Cable Television Advisory Committee Meeting Jun 12, 2026

The Town of Amherst Cable Television Advisory Committee held a meeting on June 12, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and approving a draft survey related to cable services and accessibility, with plans to disseminate it soon to meet the October 15 contract expiration deadline. The committee discussed potential survey improvements, including questions about accommodations for disabled users. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing and planning negotiations for the upcoming cable license agreement with Comcast, highlighting changes since the 2016 contract, particularly around financial terms, fiber network usage, and subscriber base decline impacting Amherst Media's funding. The committee agreed to further review the 76-page draft agreement with guidance from the town attorney and scheduled follow-up meetings to address financial and technical needs, including coordination with school representatives. No contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but the discussions set the stage for upcoming procurement and negotiation activities related to the cable franchise agreement and associated media services.