FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  11/18/2024

For further information, contact:

Susan Scully Petroni

City of Framingham Public Information Officer

spetroni@framinghamma.gov

508-782-8629

City Accepting Applicants for the 5-Member Cable Advisory Committee

FRAMINGHAM - The City of Framingham is seeking multiple applicants for the 5-member Framingham Cable Advisory Committee.

Appointed by the City of Framingham Mayor, the Committee is responsible for negotiating franchise agreements with the City’s three cable television operators, RCN, Comcast, and Verizon, and to ensure that the provisions of those contracts are implemented.

The Cable Advisory Committee also acts as an ombudsman for Framingham residents on unresolved cable TV billing errors and persistent repair problems.

Per federal and state regulations, the Cable Advisory Committee has jurisdiction only over cable TV services. The Committee does not have the authority to intercede on problems involving Internet access, voice telephone service, or satellite TV.

The Committee acts as a liaison between cable TV subscribers and their cable TV companies, and provides feedback, and acts in an advisory capacity to the Mayor for issues that may require the direct intervention of the city administration.

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The deadline to apply is Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

There are full and partial terms currently available.

Incumbents may re-apply.

Women and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Applicants who apply by the deadline will get preference. 

Committee members serve 3-year terms, after confirmation from the City’s legislative branch of government – the 11-member City Council.

 Questions about the application, nomination, and confirmation process can be directed to the Citizen Participation Officer Nicole Horton-Stimpson at NHS@FraminghamMA.gov

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