Talking About Somerville

Somerville: The Most Interesting Place on the Planet

2011-12-15T18:43:00.000-05:00

Shift Your Shopping

2011-12-02T10:05:00.001-05:00

Mimi Graney, Executive Director of Union Square Main Streets and Joe Grafton, Executive Director of Somerville Local First, discuss the community benefits of buying from local stores. They have a campaign called "Shift Your Shopping" that encourages Somerville residents to do their holiday shopping at small local stores rather than the big chain stores.

Transportation

2011-11-30T18:36:00.000-05:00

Host Melitta King speaks with leaders of three Somerville non-profit organizations that advocate for better transportation in the City. The panelists are Ellin Reisner of Somerville Transportation Equity Partnership, Alex Epstein of the Somerville Bicycle Advisory Committee, and Lynn Weissman of the Friends of the Community Path.

Somerville: The Most Interesting Place on the Planet

2011-09-07T17:06:00.000-04:00

Somerville Ward 7 Alderman Prelim. Election Discussion

2011-08-25T15:53:00.000-04:00

This SCATV program, hosted by "Greater Somerville" producer, Joe Lynch, is an opportunity for Somerville residents of Ward 7 to get to know the positions of Joan Whitney Puglia, the only candidate who participated of the three who were invited. Asking the questions are Boston Globe Correspondent Danielle Dreillenger and Somerville Journal Editor Jillian Fennimore. The Preliminary election will be held on September 13.

Talking About Somerville Food Security

2011-08-15T12:00:00.001-04:00

Daniel LeBlanc, CEO of Somerville Community Corporation, discusses food security, food pantries, and nutrition in Somerville. His guests are Mark Alston-Follansbee of the Somerville Homeless Coalition, Paul Kuhne of the Elizabeth Peabody House, Tara Anderson of Catholic Charities, and Lisa Brukilacchio of the Somerville Community Health Agenda.

Talking About Somerville Services for Seniors

2011-08-15T11:33:00.000-04:00

Daniel LeBlanc, CEO of Somerville Community Corporation, discusses essential services provided to seniors in Somerville. Guests are Reed Cochran of SCM Transportation and Mary Ann Dalton of Somerville Cambridge Elder Services.

Talking About Somerville After School Programs

2011-08-15T10:43:00.001-04:00

Daniel LeBlanc, CEO of Somerville Community Corporation discusses after school programs with Florence Bergmann of the Mystic Learning Center, Jackie Rivera of the Somerville YMCA, Alexandra Shuppert of the Elizabeth Peabody House, and Samantha Patton of the Somerville Boys and Girls Club.

Somerville, The Most Interesting Place on the Planet

2011-07-25T15:49:00.000-04:00

Climate Change in Somerville

2011-05-05T13:02:00.001-04:00

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An exploration of the science behind climate change and its effects on residents of Somerville, MA. Produced in October, 2010 by Wendy Blom at Somerville Community Access Television.

¿Qúe Es Depaving?

2011-04-28T11:36:00.002-04:00

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In Spanish, a look at how depaving helps the environment, especially in communities that have little green space. Produced by Somerville Community Access Television and Somerville Climate Action. April 2011.

Connecting Children with the Natural World

2011-03-02T11:45:00.000-05:00

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A panel discussion presented by the Somerville Community Growing Center's Children in Nature initiative that was held at the Somerville Public Library on February 9, 2011.

Cambridge Health Alliance:Somerville Hospital Campus

2011-02-22T18:46:00.001-05:00

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David Cecere speaks with staff of the ;of the Cambridge Health Alliance about the newly renovated Somerville hospital and the services it offers to the community. February 2011.

It's A Strange World: Brickbottom Gallery Exhibit

2011-02-18T10:57:00.002-05:00

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Artist and Curator Sherry Autor guides us through an interesting exhibit at Brickbottom Gallery, at 1 Fitchburg Street in Somerville, MA. Through February 26, 2011.

Actors' Shakespeare Project Winter Festival

2011-02-02T20:27:00.001-05:00

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The Actors' Shakespeare Project introduces its Winter season, three plays to be presented in the Storefront at 255 Elm Street in Davis Square, Somerville. Directors Doug Lockwood, David R. Gammons and Allyn Burrows discuss the plays they will direct. Actor Tamara Hickey moderates.

