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Billerica Access Moving Update!

10/17/2022

Our reopening date has been postponed as we finish the last details and accommodations in our new space. We Look forward to opening as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding.

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MOVING UPDATE:

8/30/2022

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BATV’s 430 Boston Rd. Location will be closed to the public as of September 3rd.
We will tentatively be reopening on October 17th.

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2022 BATV Scholarship Award Recipients

6/6/2022

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This year's BATV Scholarship Recipients went to two very deserving and active BATV members: Theresa Costa and Robert Dunakin. Congratulations!

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BATV Board of Director Election 2022

2/22/2022

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The BATV Board of Directors voted to postpone the Annual Meeting of the BATV Membership scheduled for March 17, 2022 due to the on-going pandemic.

Even though the Annual Meeting was postponed, nominations were made and officially closed on January 31, 2022. The membership will now have an opportunity to elect one individual to serve a three year term on the BATV Board of Directors. At this time, Lauren Boynton is the sole nominee.

The election will occur electronically around March 17, 2022. Details on how to vote will be emailed to BATV members.

Only BATV members in good standing can cast a vote. If you haven't paid membership dues for 2022, click HERE to pay online.

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BATV Mini Documentary: Youth Programs

1/26/2022

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Get to know the faces behind the videos!
This 20-30 minute documentary will premiere in 2022.

Featuring: Aidan, Annie, Elena, Niko, Bobby, Theresa, Grayson, Meredyth, and Danny.

LEARN MORE

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Call for Nominations

1/18/2022

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Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the BATV Board of Directors has postponed the 2022 Annual Meeting of the Billerica Access Television, Inc. Membership. However, elections for the BATV Board of Directors will still occur.

At this time, the BATV Election Committee welcomes nominations for one Board of Director position to be elected by the membership. If you or someone you know has the desire to fill the three-year term, please take notice.

As per BATV’s By-Laws, the Board of Directors shall have general power to control and manage the affairs and property of the Corporation, and shall have full power, by majority vote, to adopt rules and regulations governing the action of the Board of Directors and shall have full authority with respect to the distribution and payment of monies received by the Corporation from time to time . . .

Furthermore, and among other tasks, board members shall (as per BATV, Inc. Policy Statement of Responsibilities for Individual Board Members):

Prepare for and participate in board and committee meetings.
Serve BATV as a whole rather than any special interest group or constituency.
Serve in leadership positions or undertake special assignments willingly and enthusiastically when asked.
Maintain confidentiality of the board’s executive sessions & speak for the board of BATV only when authorized to do so.
Avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest.
Acknowledge that the board governs while the staff manages.
Avoid becoming involved in day-to-day management decisions.
Acknowledge there are no privileges for serving on the board, only responsibilities.

How do I nominate an individual?
1. All nominations shall be made in writing and submitted electronically to the BATV Election Committee. Please email your nomination to elections@batvinc.org and enter “Nomination” on the subject line.
2. As per the BATV By-Laws Article IV, Section 6, “As a rule, no individual under the age of eighteen (18) shall serve as a member of the Board of Directors as per Massachusetts General Law Chapter 231, Section 85O.”
3. Independent nominations may be made by any member in good standing.
4. Your nominee need not be a BATV member, but must live in, or be affiliated with an organization, school, or business that serves Billerica.
5. Your nomination must include the nominee’s bio (not to exceed 300 words) to be posted publicly. Bios will be posted as presented (please proof your submittal).
6. The BATV Election Committee must receive your nomination and nominee’s bio before 5:00 p.m., January 31, 2022. Nominations without bios will not be accepted.

If you would like more information regarding board member responsibilities, please contact BATV Executive Director Nancy Albertson at nancy@batvinc.org.

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BATV Update 1/13/2022

1/13/2022

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Happy New Year -

I hope this message finds you well.

As you may know, Billerica Access Television (BATV) has for several years been discussing with the Town the idea of renovating a historic local landmark; the end result being the future home for BATV. In July of 2021, the historic Howe School became a construction site. The substantial completion date is scheduled for July 2022, with BATV tentatively moving into its new home in September 2022.

As you might suspect, this is an exciting time for the BATV community; a time of tremendous opportunity. And at this time, BATV is well positioned to assess and adjust its operations for continued success. With all the opportunity that lies ahead for BATV, it’s my belief the time is right for BATV to name a new BATV Executive Director; a leader that will help put finishing touches on BATV’s new home, shaping its “personality”, endorsing BATV’s future vision, operations, and structure, and most of all, carrying the excitement and momentum well into the future. Therefore, my last day as BATV’s Executive Director will be Friday, January 14. At that time, BATV Assistant Executive Director Nancy Albertson will begin her new role as acting Executive Director. I will remain a BATV employee, but in a different role, simply assisting with the Howe project and supporting the Executive Director. Concurrently, the BATV Board of Directors will perform its due diligence and evaluate the executive director position. My final day as a BATV employee will coincide with the substantial completion of the Howe project (estimated to be mid-July 2022) or possibly following the physical move (mid-September 2022).

