 Lack of Cable Contract Hampering Dalton Community TelevisionDuring the Cable Advisory Committee's public hearing last week, several people voiced their support for the organization they say is an integral part of the community.  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.  Free Screening of Video on Appalachian Trail Tom LevardiThe short film follows Tom Levardi, who has been a supporter of the hiking community over the last 45 years by allowing Appalachian Trail hikers to camp in his back yard.  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. Dalton Discusses Options for Cable Contract NegotiationsThe commission was re-established to negotiate a new contract with Charter Communications. |