SCATV Members Night & Awards

2011-01-28T17:23:00.001-05:00

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Featuring the "Best of" awards for 2010..the SCATV Annual Members Meeting and Awards Night recorded Jan 27, 2011. ; Hosted by Matt Landry and Joe Lynch, the special guests included U.S. Senator Michael Capuano, MA State Senator Pat Jehlen, MA State Representative Denise Provost, City of Somerville Communications Director Michael Meehan and more!
Congratulations to all our members and most specifically to all the evening's honorees!

About Somerville - The Healing Exchange - Brain Trust

2011-01-13T09:50:00.001-05:00

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Tonight Melitta King learns more about The Healing Exchange - Brain Trust from her guest Samantha Jane Scolamiero. ; Please visit braintrust.givezooks.com to support the Brain Trust. For more information about the works of The Healing Exchange - Brain trust visit braintrust.org

Mystic Chorus Holiday Program

2010-12-18T15:35:00.001-05:00

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The Mystic Youth Chorus at the Mystic Learning Center in Somerville performed their holiday concert on December 13, 2010.

Jeff Jam Holiday Sing Song Show 2010

2010-12-03T17:56:00.001-05:00

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Congrats to Jeff, special thanks to Alison, Tarsia and Anita...what a fun time for all involved with this year's Jeff Jam Holiday Sing Song Show 2010. More information about Jeff and his music for children can be found here. Happy Holidays to everyone!

Climate Change in Somerville - A SCATV Production

2010-11-16T12:38:00.001-05:00

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A documentary about climate change and its impact, now and in the future, on the residents of Somerville, MA. The film explores the many ways that people are taking action to adapt to expected changes, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which are the primary cause of climate change. Producer Wendy Blom interviews representatives of Somerville Climate Action, Groundwork Somerville, STEP, and Transition Somerville, Mayor Curtatone, Rep. Denise Provost, and others who are involved in climate change work.

JTI Transgender Film Event

2010-11-15T13:18:00.001-05:00

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Climate Change in Somerville

2010-11-11T17:00:00.000-05:00

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2010-11-08T14:41:00.002-05:00

Percevejos: Os Fatos Bed Bugs Portuguese

2010-10-26T17:02:00.001-04:00

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Bed Bugs: The Facts with Portuguese subtitles. What bed bugs are and how to get rid of them.

Honk! 2010 Seed and Feed Marching Abominable

2010-10-16T19:09:00.000-04:00

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Honk! 2010 Somerville, MA. ; The Seed and Feed Marching Abominable Band from Atlanta, GA. Recorded at Dilboy Hall, Oct. 8, 2010.

Honk! 2010 Extraordinary Rendition Band

2010-10-16T18:51:00.000-04:00

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Honk! 2010 Somerville, MA. ; The Extraordinary Rendition Band from Providence, RI. Recorded at Dilboy Hall, Oct. 8, 2010.

Honk! 2010 Dirty Water Brass Band

2010-10-16T18:49:00.000-04:00

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Honk! 2010 Somerville, MA. ; The Dirty Water Brass Band from Somerville, MA. Recorded in Seven Hills Park Oct 8, 2010

Staying Put In Somerville / Making Your Home Work For The Long Run.

2010-10-04T10:31:00.004-04:00

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Staying Put In Somerville. Making Your Home Work For The Long Run.
A presentation of the Staying Put Neighborhood Group, Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services and Somerville Council On Aging. Duration 48 minutes. For more information: stayingput@eldercare.org

*** note *** A larger screen size version of this program may be viewed here: http://blip.tv/file/4199748

Recovery Roundtable 2010

2010-09-26T18:22:00.000-04:00

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Presented by Somerville Cares About Prevention and Somerville Community Access Television this program focuses on services available to people undergoing recovery from drugs or alcohol. ; Our panel includes representatives from service organizations, law enforcement and folks currently in recovery. Producer: Cory Mashburn, Director of Somerville Cares About Prevention. Recorded September 22, 2010.

CNAHS Foreclosure Prevention

2010-09-20T13:41:00.001-04:00

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Jennifer Jonassaint, CNAHS Program Manager, explains how homeowners in Somerville, Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, and Watertown, who are having trouble keeping up with their mortgage payments, can receive free loan modification assistance or counseling that may prevent them from losing their homes. Somerville Homeowner Maria Reis describes her experience with the program.

