PACTV Newsletter | January 2021
For last year's words
belong to last year's language
and next year's words belong to
another voice.
T.S. Eliot
Covid-19 Forum
Town of Plymouth

Six panelists participated in a special forum about Covid-19 moderated by Plymouth Town Moderator Steve Triffleti on January 27, 2021

Covid-19 Forum
Town of Pembroke

Four panelists participated in a special forum about Covid-19 moderated by PACTV's Donna Rodriguez on January 27, 2021

the Local Seen

2020 is over! As we all move forward into what we hope and plan to be a better year for all of us, Elizabeth wraps up what the the Local Seen was up to in 2020, and talks about where it's going in 2021.

Lens on: Life During a Pandemic

What happens to your plans when your last year at Lesley University is derailed by a global pandemic? Local artist Theo Dora shares her story.
Mass Brewers Guild

Julie invited Adam Romanow, of the Massachusetts Brewers Guild, and founder of Castle Island Brewing Co. on Local Matters to talk about the state of brewing in Massachusetts.
Impact Boston

Impact Boston offers classes in self-defense for all ages, identities, orientations, and abilities. Julie invited Impact staff Adriana Li and Mike Perry on Local Matters to talk about the importance of managing our stress response in a crisis.

Plymouth 400
"Conversations"
Episode 1
Michele interviews Mary Shields, designer and creator of Barnicle and Husk - an unlikely pair of friends who go in search of adventure in Plymouth Colony in 1620.


Healthy Kingston
Episode 23

Janet Wade of the Kingston Board of Health discusses the recent spike in coronavirus cases with Kingston Health Agent Marcia Lee Herzberg and Silver Lake Nursing Supervisor Carol Beck.


Delicious and Nutritious
Episode 18

Learn about the preparation technique of spatchcocking as Chef Jerry cooks up a succulent Cornish Game Hen on this episode - the show is a partnership with The Plymouth Center for Active Living, BID Hospital Plymouth, PACTV, and chef Jerry Levine.



Duxbury Coastal Zone Management Meeting
1/20/21
Coastal Zone Management Grant Outreach public meeting, dedicated to beach nourishment easements as well as a project update, featuring the Town Planners of the Towns of Duxbury & Marshfield.

Free PSAs for Non Profits
No Place for Hate: PSA

The No Place For Hate (NPFH) Committee is made up of Plymouth residents of all ages and backgrounds who believe in acceptance and equality for all people.
PCAL/Duxbury Senior Center: PSA
The Massachusetts Task Force to End Loneliness & Build Community’s mission is to ensure that every older adult in Massachusetts feels connected to the community and enjoys strong social well-being. #reachoutma
Local Talent
Poet: Howie Faerstein

Howie Faerstein is the author of two chapbook, a five time Pushcart Prize nominee and has been published in several magazines and journals.
Storyteller: Robin Golinski

Enjoy Robin's humorous take on parenting, and how she's working toward becoming a NON-essential worker as soon as possible.


In the Schools
Kingston and Pembroke's Educational Access is managed and programmed by PACTV. We collaborate with the schools and provide media education and equipment to students and educators to create quality programming for the towns' Education Channel (Comcast 14 and Verizon 41 in Kingston, Comcast 14 in Pembroke). Click the links below to learn more!



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