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PCTV Applauded at Cable Contract Hearing

City officials and community members showed love to Pittsfield Community Television ahead of negotiations for the cable contract.

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Dalton Cable Advisory Commission Discuss Contract Negotiations

The commission was re-established to negotiate a new contract with Charter Communications. The last time the town had a contract was in 1997 with Time Warner Cable, which was purchased by Spectrum in 2016.

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Pittsfield Anticipates Informal Cable Contract Negotiations

Last week, the panel welcomed Mayor Peter Marchetti and a Spectrum representative to begin a narrative on the city's cable needs. Pittsfield's 10-year contract ends in September.

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Cable Advisory Committee to Hold Public Hearings

The first hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, March 6 at 6:00p.m. and will take place at City Hall in the Council Chambers located at 70 Allen Street, Pittsfield.

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Pittsfield Cable Committee Plans Outreach, Next Actions

The goal is to have a solid document by April, as the city's 10-year contract ends in September.

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Dalton Cable Advisory Commission Recommends Attorney

During the meeting, the commissioners spoke to attorney William Solomon over the phone, during which they reiterated some of their priorities during the negotiation process.

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Dalton Discusses Options for Cable Contract Negotiations

The commission was re-established to negotiate a new contract with Charter Communications.

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Pittsfield Cable Committee to Begin Gathering Input on Spectrum Contract

Pittsfield Community Television will provide its capital plan by the end of July and the panel will request Spectrum's initial proposal in late June or early July. Once the initial proposal is reviewed, they can present and discuss it with the general public.

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Pittsfield Cable Committee Seeks Lawyer Funds, Starts Ascertainment Plans

The committee met last Thursday to draft a timeline for its ascertainment, or public input, process.

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Pittsfield Cable Committee Recommends Attorney for Spectrum Contract Renewal

On Thursday, the panel recommended Stoneham attorney William Solomon for the city's Spectrum contract renewal. At a rate of $200 per hour, he gave a $19,000 cost estimate and the committee voted to recommend $25,000 for funding to provide a buffer.

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Pittsfield Cable Committee to Vote on Spectrum Contract Attorney

Before September of this year, the committee will gather feedback from the community on what is and is not working with Spectrum and any additional needs.

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Pittsfield Cable Panel Maps Out Work Before Spectrum Talks

An attorney is being considered to guide the process with a price tag ranging from $7,000 to $14,000 and a subcommittee was created to make an ascertainment schedule for the next nine months.

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Pittsfield Cable Committee Prepping for Spectrum Contract Talks

The city has less than two years left for its current 10-year contract with with Charter Communications Spectrum.