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WMCT-TV is the Public-access television cable TV station in Marlborough, Massachusetts. It is seen on cable channel Comcast Channel 8 and Verizon Channel 34 in Marlborough. The station benefits from the support of an affiliated 501(c)(3) organization, the Marlborough Cable Trust. Studios are located in the former location of the police and fire station in the downtown Marlborough.

History
WMCT-TV was started back in 1984 by Prime Cable Company. Back then it was only one station. At first the name was “WMCT channel 30" which was later changed to “WMCT channel 3”. In 1998 the WMCT name was dropped and “m3? was born.  Then a lineup change with the newest cable company, Comcast Cable, brought about “m8?.  In 2000 WMCT-TV gained another channel and this was named “m10? until 2004 when it took on the old favorite name of “WMCT”.  WMCT-TV's current Executive Director, Dan Guindon, has been around since the early 1980's and always wanted to keep the call letters.

Current programming
Currently, WMCT-TV consists of two stations; Marlborough Access which broadcasts programs which are broadcast over local Comcast cable channel 96, created by the public and WMCT which broadcasts programs over local Comcast cable channel 8 or Verizon channel 34 created by the staff at WMCT. WMCT produces several regular programs, including a weekly newscast focused in the Marlborough area. The station os always brainstorming new show ideas.

Mission
To provide the residents of Marlborough with a dependable community based view of the city. We strive to supply our viewers with the best possible coverage of local events and politics.