The Go Digital Easthampton initiative continues to provide essential digital literacy training, ensuring that technology remains accessible to all. | | A Message from the Executive Director | | |
As we head toward the close of 2025, I’m energized by the growth we’ve seen this year and deeply proud of the work happening here at E•Media. Our member productions have expanded steadily, with nearly a dozen regular shows now in development and airing. This fall, our team jumped into a demanding election season, producing live mayoral debates, recording candidate forums, and creating individual candidate statements to help keep our community informed and connected.
One of the highlights of the year was our first Producers Night, where fourteen local creators gathered to share ideas, build community, and learn more about how our staff supports their work.
We also helped bring Easthampton’s Digital Equity Plan to life through the launch of Go Digital Easthampton, which has welcomed more than eighty residents for digital literacy training, device lending, and one-on-one support. The initiative also included the "Learn to Earn" program, where qualifying participants received a new Chromebook upon completion to help them stay connected and continue building their skills. None of this would be possible without the strong partnerships we continue to build with organizations throughout the city and across the region—collaborations that strengthen our community and broaden access to media, technology, and opportunity.
And yes—we do have a huge surprise to share. You’ll hear more about it in the next newsletter.
Until then, from all of us here at E•Media, happy holidays. We look forward to seeing you in the new year.
-Jeff
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On November 20th, E•Media hosted the Massachusetts Digital Navigators Convening, organized by the Alliance for Digital Equity. The gathering brought together more than thirty digital navigators from across the state to share experiences, exchange ideas, and discuss emerging approaches to strengthening digital access- including the potential development of a credentialing pathway for Digital Navigators.
Representatives from the Massachusetts Broadband Institute attended, along with Comcast, which offered a presentation on affordable broadband programs and efforts to expand connectivity for residents throughout the Commonwealth.
We were grateful to serve as the host for this important statewide conversation and look forward to supporting continued collaboration in the year ahead.
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E•Media was on hand for 5 separate candidate forums and helped to produce 15 candidate statements in the days leading up to the Fall 2025 election.
Providing over 7 1/2 hours of election coverage for our community!
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Open Studio 2025
Steve Thomas, Folktales and Fusions
A big thank you to everyone who stopped in during our annual Open Studios event. This year we hosted Steve Thomas, Folktales and Fusion. Guitarist Steve was joined by Carl Clements (Bansuri and Alto flutes, soprano sax), Chris Cheek (Alto sax), Claire Arenius (Drums) and Josh Metz (Bass), performed original music that's homespun Americana, style melting mashups and expressive prairie fusions all with jazz sensibilities that take you on an ear-bending adventure.
Coming Soon!
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Porchfest 2025
Another great year for Porchfest in Easthampton.
Coming Soon!
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sheLEADS 2025
E•Media was hired to provide video coverage for the annual sheLEADS conference.
Video highlights coming soon!
"The 2025 sheLEADS Conference is a full-day professional development experience designed to empower women at every stage of their careers.
This year’s theme, Embracing Change as Opportunity, will inspire you to navigate transitions with confidence and vision."
-Chamber of Greater Easthampton
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E•Media Producer's Night
Thursday, Jan 15th
6:00-8:00pm
Watch your Inbox for more information!
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Art Walk Event
Saturday, Jan 3rd
4:00-7:00pm
Watch our social media & gallery page for updates!
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Russell Powell
Sept-Nov 2nd 2025
A creative abstract oil painter who creates wonderful images inspired by landscapes and nature.
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Robin Griffith
Nov-Jan 2026
The best way Robin describes her self as an artist is that of a seeker. Robin creates art that follows her intuition and intellect to find the story of any given piece.
The purpose of her work is to have the viewer see art in everything.
Artist Spotlight coming soon!
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Artist Call 2026
We are currently accepting submissions for our 2026 Artist Gallery calendar. If you or a nearby artist you know would like to exhibit their work please let us know.
The following are particular topics of interest as they relate to our current programming.
Music Writing/Performance
Community
Resilience
Healing
Home
Media
Writing/Journaling
Email info@easthamptonmedia.org for more information
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Atomic Scissors: Revival Performance by former lead singer/songwriter, Sean Callaghan, and percussionist, Drew Hutchison outside The Lady Killigrew in scenic Montague Center, by the Bookmill, as part of the Madhouse Multi-Arts monthly Concert series on September 7, 2025.
-Produced by Drew Hutchison
Duster
I Still Drive
English Girls
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Awake in the Dream: Veteran producer Penelope Chatterton offers heartfelt teachings and reflections on the lectures of Joel Goldsmith, a christian science practitioner and bringer of the message of the “Infinite Way”.
