Belmont News Blog

BMC Closed This Saturday

Friday, September 21, 2012 - 1:18pm

Due to illness, BMC will not be open this Saturday, September 22nd. We will be on Monday for regular operating hours from 12 - 8pm.

To All Studio Users: The paint on the studio floor and walls is rather fragile and as such doesn't take very well to having tape (of any kind) used on its surface. Please do NOT tape anything to the walls or floor. Use mats or rugs to cover cables if tripping hazards are a concern. Also the curved...

Studio A Fully Operational Again

Tuesday, September 4, 2012 - 1:33pm

The sick JVC studio camera has returned and is back up and running again.

Thank You!

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - 3:07pm

BMC would like to give a big thank you to Ian Scully and Cheri Wiest for their camera work on this past Monday's League of Women Voters' Candidates' Night. BMC would also like to give a big thank you to Julie Land, Aygul Balcioglu and Deniz Dutton for their coverage of yesterday's "Meet Belmont"...

BMC Maintenance

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - 3:04pm

BMC will be closed for our annual maintenance and facility cleanup on August 30th, 31st and September 1st (Thursday, Friday and Saturday). We will also be closed on Monday, September 3rd for Labor Day and will re-open on Tuesday, September 4th for our regular operating hours from 12 - 8pm. We...

Mosquito and Tick-Borne Diseases

Friday, August 24, 2012 - 7:51pm

Here is a link the latest episode of Physician Focus , produced in Hopkinton, on steps you can take to prevent and limit your risk contracting West Nile Virus. BMC will be running this program, as well. Click HERE or on photo at right.

West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus threat level is HIGH

Friday, August 24, 2012 - 7:15pm

The Town Of Belmont and The Belmont Health Dept. would like you to know that the threat level for West Nile Virus has been elevated to HIGH in Belmont and surrounding communities. The Dept Of Public Health reminds you to reduce exposure during peak mosquito hours and to wear long sleeves and long...

Technology Meeting - 8/21, 6pm

Monday, August 20, 2012 - 7:02pm

Interested members are invited to a meeting of the BMC Technology Committee on Tuesday, August 21st at 6pm at the media center. Adam, BMC Technical Director, will review recent capital improvements and discuss plans for the new portable studio.

New Set Pieces for Studio A Have Arrived

Friday, August 17, 2012 - 4:12pm

The new 7 configuration desk for studio A arrived this afternoon. Ron and Robert from UniSet delivered the set and showed the staff how each configuration sets up. With the full sized pieces also came a scale planning model to help producers figure out what configuration they want without having to...

Board of Selectmen Meeting Technical Issues

Friday, August 17, 2012 - 11:10am

Due to technical problems beyond our control, we were unable to cablecast live the August 15th Board of Selectmen meeting. We apologize for the inconvenience. We have resolved the issue and assure you that the next meeting on August 21st will have live coverage. The August 15th meeting will air on...