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Simsbury Community Media appeals for donations as cable revenue falls
Summary
Representatives of Simsbury Community Media told the conservation commission they face reduced subscription-based funding as residents cut cable and asked for donations to keep community programming and local government coverage available.
Representatives from Simsbury Community Media (SCM) addressed the commission during announcements, urging community support and donations to sustain the public-access station. SCM said its funding model historically depended on cable-television subscriptions and that revenues have declined as more households shift to internet-only services.
SCM speakers framed the appeal as a way to preserve local programming, school and government coverage, and an archive of community history. They encouraged listeners to visit the SCM website or scan a contribution code to donate.
The commission acknowledged SCM's role in broadcasting local government meetings and encouraged members and the public to consider the station's request; no formal action or funding request to the town was made during the meeting.
