Since January 1, 2012, Channel 17 has been exclusively a Government-Access Channel, which moved to Channel 16 in August 2023.  For over Since then, Channel 16 has been broadcasting government meetings in a frequent rotation.

Regular broadcasts on PlaistowAccess | Channel 16, both live and replay:

• Board of Selectmen
• Budget Committee
• Planning Board
• Zoning Board

Additional government programming includes:

• Public Hearing
• Warrant Articles Overview
• Deliberative Session
• Candidates’ Night

As airtime is available, coverage of town-sanctioned events may also appear on Channel 16.

(as well as their regular airtimes on Channel 22):

• Patriotic Events
• Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies
• Old Home Day

The Community Messageboard is seen on both Channels 16 and 22.

Emergency Information may appear on both channels as needed.