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Franklin TV Gets New Building Expanded Facility Will Allow for Increased Programming, Community Use By J.D. O’Gara
Nonprofit Works in Local Community
If you’ve ever been to the heart of community television on Main Street in Franklin, you might note that it’s … well … kind of small. This month, however, all of that will change, as Franklin All-Access TV, the community access television that invites Franklin residents to design their own programming is moving its video production operation to 23 Hutchinson Street. The deal closed on January 7th, when Franklin TV was able to purchase the 3,821 square foot building (over six times the size of their current space), built in 1930, for $385,000. Pete Fasciano, Executive Director of Franklin TV, says the goal is to create “an inviting workspace, conducive to working and getting people creating, that we hope attracts and get people involved – to
Easter Seals Assistive Tech 25 Years Old By J.D. O’Gara January marked the start of the 25th year of Easter Seals’ Assistive Technology Program, and if you speak to Medway resident Jeanne Mahanna, an augmentative communications consultant and speech and language pathologist who’s worked with the organization over 20 years, technology has certainly come a long way in helping people with disabilities connect with the world. Jeanne helps kids who have disabilities communicate in the classroom. “It’s unbelievable to see the changes,” says Mahanna, when she refers to the types of technology available to her clients. Much of what she started with, over 20 years ago, is now obsolete, she says.
This depiction shows the building at 23 Hutchinson Street being purchased by Franklin TV. The community access operation will move into the facility this month, and an addition of a studio (shown) is being planned for the summer.
have that platform where they can come, and it’s inviting, and it’s a production space that is supported.”
Fasciano, says some interior renovations are being planned, as is the addition of a new studio in the summer-
time “The new studio will give us the necessary space
TV
“We’ve been in the field of Assistive Technology for 25 years,” says Jeff McAuslin, Assistant Director of Assistive Technology for Easter Seals, says of the organization’s milestone. McAuslin muses about the first time he helped an individual with severe disabilities – using an Apple II computer.
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