Cape Ann Regional Cable Advisory Committee Meeting 🚨LIVE 🚨 (October 21, 2026)

The Cape Ann Regional Cable Advisory Committee met on October 21, 2026, to review 1623 Studios’ community survey ahead of municipal cable-franchise renewal discussions with Comcast. The voluntary survey received 202 responses and found strong interest in local government coverage and community programming; YouTube was the most frequently reported viewing platform. Respondents also identified opportunities to improve program discovery, channel listings, broadcast quality, and public awareness. Committee members thanked 1623 Studios and discussed ways to make local programming easier to find across cable and online platforms. The presenter said 1623 Studios plans to submit a detailed assessment of its operational, technical, and capital needs before the ascertainment process is completed. The committee noted that rate-setting is outside the process’s scope; no contract award, spending approval, or other procurement action was taken.

The committee deferred selecting a chair until all members can attend. A motion to adjourn was made and seconded, and the meeting concluded. Further discussion of public input and next steps with Comcast was left for a future meeting.