Awards.
Posted: September 20, 2026 by Rich Desimone
News from Trenton & Washington, DC and FCC Legislation Changes
by Dave Garb, Legislative Committee Chair
FCC Amends Closed Captioning Rules for Video Programmers – Docket No: 05-23125-133: Closed Captioning of Video Programming; Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking; Delete, Delete, Delete Proceedings & Calling on Advocates to Respond to FCC’s Proposed Throttling of E-Rate
Posted: September 20, 2026 by Rich Desimone
Are We Losing Our Community’s Video History?
by John C. Morley, Video Producer and Engineer
Walk into almost any community television station that has been operating for several decades, and there is a good chance you will find pieces of the community’s history stored somewhere inside. Shelves may contain videotapes with handwritten labels, cabinets may hold DVDs and other recording media, and hard drives or servers may contain years of locally produced programming. Some stations may even have recordings stored on formats newer staff have never worked with, and equipment that has not been powered on in years.