By Michael Lynch
MATV Executive Director
And, here’s what’s new on MATV this week:
(You can view all of the following programs on our Video OnDemand page by clicking here.)
Fletcher Steele’s secret garden up off of Highland Street is the focus of this month’s “Milton Garden Path.” A walled oasis now a standalone property owned by the Milton Garden Club, this hidden gem is a mystery to most Miltonians. Host Christine Paxhia reveals this secluded sanctuary in this new episode that is currently airing on the Public channel (Comcast 9/RCN 13) Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m.
The library wants everyone to know it’s a great place to stay cool and have some fun while learning over the summer months, and the librarians are here to share all the things they’ve got to offer in a new “Page Turner” monthly update. Tune in for this program when it airs Monday and Wednesday mornings at 7 a.m. as well as Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m., all on the Public channel.
Selectman Melinda Collins was the second of the three newly-elected Selectman to sit down with “My Town Matters” host Frank Schroth for an inaugural interview. Talk focused on the future, with an eye to the processes that will drive big decisions like development, affordable housing and various major municipal projects. It’s currently airing Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 7:30 p.m. on the Public channel.
The giraffe is on the beach! Gigi Giraffe and the kid crew are catching some rays and taking a dip in the ocean on a summer-themed episode of “Actin’ Up!” Learn how to make a seaside collage during craft time, and take a trip to Brazil to learn some Portuguese in this warm-weather half-hour. Join in with Mel, Gigi and her entourage when this program airs seven days a week at 3:30 p.m., and Monday through Thursday at 7:30 a.m., all on the Public channel.
Patricia Gervasi opened her own salon on Beale Street in Quincy in 2015 after a journey up through the beauty industry that began as a teenager. On a new episode of “Broad Appeal,” this resident and entrepreneur talks about setting out on her own, including all the challenges involved in setting up her business. Pick up business tips and inspiration as this program airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. and Thursdays at 9 a.m. on the Public channel.
The Sharon Community Chorus recently brought its nautically-themed “Overboard” pops performance to Fuller Village. Songs of wayfaring sailors, tropical islands and the simple cleansing power of water are selected from American Standards as well as some more contemporary songbooks. This concert is currently airing during Music Thursday at 7 p.m. on the Public channel.