Those who run the county’s three access channels say the new rules, which would severely impact their revenue streams, would likely put them out of business and deprive the public of valuable programming available nowhere else.
In her letter to the chairman of the FCC, Sheila Irvin of Pittsfield writes: “We would argue that the FCC must rein in the demands of the commercial interests it oversees when those demands conflict with the public good.”
In his letter to the editor, Jim Balfanz writes: “[Cable company proposal ] will result in our local access stations like PCTV, CTSBTV, and probably every other one in the entire country to go off the air.”
Those who run the county's three access channels say the new rules, which would severely impact their revenue streams, would likely put them out of business and deprive the public of valuable programming available nowhere else.
The debate between incumbent Paul Caccaviello, and challengers Andrea Harrington and Judith Knight will be moderated by former Pittsfield Mayor Sara Hathaway.
Brian was on the Lee Youth Association board of directors and enjoyed all local youth sports including Lee Pewee Football, LYA Basketball, Lee Little League and the Dalton Judo Club.
