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Renewal Updates
The 2016 Comcast Cable License Renewal is Underway
- Amherst Renewal License-RFP Revised by Council 3-13-16
- Comcast Renewal Proposal 3-9-16
- Comcast Response to RFP - Final
- Comcast Response to RFP Cover Letter
- Community Ascertainment Survey
- Cover Email to Comcast Response to RFP
- Cover ltr to Comcast RFP 3-14-16
- DTC Request for Update of Statusof Cable Licensing
- Response to DTC Confirmation of Cable Process
Related Documents & Links
- Comcast Form 200 Balance Sheet (PDF)
- Comcast Form 400 Statement of Ownership (PDF)
- 2006 Comcast Renewal License (PDF)
- Cable television license renewal process a practical guide (PDF)
- Comcast Agreement for Residential Services (PDF)
- Comcast Notice to Customers (PDF)
- Comcast Programming Contract Renewal Website 7.22.15 (PDF)
- Comcast Services and Pricing Eff 030115 (PDF)
- License Expiration Notice (PDF)
- Cable Advisory Committee Charge (PDF)
- Massachusetts Cable Television Licenses
Select Board Ascertainment Hearings, September, 2015
Committee Overview
The committee is charged with the responsibility to provide advice and assistance in the negotiations for and compliance with the cable television license agreement for cable television service under the framework set forth by federal and state law.
The Committee shall review the cable operator’s performance under the current license and determine the needs and interests of the community. The Committee shall complete this ascertainment process at least twelve months prior to the current license expiration date. The Committee will utilize the results of the ascertainment process in review of any cable operator’s proposal for a license agreement.
Upon receipt of proposals, the Committee shall commence proceedings and act as the negotiating authority to consider: 1) if the operator has complied with the terms of the existing franchise and with applicable law; 2) the quality of the cable operator’s service, including signal quality, response to consumer complaints, and billing practices; and 3) that the cable operator has the legal, financial and technical ability to provide the services, facilities and equipment necessary to meet the future cable-related community needs and interests, taking into account the costs of those needs.
Upon the approval of the Town Manager, all proposals and tentative agreements will be presented in the form of a negotiated contract to the Select Board for its final approval.
The committee is charged with the responsibility to provide advice and assistance in the negotiations for and compliance with the cable television license agreement for cable television service under the framework set forth by federal and state law.
The Committee shall review the cable operator’s performance under the current license and determine the needs and interests of the community. The Committee shall complete this ascertainment process at least twelve months prior to the current license expiration date. The Committee will utilize the results of the ascertainment process in review of any cable operator’s proposal for a license agreement.
Upon receipt of proposals, the Committee shall commence proceedings and act as the negotiating authority to consider: 1) if the operator has complied with the terms of the existing franchise and with applicable law; 2) the quality of the cable operator’s service, including signal quality, response to consumer complaints, and billing practices; and 3) that the cable operator has the legal, financial and technical ability to provide the services, facilities and equipment necessary to meet the future cable-related community needs and interests, taking into account the costs of those needs.
Upon the approval of the Town Manager, all proposals and tentative agreements will be presented in the form of a negotiated contract to the Select Board for its final approval.
Committee Membership
Name | Year Appointed | Term Expiration |
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Demetria Shabazz, Chair | 2015 | 2018 |
Joan Golowich | 2015 | 2018 |
Alan Sax | 2015 | 2018 |
Adrienne Terrizzi | 2015 | 2018 |
Sharon Vardatira | 2015 | 2018 |
Staff Liaison
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Sean Hannon
Director, IT Department
Email
Town Hall, 4 Boltwood Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Ph: 413-259-3171
IT Department
Email
4 Boltwood Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Ph: 413-259-3098
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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