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  • The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Selectmen on the licensing and operation of cable television in the town. Our duties include monitoring the cable operators for license compliance, investigating and mediating any unresolved subscriber complaints, and assisting with license negotiations.

  • The Committee is comprised of five members who are appointed by the Selectmen.

  • The Committee usually meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 P.M. at the Town Hall. Meetings are open to the public.

Complaint Process:
Subscribers ought to attempt to resolve any customer service or billing issues directly with their cable service provider. Should a subscriber not be able to achieve satisfactory results by this method, however, please write to the Committee with a complete description of the problem. The Committee will investigate.

Cable Television Committee
Town Hall
10 Mudge Way
Bedford, MA  01730

Additional Resources:
This information is provided in good faith for guidance and reference purposes only. The Town of Bedford takes no legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided via this web page.

Department of Telecommunications and Cable, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
2004 Comcast Renewal License (PDF)
2007 Verizon Final License (PDF)
FCC explanation of Public, Educational and Governmental Access (PDF)

Bedford's current PEG access service provider is Bedford Community Access Television, Inc. Please direct PEG access requests to them at 781-275-5004.


Committee Members Date
James Shea, Chair 2011
Vacancy
2011
John Monahan 2012
Robert Batt 2012
Charles French
2012
William Moonan (Selectmen Liaison)


Cable Television Committee Minutes



What do you think about cable TV in Bedford?

 

Are you happy with cable television service in Bedford? If you haven't yet taken the Cable Television Committee's online survey, please go to:

 

www.cable-survey.info by May 17, 2012 to have your opinion heard.

 

Your input will help the committee prepare for an upcoming annual hearing with Comcast and Verizon representatives. The public is welcome to attend the hearing on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 7:00 P.M., at the Town Hall.

 

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