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Cable committee launches Comcast license renewal with attorney guidance

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

Regional School Committee awards transportation and track contracts.

The Amherst Regional Public Schools Regional School Committee unanimously approved two major capital contracts on March 10. Jennifer Shiao moved approval of a five-year transportation contract with FM Kuzmeskus, Inc., worth $17,803,491.58 and running through FY2030, seconded by Anna Heard. Shiao

Cable Television Advisory Committee holds first meeting, elects Sunryd chair.

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

Pelham School Committee approves choice status for coming year

Pelham School Committee unanimously votes to continue elementary choice program. Superintendent Dr Xi Herman recommended the renewal, which the board approved without dissent after a public hearing featuring twelve residents advocating to preserve enrollment access and investment in the school. The

Regional School Committee authorizes superintendent to negotiate leases and amend pact.

The Amherst Pelham Regional School Committee voted 8 to 1 to authorize the Superintendent and a regional representative to negotiate leases for fiscal 2027 and work with counsel on a Regional Agreement amendment addressing lease language and Amherst's current governmental structure, with Deb