Cambridge Health Alliance - June 2009

2009-06-12T10:28:00.000-04:00

A panel of representatives from the Cambridge Health Alliance discuss changes in services at Somerville Hospital.

The Immigrant Learning Center

2009-04-24T14:29:00.002-04:00

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The April 2009 "Talking About Somerville" program explores the positive role of immigrants on the Massachusetts economy using statistics from a recent study commissioned by the Immigrant Learning Center in Malden. Warren Goldstein-Gelb, Director of the Welcome Project in Somerville talks with Marcia Drew Hohn, Director of the Immigrant Learning Center.

March 2009 - Tax Information

2009-03-06T15:52:00.002-05:00

Hosted by Melissa McWhinney of the Community Action Agency of Somerville, the program discusses 2008 tax issues for low income residents. Guests are Thais Demarco, Laura McNulty, and Mark Fopeano.

Web Tools for Environmental Activism

2009-02-11T11:47:00.001-05:00

Bob Nesson of S.T.E.P. discusses the use of web tools for environmental activism with Tim Weiskel, Research Director of Cambridge Climate Research Associates.

Somerville Kiwanis - December 2008

2008-12-02T11:35:00.002-05:00

Somerville Kiwani President Ellen OBrien discusses the Club's activities with Past Presidents Susan Callahan and George McLean. They welcome new members for fun, sociability, and community service.

Educational Opportunities at SCALE

2008-11-01T11:57:00.002-04:00

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Hosted by Sheryl Lovitt, this progam looks at all the educational opportunities offered at the Somerville School Department's adult learning program, SCALE.

October 2008 with Groundwork Somerville

2008-10-02T11:50:00.002-04:00

Hosted by Jennifer Lawrence of Groundwork Somerville, this program looks at the planning process for the Greenline Extension into Somerville and additons to the Community Path. Guests are Ellin Reisner of STEP, Lisa Brukilacchio of the Cambridge Health Alliance, and Mary Regan of the Somerville Community Corporation.

Somerville Garden Club - September 2008

2008-09-11T13:46:00.001-04:00

Talking About Somerville - Somerville Voices

2008-07-14T16:27:00.002-04:00

Host Fred Berman and guests Barry Rafkin and Greg Dennis explore the new website all about Somerville. www.somervillevoices.org.

Talking About Somerville - Mystic River Watershed

2008-06-03T17:06:00.002-04:00

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The June TAS, produced by the Mystic River Watershed Commission explores the current environmental issues, recreational uses and access to the watershed.

Talking About Somerville - May 2008

2008-05-13T15:16:00.001-04:00

The May "Talking About Somerville" concerns small business assistance programs in Somerville. It was produced and hosted by Mimi Graney, Executive Director of Union Square Main Streets. Graney's guests are Suzanne Bremer, who discusses commercial lending, and David Guzman, Small Business Specialist for the City of Somerville, who discusses upcoming business assistance workshops.

Talking About Somerville - MA Non-Profit Network

2008-04-07T17:40:00.001-04:00

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The April "Talking About Somerville" program is an introduction to the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, a new non-profit organization based in Boston that advocates for the huge non-profit community in Massachusetts. Melissa McWhinney of CAAS discusses the goals and activities of the organization with its Executive Director, David Magnani.

Mystic View Task Force

2008-02-02T11:33:00.000-05:00

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East Somerville Main Streets

2007-12-26T13:39:00.000-05:00

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Talking About Somerville - Groundwork Somerville

2007-12-18T12:56:00.000-05:00

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This episode of Talking About Somerville discusses garden education programs in Somerville and the benefits of composting.

Talking About Somerville

2007-11-12T17:31:00.000-05:00

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The November Talking About Somerville was produced by Accion USA, a non-profit organization that provides small, low interest loans to local businesses to allow them to expand or renovate. This program explains how the organization works and encourages local businesses to explore their services. It is recorded in three languages, Spanish, English, and Portuguese.

Talking About Somerville - MAPS Program

2007-10-01T13:11:00.000-04:00

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This month: The Massachusetts Association of Portuguese Speakers looks at health services for the Portuguese community. Hosted by Elsa Gomes. Program is in Portuguese.

