Cable TV Advisory Committee

Mission/Purpose

The purpose of the committee is to propose policies and advise the Town Council on the operation and management of access and programming on the community Access Channels provided to the Town under the provisions of the Cable Franchise Agreement. This committee is also responsible for monitoring Cable franchisee’s overall compliance with the franchise agreement and for other related matters as are set forth in the committee’s guidelines.

Committee Membership

The Cable TV Committee consists of nine (9) members: five (5) citizens and one (1) from each of the following – Town Council, Cable Company, School Board, and School Department.

Members:

  • W. David Watson, Chair & Council Representative
  • Charles Priest, Vice Chair
  • Bernard Breitbart, Citizen
  • Cynthia Pols
  • Jerry Reese
  • Jay Somers, Comcast Representative

Meeting Schedule

The committee meets in odd months on the 2nd Thursday at 5:00 p.m.

Committee Responsibilities

The committee is responsible for proposing policies and advising the Town Council on the operation and management of access and programming on the community Access Channels provided to the Town under the provisions of the Cable Franchise Agreement.  This committee is also responsible for monitoring Cable franchisee’s overall compliance with the franchise agreement and for other related matters as are set forth in the committee’s guidelines.

Committee Staff

James R. Nelon, Media Creator & Producer

Annual Reporting

The Cable TV Advisory Committee will present to the Town Council on an annual basis.

Next Schedule Reporting: June 3, 2024

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Contact Information 

James Nelon, (207) 725-0614 or TV3@brunswickme.org

Documents

  1. Cable TV Committee (PDF)