About Amherst Media
Amherst Media was founded as the Center of Community Access Television (CCATV) in 1976, became Amherst Community Television (ACTV) in 1989, and is now known as Amherst Media.
Since 1976, Amherst Media has been a dynamic, community-driven communication and technology center in Amherst, MA, making it the oldest, continuously-operating nonprofit, Cable Access Center in the country.
While providing the Amherst community with traditional Public, Education, and Government (PEG) Access, Amherst Media has led the way in introducing new media technologies through trainings and opening its venues to non-traditional media entities and ventures. This allows citizens to be active participants, producers, and savvy consumers of information.
Amherst Media is dedicated to closing the digital divide and providing opportunities for everyone to experience the precious commodity known as "Free Speech". Amherst Media ensures that everyone has the opportunity to participate in the ever-growing use of media and technology as a means of discourse in our world. Emerging media and the evolving use of technology and digital content enhance all facets of our lives, from work to play, and from learning to community service.
The Amherst Media Team
Rachel Figurasmith
Executive Director
Dave Sondrini
Director of Production
Brooklyn Demme
Community Education Manager
Milan Clark
PEG Coordinator
Board of Directors
Amherst Media has bylaws and a Board of Directors. We maintain a calendar of board and committee meetings. Regular meetings are on the first Thursday of each month at 5:30pm, but please check the calendar for changes. The meetings, located at Amherst Media, are open to the public with a public comment period at the start of the meeting.