2007-08-20T15:47:00.000-04:00

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The August Talking About Somerville was produced by the youth-serving organization, Teen Empowerment. The show takes a look at recent events sponsored by Teen Empowerment and discusses how the organization helps youth overcome obstacles.

Mystic River Watershed

2007-07-20T10:32:00.000-04:00

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Talking About Somerville-Dare Family Services

2007-04-30T15:01:00.000-04:00

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The May "Talking About Somerville" was produced by Dare Family Services, a non-profit foster care agency with an office in Somerville. The panelists describe the experience of being a foster parent, how expenses are covered, and what support services are offered. In Massachusetts there is a great need for many more foster parents who are willing to provide loving homes for children in need.

Somerville Rotary Club 2007

2007-04-10T21:10:00.000-04:00

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This month we learn about the mission of the Somerville Rotary Club with Rotarians Mimi Grandy, Ed Dente and John Keegan. Discover how the Somerville club helps our community through commitment, education and fund raising.

2007-03-27T14:17:00.000-04:00

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The March Talking About Somerville was produced by the Somerville/Cambridge WIC program. The program gives valuable information in both English and Portuguese about fats in our foods. Alayne Gatto, a registered dietitian from Cambridge Health Alliance and WIC, and Sally Suen, a registered dietician from Cambridge Health Alliance, explain the differences between saturated and unsaturated fats, trans fats, and cholesterol. They also give cooking tips for healthy eating for all ages.

Talking About Somerville February 2007

2007-01-31T21:50:00.000-05:00

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The February Talking About Somerville was produced by Community Action Agency of Somerville to explain various ways that low income residents and immigrants can receive free tax preparation assistance. Guests on the program are Melissa McWhinney, Advocacy Director, CAAS; Sarah Mengel, Site Coordinator, National Student Partnerships/Somerville; Jesse McCree, Site Coordinator, National Student Partnerships/Cambridge; and Thais DeMarco, Financial Literacy Coordinator, Somerville Community Corporation.

Talking About Somerville January

2007-01-09T21:10:00.000-05:00

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This Talking About Somerville program, produced by Bob Nesson of Mystic View Task Force, examines a critical event in the city's history. After eight years of struggle, an agreement was signed in December allowing development to move forward at Assembly Square.? People who played critical roles in the process reflect on how we reached the agreement, what was at stake, and what the agreement means for Somerville.

Talking About Somerville December

2006-12-12T18:03:00.000-05:00

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Talking about Somerville

Affordable Housing in Somerville

Creating more affordable housing in Somerville is the topic of December’s Talking About Somerville. The program was produced by Mark Alston-Follansbee, Director The Somerville Homeless Coalition, who invited other housing advocates into the SCAT studio to explore the current situation and the outlook for the future. The show panelists are David Aposhian, Developer of Union Place, Danny LeBlanc, Director of Somerville Community Corporation, and Paul Mackey, Director of Housing for the City of Somerville.

Talking About Somerville- November

2006-10-31T17:25:00.000-05:00

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The November "Talking About Somerville" was produced by the Somerville Center for Adult Learning Experience (SCALE), which provides E.S.O.L., G.E.D., and citizenship classes for area adults. The TV show focuses on a variety of volunteer teaching opportunities at the Center. SCALE's funders include the Massachusetts Department of Education, the Somerville Public Schools, and the City of Somerville.

Talking About Somerville is a community service project of Somerville Community Access Television.

Talking About Somerville- October

2006-10-03T20:35:00.000-04:00

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The October Talking About Somerville presents the exciting programs of the Girl Scouts in Somerville. Shannon P. O'Brien, CEO of the Patriots' Trail Girl Scout Council, talks with three Somerville scouts, Kristina Fulkerson, Tayla Doherty and Diana Perez about their scouting experience.

Talking About Somerville- September

2006-08-28T21:25:00.000-04:00

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The September edition of Talking About Somerville, covering Somerville's youth programs, was produced by Jessica Collins, Director of the Somerville Health Agenda, part of the Cambridge Health Alliance. Show Host Harry Marchetti, Director of the Recreation and Youth Departments for the City of Somerville, interviews representatives of five organizations that serve Somerville Youth: Centro Presente, Teen Empowerment, Somerville Youth Council, Somerville Growing Center, and the Somerville Recreation Department. The show gives a sampling of some of the many supervised opportunities for youth in Somerville to develop leadership skills, learn, and have great fun.

