 Dalton Pushes for Capital Funding in Charter ContractThe Cable Advisory Commission presented its pressing needs for local cable access to a Charter Communications representative, with hopes they will be included in the cable company's draft license.  WilliNet Facing Dane's Retirement, Uncertain Fiscal FutureThe face of and driving force behind the town's community access television station will retire this summer. Dalton Cable Advisory Comm Emphasizes Stations NeedAs the Cable Advisory Commission works to update its contract with Charter Communications, questions have arisen about whether the town can recover the unpaid capital costs from the past four decades. Dalton Cable Panel Works to Update ContractThe last time the town had a contract was in 1997 with Time Warner Cable, which was acquired by Charter Communications, doing business as Spectrum, in 2016. Pittsfield Cable Committee OKs RFP to SpectrumA survey to garner information about the city's cable needs closed on April 19 with 355 responses. This is combined with two public hearings, one that had council chambers filled with support for PCTV's services to the community.  Cost, Access to NBCTC High Among Concerns North Berkshire ResidentsOne speaker after another conveyed how critical local access television is to the community and emphasized the need for affordable and reliable services, particularly for vulnerable populations like the elderly. Spectrum Cable Hearing Set in North AdamsThe 10-year contract with Spectrum/Charter Communications will cover the city of North Adams and the towns of Adams, Cheshire and Clarksburg. PCTV Outlines Asks for New Cable ContractBoard President Sue Doucette and Operations Manager David Cachat laid out the community television station’s requests in the next 10-year contract.  PCTV Applauded at Cable Contract HearingCity officials and community members showed love to Pittsfield Community Television ahead of negotiations for the cable contract. Dalton Cable Advisory Commission Discuss Contract NegotiationsThe 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.  Pittsfield Anticipates Informal Cable Contract NegotiationsLast 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. Cable Advisory Committee to Hold Public HearingsThe 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. |
