Cable Television Advisory Committee Meeting Sep 29, 2026

The Town of Amherst Cable Television Advisory Committee met on September 29, 2026, to finalize its draft ascertainment report. Members approved the report unanimously and agreed it would be sent to the town manager. The report recommends sustaining funding for PEG (public, educational, and governmental) cable services through a forthcoming Comcast agreement, while recognizing that the agreement may not fully fund Amherst Media over time. Members also discussed clarifying claims about broadband-provider availability and recommending that the town manager assess municipal broadband feasibility at an appropriate time. No specific contract award, vendor selection, or dollar amount was discussed.

The committee discussed possible member involvement in the town’s upcoming agreement negotiations; interested members awaited further details from the town manager. It also approved the September 15 meeting minutes and delegated approval of remaining minutes to the chair. The committee deferred discussion of its formal wrap-up pending guidance from town staff.