Woodstock Community Television

Woodstock Community Television Your source for community news, events, and arts since 2001. And, WCTV8 gives community members a voice!

Woodstock Community Television (WCTV8) is a not-for-profit organization that enables, supports, and promotes the production and distribution of local programs by and for educational, charitable, social service, religious, governmental, electoral and other non-profit organizations. We record and broadcast local government and school board meetings as well as a variety of non-profit and local events

in Woodstock, Hartland, and Bridgewater, Vermont on Comcast channel 8, and in central Vermont on Vermont Television Company channels 8 and VTel 178. We also share selected programming via our internet website, https://www.woodstockcommunitytv.org/

WCTV8 helps to safeguard and promote democracy. By airing local government and school board meetings, we hope to keep our constituents well-informed and engaged in spirited and broad-based debate on issues. We are committed to promoting the atmosphere of openness that is vital to sustaining just and credible governing bodies. Our resources are available to locals who want to express their views and opinions on topics of interest. Make an appointment to stop by our studio at 62 Pleasant Street in Woodstock.

06/08/2026

Celebrate America’s 250th in Woodstock! 🇺🇸

July 1–5 Woodstock comes together for a fun-filled celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence!

Laura Powell, along with dedicated volunteers Keri Bristow and Tara Layne, shares how Woodstock is marking this historic milestone with five days of music, festivities, and community spirit.

Featured Events
🎻 Vermont Symphony Orchestra Concert at Saskadena Six
🏃 Firecracker 5K Run/Walk at East End
🚲 Kids Bike Parade (costumes encouraged!)
🛍️ Market & Craft Fair on the Green
🍽️ Festive Community Dinner on the Green
🏊 Pool Party at the Woodstock Recreation Center
🎆 Fireworks Celebration featuring food vendors, games, music, and family-friendly activities

Come celebrate our nation’s history, connect with neighbors, and make lasting memories. Volunteer opportunities are available—help make this landmark community celebration a success!

Learn more about all the exciting this happening on our YouTube channel. Link in comments.

06/05/2026

The Briefing Update: State & Local Legislative Action

The Vermont Legislative Session has concluded, and this discussion takes a closer look at what happened under the Golden Dome—and what it means for the greater local community.

Join Laura Powell, Charlie Kimbell, and Ben Brickner for an informative review of the session’s key outcomes, legislative priorities, and the issues likely to shape Vermont’s future.

Topics affecting local communities, education, housing, taxes, and governance are all part of the conversation.

Link to the full episode on WCTV in comments and stories.

06/03/2026

As we spin towards the slower days of summer enjoy this book-side concert.

Sonny Saul on piano, Tim Gilmore on drums, Peter Concilio on bass and Quincy Saul on clarinet.

Recorded live at Pleasant Street Books by Jared Gunnell of Red J Media for WCTV.

05/28/2026

For two decades, Garrett M. Graff covered politics, technology, and national security and became one of America’s essential journalists and historians. The author of ten books — including *Watergate: A New History*, a Pulitzer Prize finalist — joined Bookstock for a timely conversation on power, media, democracy, and the stories that shaped our nation. He was interviewed by Jeff Sharlet.

It was a compelling discussion with two sharp observers of American life. 📚

Full conversation is on the WCTV’s YouTube channel. Link in comments and stories.

“Art from Above: Vermont”! Take a behind-the-scenes look at how Caleb Kenna captures Vermont’s beauty from the sky, with...
05/28/2026

“Art from Above: Vermont”!

Take a behind-the-scenes look at how Caleb Kenna captures Vermont’s beauty from the sky, with his beautiful drone photography revealing how striking aerial perspectives connect Vermont’s identity with its working landscapes.

“Art from Above: Vermont”! Take a behind-the-scenes look at how Cal...

05/24/2026

Bookstock welcomed New York Times bestselling author Katherine Arden — acclaimed writer of the beloved Winternight Trilogy and the haunting Small Spaces quartet.

Known for weaving folklore, fantasy, and atmospheric storytelling into unforgettable worlds, Katherine Arden captivated readers of all ages and earned nominations for both the Hugo and Locus Awards.

This summer, Katherine begins touring for her highly anticipated new novel, The Unicorn Hunters.

If you missed the event, the conversation can now be seen on the WCTV YouTube. Linked in comments and bio.

05/11/2026

Betty Soo with Special Guest James McMurtry

“Simply magical. Definitely worth a view and listen.” Charlie Rattigan, WCTV, Co-Director

ABOUT Betty Soo: It’s the voice that gets you first.

“Betty Soo may well have the most gorgeous voice in Texas …if not in all contemporary folk – its purity and strength can be downright devastating.” – ACOUSTIC GUITAR

BettySoo’s vocal prowess is a thing of wonder. A world-class instrument of deft phrasing and purity, a voice that knows when to hold back and when to dive in. At her own live shows, taking a verse onstage with friends or singing harmonies in sessions with Austin’s finest, BettySoo sings with consummate loveliness and self-assurance. A voice that knows the roots of American music inside and out; coming from a most unexpected place.

James McMurtry is an American rock and folk rock/americana singer, songwriter, guitarist, bandleader, and occasional actor (Daisy Miller, Lonesome Dove, and narrator of Ghost Town: 24 Hours in Terlingua). He performs with veteran bandmates Daren Hess, Cornbread and Tim Holt.

His father, novelist Larry McMurtry, gave him his first guitar at age seven. His mother, an English professor, taught him how to play it: “My mother taught me three chords and the rest I just stole as I went along. I learned everything by ear or by watching people.”

May Adoptables brought to you by Windsor On Air and Lucy Mackenzie Humane SocietyThe cutest show of the month! 🐶🐱
05/11/2026

May Adoptables brought to you by Windsor On Air and Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society

The cutest show of the month! 🐶🐱

Come along with our host and volunteer, Rebecca Haynes as we meet dogs, new resident, Lilly and Louie, the shelter's longest resident. This month's cat feat...

05/06/2026

**The Briefing: State & Local Legislative Update**

A lot is unfolding in the legislative process right now.

This week highlighted: big policy ambitions meeting fiscal reality. House Ways & Means dug further into the details of its income tax overhaul, while the Senate scaled back its major housing production bill after the Administration acknowledged it couldn’t support a key pilot program.

At the same time, a technical drafting issue nearly disrupted Vermont’s municipal financing framework.

And now, the Senate is squarely at the center of what’s shaping up to be the defining debate of the session: education reform.

Link in comments and stories to the full episode.

05/04/2026

Earlier this month, hosted Professor Thomas Hubka for a fascinating presentation, “How the Working-Class Home Became Modern,” recorded on April 21, 2026.

His talk explored how shifts in the working class—industrialization, changing family roles, and evolving expectations of comfort—reshaped the design of everyday homes.

These changes still impact us today, influencing everything from open floor plans to modern kitchens and the way we balance work and home life.

It’s a powerful reminder that the spaces we live in reflect broader social and economic changes—and continue to shape how we live, work, and connect.

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