• monitors cable television franchises with both Comcast and RCN-BecoComm



• reports and mediates consumer issues regarding cable television service & performance & rates and construction



• programs Boston Kids & Family TV in cooperation with WGBH on Comcast Channel 22 & RCN's Channel 3



• produces and programs "Boston City TV," the City's shared education and city public affairs service on Comcast Channel 24 & RCN Channel 13



• funds and collaborates with the Boston Community Access & Programming Foundation, (BNN-TV) which programs community access television on Comcast Channels 9 & 23 and RCN's Channels 15 & 99



• certifies eligible telecommunications providers to do business with the city of Boston under the city's Office of Telecommunications Policy



• works with the City's ROW and Permitting agencies to ensure proper protections for city streets and public ways.

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Boston City TV Receives Emmy Nomination The Board of Governors of the Boston/New England Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) has nominated Boston City TV for an "Emmy Award". Press Release » Video »

MIAA State Tournament Tune in to Mayor Menino's Game of the Week February 27th to see the O'Bryant Tigers vs. the Catholic Memorial Knights. View Schedule » View Listings in Cable Video Library »

Mayor Launches New ESOL Program The 28-episode series focuses on English for speakers of other languages for the workplace. Read More » View Listings in Cable Video Library »

 

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