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Simsbury Community Media seeks donations as subscription revenue declines
Summary
A recorded appeal played for the commission said Simsbury Community Media is losing subscription-based revenue as residents cut traditional TV and urged donations to keep local programming and meeting broadcasts available.
A recorded message presented during the meeting asked for donations to Simsbury Community Media (SCM), saying the organizationhas relied on television subscription revenue for decades and now receives less funding as people cancel pay-TV services. The message said SCM continues to provide free online programming, live government meeting broadcasts, education and archival preservation, and urged listeners to "visit our website" or scan a QR code to donate. "Your donation can make a difference," the recording said. The appeal stated that SCM supports town programming including high school graduations and that the organization is seeking community support to maintain services. No formal motion or action on SCM funding was taken by the commission during the meeting; the recording was played as an informational appeal.
