Students explore public access media at WCTV

Westwood Regional students at WCTV on Nov. 15 gain hands-on experience in community TV production. (Photo by Ida Astute)
Westwood Regional students at WCTV on Nov. 15 gain hands-on experience in community TV production. (Photo by Ida Astute)

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Students from Westwood Regional Jr./Sr. High School visited WCTV’s studio at town hall on Nov. 15 for a hands-on introduction to community television production.

WHS digital media teacher and WTV advisor Joan Petrocelli supervised the students, who operated cameras and handled control room tasks. During an interview segment, Ava Tirri and Paul Hackimian asked questions of WCTV volunteers Larry Lifrieri and Emily Kratzer. Volunteers Ida Astute, Rick Wojcicki, and Fred Voss also worked closely with the students, sharing practical knowledge and guiding them through the production process.

WCTV, Washington Community Television, is an all-volunteer public access station that serves Washington Township and Westwood. The station produces community programming and supports the township budget through franchise fees from Verizon and Optimum.

To learn more or to volunteer, visit wctv.us, email wctv@wctv.us, or call 201-664-9821. Programs air on YouTube at WCTVNJ, on Verizon FiOS Channel 24 statewide, and on Optimum/Altice Channel 77 in Westwood and Washington Township. The latest schedule is posted on X and Facebook @WCTVNJ, as well as on the station’s website.