Atlantic Broadband Cable Television Franchise Agreement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: April 20, 2021
SUBJECT: Atlantic Broadband Cable Television Franchise Agreement
To: New Durham Residents

The Town of New Durham has received official notice from Atlantic Broadband Company of its intent to renew their cable television franchise. The current franchise agreement expires on December 31, 2023.

As part of the renewal process, the New Durham Select Board is soliciting public input to ascertain the cable–related needs and interests of New Durham residents in addition to requesting feedback on the performance of Atlantic Broadband under the existing Franchise Agreement.

Unfortunately, federal law does not allow a community to review or regulate the following subject matters when considering the renewal of a cable television franchise agreement: broadcast and channel programming, fees charged for services, internet services or telephone services. The focus of this renewal process will be on video programming quality, reliability, availability, customer service and local access channels.

Anyone interested may respond in writing to Town Administrator,  at 4 Main Street, New Durham, NH 03855 or by email by clicking here. The Board expects to receive comments until September 15, 2021 but comments are also welcome from any concerned citizens at any time after as well.