Cable Television Advisory Committee Meeting May 15, 2026

The Town of Amherst Cable Television Advisory Committee held a meeting on May 15, 2026, primarily focused on planning and refining a community survey related to cable television services. Key procurement-related discussions included strategies for publicizing upcoming public hearings and the survey to maximize community engagement, such as press releases, social media outreach, flyers, and direct outreach to schools. The committee reviewed draft survey questions aimed at assessing current and former Comcast cable subscribers' satisfaction, future needs, and willingness to pay additional fees to support PEG programming. They also discussed the feasibility of including questions about a potential town-owned fiber optic internet service, though recognizing it was not currently actionable. The committee considered survey distribution methods, including online platforms like Microsoft Forms and potential collaboration with Comcast for survey dissemination. No contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but the discussions set the stage for future procurement decisions related to cable services and community media funding.