2006-08-01T21:14:00.000-04:00

Talking About Somerville es una colaboración de Somerville Community Access Television y organizaciones sociales sin fin de lucro de Somerville. La serie es transmitida por cable por la emisora SCAT Canal 3 cada martes por la noche a las 9:00pm. Cada mes, una organización diferente produce su propio programa en el estudio de SCAT.

Para más información sobre Talking About Somerville y cómo su organización puede participar, llame al 617-628-8826.

Concilio Hispano (August 2006)

2006-07-20T20:39:00.000-04:00

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(This episode is divided into four parts, the first is above)

This episode of Talking About Somerville was produced by Concilio Hispano, Inc., a non-profit organization that serves the Spanish speaking community in Somerville and surrounding towns. The programs they offer include English classes and health education.
For more information about Concilio Hispano, visit www.conciliohispano.org or call 617-629-7090.

Este episodio de Talking About Somerville fue producido por Concilio Hispano, Inc., una organización sin fin de lucro que sirve a la comunidad Hispana en Somerville y sus alrededores. Los programas que ofrecen incluyen clases de Inglés y educación de la Salud. Para más información sobre Concilio Hispano, visite www.conciliohispano.org ó llame al 617-661-9406.

Part 2

2006-07-20T20:00:00.000-04:00

Watch part 2 of the Consilio Hispano Show

Part 3

2006-07-20T19:04:00.000-04:00

Watch Part 3 of the Concilio Hispano show

Part 4

2006-07-20T18:00:00.000-04:00

Talking About Somerville

Somerville: The Most Interesting Place on the Planet

Shift Your Shopping

Transportation

Somerville: The Most Interesting Place on the Planet

Somerville Ward 7 Alderman Prelim. Election Discussion

Talking About Somerville Food Security

Talking About Somerville Services for Seniors

Talking About Somerville After School Programs

Somerville, The Most Interesting Place on the Planet

Climate Change in Somerville

¿Qúe Es Depaving?

Connecting Children with the Natural World

Cambridge Health Alliance:Somerville Hospital Campus

It's A Strange World: Brickbottom Gallery Exhibit

Actors' Shakespeare Project Winter Festival

SCATV Members Night & Awards

About Somerville - The Healing Exchange - Brain Trust

Mystic Chorus Holiday Program

Jeff Jam Holiday Sing Song Show 2010

Climate Change in Somerville - A SCATV Production

JTI Transgender Film Event

Climate Change in Somerville

Percevejos: Os Fatos Bed Bugs Portuguese

Honk! 2010 Seed and Feed Marching Abominable

Honk! 2010 Extraordinary Rendition Band

Honk! 2010 Dirty Water Brass Band

Staying Put In Somerville / Making Your Home Work For The Long Run.

Recovery Roundtable 2010

CNAHS Foreclosure Prevention

Cambridge Health Alliance - June 2009

The Immigrant Learning Center

March 2009 - Tax Information

Web Tools for Environmental Activism

Somerville Kiwanis - December 2008

Educational Opportunities at SCALE

October 2008 with Groundwork Somerville

Somerville Garden Club - September 2008

Talking About Somerville - Somerville Voices

Talking About Somerville - Mystic River Watershed

Talking About Somerville - May 2008

Talking About Somerville - MA Non-Profit Network

Mystic View Task Force

East Somerville Main Streets

Talking About Somerville - Groundwork Somerville

Talking About Somerville

Talking About Somerville - MAPS Program

Mystic River Watershed

Talking About Somerville-Dare Family Services

Somerville Rotary Club 2007

Talking About Somerville February 2007

Talking About Somerville January

Talking About Somerville December

Talking About Somerville- November

Talking About Somerville- October

Talking About Somerville- September

Concilio Hispano (August 2006)

Part 2

Watch part 2 of the Consilio Hispano Show

Part 3

Watch Part 3 of the Concilio Hispano show

Part 4

Watch part 4 of the Concilio Hispano show