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Comcast notifies Waterford Cable Commission that WXYZ is off provider lineup amid contract talks
Summary
At its April 7 meeting the Waterford Township Cable Commission was informed by staff that Comcast notified the township of a loss of WXYZ from its lineup amid ongoing contract negotiations; commissioners recorded the notice but took no further action at the meeting.
Chairperson Grant Smith called the Waterford Township Cable Commission to order on April 7, 2026, and the commission was notified that Comcast had removed WXYZ from its provider lineup during contract negotiations.
Gary Allison, the township staff member, read correspondence from Comcast informing the commission of the loss of WXYZ access for subscribers. The minutes record the notice but do not include a timeline for restoration, financial details or a proposed remedy.
The matter was presented as correspondence for the commission to note; no motion to pursue specific remedies, timelines or formal inquiries appeared in the minutes. Commissioners accepted the other routine reports on the agenda and moved on to other items.
The minutes do not specify whether the township or Media Network of Waterford will take follow-up steps or contact Comcast for a timeline. The commission did not record any vote on the correspondence itself. The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
