What is there to negotiate with the Cable Providers?
A. One of the key services that was provided to towns in previous cable contracts was the use of a video studio. Previously, we shared a studio at Comcast’s facilities along with several other towns. Comcast will no longer provide the studio, but will provide funding for each town to develop its own studio and Public Education programming. The amount of this funding must be negotiated, based on many factors, including the number of anticipated subscribers, the needs of the town, etc. The negotiation of such support for a local studio is important because the residents of the Town need a local studio for coverage of Board of Selectmen and School Committee meetings, Town Meeting, and coverage of school and community events.
