Access Framingham

Access Framingham Community Media in Framingham - AFTV Cable Channels - RCN 3 - RCN HD 1105 - Comcast 9 - Verizon 43 AFTV is funded primarily by Cable TV subscribers.

Access Framingham Cable TV Channels:
Astound Channel 3 and in HD on Channel 1100
Comcast Channel 9
Verizon Channel 43

Access Framingham Television (AFTV) is operated by Framingham Public Access Corporation, a non-profit corporation designated by the City of Framingham to run Public Access local television programming. Per their license agreements with the city, Cable TV companies pay a percentage of cable revenue to the City specifically to fund Public, Educational, and Government Access TV. The Public Access Studio is at 4 Vernon St in Framingham Center. AFTV trains and assists members to produce video programming, and provides cable casting facilities. Anyone who lives or works in Framingham is eligible to become a member of Access Framingham. Individual member producers are responsible for program content and retain their copyrights. Membership: Public Access television provides members with training, access to television recording and editing equipment, and cable broadcast air time to show locally recorded programming. Public Access programming is a valuable grassroots mass communications vehicle. We invite you to contact us to learn more, become a member, and take a class or volunteer with us. Individual memberships begin at $30/year ($15 for youth and seniors). We are open by appointment. Please visit accessfram.tv to make an appointment. Studio Hours:
Monday: 11-7:00pm
Tuesday: 11-7:00pm
Wednesday: 11-7:00pm
Thursday: 11 – 7:00pm
Friday: 10 – 7:00pm
Saturday: By appointment only
Sunday: By appointment only

The AFTV studio is closed on New Year’s Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, and Christmas Day.

Hey Framingham film lovers! 🎬Did you know we'll be at the Framingham Public Library TOMORROW for an evening of film?The ...
09/23/2026

Hey Framingham film lovers! 🎬

Did you know we'll be at the Framingham Public Library TOMORROW for an evening of film?

The 3rd annual Access Film Fest is coming up on October 10th... just 17 days away! Join us tomorrow at the McAuliffe Branch to watch a curated selection of favorite films from last year and get an exclusive sneak peek at what’s in store for this year's festival.

Where: Framingham Public Library: McAuliffe Branch

When: Tomorrow, 7:00 PM

Come grab a seat, chat with fellow film fans, and get excited for October 10th. Can't wait to see you there! 🍿

Framingham Public Library
Access Film Fest
The Frame

Access Framingham Presents September 24, 2026, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm / McAuliffe Branch, Community Room Join us for a lively night of independent short films! The 3rd annual Access Film Fest is coming to Framingham on October 10. This evening program features a curated selection of films from past festi...

09/22/2026

We are still feeling energized from the conversations at the Framingham Business Community Show this past Saturday! It was incredible to connect with so many local businesses, municipal leaders, community members of all ages, and valued local partners.

​Here's a quick recap of some of our favorite moments!

​(P.S. Stay tuned... we’re adding a few more seconds of custom animation with some new artwork from the weekend!)

Downtown Framingham, Inc.
City of Framingham
Viva's Flower Shop
Patrick St.Pierre

If you grew up in Framingham, do you remember how our community came together in the days and months following 9/11?Toda...
09/11/2026

If you grew up in Framingham, do you remember how our community came together in the days and months following 9/11?

Today, on the 25th anniversary, we wanted to share this archived recording of Framingham’s 2002 Memorial Service on the Common (Framingham Unites in Hope).

It’s a touching look back at our resilience, unity, and shared remembrance.

Watch here:
https://archive.org/details/framingham-unites-in-hope-9-11-2002

A multi-faith gathering on the first anniversary of September 11, 2001 on Framingham Green

For our members:Don't forget! Our next Summer Learning Series workshop is tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. This week, we are diving...
08/24/2026

For our members:

Don't forget! Our next Summer Learning Series workshop is tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. This week, we are diving into editing basics using Adobe Premiere!

Use the link below to sign up and join us tomorrow evening:
https://bit.ly/summer-learning-editing-workshop

If you haven't already, mark your calendars! 🗓️The 2026 Access Film Festival is bringing a full day of independent cinem...
08/13/2026

If you haven't already, mark your calendars! 🗓️
The 2026 Access Film Festival is bringing a full day of independent cinema, hands-on workshops, and a nod to Access Framingham's 20th Anniversary month to Village Hall on Saturday, October 10th! 🎬✨

Full film block schedules and ticket info are dropping soon... stay tuned!

Village Hall On The Common
Access Film Fest
Framingham State University
Danforth Art
Framingham History Center

We’re excited to partner with the Framingham Public Library for a special workshop on podcasting! If you couldn't make o...
08/13/2026

We’re excited to partner with the Framingham Public Library for a special workshop on podcasting! If you couldn't make our last member-exclusive event, this is the perfect chance to get involved and start learning.

Wrap up your summer with a new hobby!

Interested in podcasting? Find out what you need to get started—from concept and equipment to recording and editing—with the professionals at Access Framingham (AFTV). Then learn where to share your podcast to reach the right audience. Bring your questions to this hands-on, interactive session to find out all you need to start podcasting.

Register here: tinyurl.com/FPL-AFTV-podcast

08/07/2026

We loved having such a talented group of interns with us this season! Before summer ends, let's hear directly from some of them about what they learned, created, and experienced while working at Access Framingham. 🎥

Stay tuned...more highlights from our other interns coming soon!

Interested in joining our team? Fall internship opportunities will be posted on our website at accessfram.tv!

08/04/2026

Quick heads up if you tried registering for Summer Learning Series: Podcasting Basics yesterday. The sign-in barrier is officially fixed! 🎉

Click here to reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/summer-learning-podcast-basics

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