Citizens Television (CTV) is a

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(PEG)

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network based in

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, and

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. Founded in 1991, the network consists of three separate channels available in New Haven, Hamden, and West Haven. According to its website, Citizens Television "exists only because of the

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. We protect it, and it protects us. All of us!" The station's stated purpose is to encourage its viewers to exercise their legal right to

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through CTV. The station is financially supported by viewer donations.

History

In 2013, after a decade in suburban Hamden, CTV moved back to the city center where its original offices had been located. It is now located at 843 State St.

Channels

Citizens Television is broadcast on three specialty

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channels, each used for a specific purpose. They include: * Channel 27 -- CTV's

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channel. Programming on this channel includes submitted programming from residents living in the station's surrounding areas. * Channel 26 -- CTV's Educational-access television channel. Programming consists of material produced by local educational institutions for the benefit of the community. * Channel 96 -- CTV's

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(GATV) channel, considered to be Connecticut's version of

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. Programming consists of coverage of Connecticut's state politics.

Shows

CTV has been a rebroadcaster of shows produced by other stations, including

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and

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Mr. Fred's Palette

Mr. Fred's Palette is an American public-access art instructional program. It is hosted by local artist Fred Carrion and broadcasts popular music, television, and art. The show is produced and directed by Fred's sons, Chris and Andrew Carrion. Mr. Fred's Palette has won awards from the Alliance for Community Media.

References

External links

Citizens Television website
{{Hartford/New Haven TV American public access television Television stations in Connecticut