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City television programs

Boston City TV has a variety of channels and programs for residents. Find out what’s on TV.

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Comcast and RCN feature regular public TV channels and programs for Boston residents. These programs cover educational, governmental, and kids TV. We produce several programs ourselves.

Boston City TV programs



 

NAME AND DESCRIPTION WHEN IT AIRS
NAME AND DESCRIPTION
Boston Neighborhood Sports

You can see highlights and scores for sports teams across the City.

WHEN IT AIRS

Watch the program Mondays at 5:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m., and 11 p.m. on Neighborhood Network News, Xfinity channel 9, RCN channel 83, and Fios Channel 2161. Neighborhood Sports archived videos.

NAME AND DESCRIPTION
Commissioner's Corner

We promote openness in government by allowing City leaders to discuss important topics and policies.

WHEN IT AIRS

The program runs every night at 7:30 p.m. on Xfinity channel 26, RCN channel 13, and Fios channel 962. Commissioner’s Corner archived videos.

 

Public cable channels

NAME AND DESCRIPTION WHERE IT AIRS
NAME AND DESCRIPTIONBoston Neighborhood Network’s “News and Information” channel let you know what’s happening in the City.
WHERE IT AIRS
Xfinity channel 9, RCN channel 15, and
Fios channel 2161.
NAME AND DESCRIPTION
Boston Neighborhood Network’s “Community TV” channel is a public forum for City residents and group.
WHERE IT AIRS
Xfinity channel 23, RCN channel 83, and
Fios channel 2160.
NAME AND DESCRIPTION
Boston City TV covers news, sports, public information, and education in the City. It also televises live meetings for several City agencies.
WHERE IT AIRS
Xfinity channel 26, RCN channel 13, and Fios channel 962.
NAME AND DESCRIPTION
Boston Kids and Family TV features children and family programs — including Arthur and Sesame Street — through a partnership with GBH. Boston City TV covers news, sports, public information, and education in the City. It also televises live meetings for several City agencies.
WHERE IT AIRS
Xfinity channel 22, RCN channel 3, and
Fios channel 963.
NAME AND DESCRIPTION
Boston City Council TV runs live City meeting, hearings, and presentations all day long on this channel.
WHERE IT AIRS
Xfinity channel 8, RCN channel 82, and
Fios channel 964.

Public Hearings and Meetings

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Boston Planning & Development Agency Board of Directors Meetings 
You can watch meetings for City planning, zoning, permitting, and more.
MORE INFO
NAME AND DESCRIPTION
Boston School Committee
The committee manages all aspects of Boston Public Schools.
MORE INFOSearch the School Committee video library.
NAME AND DESCRIPTION
City Council Meetings
The City Council discusses important matters between residents and the City government.
MORE INFO
NAME AND DESCRIPTION
Disability Commission Advisory Board 
The commission advocates for people with disabilities in Boston. 
MORE INFO
NAME AND DESCRIPTION
Public Facilities Department

The department holds meetings related to Public Facilities and Neighborhood Development.

MORE INFOSearch the Public Facilities video library.
NAME AND DESCRIPTION
Public Improvement Commission 
The commission owns and regulates the City's public ways. 
MORE INFOSearch the Improvement Commission video library.
NAME AND DESCRIPTION
Zoning Board of Appeals
The board regulates private building projects in the City.
MORE INFOSearch the Zoning Board video library.
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