Northwest Access Television

Northwest Access Television enables, supports, and promotes the production and distribution of media by and for residents, schools, non-profit organizations and municipalities of its service territory in Franklin County, Vermont. The access station is seen in more than 6,300 homes across the county. Started by a dedicated group of volunteers, it first hit the cable dial in 1999. A single show, on a single TV channel, run by a single employee was its modest beginning. The organization served Highgate, St. Albans and Swanton. In 2014, Channel 16 was added to include more government meetings and hearings, while Channel 15 remains a home for educational and public access programming. With local students, residents, municipalities and organizations, Northwest Access Television produces 1,800+ hours of new programming every year.