Some may question why I would choose to leave during such exciting times for BATV. First and foremost, I’ll still be around for a while; I’m just taking on a new role! More importantly, BATV currently finds itself with a strong foundation to build upon and I truly believe it’s an opportune time for BATV to create a new vision for its future. Constructive changes occurring now will permit the momentum to keep growing long after BATV’s physical move to the Howe, and well beyond 2022.

As for my plans after BATV, there’s nothing definite. However, I will likely spend time between New England and Montana, enjoy time with my family, and contemplate my next chapter.

In the meantime, please join me in welcoming Nancy Albertson in her new role!

Sincerely,
Sam Schauerman

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Mission Statement

"To encourage and enable open extensive communication through BATV while promoting diversity and responsibility."

ABOUT US

Incorporated in 1987, Billerica Access Television, Inc. (BATV) is Billerica’s designated private non-profit, non-commercial public, educational, and governmental access television corporation...

Closures And Limited Hours
Jan. 6 - Closing @Noon
Jan. 16 - CLOSED
Feb. 20 - CLOSED
April 17 - CLOSED
May 29 - CLOSED
June 19 - CLOSED
July 4 - CLOSED

Organizations Served

All For You Events, Inc.
Alliance for Community Media (ACM)
American Cancer Society
Animal Rescue League of NE
Bennett Library
Big Brother Big Sister
Billerica Adventure Series Corp
Billerica Arts Council
Billerica Board of Health
Billerica Boys & Girls Club
Billerica Cat Care Coalition
Billerica Community Alliance
Billerica Conservation Commission
Billerica Council on Aging
Billerica Dept of Public Works
Billerica Dog Park Committee
Billerica ELKS
Billerica Fire Department
Billerica Friends of Music
Billerica Garden Club
Billerica Health & Wellness Fair
Billerica Historical Society
Billerica Hockey Assoc
Billerica Holiday Festival
Billerica Homeschooling Association
Billerica Lions Club
Billerica Little League
Billerica Memorial High School
Billerica Partners for Education
Billerica Police Dept
Billerica Pop Warner
Billerica Public Library
Billerica Public Safety Memorial Fund
Billerica Public Schools
Billerica Recreation Dept
Billerica Rotary Club
Billerica Scholarship Foundation
Billerica Sons of Italy
Billerica Sportswear
Billerica Twinning Group
Billerica Watchers
Billerica Yankee Doodle Homecoming
Billerica Youth Basketball
Billerica Youth Soccer Association
BMHS DECA
Boy Scouts of America
Burns & Egan Realty
Chelmsford Art Society
Colleen Sgroi Gallery
Community Teamwork, Inc.
Dutile Elementary School
Enterprise Bank & Trust
First Congregational Church of Billerica
First Parish Church
Frederick A. Ciampa, CPA
Friends of BMHS Hockey
Friends of COA
Friends of the Billerica Library
Girl Scouts
Habitat for Humanity
Hallenborg Ice Arena
HHS / BMHS Alumni Association
Liberty Bell Restaurant
Locke Middle School
Mangia Mangia Italian Kitchen
Marshall Middle School
Massaccess
Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Assoc
Massachusetts Republican Society
Middlesex Community College
Middlesex Canal Museum
MTM Brainerd Insurance
National Association of Telecomm Officers and Advisors (NATOA)
Nupath
Parker School PTO
Party Lab
Project Bread
Shawsheen Valley Technical School
St. Andrews Parish
St. Theresa Women’s Club
Sunshine Gals Kitchen
The Learning Garden Till, Inc.
TOPS
Town of Billerica
United Way
Vining Elementary School
Woods Real Estate
& Many More…

Billerica Access Moving Update!

MOVING UPDATE:

BATV’s 430 Boston Rd. Location will be closed to the public as of September 3rd. We will tentatively be reopening on October 17th.

2022 BATV Scholarship Award Recipients

BATV Board of Director Election 2022

BATV Mini Documentary: Youth Programs

Call for Nominations

BATV Update 1/13/2022

Mission Statement

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BATV’s 430 Boston Rd. Location will be closed to the public as of September 3rd.
We will tentatively be reopening on October 17th.