-Hosted by Penelope Chatterton and produced by Tim Riley.
Spiritual Identity through Meditation and Communion, part 2
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EQUAL=STREETS, Pioneer Valley: Conversations On Strong is a new series by local Emmy award winning producer/director Thomas Draudt, focussed on bringing understanding and clarity to Northampton's "Picture Main Street" project.
-Produced by Thomas Draudt
Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Thomas and his program were recently featured in the Daily Hampshire Gazette.
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Hot Elder shares the stories of elders, and celebrates the resilience and power in growing older. We aim to change the paradigm of what it means to be old, in the hopes of shifting the societal perception of what it means to be “old”.
-Hosted by Amy Dawn Kotel and produced by Katy Beyer
Trish Irons
John Sinton
Allison Bell
Do you know how many programs at E•Media Amy Dawn Kotel has been a part of?
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Let's Put the Happy Back in Hour is a fun and relaxed show based in our Happy Valley that promotes local businesses and local people and encourages us get out in our community.
-Hosted and produced by Crystal Kaine
Are you a Stan?
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Our community is home to passionate, informed and articulate experts in many fields, but you rarely see them on national programs. Local Bias offers a venue for us to hear what our neighbors have to say on matters not often covered in mainstream media.
-Produced by Drew Hutchison
Faith Burrington Jones
Dr. Deborah Kearney
Did you know that Local Bias since 2006?
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Pioneer Valley Life features conversations between James Sullivan and guests who live and or work in the Pioneer Valley. They explore a wide variety of topics that impact the quality of life for people in the Pioneer Valley such as the local economy, arts, entertainment, real estate, healthcare, food and drink, and social service support programs.
-Hosted and produced by James Sullivan
Lindsay LaBonte
Mickey Rathbun
Angela Park
Nan Parati
2025 Producer of the Year!
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Songwriters Spotlight with Dr. Dan is a Western Mass Songwriters Collaborative Series featuring Western Mass songwriters who perform their original songs and talk about the art of songwriting.
-Hosted and produced by Dr. Dan Russell
Richard Dubuc
2022 Producer of the Year!
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Charlie Cooley is the Storyteller Handyman, sharing tips on how to become a better storyteller. Including an interview with local comedian James Liberge.
-Produced and hosted by Charlie Cooley
Love Letter to Community Access TV
Love Letter to Acting
James Liberge Interview
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Time To Tell is a program based on the mission and teachings of Donna Jenson and her nonprofit organization, Time to Tell, which facilitates the sharing their personal writings related to trauma and healing from incest and sexual abuse by teaches of others how to help people by holding space for each other to be seen, heard, and understood without judgement as they connect through writing.
-Produced by Donna Jenson
Survivor's Voices
Did you know that Donna has also produced the documentary, Telling is Healing?
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The E•Media Artist Spotlight highlights our Artist(s) in Residence by offering a glimpse into their personal artist journey. Discover how it has transformed their personal experience of the world and how, in the sharing, it provides a space for you to explore your own.
-Produced by Lucinda Arnold
Russell Powell
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E•Media Music Sessions provide local musicians professional video recordings and in addition to invaluable production experience for members, interns, and staff.
-Produced by Victor Agosto Hernandez
New Leaf - Sarah’s Valentine/Caledon Line (jigs)
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Go Digital Easthampton recently celebrated its first year, marking a meaningful step in helping our community bridge the digital divide. Over the past twelve months, we’ve offered dozens of classes across a range of digital skills and expanded access to walk-in tech support at multiple locations throughout the week. We’ve also grown our device lending program, ensuring that residents have the tools they need to stay connected and confident in a digital world.
We’re proud of what this initiative has already accomplished alongside our partners, and we look forward to continuing and expanding this work throughout 2026 and beyond.
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Additional Services-
- Device Lending (Chromebooks)
- Individual Assistance and Tech Support
Locations-
Library Annex, COA Senior Center,
E•Media, and Online.
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Tech Support
Wednesdays
2pm-4pm
(by appointment)
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Protecting Community Television Act
HR 3805/S 1994
Not For Profit, But For The People:
The Power Of Community Media In Philadelphia
Article Link
Making Meaning Together
Video link
Public Media: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) (Language Warning)
YouTube Link
| | E•Media Board of Directors | | |
Chris Ferry
President
Frank Talarico
Vice President
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Jonathan Schmidt Treasurer
Nathan Markee
Clerk
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Nilda Cohen
Director
Merriam Ansara
Director
| | Local Programming Sponsors | | Government Programming Sponsor | | |
Monday-Friday 10:00am-6:00pm
(Saturday by appointment only)
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Our office will be closed
Dec 24th-Jan 2nd
(Federal Holidays observed)
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