The Cable Television Advisory Committee discussed financial pressures on public access programming. Chair Brianna Sunryd reported that a 10-year forecast shows declining Comcast cable subscriber revenue insufficient to fund the three required Public, Educational, and Governmental channels,
Amherst Cable Committee authorizes review of Comcast customer service standards. The Cable Television Advisory Committee voted unanimously to authorize Chair Brianna Sunryd to compile specific customer service concerns for discussion with town counsel as part of the town's ongoing Ascertainment
Amherst cable committee votes to update survey and prepare for Comcast license talks. The Cable Television Advisory Committee voted 4-0 on June 12 to authorize Chair Brianna Sunryd to publish a revised community survey incorporating accessibility questions for persons with disabilities, following a
Cable Television Advisory Committee holds public hearing on Comcast license renewal. Chair Brianna Sunryd presented the committee's federally-required ascertainment process to evaluate Comcast's compliance and gather community input on cable needs as part of a comprehensive review every ten years.
Amherst Cable Committee sets June 10 public hearing. The Cable Television Advisory Committee met May 26 with Acting Chair Rachel Figurasmith and members Peter Berek, Frederick Civian, and Sean Hannon present; John Milas and Chair Brianna Sunryd were absent. The committee approved prior meeting
Amherst Cable Television Advisory Committee adds town-owned system to survey. The five-member committee revised an initial community survey to include a direct question about interest in a town-owned cable system and expanded other questions to cover additional consumer service topics. Members Fred
The Cable Television Advisory Committee approved a two-hearing schedule and survey revision process. Chair Brianna Sunryd directed member Fred Civian to add introductory material and open-ended questions to the community survey draft, with broad publicity planned. The first public hearing is set
The Amherst Cable Television Advisory Committee voted 3-0 to authorize Chair Brianna Sunryd to schedule a public hearing on the cable license renewal by mid-May. Town Manager Paul Bockleman reviewed the ascertainment timeline and will notify community organizations to solicit participation in the
Cable Television Advisory Committee opens Comcast license renewal process. Town Attorney Nicole Costanzo advised the six-member committee on four major negotiation areas: fees, service expansion, liquidated damages, and customer service standards. Costanzo reported subscriber numbers have fallen
The Cable Television Advisory Committee held its first meeting and elected Brianna Sunryd as chair unanimously. All six members attended the March 6 gathering, where Town Manager Paul Bockelman reviewed the Committee's charge and the current contracts between the Town and Comcast and between the
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