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Millis Select Board schedules public hearing on Verizon Fios license renewal; attorney outlines PEG funding and exit terms
Summary
The Town of Millis Select Board authorized a public hearing Aug. 18 on renewing Verizon New England’s cable television license. Attorney Bill Solomon summarized a proposed five‑year term, PEG funding commitments and an early‑termination provision requiring extended notice and payment of capital support.
The Millis Select Board on July 21 authorized a public hearing for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18 to consider renewal of Verizon New England Inc.'s cable television license.
Attorney Bill Solomon, who represents municipalities in cable negotiations, told the board the draft before them calls for a five‑year license term and includes public, educational and governmental (PEG) commitments and capital support. “The PEG capital is $57,000 and that's gonna be paid in three payments of $19,000,” Solomon said. He…
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