The Granite Town Media Advisory Committee reviewed upcoming event coverage plans, summer programming results and outcomes from a professional conference, and it reported that a grant application to the broadcast vendor was not awarded.

Director Chris Jettree told the committee that staff aim to stream Labor Day events directly from the new town-hall servers if installation is finished in time, enabling lower-delay live coverage for the parade and a bandstand dedication expected around midday. "We're gonna have multiple cameras," he said, noting the committee hopes to provide live, low-latency coverage if the servers are in place.

Nut graf: The committee also reviewed its summer programming — including graduation, concerts at Emerson Park and CTE awards coverage — and said turnout for online viewing included a notable out-of-state audience. Members returned from the ACM national conference in Boston with contacts and ideas for revenue and accessibility, though the group’s application for a Tightrope grant to support accessibility and equipment was not funded this cycle.

Key details

- Labor Day: The committee is planning expanded coverage with multiple cameras for the town’s Labor Day activities and a bandstand dedication preceding the parade; the director asked organizers to confirm the final time so staff can finalize camera placement and sound logistics.

- Summer programming: Jettree reported successful multi-camera coverage of the 2025 graduation, with high online viewership including a large West Coast audience. Some Emerson Park concerts presented audio challenges and one event declined recording; the committee said it will continue to evaluate on-site audio strategies.

- Conference and grants: Committee members attended the ACM national conference and trade show in Boston; staff discussed new features from platform vendors including possible paywalls and accessibility tools. The director said the committee applied for a vendor grant (accessibility/equipment) and did not receive funding this round but will watch for another opportunity in 6–8 months.

- Programming initiatives and fundraising: Members discussed a proposed film festival/fundraiser that would be broader than traditional community-television awards; the committee is keeping the proposal confidential while it develops fundraising details.

Ending

Staff will refine plans for Labor Day coverage once the bandstand schedule is confirmed and will continue pursuing grant and fundraising opportunities; the committee flagged accessibility (closed captioning) and equipment upgrades as priorities for future grant cycles.